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Mother's Day PlacematMother's Day Placemat

Make Mom a breakfast to remember with her own personalized placemat created by you! It's quick, easy and fun with Wrights appliqués and trim, and of course a favorite picture of you!

Then have fun cooking and creating a special treat for Mom's Mother's Day breakfast! You might need to ask an adult for some help! Your Mom will be full of smiles when you serve her breakfast on this placemat created especially for her by you!

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MATERIALS
2 yds. Wrights® Bright Pink Grosgrain Ribbon 7/8" wide (#219-145-022)
1 pkg. Wrights® Rainbow Jumbo Printed Rick Rack (#404-001)
1 pkg. Wrights® Yellow Gingham Heart Appliqué (#193-9885-001)
2 pkgs. Wrights® Multi Colored Gingham Flower Appliqués (#193-1399-001)
1 pc. 13" x 19" Foam Board (Found in Art Dept. in Craft Stores)
1 pc. 13" x 19" Yellow Construction Paper
1 pc. 8" X 19" Blue Construction Paper
-- White Glue
-- Glue Stick
-- Transparent Tape
1 pkg. Colored Markers of Your Choice
1 pkg. Paper Scissors (Decorative Scissors Optional)
1 4" x 6" Pre-made Paper Frame Card
-- Color Photo of Yourself

INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Measure and cut a 13" x 19" piece of foam board (IMPORTANT NOTE: adult supervision needed here).
  2. Measure and cut a 13" x 19" piece of yellow construction paper. Glue to foam board with the glue stick. (HINT: Press down and smooth out as you go.)
  3. Measure and cut the blue construction paper into 2 pieces, one 2" x 19" and one 2" x 13".
  4. Make narrow cuts, (approximately 1 1/2") along the width of these strips (you can use decorative scissors) the entire length of the paper.
  5. Using the uncut 1/4" edge, glue each strip along the top outside edge of the rectangle.
  6. Curl up cut edges with your hands or a pencil.
  7. Cut 2 pieces of the pink ribbon one 13" long and the other 19" long.
  8. Glue ribbon (using white glue) along the edge where the blue and yellow paper meet.
  9. Glue flower appliqués using white glue onto the pink ribbon (see photo for placement).
  10. Slip your picture into the pre-made frame card. (You can write a personal message inside or draw a special picture for Mom).
  11. Cut 2 pieces of the rick rack, one 4", the other 6".
  12. Glue to the top of the frame using white glue.
  13. Glue three flowers and the heart appliqués to the corners of the frame (see photo for placement).
  14. Write your personal message on the placemat with a colored marker. (HINT: We wrote our letters in pencil first.)
  15. Tape or glue card onto placemat (see photo for placement).
  16. ENJOY!
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