Here is an easy project that children can make to carry their favorite items or even give as gifts. Items Needed 2 rectangular vinyl placemats Hole punch Twine or ribbon (shoe laces work too, especially fancy ones) Scissors Beads (optional) Measure and mark every half inch down the length of each placemat and across on end (the end you want to use for the bottom), making the marks on the backside. Punch holes at each mark. Measure to find the center of the top of each mat. Mark the center about 1″ from the top edge and punch a hole … Continue reading →