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[@melizmatea]

I like that you are so thorough, yet you don't waste any time - you get right to the point. Some of the people with how-to-do-it videos go on and on about things that don't matter or don't need repeating 100 times and it takes several minutes just to get to the important part of their videos. You are really upbeat, cheerful-sounding and I love that you are a teacher (and mother!) because I figure you really know what you are talking about! Thanks!

[@Aquarianqueen_0289]

8 yrs later and this video is still useful. The l thermal laminating sheets and iron trick worked like a charm. Thanks 😊

[@ivett.e]

"I can feel you freaking out right now." LOL I absolutely was! This video is perfect. Thank you for all the tips 😊

[@crissacabreradecena]

I WAS HAHAHA

[@appatheskybison1846]

Thanks I can't wait to go try out my fake ID

[@passion_proh-jects]

I'm pretty sure that wasn't the point but hey, if it works let us know! :)

[@fbiagentfrank]

appa the skybison LOL!

[@GamingCartoonsTV]

lol same reason im watching this

[@DarkSlayerNation]

appa the skybison exactly the Same reason i came here hahahahahahha

[@oompaloompaz794]

Lolol

[@apolospxce8460]

"But if your kinda cheap like me, 30 cents is a lot" AMENNNNNNN

[@nataliaray7315]

Well, if she has 30 kids in each of her classes and has to laminate 5 papers each, 30 cents becomes a lot

[@aserta]

Slow down Jason Bourne.

[@juliotabamo1898]

Damn thats 45 dollars

[@englishatheart]

You + are = you're

[@BridgettOwens]

I definitely have done the tape method a few times and it's a great option! I have not tried the thermal ones with an iron, though! SO SUPER EXCITED to know it does not require a machine! Thank you so much for sharing that tip!

[@sheryllovestobake9898]

yup same here for my cake toppers.

[@Zarish.123]

hey, I'm curious does that tape method not damage the paper/sheet?

[@siennali5646]

1. Small method: Use packaging tape from the dollar tree. - Take out bubbles with credit card 2. Layer method: bigger projects. - Use packaging tape - Downside: bubbles and the stripe from layering the tape 3. Self adhesive laminating pieces. - About 30 cents/sheet, kinda expensive - convenient 4. DIY thermal laminating - buy laminating pouches for machine - use with iron and dish towels - drag iron over the surface - get corners super well - must check a bunch - 12 cents per sheet!! 5. At-Home Laminators - bought an at home laminator - can find good quality one for $30/$40

[@denisechisholm]

I've been homeschooling & decided to start laminating some things. I started looking at the price of the self- laminating sheets which kind of felt a bit pricey😫. All of sudden, I'm looking at diy crate projects & then stubbled upon your video & I was blown at these tips. Thanks so much because I will be using the ironing tip. 😁

[@livingdivanized]

I love my laminator. I used the self adhesive laminating sheets for years thinking that I didn't laminate enough to make it worth buying a machine. Then one day I realized that if I had bought the machine at the beginning it would have already paid for itself. I got a machine by Scotch at WalMart and am so glad I have it. I live in the Seattle area (it tends to rainy here) and take the bus or walk everywhere. I now laminate the schedules for the bus routes I use the most so I don't have to carry the entire book around with me. Laminating them lets me pull out the schedule I need even when it's raining so hard that you think someone is just emptying buckets of water on you without the schedules getting ruined. I also print and laminate index cards with information for each day of a trip when I travel. Each card has the information for one day on it. I'll use my upcoming trip to Disney World as an example. The card for my first day / travel day has the date, my flight information, hotel information, scooter rental information & the operating hours for all four parks on it. The other days ha the date park hours for all four parks, what park I'm planning on going to that, any fastpass+'s I've made for that day as well as any dining reservations or special activities/events (christmas party, tour, Cirque du Soleil) that I'm doing.Being laminated means that these cards hold up to being pulled out of a bag, stuffed in to bag, rain, being dropped on the ground and being on the table at lunch when I spill my iced tea or water all over it and the table.They're also more convenient to refer to then the same information on my phone is because my phone is password protected. I've also laminated copies of my go to recipes and/or my most frequently used recipes that way If the butter spatters while being creamed or the molasses drips or oil spills and it gets on the card I can just take a damp and even soapy cloth and wipe the card down and the family fudge recipe is still readable.

[@DoItOnaDime]

livingdivanized Yes! They are so useful!

[@gailagilliland3268]

livingdivanized i

[@BrendaJones492]

livingdivanized great tip.

[@hadiulislam13]

jurmany sex

[@stephaniel205]

I love my laminator! (The same one you have.) I have used it for years, and it still works like brand new. Other than my printer and paper cutter, it is my most used home school gadget!

[@noelle957]

i need to send a laminated tortilla to my friends

[@joannax8407]

Yuhhh get into it

[@DrOliverJ]

Great video! You can also use zip lock (or no name brands) bag instead of the laminating pouches. Just make sure to sandwich the bag in fabric so it does melt on your ironing board.

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Loved this Kathryn!!! Your teacher skills really came out in this video. You were handing those laminating sheets like a pro! :). The tape trick was awesome! Thanks for a great video. Nikki

[@lovelylouro]

AHWN!! I'm a huge fan!! :-)))

[@ctrichell]

What do you set the iron on?

[@DaynasPage]

You don't even know as a new homeschooling mom how much I love this vlog!!!!! Thank you

[@Triad637]

Two more dollar store methods are: rolls of either clear peel-off shelf paper (low-gloss) or clear peel-off book cover paper (high gloss in bright neon colors). Rolls vary in widths between 10" thru 18" and all rolls have peel-off backing preprinted with an all over half-inch grid and edged with ruler numbers and markings.

[@hijadeitsmombyjudymarchant9475]

Oh my gosh! Thank you! I’m forever wishing I could laminate stuff. I just discovered you and I’ve been binge watching and applying your SIMPLE tips to my home. My husband is thrilled! I just wish I had these tips and empathy while raising my daughter as a sick mom. Thank you again!

[@bethbrech9264]

I love these! As a teacher myself, these tips will save so much time and money. At work we only have two small laminators that someone else is already using. I am super psyched about this and plan on sharing this video with co-workers! Thank you!

[@strawberryicecream9893]

"you can find it at the dollar store for a dollar" me writing any essay lmao

[@Craftymomma792]

I love laminating! I have 2 kids,a 4 yr old son and a 2 or old daughter. I'm always making "learning binders" for them and flash cards. The dollar tree has awesome flash cards and work books that I laminate so they can use them as much as possible. Dry erase markers work great on the work pages too!

[@Christina_Nguyen]

She sounds so exited and perky I love her!😂💕

[@TraceysHappyPlace]

i bought a laminating machine a few years ago now and I use it so much. It was only cheap about $20 (cheap here in Australia) but it has been worth the money over and over. I recently bought an a3 machine also for $20 so I can do larger items. The tape idea is brilliant for labels. thanks for sharing

[@lucaslover182]

clear contact paper is also just as good and worthy of mention, plus it is very cheap!

[@DoItOnaDime]

lucaslover182 I've seen this in a couple of comments. I guess I've always purchased the wrong kind. It always looks cloudy to me, and I always felt like I had a bunch of excess I was wasting. Would love to heard your tips on how you save doing in this way so we all can learn from it. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@Alterbeing]

Thank you for not gate keeping and getting right to the point without all the extra fluff. Really appreciate videos like this!

[@PEACHFACE24]

As a fellow teacher that was heading into my 3rd year I realized I NEEDED a laminator, so I have a Scotch $20 one that I use with my Walmart sheets (100 in a pack for $10).That iron trick though is really cool! P.S. I've been binge watching your videos. Must subscribe now lol!

[@sue7105]

Carson was so cute whispering all the words he knew. Awwww!

[@milkmanzwife92]

Iron laminating sheets is a great tip. It is so sweet hope Carson was talking so softly. Thank you for sharing a tidbit with him in it. We have a son in college and our baby is in high school. It's nice seeing a little one.

[@DoItOnaDime]

milkmanzwife92 Aw! They grow so fast!

[@milkmanzwife92]

They really do. Have a great day tomorrow.

[@OrigamiTree]

Thanks for giving all these great tips. I especially like the ironing tip. :-)

[@DoItOnaDime]

Jenny W Chan - OrigamiTree.com Thank you, Jenny :)

[@aliciapinkypanda5673]

Jenny W. Chan - Origami Tree thx so much I needed that😅😅😅😅

[@alisson_duron]

I laminate everything with "self-adhesive laminating paper", I actually couldn't find the name of this thing on the instructions in this "paper"; they come in rolls and in my country I buy them in yards. Depending on the finish I want the thing to be laminated to have, I use the matte or shiny one. I use the hack of the transparent adhesive tape too. (I do not know if I made myself clear. English is not my first language).

[@LiketoOrganize]

Kathryn, they also have laminating sheets at dollar tree. They are about the size of a regular photo, they work great.

[@ziggysue3317]

I laminated my cleaning system lists by just slipping them into a sheet protector. I use a dry erase marker to check off my list and clean it off when done with a paper towel. When I am satisfied with the list and don't feel it needs any tweeking I then close off the top with washi tape so there is no chance of it slipping out... however I have had these lists for several months without the tape on the top and they have never fallen out. I got the sheet protectors at Big Lots 20/$1,

[@i2iof3rr3r7]

i used iron to laminate directly at the laminating pouch .. just set the iron into low-medium and start ironing from the close part so it wo'nt bubbles

[@SuperHappyScrapper]

I've been using my iron for years. I've actually laminated more than iced ironed clothes

[@Bmedina29]

Super Happy Scrapper What are iced ironed clothes?

[@ポッド-j6s]

@@Bmedina29 ikr lol

[@niya9054]

@@Bmedina29 she didnt mean to say iced

[@katieward2357]

Berenice Medina I think they meant “I’ve ironed clothes”

[@scragglewaggle4109]

Are you a drug user?? I think I saw you buying drugs.

[@HisandHerMoney]

Great tips. Your son is adorable! Thanks for sharing.

[@clairestilwill5284]

You’re son is so cute how he whispers everything, daughter did that when she was a toddler lol

[@chamodyagunasekara7788]

Thank you so much. I tried the 4th method to laminate a flower and it really came out very well. I am delighted.

[@Vlarranaga]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the Dollar Tree Jot laminator sheets!

[@myson04]

Vivien Larranaga do they carry them? bc I'm in need of some for a project

[@brooklepooklemynookleyoke7198]

Jot stinks

[@mariearenas133]

Thank You for yr laminating Tips…. My cousin passed 2 weeks ago and I want to make prayer cards for her Celebration of Life! You helped me savw money…

[@Tiax19_]

Thank you so much! I wanted to make some flash cards for my toddler but didn’t want to buy a laminator. Will definitely try some of these hacks specially the 4th method.

[@skyeangel61]

You learn everyday! I never knew about this but I'm taking it all in. I work at an office and sometimes have to improvise with page protectors. This is so cool TFS

[@iamgodgirl]

I have been doing the postal tape label thing for a while now. You can find labelers very cheap - but they really sock it to you with the price of the labels. So I just make my own. And when I do, I can print professional or really personally designed labels in color from my computer and then apply postal tape to laminate them. Thanks for the ideas as always.

[@EmilyDStrange]

Wow! From one teacher to another, thanks for the tips! I usually use clear contact paper for laminating, but I will definitely keep these tips in mind! Also, I had no idea laminating machines were that affordable! I might just get one just to have! Thanks again!

[@verikeri2849]

I am freaking out...lol!! That iron the thermal sheets tip was great! I use my laminator all the time...love that thing. I will definitely have to try the tape trick. Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips.

[@CourtneysCockpit]

I use that tape all the time. Just talked about it in my last dollar tree haul lol and we just used it to wrap our christmas gifts... gifts ad wrapping paper all came from dollar tree. :) Love it. I used to work there too its such an awesome place

[@deniseprater7799]

OMG, I LOVE YOU MORE WITH EACH VIDEO YOU POST! I've gotten to where I wanted to protect EVERY recipe I print off or is given to me by someone else, and page protectors can run into a lot of money unless you get the real thin cheap'o's (LOL) But I tend to get food of some sort on ever recipe I try, but I didn't want to invest in a laminating machine, but now I know of several different ways to laminate thing's big and small I can laminate it all !!! ONE HAPPY CAMPER ! XOXO TO YOU AND CARSON! LOVE, Denise

[@annyquail8899]

You are absolutely amazing! What great ideas! Especially love seeing Carson at the end. He is getting so big. What a cutie!

[@DoItOnaDime]

Anny Quail Thanks, Anny :) He says hi!

[@jowatson2607]

Ooh this is fabulous! I was looking at buying a laminator for just a couple of sheets but I would never have thought to use my iron! Brilliant!!

[@sandeesandee2562]

i was a teacher, too, and we had these really huge laminating contraceptions at the school district but the plastic wasn't too thick. A friend of mine later loan me a laminator his late mother had. It is super HEAVY...but the old stuff is so good, it worked really well...but i can't find the cord (it's a detachable) so i'm glad to have found your video!! :) until i find the stupid cord, which may not resurface anytime soon.

[@lillianlee6220]

Great tips I use the tape as well but I now know to use the iron for large projects. Carson is cuteness overload!!

[@JenniesSprinkles]

Great video! I just don't understand the 3rd tip, you said it was a teacher hack....However; any teacher would agree a laminator is much safer around kids than a hot iron. After configuring up the costs, it is much cheaper as well. Scotch brand laminators are only $20.00 at Wal-Mart, & all you have to do is turn it on and plug it in. A cheap Steam Iron is $25.00, then you have to add water to it AND have an ironing board. But to each their own, keep up the good work! 😀

[@lenbugarin]

Hi Katherine! Great tips. I've been watching your channel a long time but this is my first comment. Just wanted to share that laminators are pretty cheap. I got mine online from Office Depot for $12 because it was Black Friday.

[@Kindercrafty]

Love to laminate! I use the self-adhesive all the time :)

[@DoItOnaDime]

Kindercrafty This is something I would imagine you have a drawer of in your house, J!

[@praythankful4906]

Hooray for labels ! I have been using the packing tape method for years but I was glad to hear about these other options. : )

[@RoseAngella]

Oh my gosh just discovered this video what great ideas!! The label and ironing method - wow!

[@stargage13]

I have a at home one. It is so cool! I use it for my kids stuff all the time! Great tips!!

[@lisacabrera8739]

PRESCHOOL TEACHER HERE AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY LAMINATOR THAT I BOUGHT....I LITERALLY USE IT ON THE DAILY!!

[@preethikatepalle9372]

Omg!!! This is the best video for diy laminator. It’s very helpful during this lockdown I wanted to do some interesting activities for my kids. This really helps me. Love love your videos. Your so inspiring. Love you 😘

[@brightpurpleviking]

Ohmygoodness....the thermal laminating tip!! THANK YOU! I had no idea this existed!

[@DoItOnaDime]

brightpurpleviking You are welcome. HUGS!

[@donnahope6279]

I love your doitonadime videos, your ideas, tips and things amaze me every time. Thank you so much for sharing. Also, I love how clever your little boy is and oh so sweet! :)

[@ericaa406]

I use that scotch laminator at work (nursing home activities director) but i totally use the tape method as well for smaller or less important projects.

[@ScottakuHaggisNRice]

That packing tape idea to "laminate" is so simple and brilliant I think I'm going to marry you!

[@JuliaT1DRunner]

Sometimes companies give teachers free laminating sheets. In MA, Flexcon donates the outer wraps, end rolls, and older stock to teachers.

[@yramirez997]

Hey this is the first video I see of yours I would like to see more about teaching kids I have an 7 months baby and I would love to teach him already !!..

[@123spleege]

oh man, I really needed this video!!!!!!!! Just starting ESL online teaching and I need a lot of laminated visuals and props. thank you

[@SimplyInspiredbySheena]

Just picked up some self adhesive laminate sheets from the dollar store...not sure why I didn't know these existed!?! ....now to perfect what I'm going to laminate 😄😁

[@nboyer62]

Loved all of your tips, they will come in handy for the holidays!!🎄

[@MsJessyNola]

"I can feel you guys freakin out right now" .lol. great tips as always

[@Garga0]

Your presentation skills are great. You can absorb viewers from start to end. Thanks!!!

[@marquesn77]

Laminating your children's art work and using then as table mats would be so sweet !

[@passion_proh-jects]

Love the tape idea! ps It's not being cheap... it's being practically economical! :) Tx for the tips!

[@terrilargen5527]

I just found this and yes, I did freak out, just now, about using laminating sheets with an iron!! What setting should I use for this? I want to try this as soon as possible!! Thanks for the great ideas!!!

[@lizzea01]

You're very creative, thank you for sharing these ideas!

[@Experiment__626]

Also keep an eye out for Amazon lightening deals. Over the summer they had a laminator and pouches for $12!

[@louvch]

use paper for the thermal laminating and put cloth at the bottom of it, it works much better and much faster than using cloth

[@TheKeegster1234]

Thanks a lot. this was very informative and the energy you have in the video made learning these things not a chore. you're probably a pretty good teacher haha

[@SouthernAngelsStamping]

Great tips! I did this too for years and would love to get a laminator 😇💜🌷🦋

[@ariellacastillo3538]

I need to start taping up my kids ABC cards because when they are paper/cardboard they are impossible to wash without messing them up. Thank you so much for your tips!

[@gerrylienadua5714]

hi there! so im having trouble how can i make a toddler binder worksheets look so good when it needs to laminate, thankfully i saw your video. Thank you for this tutorials.

[@iamhuhu]

For the iron method, can you just do it one side of the paper? (I’m making stickers, but ink wont dry so I just want to laminate the ink side.)

[@silversebastianloh616]

The enthusiasm makes me happy

[@violettippet5246]

You're a teacher, that explains a lot about you!!! lol

[@npigwnl]

I love my laminating machine, and best of all, it cost me 9 Euros (about 11 dollars)!! It works fine and the (off brand but great quality) pouches are super cheap as well.

[@uyt6uyt5]

I have tried the iron method many times, but without success. After watching this video, I think i'll try it again using laminating sheets.

[@linettec-3795]

U can also use a blowdryer for the thermal sheets but it wont look as smooth

[@tammybunnell9635]

I just love your videos and your so uplifting, and so happy all the time.you make me want to giddy up and go.It's hard for me to do alot.I have progressive arthritis which caused a bulging disc and bone fragments in my lower back.

[@AlwaysPitts]

Watching you from Italy. I love your channel. Thank you so much for sharing all your tips/suggestions & posts. Love to see more recipes for busy families~ I make your chicken/potatoes & green beans recipe all the time. Thanks so much!!!

[@Temeika_B]

Thank you so much! I feel like a laminating superstar now! Great and to the point tutorial!

[@marina8541]

Thank you, I just ordered myself some laminating films and I will be using the iron method .

[@arentUlovely]

Love all of these tips, especially the iron suggestion which, I hadn't seen before.

[@MariposaRedimida]

I have the exact same Copco travel mug and the same Ikea kitchen towel!

[@David-wx2bd]

This teacher: I laminate art work Me, an alcoholic teen: I laminate my fake iD

[@clarimiha2825]

THATS WHY I LOOKED THIS UP LMAOSOSKSK

[@garimasen3371]

You're an angel for me. This helped me a lot. Btw can I use Self adhesive laminating sheets for making stickers?

[@Gameplayerpoison]

Method 3 is my favorite! 😄

[@ivelisser.c.6672]

What would you recommend for something a little bigger, 11x17?

[@teebryant3296]

Thank you, those are great tips and also very easy. I bet you are an awesome teacher.

[@JezzyDaizy]

THANK YOU! YOU JUST SAVED MY BUDGET! YOU'RE A GODSEND! 😍😍

[@ElleIsForLiving]

Great tips. Loved these! I frequently use the tape laminating for lists and things I want to reference. ♥ Elle

[@DoItOnaDime]

***** Thanks, Elle! Me, too!

[@judysaksa3974]

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[@seventhsense34]

Tape laminating is also useful for cables. For example, once we were using a few microphones for students at school. While connecting them to the equalizer, we needed to follow their ends, but I put numbers and laminated them onto both ends 😃 Anyway, thanks for ironing tip :))

[@EsterPoveda]

You always surprise me, Kathryn, always exceptional. I love how engaging and didactic are your videos. Did Carson really say "sol"? Ohhh he's so cute.....

[@DoItOnaDime]

Ester Poveda He did indeed! Hehe. He will surprise me with the words he knows. I joke with Charlie that he needs to know the basics: sol, playa, and tortilla de patata ;)

[@EsterPoveda]

DoItOnaDime Yes kids are like sponges, they pick up everything they hear. That's great. Best basics to start, no doubt hehe. So when you come to Alicante he'll be able to check and enjoy what he learnt. No te olvides de la paella ;)

[@michellecrawford3523]

Going to Snip this page to refer back; all so great! Cuz right now I have about a dollar to do my laminating!

[@Sonjaprince]

Thank you for sharing these tips. I have to laminate recipe cards for a workshop I will host and these tips really helped.

[@tnm7379]

Thank you for your video.. I was about to buy one in a lil bit, but I may try the sheets with the iron first, but knowing me I'll still but the laminator.. lol, but these are great tips! 😁