Beforehand, take a quick trip to the nearby hobby and craft store and get some pre-cut plastic sheets, sticky on one side like a laminating sheet.
Consider laminating it and backing it with magnetic tape so that you can stick it on your fridge when you go out.
Cover the photograph with plastic coating, such as cling wrap, packing tape, or laminating sheets.
I like to take my mats to Kinko's® where they put my decorated fabric or paper through a huge laminating machine.
The artist will draw the designs on paper, or more durable white card stock, with the intention of laminating the image.
The site owner suggests laminating the cards so that they will last a long time.
To make your paper dolls more durable, try laminating them with clear plastic contact paper.
Turn your favorite finger paint pictures into washable place mats by laminating them with clear contact paper.