I am making several of these Note Pad Folios. They are quick, easy and fun to make. They take 4 sheets of pattern paper so it is a great way to use up any leftovers that you might have. I use 2 sheets of 2 different paper. I wanted to take them to a craft fair that I was in to see how they would sell. I thought these would be great for Teacher Appreciation or a hostess gift. They would even make a great Thank you gift. I thought that making 6 of them would be a good start. If they didn't sell, well then I would have some gifts already made to give away. Its a win, win!
Here is the front, I followed a video on YouTube from Your Book of Memories. I used paper from my stash tub and found 2 sheets that I like and that would go together. Luckily I keep my papers packs together in the clear bags so that way I can see what I have when I am looking for a certain one. That really helps for things like these. I used scrap pieces of white for the banner pieces, mat. I love how it turned out. I just doodled inside the white pieces and wrote Notes on the front.
This is the inside and it will hold a pen, a pad of paper, and has a pocket to hold things you need.
I added a cute topper to the notepad and just used a CTMH scallop border punch. I bought the notepads at the dollar store and the pens were on sale at Staples. They came in assorted colors so I was able to match each book and pen. Fun when that works out. I will be making more of these for sure.
Here you can see that I used a ribbon closure that is just one long piece. This too is from my stash.
the dimensions are 8 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 3/4".
I did them all assembly line style. I cut all the chipboard fist. Added my score tape, then covered the book with cardstock, then cut out all my patterned paper, then added the score tape.
Next, I added all the paper to the inside.
You can see that I used a lot of score tape. I get mine on Amazon. I have used glues and other double-sided tapes and Score Tape seems to work the best and hold too.
Next, I cut the pockets from the same cardstock as the book and covered it with a coordinating patterned paper. Then I made the pocket out of the same cardstock as the book and covered it with the coordinating paper too. That is not in the picture??? Guess I miss that one. LOL!
You can see the first photo at the top how I did the fronts they were all pretty much the same. I did sell 2 of these. Not much sold for anyone but I did have a great time. Like I said above, I now have some gifts on hand to use.
Thanks for stopping by. If you make one let me know I would love to see them.
Here is the front, I followed a video on YouTube from Your Book of Memories. I used paper from my stash tub and found 2 sheets that I like and that would go together. Luckily I keep my papers packs together in the clear bags so that way I can see what I have when I am looking for a certain one. That really helps for things like these. I used scrap pieces of white for the banner pieces, mat. I love how it turned out. I just doodled inside the white pieces and wrote Notes on the front.
This is the inside and it will hold a pen, a pad of paper, and has a pocket to hold things you need.
I added a cute topper to the notepad and just used a CTMH scallop border punch. I bought the notepads at the dollar store and the pens were on sale at Staples. They came in assorted colors so I was able to match each book and pen. Fun when that works out. I will be making more of these for sure.
Here you can see that I used a ribbon closure that is just one long piece. This too is from my stash.
the dimensions are 8 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 3/4".
I did them all assembly line style. I cut all the chipboard fist. Added my score tape, then covered the book with cardstock, then cut out all my patterned paper, then added the score tape.
Next, I added all the paper to the inside.
You can see that I used a lot of score tape. I get mine on Amazon. I have used glues and other double-sided tapes and Score Tape seems to work the best and hold too.
Next, I cut the pockets from the same cardstock as the book and covered it with a coordinating patterned paper. Then I made the pocket out of the same cardstock as the book and covered it with the coordinating paper too. That is not in the picture??? Guess I miss that one. LOL!
You can see the first photo at the top how I did the fronts they were all pretty much the same. I did sell 2 of these. Not much sold for anyone but I did have a great time. Like I said above, I now have some gifts on hand to use.
Thanks for stopping by. If you make one let me know I would love to see them.
These are so cute and I love the idea of using them for gifts. A few years back I made a similar notepad but it was smaller. I like the idea of adding a pocket on the inside front flap as well as the pen. I think it would be great to keep one of those in the car. Cool project, Michele. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, I bet a smaller one is handy too. The pocket comes in handy. I really like how fast they come together.
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