DIY Notepad

Notepad is a must for me! I use it every single day. I write there my to-do lists, things to bring, phone numbers, etc.

A new semester started last month, so I need a brand new notepad. I look for a notepad at the craft store nearby, but I can't find the size and design I want. Since I'm a crafty gal, I've decided to customize my notepad.

Things you'll need are:

- Stack of paper

- Thin piece of cardboard

- Glue

- Paint brush
- Binder clips

- Precision knife / scissors

- Pencil

Steps:

• First, you'll need your paper. You can use a plain paper, but if you want ruled paper you can print by clicking HERE. Once you've got your paper, cut it according to the size you prefer. Mine is 3.5 by 3.5 inches. 

• Next, you'll need a cardboard (from Kleenex box, cereal box, or shoe box). I got mine from a shoe box. Using a pencil, trace the size of the paper onto the cardboard. You'll need two cardboards, one for the back and one for the cover. Cut it out using precision knife or scissors.

• Stack your notepad. 1 cardboard goes on the bottom, stack of ruled paper on the middle, and 1 cardboard on the top for its cover. Tap the edges on a flat surface so that one side is as flat as it can be. 

• Once they're all stacked nicely, secure it with a couple binder clips. You can also add another sheet of paper on top and bottom of the stack to protect the notepad from glue drips.

• With the brush, apply 2-3 coats of glue on the side where the notepad will be held together. Let it dry completely.

• Once the glue is dried, peel off the paper you put on top and bottom of the stack. Now for the spine, cut a strip of craft paper. Remember that the size depends on your notepad, mine is 1.5 inches wide and 3.5 inches long.

• Place the strip of paper over the spine, and crease the edges to mark you spot. Glue the strip onto the spine of the notepad. Let it dry.

• Done! You now have your customized peel off notepad!

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DIY Corner Bookmarks

I've seen tons of these cute bookmarks on Pinterest. Since I'm reading a new book, I've decided to make my own bookmarks too :) . These bookmarks add a fun spice to your book's persona.

It's very easy to do, the materials are very basic and it can be made in less than 5 minutes. Let's start!


Materials:

- Paper  

- Glue/Paste 

- Pencil

- Ruler

- Scissors

Steps: 

• Choose a colored paper you want to make a bookmark from. Cut a 12 x 12 cm square. 

• Using a ruler and a pencil, draw a template like this :

• Use your scissors to cut out the shaded triangles. 

• It should look like this:

• Fold the two triangles with the guide of the lines.

• Apply glue between them. Let it dry.

• You can now decorate it in any way you want!.

Here's mine :) 

• I've decided to make a cute crocodile. I used colored papers and cut some circles to make an eyes. I also cut a zigzag for its sharp teeth.

• I also added two small circles for the nose. I used glue to attach them. Tadaaa~ 

Meet Mr. Croco :)

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Here's more...

• I've decided to create a lady bug design. I just did the same steps above on how to make this corner bookmark. The only difference is I flipped it over.

• Using scissors, I cut the end in a curved shape. I used a black colored paper and cut an antenna shape. I used a black colored pen to add more details.

• Sooooo cuteeee!

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... And more!

• It's so much fun to do! So I've created more. Take a look :)

What are you waiting for? Make your own too! You can browse on Pinterest to get some inspirations :) Don't be afraid to experiment. Good luck!