Eileen Hull

Three dimensional art... with heart

Easy Notepad

There’s a nip in the air and I am sorry to say my crafting mojo has just skipped right over Thanksgiving and on to Christmas- I blame it on the stores that put out Christmas stuff the day after Halloween.

Last night I was re-organizing. It’s amazing how much stuff came out of that tiny little camper after the Paper Trail trip and now has to be assimilated back in the studio. So while I was putting things away, I found a bunch of these little memo pads I had gotten at the Christmas Tree Shop a while ago. Since they were 3″ square, I wondered if the Sizzix Square Box die would work as a little folder to wrap the pad with because it is a 3 1/4″ square. I actually tried the 3″ Block but it was a little tight.

Easy Notepad Wrap wtext

At this time of year I am always looking for little handmade gifts. This Easy Notepad goes together so quickly and is perfect if you want to assembly line them and make a bunch at one time. And how handy that you can use a die you already have to make something other than what it was intended for!

Supplies:

  1. Die cut one strip from the Square Box die.DSCN5846
  2. Fold over the middle two score lines.fold-score-lines
  3. Place the note pad inside the middle square. Fold up both end squares. Measure and mark the height of the pad on the side of the remaining squares. Using a metal ruler, score lightly over the marks, creating two more sides to the notepad.
  4. Add washi tape to the front of the folder and trim edges off.washi-tape
  5. Wrap the folder up with ribbon. Embellish as desired!

Want to see a fun video I made? It only took me A. WHOLE. DAY! Hope you like it 🙂 When will I ever get better at this?

Thanks for stopping by!

Comments

  1. Cassia says

    I love the video! You made it so easy to understand how to create the box! I am very impressed with your videographer abilities! 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving to you and you family , and those who follow your blog also. I bet you have a lot to be thankful for this year ! After all , you left such a memorable paper trail across America, And successfully made home safe! 🙂

  2. Anne R says

    I love it! What a great idea. If I had spent a week I would never be able to create a fun video like yours – it was excellent, thanks for sharing! Anne xx

    • eileen says

      Oh thanks Anne- I keep thinking it will get easier but alas it does not. Think I have to make some more and get in the habit. You totally could make a great video, especially with your accent which I would kill for 🙂

  5. eileen says

    Thanks Oxana for watching! It’s fun to use the dies for other things- kind of a little game I play… Like what you did with that Fairy Cottage- I love that one!

  6. Carole z says

    Eileen, not only is this a fabulous idea for a note pad, but a super tutorial – I loved your fun video! Fantastic and thank you for this inspiration, hugs Carole Z X