12.12.17

DIY Stationary Holder Tutorial

Handmade Stationary Holder and matching Box
            Hi friends sharing a special handmade gift idea to make for that special someone whom you are certain will appreciate the value of a handmade gift and all the love you put into making it!
Handmade Shaker Book
On first glance it looks like a book with a beautiful dangling bookmark ! Well it is a special type of book-- it has a satin fabric cover and lining, a sturdy chipboard base, engraved metal corners, an organza ribbon fastening and a dimensional shimmery glitter foam shaker with the most adorable penguin!!
Notebook Holder and Side Pocket
 On opening the book, one side has a pocket with space for tags , mini cards and a gift card if you wish.I made a simple ribbon rose bookmark on a jumbo paper clip to match the rest of the project. Added a festive red bell on the mini tag saying "handmade with love" !
Handmade Stationary Set
The pocket on the other side has a magnetic flap which on opening reveals 2 mini notebooks- one with a ribbon rose and the other with a glittery "Rudolf the red nosed reindeer"!!
Stationary Set
The little pen was dressed up with a festive ribbon band and fits snugly inside the pen holder made with matching ribbon. The metal bookmark was handmade using beads and a tassel in festive colors!
Handmade Gift Box
The stationary set needed a fitting box so made a matching gift box  featuring the same adorable Penguin colored using Staedtler watercolor pencils and Zig Watercolor Brush Pens . The cute penguin rests on gorgeous satin cloth and is framed in a shimmery glitter foam dimensional frame.
If you are curious how I made it just breeze through the detailed Tutorial below and bookmark/pin it for later use ....or jump right down to the comments and tell me how you like this project!
Making the "Book style Cover"
The construction of the cover is very similar to making a mini album cover with a few tricks you can use to up the oomph factor!!!
Materials:

  • Chipboard
  • Cover and Inner Lining: Use high quality paper/ leather /kraft tex[see this post : Kraft-tex Projects], fabric. I used paper lined satin sheets which added to the glamour coefficient!
  • Good quality glue : I used Scotch adhesive spray which was super quick ,didnt wrap the fabric paper and gave fantastic adhesion.
  • Ribbon

Book Cover Tutorial 
4.5 x 6 inch with a 3/4 or 1 inch spine is a good size for the stationary set cover. For this you need the following chipboard pieces:Two  4.5 x 6 inch and one 1x6 inch.
The outer satin paper should  be large enough to give at least a 3/4 inch margin all around when you line up the chipboard pieces as shown above. Use at least 8 x 11.5 inch [A4 ] cover fabric/paper. The inner lining should be at least 6 x 10 inches.
Stationary Holder Tutorial 
Stick the chipboard pieces one by one onto the back of your fabric cover. Since I used Scotch spray adhesive this was a super quick step for me. Use a spare chipboard piece and position it between your big chipboard pieces and spine piece while you glue so that you get a gap that will allow your book to close and open easily.
Stationary Holder Tutorial 
After gluing close and open the book so that the fabric stretches nicely.
Snip off wedges at the 4 corner and glue these onto the chipboards
Stationary Holder Tutorial 
To ensure that you don't lose the flexibility of your book cover use a chipboard piece and use it to sort of score over the glued fabric in the gaps on either side of the spine.
Stationary Holder Tutorial 
Now place your ribbon in the center of the book cover and glue on the 6 x 10 inner lining fabric. You may trim the 6 x 10 piece before gluing it on if it is overhanging over the sides.
Stationary Holder Tutorial 
While gluing the inner lining...again use a chipboard piece to score along the gaps on either side of the spine to ensure a good adhesion.
Now your cover is ready...you can use this to make a mini album , a folding photo-frame[ see Photoframe Tutorial ] or a stationary holder like in this project.
How to make a Mini Notebook Holder.
This holder can house 2 thin notebooks measuring 3 x  4 inches
Materials : 
  • Card stock - 11 1/4 x 5 1/4 inch
  • Pattern paper 
  • Adhesive- use liquid glue 
  • Magnets
Notebook Holder Tutorial 
Take a 11 1/4 x 5 1/4 inch cardstock and score at 3 , 3 1/2, 8 and 8 1/2 inches on the long side

Notebook Holder Tutorial 
Turn it and score 1/2 , 1, 4 1/4 and 4 3/4.

Notebook Holder Tutorial 
 This is the pictorial representation and the blue shaded region is the part you can snip off  before folding and gluing.
Notebook Holder Tutorial 
The shorter 2 3/4 inch side will form the top closure flap and if you want you can cut a fancy edge to it. I used a Crealies On the edge die to cut both the card stock and pattern paper for the flap.

Notebook Holder Tutorial 

Notebook Holder Tutorial 
Snip off the side 1 inch borders on the 2 3/4 and 1/2 part....refer to the graphic shaded in blue if you get confused.

Notebook Holder Tutorial 
 Cut in 1 inch at the lower part as shown and snip off parts as shown in the graphic.Optionally cut wedges/ round off the edges to allow easy gluing.
Notebook Holder Tutorial 
Fold along the score lines as shown and you can see your note holder taking shape.

Notebook Holder Tutorial 
Add a small magnet on the inside of your top flap and cover with pattern paper for a neat finish.

Notebook Holder Tutorial 
Optionally line the inside of your note holder with pattern paper.
Apply glue on the tiny squares  shown below first

Notebook Holder Tutorial 
Fold up the lower flap and stick it onto to tiny squares and then glue over the side flaps as shown below.

Notebook Holder Tutorial 
Lastly stick on another magnet on the lower flap adjusting the position to perfectly line with the magnet on the upper flap.
Notebook Holder Tutorial 
Cover the magnet with pattern paper.
How to make the Pen Holder

Notebook Holder Tutorial 
Form a loop of ribbon to snugly fit around and pen ...apply glue and hold with a paper clip till it dries! Stick the ribbon tail under your notebook holder while you stick it to the book cover.
Stationary Holder Tutorial 
I hope you liked this Tutorial and project!
Handmade Stationary Gift Set
This project is my DT post for Cuttlebug Mania Challenge where the theme is "Anything Christmas with a die /embossing folder"
I have used a ton of dies in this project and here is the list of Supplies : 
Dies : Spellbinders Card Creator A2 Filigree Delight, Spellbinders Decorative Labels 8 ,Spellbinders swirl bliss pocket[center of notebook],Spellbinders  Curved Matting Basics B,Spellbinders Majestic Labels 25,Spellbinders Lace Hearts [lacy corners on box],Tonic Mixed Scalloped and Straight Cut Oval Layering Die Set,Crealies On the Edge 33 ,Crealies Duo Dies 47,Magnolia Doohickeys Vintage Box Lacing Coffee,Wild Rose Studio Floral Frame,Xcut Handmade With Love
Papers : Graphic 45 Time to flourish ,Debbie Mumm Harvest and Holiday
Stamp: Wild Rose Studio Penguin with Present

35 comments:

  1. Wowww! This is wonderful mam!! Thank you so much for the tutorial, I'm definitely gonna follow it and create one day :) It's a great gifting idea!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Oh Wow Sonia, this is a fantastic gift and a great tutorial showing how to make it too. Thank you for sharing with us.

    Sue xx

    ReplyDelete
  3. I love these. Your tutorials are always so easy to follow along with too.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Gorgeous!! Great gift for someone special!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Wowwwwwwwwwwww! These are AMAZING!!!!! What great gift ideas!! I love them!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Aww..lots of work on this cute stationary set ! I loved the notebook a lot..all Christmasssy;)

    ReplyDelete
  7. Oh my goodness, this is so amazing!! Wow!! I absolutely love, love it!! The penguins are so sweet!! The design is gorgeous!! And your tutorial is fabulous!! It makes such a stunning gift!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

    ReplyDelete
  8. What a wonderful,colourful and pure delightful project Sonia..another fabulous tutorial [thank you]..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

    ReplyDelete
  9. This is fabulous Sonia, such a wonderful gift - thank you for sharing your tutorial.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

    ReplyDelete
  10. Wonderful Holiday gift idea! Great tutorial!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Great tutorial,Sonia.Beautiful project.

    Gr,Sylvia.

    ReplyDelete
  12. WOW, this is beautiful and a wonderful gift for someone!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. Lovely, thoughtful, and useful. Fantastic idea and a great tutorial. TFS. Hugs!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Thanks for sharing a detailed tutorial for making such an elegant and welcomed gift! It's beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Wow, how gorgeous are these, wonderful makes Sonia. Xxxx

    ReplyDelete
  16. This is such a lovely gift. The colors are vibrant and it looks absolutely gorgeous.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Wowwwww!! It's beautiful, penguin looks so cute... and what a great idea!

    ReplyDelete
  18. This is beautiful. What a lovely gift. I also like the “Christmas” colour combination. And thank you for the tutorial.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Wow! This is amazing - so much detail - thanks for the comprehensive tutorial. You always come up with the most inspiring projects.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Thank you for that wonderful tutorial! Who wouldn't love to receive this gorgeous handmade gift! I love all your beautiful details! I can all the love you put into this gift!

    ReplyDelete
  21. How beautiful AND sweet, Sonia. A very thoughtful gift, made with so much love. Thank you for showing how you made this - it's a wonderful idea - and I cannot think of anyone who wouldn't enjoy receiving it. BEAUTIFUL and SO SO SO CUTE! hugs, de

    ReplyDelete
  22. Wow wow!!! An amazing gift for someone!!! Great work, full of fabulous details!! Love so much the cover and the inside! Another piece of art from you, Dr. Sonia!! Thanks for the tutorial!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Stunning sets and great tutorial Sonia..Loz

    ReplyDelete
  24. Wow!!!!!!! this is amazing Sonia, the end result is stunning.
    The penguins look fabulous, this would make a beautiful gift.
    Thank you for sharing.
    hugs
    sharon :)

    ReplyDelete
  25. Ooh WOW Sonia! It turned out beautiful! I LOVE the penguins on the front, but all the details involved in making it, make it even more special!

    Theresa

    ReplyDelete
  26. Its so very beautiful!
    Happy Holidays !🎄🎅⛄
    hugs , Fiki

    ReplyDelete
  27. These are awesome. Love the adorable penguins and your attention to detail is as alwyas perfection.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Beautiful set...Penguin is super cute...

    ReplyDelete
  29. This is totally amazing and soo much of efforts gone into it !! waoh !!
    cheers

    ReplyDelete
  30. Anonymous20/12/17

    Beautiful! I'm planning to make a journal. Hope these technique will help.
    ranjanascraftblog.com

    ReplyDelete
  31. Anonymous20/12/17

    Beautiful! I'm planning to make a journal. Hope these technique will help.
    ranjanascraftblog.com

    ReplyDelete
  32. What a fabulous gift, Sonia! I LLLLLLLOVE it! Thank you so much for the great tutorial, my friend. Kisses!!!!!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  33. I love these :)
    Thank you so much for the great tutorial!!!

    ReplyDelete
  34. Dear Dr Sonia
    I made over 20 of these as gifts. In the process I learnt so many things. thank u very much for the great tutorial.tc stay blessed

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...