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DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial

DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 
Hi friends here is a Handmade Notepad Holder gift idea for coffee and chocolate lovers! It is a cute project which is sturdy enough to hold a fairly thick notepad with space for a pen and closes securely with a magnetic closure!
DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 
There is also a dainty fun shaker in the dome of the cup!
These are easy to make and I think they would be a hit if you want to sell them at craft fairs and exhibitions too!

DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 

Materials
  • Card stock
  • Pattern Paper and Stamps- optional  to decorate your cup!
  • Scoring Board- optional- otherwise use a blunt pen and scale
  • Cup shape- hand cut or use a die- I used the Crealies dies to cut cup shapes from thick card-stock. If you dont have a diecutting machine don't despair the cup shape is fairly simple to handcut too.
  • Small magnets- 2 - greatly adds to the fun element so do try to use it!
  • Good adhesive - I used UHU ;Scissors
  • Shaker elements- optional if you are adding a shaker dome or making a shaker cup
DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 
Cut 2 cup shapes from card stock. Score and fold a 2 and 3/4 inch x 1 and 1/2 inch card piece at 1/2 inch  and 1 inch . Stick this card stock to the upper edges of the cups to connect them. This gives you a notepad holder which is 1/2 inch thick.

DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 
On the inside of the flap which will be the top flap stick a small magnet a little away from the edge as shown and cover with pattern paper. You can also hold the magnet in place with a stamped cup or other design as I did in this post : Magnetic Bookmarks Tutorial 
DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 
 Now make a pocket for the notepad. Score a 6 and 1/2 x 1 and 1/2 inch card lengthwise at 1/2 and 1 inch.

DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 
Turn this and score at 2 and 1/4 inch from either end . ..ie at 2 and 1/4 and 4 and 1/4 inch marks on the scoreboard.
DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 
 Make 4 cuts along these scorelines to reach till the central 1/2 inch strip as shown below
DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 
 Fold along the scorelines as shown below
DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 
 Fold on the cut lines to make a cup shape!
DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 
 Stick this on the inside of the back flap at the lower part as shown below
DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 
To add the magnetic closure- place a magnet over the top flap and apply a glue drop over it.
DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 
 Firmly close the flap and press so that the magnet will stick to the pocket you created on the opposite flap
DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 
Open the flap  and stick pattern paper to secure the magnet and complete the notepad holder pocket
DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial  
I created coffee themed patterns using a variety of coffee themed stamps from Crealies.


I recycled an old notebook to create the notepad for this Coffee Cup!
DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial 
Making the shaker dome is quite easy and here is the Tutorial  to make see through shakers : See Through Shaker Tutorial 
DIY Notepad Holder Tutorial
I hope you liked this fun project. 
Here are the list of products from Crealies

21 comments:

  1. Looks like a creative fun use for a notepad. Will have to give this a try. TY for the step by step instructions.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  2. You are so creative!! This is amazing!! Wow!! This is something I'd spend money for in a store!! I love the design and the details!! Truly spectacular, my friend!! Thanks for the awesome tutorial, too!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  3. FABulous project Sonia..loved the turtorial..loved the outcome..you are so clever.

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  4. Love this. It would make a great little gift

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  5. Awww... Love this shaped notepad and the magnetic closure is a great idea for a professional look! The shaker added is so fun! Great idea for a gift! Thanks so much for the tutorial, you are always so creative!

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  6. Wow Sonia, you are getting a lot of creative uses for these fun dies! I am loving this one! Who can't use a note pad to keep by the phone or in their purse or on their desk?! This is fabulous idea. Hugs, Brenda

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  7. What a fabulous project, Sonia! Very clever idea and a great design. xx

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  8. Supercool idea! Looking amazing!!

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  9. Another fantastic creation! You really make those dies work hard creating different projects with them, really worth the money. Just love these note book holders, they're such a wonderful design. Brilliant tutorial as always. Debra x

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  10. Wow,stunning project!!!!

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  11. Fantastic notepad holder Sonia..LOZ

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  12. This is AMAZING!! I loveeeeeee it!!!!!!!!

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  13. Awesome project! Love the design!
    Have a great day!
    Marilyn❤️

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  15. Sonia... that is sooo FLIPPIN' COOL! I LOVE your notepad holder and in a coffee shape too! EEK!! Looovvveee.. this idea/project! You are so creative!

    Theresa
    Theresa’s Crafty Creations

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  16. Fab creation and there is so much more you can do with one die and you have shown it all !!
    cheers

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  17. This is fabulous Sonia, a wonderful gift for someone.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  18. Super cute idea and so fun! Love how you've incorporated the coffee shape along with the glitter paper too! YUM....coffee! :)

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  19. Fabulous project...love the pattern paper created with stamps..ideal for gifting...

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  20. Fantastic project. I just love your creativity. Tyvvvm for sharing this super cool project.

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