Notepad Holder

3 1/2 x 5 Notepad Holder

I really like this Notepad holder tutorial because it is a great gift to give someone and you can take this tutorial and use any of your stamp sets to recreate it. This is my favorite one I have made so far because I was able to use the Rainbow Glimmer Paper and I love the bold colors.

I did have a hard time figuring out how to explain this tutorial because if I didn't explain this clearly this does not work. Let me tell you I had a few mishaps making this so I wanted to have clear instructions so you don't waste your supplies. I hate throwing stuff away that you worked hard to create.

So lets look at supplies we will need:

1. Scor Tape or double sided tape ( a must for its strength for 3D items)
2. Bone Folder
3. Score tool
4. scissors
5. Choice of cardstock
6. patterned paper
7. ribbon/embellishments

Measurements:

1. Cardstock cut at 8 3/8 X 5 1/4
2. Cardstock Band cut at 4 3/4 x 2
3. Cardstock cut at 3 1/2 x 5 1/8
4. Patterned Paper cut at 3 3/8 x 5 1/8

Instructions:

• Take the cardstock you cut at 8 3/8 x 5 1/4 and your score tool. Score it at 3 5/8, 4, 4 3/8 so you will have three score lines right in a row
• Here is an example of how the three score lines will look.
• Then take your bone folder and fold the cardstock on the middle score line. Don't be shocked when the back cover will be longer than the front it is supposed to be like that and as we go along it will change.
• While it is still folded on the middle score line measure down that side at 1 1/4 inches mark with a pencil and  then 1 3/4 down from the first marked line and mark with a pencil.
• Cut the marks with scissor to the next score line so it creates slits which will eventually  become the pen holder.
• Now we will fold the back cover over on the third score line and use the bone folder to press it down. Then open up so the back cover is on the right side. Put score tape in between the middle and third score line.
• Fold the back cover over not the front cover or it will not work. You want the back cover to adhere to the scor tape.

• Then flip it over and fold back against the middle score line to make a flat part for the pen to sit.
• Then fold on the first score line to make a cover and pop the slit open for the pen.
• You will then make the band on the right inside cover for the notepad so you can refill the notepad. I made the band by draping it over the sturdy backing part of the note pad to make two flaps. I adhered them with scor tape to the inside of the cover. 
• It now time to decorate as you please.

Here are some other examples I made using this tutorial:

Here are some close ups of the details I added to the covers.

Thanks for checking out the tutorial and I cant wait to see your creations.

If you would like to order any of the supplies here is my website link:

https://joyofcraftin.stampinup.net/