So when Sarah of Small Object (one of my all time favorite sources for crafty inspiration - she is so generous and always shares tutorials and great ideas) posted about a way to make your own notepads, I was instantly hooked. I ordered the padding compound immediately and then put it to use.
This stuff is awesome. I ordered mine from Amazon, because I am lazy and hate having to type my credit card information into random web sites. It came a day after I ordered it.
Now I have meal planning lists, things to do and places to go lists, and I spend lots of time making lists of other lists I can make. Yes, I'm obsessed. People will definitely be getting notepads in their stockings this year.
Here is another view so you can see the top and the backing. I used a bit of cardboard from one of our Anchor Steam six pack holders. We always save those because they come in handy all the time.
what a clever concept! far too often, premade lists have way too many things that don't apply to me, so this is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThese are SO SO cool----I can just see giving these as gifts in a little 'organization kit' that also includes some cool pens (check out this project: http://casasugar.com/2501764) and some fab hand printed notecards off etsy. LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteOh so neat! I love this idea!
ReplyDeleteYou are the best.... lists are also the bane of my existence. I am hooked on "BOB'S YOUR UNCLE" a book titled, "8 days a week" - where I list everything and then I have it in one book from which I can refer back to. Comes in a fun spiral book and the 8th day is titled "someday..." I could use an 8th day in a week.
ReplyDeleteWishing I was on your stocking stuffer list, those lists are fantastic.
I never knew you could buy padding compound! What a great idea. I just love it when you can personalize things, and with this it comes out looking so professionally done. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I love her blog too and have looked at that padding compound on Amazon so many times... I even typed up a bunch of different notepad pages, but I have yet to act on it all. Yours look great!
ReplyDeleteRachel these are so... neat! They would make great little hostess gifts, just because gifts, stocking stuffers etc... I LIKE IT!
ReplyDeleteI am so a list person- My mom comes home on Saturday and I already have 3 different "to do" list for her mark 1, 2, 3!!
oh wow, making to-do lists is definitely my thing. i've got them posted up on my walls, post-its in my purse, and even on the bathroom walls (no, i'm not even kidding!) this post definitely made me smile, such a cute and creative idea!
ReplyDeletethese are awesome! i love making lists as well :0)
ReplyDeletei feel very productive crossing things off.... sometimes i write things i've allready done just to cross them off or put a lil check next to it! hehehe
Oh I love lists too. I will have to check these out! Great stocking stuffer idea to for my list loving friends!!
ReplyDeleteyay! I was hooked by that very same post over there- but never even ordered the compound. it's on a list of things to buy, of course, for I am a list-maker too.
ReplyDeletei'm so glad that you did it and that it turned out so great! maybe now i won't procrastinate on buying the compound anymore.
What a brilliant idea. Your turned out beautifully-love the Anchor Steam backing:)
ReplyDeleteOoooooh. Be still my little OCD heart.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing.....i can see myself becoming addicted....
ReplyDeleteI love this project - my meal plan/ calendar consists of post-it notes stuck on the kitchen wall.
ReplyDeleteI think I will make a mini-book for Valentines.
Charlotte xx