Saturday 16 March 2013

How to make a Post-It Note holder present


Post it note holder (3 inches Post it note pad)

Tools and products you will need for project


Post-It note pad 70x70mm - 
colour of your choice


CARDSTOCK

Colour of your own choice that either matches or co-ordinates with the pad
Dimensions and pieces you will need are:-
1 piece - 10x20cm (approx 4 x 8ins) (if cardstock is less than 240gsm then you might want to have 2 layers - both Handy Hippo and CraftCreations have a brilliant range of cardstock available at reasonable prices
2 pieces - 9x10cm (for inside covers) 
2 pieces - 2x10cm (for front and back covers)
1 piece - 9x6.5cm for the inside back where the Post-it Note pad will slide in
1 piece - 1x10cm for spine (optional)
2 tag shaped pieces of card for front and back



OTHER PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT YOU MIGHT NEED
1 co-ordinating button
Ribbon - co-ordinating or matching (optional) 1cm wide 20cm in length
1 length of Bakers twine (again co-ordinating or matching)
Glue dots, adhesive (I have used both Crafter's Companion adhesive and 1/8th inch Scor-tape

Crafter's Companion Clever Cut


Crafter's Companion Top Score Multiboard and scoring tool
Woodware Craft Collection Tag punch
Scissors, Rulers 


HOW TO MAKE YOUR PRODUCT!

TO MAKE THE BASIC COVER
a) Cut your card so you have all the pieces ready - I have used the Crafter's Companion CleverCut as there is the option of deckle edging if you want it
b) Score card at 9cm and then at 11cm and fold into a book shape


b)  Glue the 2 9x10cm cards into the both sides of the inside cover
c)  Glue or tape the 6.5x9cm card on to inside back cover on bottom and left and right sides leaving enough space for the post it note to slide in


c) Glue 1 strip of 2x10cm on to the inside spine (optional) - you can also put this on the outside spine instead
d) Glue one piece 2x10cm on the right hand side of front cover



HOW TO DECORATE YOUR PAD HOLDER
f)   Stick your ribbon around the holder in the centre of it - making sure it is straight  

g)  Thread the button with the matching bakers twine – either making a knot or a bow (whatever takes your fancy)
h)   Then place the button on one of the tags using a glue dot or foam tape so that it is raised up from the card so the loop can go round it
i)   Glue the tag in the centre of the front cover over the strip and make sure it is at the same level as the top of the inside flap (for the Post-it Note holder)
j)   Cut another length of bakers twine which is long enough to make sure that it will loop round the button comfortably and be “slack” enough to be able to open it with ease – once you are happy that it is ok – tie a knot in it and sellotape it down on the back outside cover at the same height as the button on the front cover. 

k)  When you are happy with it being at the right tension and height, then glue/stick the 2x10cm strip over the twine making sure it is covered – 
l)   When that is done then glue/stick the tab over it making sure it is the same height as the “flap” and the front tab
m) Then slide the post it note pad backing sheet in the flap and position it so it fits properly



A KIT WITH ALL THE NECESSARY CARD AND EMBELLISHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BUY SOON - I WILL ALSO BE PUTTING A DOWNLOADABLE TEMPLATE ON MY WEBSITE IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS - www.handmdadecardsshop.com 

And there you go…


One lovely present! 

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