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Nifty Notebook

17 August 2012 | By Kristin in Uncategorized

Hi Everyone!

Kristin here sharing a handmade notebook made entirely of Basically Bare & Authentique products.

I’m a sucker for notebooks. I love writing myself notes, to-do lists, little stories, anything at all. I’m always buying myself new little notebooks to carry around in my purse, or to keep on my desk. Lately, I’ve gotten into making my own notebooks and today I’m going to share my newest creation.

To create your own notebook:

  1. Take the chipboard, cardboard, and acrylic sheets from two ‘Oh So Mini’ packages (use any of the pages that have a flat top and bottom).
  2. Trim all pages to 5″ wide (trim off the right side — leave the ring holes on the left hand side).
  3. On the other 4 sheets use masking/washi tape to tape off cascading tabs (each tab should be .5″ wide & 1.5″ high) and trim the area above and below the taped ‘tab’ area.
  4. Cover the pages with your favorite patterned paper and set aside
  5. Trim a few sheets of your favorite patterned papers to 6″x4″, and several sheets of graph paper (lined paper/index cards can be used too).
  6. Punch holes through all pages and insert binder rings and arrange them so the paper is evenly distributed throughout the tabbed areas.
  7. Decorate and enjoy!

Supplies Used:

Basically Bare: “Oh So Mini”  Rounded Pages, “Oh So Mini” Scalloped Pages, Fanciful Frames II; Authentique: Curiosity Collection Pack; Embellishments: Washi Tape: Target; Flower: Curtsey Boutique;  Stamps: Studio Calico; Ink: Hero Arts

Thanks for checking out my project. I blog regularly at rukristin papercrafts.

Kristin

8 Comments on “Nifty Notebook”

  1. 17 August 2012 | Janet Zeppa Said:

    Oh I would love to own this notebook..it’s so much fun!

     

  2. 17 August 2012 | Jessica Shelton Said:

    Kristin, what a great idea for a notebook and list lover. I love all the fabulous pages and how each section has sort of an inspirational focal point before the actual blank pages. Fantastic rosette and great job adding the yellow clip to the front!
    :O)
    Jessica S
    happy to be hopping in from Authentique!

     

  3. 18 August 2012 | Miriam Prantner Said:

    What a great idea! Love this notebook and how big the rings are, plenty of space to add pages, and your dividers/cover are wonderful!

     

  4. 18 August 2012 | Karrie Said:

    I’m a sucker for all lists and school supply type of items. Just love the binder clip and the big die cut flower.

     

  5. 18 August 2012 | D- Said:

    Kristen I love your cute notebook. The instructions were very helpful. TFS.
    dmcardmaker (at AOL)

     

  6. 18 August 2012 | Barbara Bird Said:

    I am a list maker also so this is a great idea.
    Barbara

     

  7. 21 August 2012 | Kelly W. Said:

    This is really stinkin’ adorable!!

     

  8. 09 May 2013 | Eugenie Sanislo Said:

    Amazing post, definitely regret not planning on the USO style dinner. Keep up the very good perform!

     

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