Here is a simple little project to turn that awesome Mom’s Got A Latte Do Today List into a magnetic notepad that would make a cute gift! You can actually buy a special glue for making notepads called padding compound
. I was not able to find it anywhere locally so I tried silicone sealant (found at Wal-Mart or a home improvement store) and had great results.
To make these fun notepads you will need:
two clamps
two pieces of wood
100% silicone sealant
cardboard for the backing (I used a cereal box)
paper for your notepad (I made 12 copies of the download so my pad had 24 sheets)
Cut the paper and cardboard to the desired size. Line up paper sheets along with your cardboard backing and place between two pieces of wood (I used my child’s blocks). Place clamps on each side of the wood. Once everything is clamped, place the silicone along the edge. Wet your finger and smooth a thin coat of silicone along the top. Allow to dry and then add a second coat.
Once silicone is completely dry remove from clamps. If you got some silicone on the wood make sure to remove the wood carefully. It might help to run a sharp knife along the edge to release the paper from the wood.
The sheets tear beautifully from the pad.
Add a magnet to the back of the notepad and you have a great magnetic notepad for your refrigerator.
Really cute idea!! Thanks!
you can get notepad adhesive at http://www.thecraftypc.com It comes in a little jar and only costs about $3, the website shows a high shipping rate, but when it never is as much as it originally states and there is a very quick turn around. that being said–these “latte” notepads are just too, too cute!
these are so cute. what size notepad did you make?
Oh me likey. 🙂 Great teacher’s gift idea!
That is the coolest idea ever!
Wonderful idea! Now I don’t have to go buy padding compound (which was on my list) and can buy something else instead! haha! Thank You!
AWESOME tip! Thanks!!!
You make this look so easy! I think I’ll try it… thanks!
I haven’t been able to find padding compound either, so I think I might give the silicone sealant a try. I wonder how it would hold up with a thicker notepad. Have you tried?
AMAZING! I cannot wait to try this. The possibilities are endless…
Thanks!!!
I, too, was wondering how I could make this into a notepad – thanks for the tips!
how ridiculous adorable is that?
Love this a Latte!
Ooooo… I see an awesome Christmas gift here!
Thanks for sharing this…I wondered how I could turn the cute freebies you offered into notepads. Love this. Thanks!