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
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.
Thanks for sharing this…I wondered how I could turn the cute freebies you offered into notepads. Love this. Thanks!
Ooooo… I see an awesome Christmas gift here!
Love this a Latte!
how ridiculous adorable is that?
I, too, was wondering how I could make this into a notepad – thanks for the tips!
AMAZING! I cannot wait to try this. The possibilities are endless…
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?
You make this look so easy! I think I’ll try it… thanks!
AWESOME tip! Thanks!!!
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!
That is the coolest idea ever!
Oh me likey.
Great teacher’s gift idea!
these are so cute. what size notepad did you make?
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!
Really cute idea!! Thanks!
You know, that’s very cute and at first I didn’t save the download because I’m not a mom, but I just realized I have several friends who are! This could be a great gift along with a couple other items in a little gift tote! Thanks for sharing this great idea.
Anna
I love the information on your blog, and I absolutely will be using this. I have some graphics I’ve been wanting to make into a pad and didn’t know how it was done….thank you so much, can’t wait to give it a try.
Thanks for that! I would have never thought of using the sealant. I probably have some in my garage right now!
I have been trying to figure out how to do this for so long, thank you!
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I am absolutly going to make this! so so so cute
I bought padding compound here: http://www.chicaandjo.com/ourstore/
Scroll down a bit. It cost $7.00 (No shipping cost). This a great company and they have great customer service and they also have tutorials on projects. The bottle you get is a good size amount. I haven’t used it yet, but after seeing this, I think I will make some grocery lists. Thanks for the inspiration!
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This is FANTASTIC! I know so many people who have been wondering about this! Thanks so much, I’ll be linking.
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I cover the edges of my press with blue painter’s tape and it works great, then you don’t need to worry about any mess.
The “latte” is too catchy. I’m going to incorporate this into everything I say now.
Just wondering, does the pad break apart too easily? If so, any tricks to stop this annoying problem?
That’s it? That is so cool! Limitless possibilities.
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This is so great! I love gifts to do in advance to give to others! Thank you!
I think that regular white craft glue will work!
I used Shoe Goo instead of sealant, because it was what I had. It worked great!
http://livegreen-savegreen.blogspot.com/2009/11/recycled-notepad-teacher-gift.html
This is JUST what I was looking for! I save white paper that has only been used on one side but have never liked keeping it all loose. Thank You!
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you can also use regular ol’ elmer’s glue in thin layers in a pinch, and wooden laundry clips instead of the clamps so you can do a batch all at the same time….
see a great video instruction here:
http://photojojo.com/content/diy/make-your-own-photo-notebook-journal/
i used these instruction to make photo journals for christmas gifts this year-but love the idea of tablets for todo lists etc for the fridge!
This is excellent!!! Thank you for sharing!!!