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.
Love that make your own pad idea – thanks! Found you on SITS!
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!
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
I think that regular white craft glue will work!
This is so great! I love gifts to do in advance to give to others! Thank you!
That’s it? That is so cool! Limitless possibilities. 🙂
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?
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.
This is FANTASTIC! I know so many people who have been wondering about this! Thanks so much, I’ll be linking.
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!
I am absolutly going to make this! so so so cute
I have been trying to figure out how to do this for so long, thank you!
Thanks for that! I would have never thought of using the sealant. I probably have some in my garage right now!
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.
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