Just a Little Notebook

I am a very dangerous person to let loose in the dollar store…I can do some serious damage to a budget by just purchasing $1 items with the best intent in the world to create something from it.

So these Coasters have been hanging around in my drawer for a while as you can imagine. I originally purchased them to make photo coasters but never got round to it.

While browsing Etsy I saw some really cute Notebooks that inspired me to try and make my own.

So for this project you will need the following:

Digital Supplies:

Sky is the Limit Journaling Labels by MKC and Courtney Wilson available at the Digichick.

These Journaling Labels are just perfect for the Papercrafter…a great base for a mini-album or quote book and just great for cards.

I created a few gift cards by just printing these out and adding to some cardstock, quick and easy!

and for the Background I used the coordinating Papers from the Sky is the Limit Kit available at the Digichick.

Physical Supplies:

Epson Premium Matte Presentation Paper
2 Coasters
4×4 Inch Post Its/Sticky Notes
Craft Glue
Mod Podge
Cropodile
Corner Rounder
Trimmer
Scissors
Post Bound Album Screws

STEP 1

I created a new document sized at 4′ x 4′ inches, the same size as my Coasters. I decorated it with my Digital Backgrounds and Journaling Labels.

Print out your Coaster Covers.

STEP 2

Before Trimming the covers apply a thin layer of Mod Podge and let dry.

Sharyn aka ShabbyShaz suggested this technique and I must be honest I am not a Mod Podge lover but this method really makes working with it much easier!

A Lot less Smears and Smudges!

STEP 3

Punch a hole in your coaster and use it as a guide for the Notepad and remaining coaster.

Bear in mind I wanted to have the Corkboard to be the backing of the notebook, punch a hole accordingly.

STEP 4

Assemble the notepad without the Sticky Notes to determine the final size/number of sheets you will need to make a nice snug fit in your little notebook.

Use your ruler to measure the open space. I thought I had a larger Post Bound Album Screw but was mistaken so I had to use this smaller one so do try and get a larger size if possible.

Punch your holes using your Cropodile or Hole Punch.

STEP 5

Using a ‘Industrial’ Strength Corner Rounder like the Paper Gator from Around the Block round your corners.

There are a few tools that are essential to me and are very good investments, one of them is a good corner rounder…I got this guy at 60% Off! I can truly recommend it!

It is perfect for little Notepads and Chipboard Mini-Albums. Rounding Corners really completes a project and just gives it that ‘perfectly created’ feel.

STEP 6