craftykarendesigns: Post it Pad

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

Simply Marbleous Desk Set - Great Teacher Gifts

Hi Everyone,

A friend called and asked me to make her some little gifts for her son's teachers, so I thought I would make some desk sets with a notepad, post it pad and a pen. Great for teacher gifts or for colleagues at work or just to keep on your craft desk and very easy to make, let me show you how.

Materials

1 piece of bumblebee card stock 9 1/2" x 3 3/4", 1 piece 5 3/4" x 3"

1 piece of dsp 3 5/8" x 1 7/8", 1 piece 3 1/4" x 6", 1 piece 3" x 6"

Scrap of basic white

Multipurpose adhesive

Memento black ink

Flowing Flowers stamp set

Trimmer

Simply Scored

Bone Folder

Paper snips

Tear and Tape

Instructions

On the long side of the larger piece score at 1/2", 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 6", fold and burnish the score lines in a concertina way for the stand at one end.

For the smaller piece of card to make the pocket, score at 1/2" and 1" on 3 sides, then with the none scored side at the top, trim away the two end squares on right and left and then the bottom one of the two remaining small squares at either end to make the tab. Fold and burnish the score lines.

For the stand, add tear and tape to the bottom of the back piece and fix to the concertina panel so it will stand up, see picture above.

Fold in the side and bottom pieces on the pocket and secure the bottom tabs in place, then adhere to the front so it is level with the bottom fold, see picture.

Add dsp the front pocket piece. Stamp a sentiment to the scrap of basic white and adhere to the pocket.

Lay the notebook face down on the wrong side of the dsp with about 1/8" of dsp showing below it and then fold the dsp over the top of the notebook and pinch the creases and then adhere to the back of the notebook.

Repeat this with the post it pad.

Add both to the inside of the pocket and add a little pen or pencil and you have a pretty, useful desk accessory. Why don't you give it a try?

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Thursday, 13 January 2022

Spring Flower Post It Pads - Stampin Dreams Blog Hop - Throwback Thursday

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the first Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop of 2022, the theme is 'Throwback Thursday'. I've decided to recreate some little post it pads that I made back in early 2021. I love these, they are quick and easy to make as treats for co-workers, teachers, customers or to sell at craft fairs. I thought that I would use some of our lovely new spring papers featuring my favourite spring flowers, daffodils and tulips. Let me show you how to make them.

Materials

1 piece of card stock 3 1/4" x 8" (You can get 3 of these from one sheet of A4, I've used crushed curry and real red)

1 piece of dsp 3 1/8" x 1", 3 1/8" x 2 7/8" and 3 1/8" x 1 7/8" (I've used Flowering Fields and Daffodil Afternoon)

Scraps of real red, crushed curry and basic white card for the sentiments

Sentimental Swirls stamp set

Real Red ink

Crushed Curry ink

Flirty Flamingo ink

Double Oval Punch

Multipurpose adhesive

Dimensionals

Trimmer

Simply scored

Bone folder

3" x 3" post it pad

Iridescent rhinestones

Instructions

On the long side, score the card stock at 2", 2 3/8", 5 1/2" and 5 7/8", fold and burnish all the score lines.

This holder folds around the post it pad, so decide which end of it will be the bottom flap and add the 1" strip of dsp to that closest to the fold but with a small border all the way round the bottom and sides. Add the 1 7/8" strip to the other end, this will be the top flap - make sure you have the direction of the paper going in the right way. Then adhere the largest piece to the back, keep an eye on your directional prints, you don't want flowers upside down.

Add glue to the back of the post it pad and position inside close to the fold lines top and bottom but with a border either side. Fold up the bottom flap and fold down the top one.

Stamp the sentiment on the scrap of basic white and punch out with the Double Oval Punch, punch out the matting oval in the card stock colour and layer the two together. I've also stamped a butterfly on these and added a rhinestone. Add a couple of dimensionals to the back of the oval and add to the lower flap so that it overlaps the top and that one will tuck behind to keep it closed.

You can make this quickly and simply in all of the colours using all of the dsp, the possibilities are endless, why don't you give them a try, even if you only make one for your craft desk or your handbag, they are very useful.

Click on the links below to see what everyone else has made for Throwback Thursday, you are sure to be inspired.

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Happy crafting,

Karen X