I have a thing for writing notes to myself. There is something about putting a pen to paper and writing my to do list or my shopping list. I enjoy the act of writing the list and watching the ink flow on to the page. Yeah, I know I’m a little strange but I bet there are others of you out there that feel the same.
I created this cute little note holder just so that I’d always have a piece of paper when I need it. These would make super cute teacher gifts too!!!
Supplies:
Anything You Can Do digital kit by Eva Kipler
Kraft cardstock
Trimmer w/ cutting and scoring blade and scissors
Double stick tape, tape runner or glue stick
Ribbon
Blank paper or 2 3/4″ square notepad
1. Create the base of the project by cutting a 7.5 inch square from the kraft cardstock. Score cardstock at 2 inches on all four sides. Create the back panel of the holder by cutting a 3.5 inch wide by 5.5 inch tall piece of kraft cardstock.
2. Using scissors, make vetical cuts on the scored line on all four sides to create a flap in each corner of the cardstock. Guide below show in black where to score and in red where to cut AFTER you score.
3. Fold in towards middle on each of the scored lines. Secure the flaps to the inside sides of the box using double stick tape. Rotate so that the cut side is facing you. Cut the rectangular notch out of the front panel of the bottom box after it is assembled so you get all the layers. A punch would work really well here!
4. Open your editting software and create a printing page. Chose your favorite Eva kit to decorate your box. The wrap around the bottom sides of the box is created using two rectangular pices. The first being 11 inches long x 1.75 inches tall, the second is 3..5 inches long and 1.75 inches tall. (This gives you room to trim your finished pieces to the size you wish). For the back panel, create a rectangle that is 3 inches long by 4.5 inches tall. Create a decorative pieces to place on your finished panel. Print the decorative piece sheet and trim all pieces.
Here’s what my printing sheet looked like -(note: shadows are there so you can see the edges better, don’t shadow your decorative pieces. It’s easier to trim without the shadow!)
5. Position the bottom box so that the cut side faces you. Using the longest decorative strip, determine your desired width and trim. Then wrap the piece around the box staring on the left side and going around the back and to the right side. Use the short decorative piece to wrap the front (you wil need to hand cut the opening to match the opening in the bottom box front). Trim the back panel piece to fit your panel as desired. Add your decorative elements. Round corners (optional) and then using double stick tape, adhere the back panel to the inside, back of your bottom box.
6. Decorate with embellishments such a ribbons, buttons, flowers, etc. Fill with cut pieces of note paper and you are done!
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The back to school sales have begun and be still my heart – all sorts of cool supplies are super cheap and so tempting! One of my back to school favs are mini notebooks. Walgreens had them on special for 19 cents each this week – so I couldn’t resist. What could be more fun that creating a bunch of mini notebooks to have ready to tuck in my purse or in my kids’ bags? They also make great little gifties when you just a need a little something for someone that’s been sweet.
