Skinny Notepad Portfolio

Make a holder for a slimline notepad.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut base cardstock to 9 1/4" x 8 1/2".
   
   On the long side score at 2 1/2", 2 3/4", 5 7/8", & 6 1/8".

   

2. Step 2

   Cut a piece of patterned paper to 2 1/4" x 8 1/4". Round the two right corners with a corner rounder punch. Do the same to the base cardstock piece on smaller of the two sides.

   

3. Step 3

   Attach the patterned paper to the side of base you just rounded the corners of using adhesive of your choice. Crease all folds.

   

4. Step 4

   Attach skinny notebook to middle of base using adhesive. Attach small calendar to the right hand side.

   

5. Step 5

   Add three mini Velcro dots as shown.
   
   Alternative closure: create a belly band by wrapping a strip of cardstock around the holder. Adhere and embellish to cover the seam.

   

6. Step 6

   Embellish the portfolio as desired to complete your project.

   

Video!

Variations

1. To accommodate a notepad of any size:
   For the cardstock base, add 1/2" to the height of the notepad.
   For the total width add 1/4" to the width of the notepad and multiply that number by 3. Add 2x the thickness of the notepad and subtract 1/4" from the total so the cover will leave a small border at the edge.
   Score lines will be at 1) width of notepad + 1/4", 2) thickness of notepad, 3) width of notepad +1/4", 4) thickness of notepad
   

   

2. For the sample shown, the notepad is 2 3/4" wide x 7" tall. The base was cut to 9 3/4" x 7 1/2" and scored at 3", 3 1/2", 6 1/2", and 7".

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Skinny Notepad Portfolio. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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