Mar 11 2007
A New Post-It Design!
These are so easy to make! I wanted them to look like little books so I gave them a spine and a bound edge. The tied cord is elastic–it’s decorative and it holds the book closed. Slip it off and the book opens all the way for easy access to the Post-Its. They’re pretty inside and out, using double sided designer paper. I left these kind of bare-boned so you could get a better idea of how they’re made, but you could decorate them to your heart’s content! See below for a step-by-step.
1. Cut 2 pieces of double sided designer paper 3″ x 6 15/16″ each. Choose which side of the paper you want to use for the dominant part of the cover. Score that side at 3″. Flip it over, turn it around and score the other end at 3/4″. Now you’ve got a valley fold on one end and a mountain fold on the other end.
2. Fold each piece to the inside at the 3″ score mark and adhere closed. Fold the 3/4″ flap on one piece to the outside (front) and adhere. Cut a 12″ length of elastic cord and secure the center of it to the back center of the 3/4″ flap with a brad, as shown. Big brads need the prongs shortened with wire cutters, but smaller brads with shorter prongs work just fine. Adhere this flap closed to the outside with Sticky Strip.
3. Cut the spine piece 3″ x 1″. Lay it face up–the side you want facing out–and apply Sticky Strip to each long edge.
4. Apply front and back pieces to the Sticky Strip on the spine, as shown.
5. Peel the back off the Post-It pad and position it in the book. Close the book around it, lining up the edges. The spine will be rounded, rather than flat. Tie the cord snugly around the book, stretching as you tie. Done!
32 responses so far
Great tutorial & idea, Leslie! These are so darn cute!
Leslie, This is a great idea!!
This design is just as awesome as the last!!!
OMG! These are just the greatest! I was a little slow understanding the design (the brad and cord part threw me a little) but I get it now and I LOVE it! And what kind of brad is that? I can’t wait to try making this one. You have a real stable of post-it note holder designs now.
) Linda
I can’t wait to try these!!!
thanks for the lesson!
xoxo
ronee
Oh, this is so cute! I’m gonna have to try it today! Thanks for the instructions!
-Julee T.
What a clever, clever, clever idea!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!
These are fantastic!! Thanks so much for Sharing!
I saw Leslie’s little note books IRL…..they are so, so cute and really do look like mini books. TFS the tutorial too!
Super cool! Great design. TFS! Got to try it soon.
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These are so cool! Thanks for the tutorial!
How darling Leslie!! These are just fabulous!
cute, cute, cute leslie! I just found your blog and added you to my blogger friends – you can add me if you like!
I just found your blog! Will place you on my Google Reader so I can get your updates. I really love your work.
These are wonderful!!! I’ll be back in a few days to actually try one — I think my Club ladies would love these — such cute little gift items — too cool!!! Thanks so much for the nice tutorial!!!
Thanks for the terrific tutorial!
thank you for the tutorial.
Very clever Leslie! I just found your blog. Ü
Debbie
Thanks so much Leslie for the tutorial! I can’t wait to try one of these for myself. I’m so excited to see that you’re blogging. I’ve added you to my Google Reader account so I can see your updates. Looking for to seeing your creations.
Linda (LSN on Splitcoast)
Awesome!! Hope these instructions can be printed out. I want it by my side so I can try one. I have so much designer paper and this is going to be such a fun way to use some of it! Thanks for the great idea and the tutorial!
Hi Leslie,
It wont let me clilck on add to posts.SO would you be kind enough to please add me to your daily email.. I would greatly appreciate it… I was recommended by poetic artistry.
Thanks,
Tammy in NY
You are going to be the Post-it Queen! These are fantastic = TFS!!!
Leslie,
Tried it…love it! You’re the best. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas = )
Nancy
Leslie,
Your little books are adorable! I’d love to see your tutorial but the pictures won’t show for me. Is there something special I need to do? Thanks!
Hello Leslie,
those are so cute! i love them.
i just noticed them the other day and now that i sat down to print the instructions out, the pictures for your tutorial are gone. could you re-post them maybe? it’s so much easier when i have a visual.
thank you for sharing this project.
claudiafromgermany scs
What a terrific design and a perfect use of our 2-sided designer papers. TFS.
These are so cute, I can’t wait to make some…I have two questions for you though….where did you buy colored elastic cord, or did you color it on a pad??? also, Im sorry but I don’t get the brad part?? is that a big square brad you used?? could you explain a bit more on the brad??? thanks….
wow… i love the idea!
how the heck are you so darn creative! thanks babes!
WOWWOOWW!! These are sooo adorable! Thanks so much!
This is so awesome!!! Someday, when I get time to stamp, I’ll have to try making one of these. I guess that day will come when my kids move out????
TFS!
Thanks so much for this!!! They are too cute andI can’t WAIT to try them!!! TFS!!!!!!
What a great tutorial and such a cute idea. Thanks so much for sharing!
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~*Priscilla*~