Today's project with the Big Deal collection features a Pinterest-inspired notepad. I like the idea of jotting my "to do" or grocery list on the tape. The final piece to that puzzle is remembering to bring the list with me to the store.
This is the deal . . .
1. Gather a 3x9.5" piece of book board or matte board. Trim an outside wrap to 5x11.5". Trim a back cover to 2.75x9.25". Locate a foam brush and CS Bookbinding Glue.
2. Wrap the book board by following the guidelines in my Essentials Video. Cover the bottom of the wrapped board with the 2.75x9.25" panel.
3. Use a binder clip to attach a piece of ribbon to the top edge of the wrapped board.
4. Run the ribbon through a roll of register tape and tie securely into a bow.
5. Tie a piece of elastic string around the base of the board and slide the tape beneath the elastic. An elastic hair tie might work in a pinch. I added a decorative button accent.
Tah-dah! Adhere a strong magnet to the back and you can keep this cutie on the fridge. Fold the silver handle of the binding clip around to the back cover, and the notepad will lay flat.
The first thing on your new "to do" list is to hop over to Hetty's blog at Craft Chaos.
See you next month for the Trees hop!
Tricia
What a fun, easy and soooo very useful project this is, Tricia!
ReplyDeleteLooking great ans stylful for any place to hang.
Super awesome project. Is CS going to sell us some cash register rolls? thank you so much.
ReplyDeletePractical, yet simple. My favorite kind of project! Thanks for inspiring, as usual, Tricia.
ReplyDeleteLove this Tricia! I have also seen this project and always thought what a fun project it would make! Thanks for the step outs. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of this idea, thanks for sharing it
ReplyDeleteClever, useful, and good-lookin'! My kind of project Tricia - love how the components are simple but the result is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! As I get older, I find myself looking for little scraps for "reminders"...this would be soooo handy...and cute, too!
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Woohoo! I think I'll make one of these today! I am a list maker and like to have my to do list up front and center. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteReally cute, Tricia!
ReplyDeleteJust a darling useful project again Tricia . . . of course! Great for in the kitchen for everyone to add grocery needs to.
ReplyDeleteDarn cute idea . . . useful, too! I see myself making one of these in the very near future. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis adorable. A very cute idea !
ReplyDeleteI love this!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea -- need to consider adding room for a ribbon/string roll next to register tape to have readily available to tie around my finger to remember the list.
ReplyDeleteI keep a to-do list on my desk ALL the time, I make a new one each week (or sometimes more frequently.) This would be way cuter than the icky ones from the Michael's bin!
ReplyDeleteLove this for all the lists that we like to make. Definitely putting this on the to do list. LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteI really need to make one of these. I love it! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love making lists and I love this list keeper!
ReplyDeleteOh My Heavens! This is the most ADORABLE idea!! I want to try this SO BADLY!!! I'm off to find my Altered Composition Notebook from Retreat, and jot down the instructions!!!!! YAY!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell how stinking COOL is this project!! LOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteThis is very clever and would make an excellent gift for guys.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea and pretty too!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea and it would be great to use for my shopping list.....
ReplyDeleteWow! I bet I won't forget this list!lol YES I will, but as long as it's written down....Love this!
ReplyDeleteThat is cute and would be a nice little gift!
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