How to Make Notepads and Stationary
Notepads and stationary are often used for writing quick notes and messages. What can often be expensive in stores, can be made for next to nothing at home. Making your own notepads and stationary can be very rewarding. Not only do you get to choose your own paper, you get to personalize them yourself. You may even have some of the materials at home. Things like scrap paper can be used to make notepads. For the remainder of materials, all it takes is a quick run to the nearest craft store.
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Things You'll Need
- Notepad:
- Piece of cardboard
- Pencil
- Scrap paper pack
- Scissors
- Padding compound
- Paintbrush
- Heavy book
- Stationary:
- Paper
- Computer
- Printer
Instructions
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Notepads
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Lay a piece of paper on top of a piece of cardboard. Use a pencil to trace the outline of the paper onto the cardboard.
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Use a pair of sharp scissors to cut along the outline. Stack up several papers and make sure the edges are even. If not, trim excess off.
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Dip a paintbrush into padding compund glue. Carefully brush the top of the stack of papers and piece of cardboard.
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Apply a second coat of the compound once the first coat dries. Be sure to coat all the top edges of the paper and cardboard.
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Place a heavy book on top of the notepad to secure the papers. Once the glue is dried, simply pull off the top paper to test your new notepad.
Stationary
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Open up a word processing document on your computer. Choose a font color, size and style.
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Type the information you want to appear on your stationary paper. Things like your name, address, phone number and email may be included. You could also make it interesting by adding a favorite quote.
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Run the grammar and spelling check to correct any mistakes. Center your text on the document. Save your work so you can come back and print out more stationary whenever you want.
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Print the document out onto your chosen paper. Allow the ink to completely dry before touching it.
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References
- Photo Credit Stock pictures of a notepad with a pin and a post sticky note image by Albert Lozano from Fotolia.com
