Post-It Note Organiser

Our Craft Group had a change from cards this week. We made a Post-It Note Organiser.

Stamped images (c) Stampin' Up!

As usual I made up some kits for the ladies, but I wasn't able to take photos of their finished products, sorry.

Anyway, here are the instructions if you'd like to try your hand at this.

Materials

·       Solid Colour A4 Cardstock

·       Contrast Colour A4 Cardstock

·       Patterned Paper

·       Elasticised ribbon/trim, or plain elastic if necessary

·       76cm x 76 cm Post-It Note pad (split into two pads to make two organisers)

·       35cm x 58 cm Post-It Note pad (split into two pads also)

·       Pencil (half-size) - I got ours from Winc online

·       Glue or double-sided tape

·       Embellishments: Washi Tape, ribbon, rhinestones, flowers, stickers or whatever you choose.

Equipment

·       Stampin' Trimmer 

·       Any oval or circle punch

Instructions

Cover

1. Cut a piece of plain cardstock measuring 8" x 5½". Score at 3¾" from each short edge.               
     
2. Cut a piece of patterned paper 3½" x 3¼". Adhere to the front of the cover at the bottom. 

3. Add a piece of the elasticised ribbon across the top of the patterned paper but be sure you don't stretch it. If you don't have the Ruffle Trim that I used (it retired a very long time ago), you can use regular ribbon or Washi Tape or even a thin piece of contrast cardstock.

   

4. Inside the holder, attach a piece of elasticised ribbon (or plain elastic) on the inside-back of the cover to hold the pencil in place. Place it about 1½" from the top and put the glue as close to the score line as possible. Use the pencil to determine the correct size.                                                

  

5. Cut a piece of contrasting cardstock 3½" x 5¼". Decorate the corners with small stamps or pieces of Washi Tape, bling, flowers, stickers or other embellishment, if desired. Glue to the inside back cover.                                                                                                                                                
6. Split the pad of larger Post-It notes in half and glue it into place. Do the same again with the smaller pad below.

Pocket

1. Using the same patterned paper as on the front cover, cut a piece 6" x 4". Score at ½" on both short sides and one long side. Fold along each of the score lines, folding the bottom first, then the two sides. Snip each corner as shown to avoid a bulky corner.

   

   This shows the wrong side of the patterned paper (and I had already done Step 2 as well).



2. Use an oval or circle punch to punch a half-oval/half-circle from the top edge, i.e. the edge that wasn't scored.                            
   
3. On the back, apply glue to all three folded pieces and attach it to the front inside cover, with the cut-out to the left.

   

   Oops! I put the pocket on the wrong way around. It's easier to use if the opening faces to the left.

Finishing Off

1. You can add a stamped greeting to the front cover or to the inside the Organiser instead of a smaller pad.                                                                                                                                                    
   

2. Decorate the front with butterflies or other embellishments.

And there you have it. It's not hard at all, but looks amazing. Makes great gifts for friends and relatives, or might sell well on market stalls.

Happy crafting!