Crafty Crease #10: VTS 3 - Notebook

Well, here we are finally, at the last post for this particular series, the vintage teacher stationery notebook.

The equipment list:

• Kraft Manilla Folder (foolscap not A4)
• Pattern paper of own choosing
• Quality gluestick
• 2 x notepads  ($2 for a pack of 5 usually from the $2 shop)
• Extra sticky double sided tape (red)
• Normal Double sided tape
• pencil
• ruler
• Scissors
• Items to decorate

BASIC MEASUREMENTS TEMPLATE

Step 1: Cut folder in half.  I used the right side.  Save the other for another notebook later.

Step 2: Fold in half

Step 3: Rub glue liberally over both halves

Step 4: Fold over to stick both sides together.  Use a bone folder to "squeegee" out air bubbles.  Wipe away excess glue from edges with a damp cloth.

Step 6: Along the short side mark out a line at
8.5cm & 9.5 cm

Step 5:  Along the longest side, mark out a 20.5cm line.
Cut any excess off after this line.

Step 7: Use a bone folder to press
along the marked lines to create
notebook frame.

Step 8: From the patterned paper cut out a  20 cm x 7.5 cm rectangle.
Mark a line at 2cm and cut as shown above.
If you do not wish to have a split line showing, then cut your patterned paper
in a 20 cm x 8 cm rectangle.  

Step 9: Use large corner rounder to round off the top right corner of the kraft
notebook frame (front & back).   Round of the top left corner of the largest patterned piece.  Tape the pattern paper to the framework leaving a noticeable split line.

Step 10a: Embellish.  I have a 2' scalloped circle and a 1.5' plain circle
which has been stamped.

Step 10b: This is how I add ribbon.  I use the red tape to make sure
it all sticks down really well.

Step 11: Place embellishment on front of notebook as desired.

Step 12: Adding the notepads.  I use 2 notepads at a time so that the book sits together well.
Again, I use red tape here.  Put two strips on the back of the pads.
Carefully press notepads into place.


There you have it...the final product.  The double folded card and a layer of glue really give this notebook durable and strong, perfect for writing in.

Now I am working on how to include a holder for a pen or pencil!