DIY Notepad Tutorial 🌸🗒️ How I make products for my art business
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- Опубліковано 14 бер 2023
- I make and sell these cute little notepads so today I'm going to show you how I do it! it's pretty easy and doesn't require anything super complicated so please enjoy this chatty little tutorial as I make one of my bestselling designs~
🌸 materials for this project:
- exacto knife, ruler, and cutting mat (or paper cutter)
- binder clips or clamps
- paper (I use Xerox Bold Digital 28 lb printer paper here: amzn.to/3M6fAHu)
- printer (mine is an Epson ET-2400 here: amzn.to/42ISxJL)
- a flexible glue (Modge Podge Satin Water-Based Sealer here: amzn.to/3pRaPdp)
- little paintbrush for the glue
- chipboard or other hard paper for the backing
- optional stamp (mine is custom from Staples)
- optional cello bags; I use 5x7" for my small notepads: amzn.to/3QL6XpV
🌸 connect with me: / luckysprout.studio
🌸 my art studio shop: luckysproutstudio.com
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🌸 music:
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Finally someone who uses cheap materials and beginner friendly
Thanks so much for watching! Glad you liked it! 😊
Bookbinder here! You can use sanding paper to make the edges look "perfect"
That's so helpful! Thank you! 😊
Will try this on my upcoming binding activities
even though your cutting method is slow, somehow it's enjoyable to see you cut each paper. Feels like you are in your own world.
Thank you so much, that's really how it feels and I enjoy the process a lot! Glad to know someone else understands :)
Sometimes old school cutting is better than a machine....i do alot of stuff the old way and it works better for me.
Thanks for this! I like the captions too
What a great video! I was thinking I had to buy padding glue, so I’m glad to see you use Mod Podge which I already have!
Please keep up with the English sub-titles. I love watching even more when I can understand the details. Thank you!
Thanks for saying that! I was wondering if they were helpful. I will definitely continue. :)
This is very nice, I love the design you made as well. I can say it's perfect! I would really love to try this out it looks really fun to do, thanks for sharing🤗💗
Thanks for your kind words! I hope you make some really cool notepads! 🥰
I love them! Awesome video!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that :)
These are amazing. Thank you for sharing how you make them.
I am so glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching 😊
Wow they came out so great! I go through so many notepads and was wondering how they are made. Looks like a fun little project
Thank you! Yes, they're a lot of fun to make - especially if you like repetitive little tasks 😊
Wow! I'll try to make a mini notepad using my old notebooks thank you for sharing!!
Thanks so much for watching! 🥰
Great video, thank you for sharing.
So cute!
Thanks so much 😊🌸
Lovely! Thanks so much for sharing!
I hope it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)
I worked at FedEx Office in my 20's. I loved book binding with glue. Pretty much did the same thing but there was a strong clamping device we used. Could probably make it at home. Also, if you ever wanted to save cutting time, if you have a FedEx Office near you, they can cut those for you. No idea what the price is now, but it was per cut. You tell them where, and they can do it!
That's a really great tip, thank you! If I ever add these to my wholesale plan that would definitely save the day. I will have to find out the cost when the time comes 😁
Information is useful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching! :)
@@luckysprout You're welcome.
Has anyone ever suggested that you use HP Premium 32 paper and market them as fountain pen friendly? Or I guess you could buy other kinds of high quality paper for that as long as it takes the ink from your printer well.
I have not heard that suggested yet but I love the idea! I've never used a fountain pen but I bet there would be a market for it. You can use just about any kind of paper with this project so definitely lots to experiment with! And if they are for personal use you don't necessarily need to print anything on them. I've made notepads with watercolour paper before! Thanks for your ideas! :)
Love your tutorial. About how many sheets of paper do you print for each pad? These would make great teacher gifts or Christmas gifts.
Thank you! Since my paper is a little thicker than normal printer paper (28 lbs), I do 30-32 sheets per pad. If I was using standard weight printer paper (which I think is 20 lbs), I'd probably aim for more like 35-40 just to reach that ideal density! You could probably do even more pages if you wanted, but this number makes the pad look substantial enough in my opinion.
Como haces para que salgan buena calidad? Lindo video😁
Sooo cuteee.. do you have a tutorial on how to make the four square designs on one page?
I don't, but that's just an option on the printer - I tell it to print 4 images per page and make sure they are set at 100% scale! Nothing fancy 😊
Great video and explanation. I can't remember what other video I watched a while ago and that person used PVA glue. I hope it'll work as well as Mod Podge. :) I have friends from Nova Scotia and they are the warmest, hospitable people. 🥰
I think PVA will work as long as it doesn't become brittle when it dries! Flexibility is key I find. ☺️ Thanks for your kind words!!
Would widening the border eliminate the need to trim all the way around? Thank you for sharing what and how you do what you do!
If you have a printer that can print edge-to-edge, that would definitely eliminate the border and need to trim! Alternately I think you could create a design with an intentional border. Probably lots of creative ways to work around it. Thanks for watching & your feedback, I appreciate it!
This is my first time watching you make these note pads. They are nice. Can I ask where do you get your designs? Or do you put them together? Thanks
Hi! I make all the designs myself with my own illustrations. I have another video on making to-do list notepads that includes a tutorial where I design a notepad in Canva if that's helpful! Thanks for watching 😊
Great video. Nice editing and your voice works perfect. When your not doing notepads, you should consider doing voice work. Best of luck!
That's nice of you to say! Thanks for watching! ☺️
cute
thanks so much 🥰
Thanks for the video! I don't know if I missed it, but approximately, how many pages did you put in the notepad? Thanks!
I do 32 pgs for the small ones (4 per pg when printing) and 30 for anything bigger! This is for the 28lb paper I use, so if you're using more standard printer paper, you might want to go up to 40 😊
Hi, thanks for detailed video, can I know the sitting of the printer that you used? I have Epson eco tank but the color on plain paper I didn’t like it.
Hi! When I hit print, I go into Printer Settings > Print Options > and pick the highest print quality option there. But a lot of the time the colour issues with my printer are when the graphic is CMYK vs RGB colours. In Procreate, I draw all my illustrations in CMYK and the colours print out nicely. In Canva, I always export as RGB because someone told me Canva does a bad job converting into CMYK, so I let my printer do the conversion instead. I have tested this out and got one version very dull and one very bright and nice. So I'd say try different colour profiles on your images and see if that helps too! I hope that's helpful ☺️
Thank you so much, best wishes for you.
Awesome! Can I get a link to the bags you use?
I might be missing it but I thought I would ask 😊
Sure! I just put the link in the video description for the ones I use. They end up being a little bit wider than the notepad (the ones I have are 5x7 inches) but that doesn't bother me; if you want an exact fit I'd just try searching on Amazon (or wherever else) for clear resealable cello bags in the exact size you need, or nearest size up. :) Hope that helps!!
How do you add the lines for writing? Please ❤
Have you ever thought about about getting a cameo or cricut to cut your paper?
I have! I think it would be easier on the hands, but perhaps not that much faster. Definitely an option for anyone, though I enjoy the process of doing it all by hand ☺️
I've tried to cut mine with my cricut but it takes forever
Hi what is the size you used
What kind of paper? Super cute!
It is 28 lb xerox bold digital! Linked in the description too 🥰
Hi❤ can you recommend good epson printer for notebook & stickers business
I have the epson et-2400 and I love it, almost a year of using it and I haven't refilled the ink yet! Great for stickers and general printing, but it doesn't like cardstock very much. That's my only complaint.
My biggest problem is I design in Canva and even though I set margins for my pads, none of them prints out to the size I wanted. I also have borders on my designs and center my designs say 3 to a page and they also don’t come out the same - any suggestions- I use an Epson Tr2850
That's so frustrating! When I've had this problem it has been because the printer wasn't printing at 100% - either reduced or enlarged my design. So maybe check in the print window if that's happening?
Could I possibly ask what thickness or pt. of chipboard you use? Its the one thing I can't find an answer to and my notepads are so flimsy! But I don't want to spend a fortune buying the wrong weight! I would so appreciate any insight you could offer...
Hi! The chipboard I get is labelled as "0.040 inch" thickness. I get it in big sheets from Deserres art store. I'm not sure if that's a standard way to measure the material, but that's what mine says. They also have a thicker version which I think is 0.060 inches. Hope that helps at all!!
Do we have to register our business for this or not?
Really depends on the rules wherever you live! But I always recommend registering your business to stay above board
Its very cute.can u please share the size of notepad?
It is 4 inches by 5.25 inches ☺️
@@luckysprout thank you so much for your response.and the canvas size you have taken?
That's the size I create in Canva when I am designing, I just print 4 on a page when the design is downloaded
Hi,Dear ..how many’s sheets of paper you use to make one notepad ?
I use 8 sheets of paper quartered, so the small pads have 32 pgs each of 28lb paper ☺️
can you please share how you find you're markets to share,and what kind of markets do you sell at? pretty please?
of course, I'd be happy to! I was thinking of making some videos about market tips/experience. as for a short answer though, I find local markets thru instagram by following other small businesses and seeing where they are going. it's been a long process of learning which shows are worth it! building a network and talking to other vendors is key for me!
How much can we make selling notepad ? Give me just rough idea
Printer name pls
I know you are using canva, is it possible to use this on microsoft word?
I've never really used Microsoft Word so I truly can't say, but maybe!
Hi i dont understand what kind of paper you used, is it a normal a4 bond paper or other type of paper? After watching this video, i want to start a business with this idea. Thank you!
Hi! I linked the exact paper that I use in the video description, but I looked it up and I'm using US Letter paper size, which is almost the same as A4! You can always use whatever your printer likes, though. I think it's most important to get a paper slightly thicker than normal printer paper, which is why I use 28 lb (105 gsm). I found it at my local office supply shop so it shouldn't be too hard to track something down comparable. I hope your notepad business takes off! :)
@@luckysprout thank you for replying this will help me a lot
Your print name
Do you mean my printer? It's an Epson et2400 (linked in description) :)
I have a cutter but use my sewing mat and circle fabric cutter...😂😂😂😂
Definitely saw the clock tower in the thumbnail and came running XD
Yay! An east coast icon!
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