Stationery 101: How To Make A Notepad (with Free To Do List Printable!)

Here is a simple little project to turn that awesome Mom’s Got A Latte Do Today List (courtesy of Skip to My Lou) into a magnetic notepad that would make a cute gift! You can actually buy a special glue for making notepads called padding compound. You can also silicone sealant if you prefer.

To make these fun notepads you will need:

two clamps

two pieces of wood

100% silicone sealant

cardboard for the backing (I used a cereal box)

paper for your notepad (we suggest 12 copies of the download so your pad had 24 sheets)

Cut the paper and cardboard to the desired size. Line up paper sheets along with your cardboard backing and place between two pieces of wood (I used my child’s blocks). Place clamps on each side of the wood. Once everything is clamped, place the silicone along the edge. Wet your finger and smooth a thin coat of silicone along the top. Allow to dry and then add a second coat.

Once silicone is completely dry remove from clamps. If you got some silicone on the wood make sure to remove the wood carefully. It might help to run a sharp knife along the edge to release the paper from the wood.