I love an idea that allows me to make gifts and use up products I already have in my stash. Granted, I used a brand new paper pack on these guys but I could hardly resist. I mean, the Fashionista set is so pretty!
Also, I cannot tell you how many times you guys have asked me to make one of these and do it the way I would do it. I did not make mine with a removable legal pad, I made it permanent and that may not be a great idea for some but you can always tear out the paper and add a new pad onto the existing cardboard left behind. I really wanted the stability.
You can make it where you can take the legal pad out and replace it if you would like for me to show you how I would do that, let me know.
Measurements
Legal Pad- 8 1/8 x 5 inches, I got mine at Dollar General.
Legal pad cardboard base- 8 1/8 x 6 inches.
Cardstock to cover the base is 7 x 9 inches.
Spine and Cover Cardstock piece is 7x 8 1/8 inches, scored on the 7 inch side at 1/2 an inch, 1 1/2 inch and 2 inches.
Mat for the cover is 4 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches.
Pocket Cardstock is 6 x 4 inches scored at 1/2 inch on three sides.
Pocket Mat is 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 inches.
Legal Pad Flap is 5 x 9 inches.
Legal Pad Flap Mat is 4 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches.
Supplies Used:
Cardboard from my stash
Pens
Legal Pad (I bought mine at Dollar General)
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16 comments
Laura Anderson
You are fantastic. You explain everything beautifully. I love when you tell us when you do something and why you do it that way. Great instructions. I love these folio holders. I have made several already using the Fashionista paper pack. I love it. It was so fun to make and these and will be great gifts when I’m ready to give them. I even made one for myself! Please continue making great crafts. P.S. Would love to see more crafts for the guys in our lives. Thank You so much for what you do! A Fan!
Sue
I would love to see your version of a removable legal pad cover.
Ede e Long
Great instructions and material coordinates. Plus, you have a nice speaking voice!
SANDI
best directions I have found for doing legal pads. Thank you so much
Maria
These iare so cute I’m going to make them for my niceces (11)they are going to love them
Tina Ciesla
I am loving this tutorial! It has inspired me to create a gift for my girls heading to the Young Living Convention in June. If I plan now, I can get these made along the way and even get my daughter involved helping me. I am so glad I found you, May May! XOXO
Vickie Baylous
Thank you so very much May May….I’ve been looking for the reinforced backing for this project. I’m a newbie to all this…I’ve yet to make my very first Card…lol….however, I have been successful at a few tiny projects. I absolutely love your sight. You explain things simply, easy to understand. Again thank you…Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and a Very Safe and Happy New Year…..God Bless you all …..Just lil ’ol me Vic B. :)
Patty Bigler
Please do a removable / replacement for the legal pad! Thanks so much!
Bonnie Graham
I went to DG yesterday and bought two packs. Our Christmas plans are still up in the air so no matter where we land, I’ll have extra gifts to go around should I forget someone or an unexpected guest arrives. Thanks for the tutorial!
Karen Anderson
I teach the preteen class in Sunday school at our church and am going to make these for them as Prayer Journals. I would like to make them so they can replace the tablets. Is there a way to do this? Thanks so much for all your great information. I can not post pictures of my projects because I do not have the ability to take and post pictures but I do love your videos and they help immensely.
Elaine Loy
Thank you so much, I have learned so much from you. You are AWESOME!!!
Michelle Parks
What an awesome idea!! These will make wonderful birthday gifts. Thank you for sharing.
Kathy Donaldson
Thank you for such great ideas using most materials on hand!
I just love your videos.
Jackie Bender
these would make great birthday gifts. Will be going to DG to find. And as you said go to your stash do I have a lot.
Karol Stants
Thank you! This is going to be wonderful for the Adultst make at church camp. I have it booked marked. I will order supplies in May 2018.
Donna Meeks
Heading to dollar general and I’m ordering the fashionista paper products. This paper pad holder with the pen is just too darn cute. I won’t get it in time for Christmas but these will make the cutest Just Because gifts. Love love love it. Thank you so much. You always inspire me. Many blessings to you.