{"id":71244,"date":"2019-03-23T05:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-03-23T10:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrapbook-adhesives.com\/blog\/?p=71244"},"modified":"2023-03-25T14:57:58","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T19:57:58","slug":"wizard-diy-sticky-note-pads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapbook-adhesives.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/23\/wizard-diy-sticky-note-pads\/","title":{"rendered":"Wizard DIY Sticky Note Pads"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello friends, Terri<\/a> here with creative tips for making these Wizard DIY Sticky Note Pads.\u00a0 We all have Harry Potter fans in our life and these would be great for gifting to your Wizard loving co-workers, friends, and family.\u00a0 Let’s get started!<\/p>\n

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Easily Create a Booklet Pad<\/h2>\n

To create this Wizarding booklet, you will only need a few tools; a trimmer, scoreboard and scoring tool, ruler, and thematic card stock.\u00a0 \u00a0Simply trim an 8 x 3 inch piece of card stock.\u00a0 Preferably, a heavyweight cardstock.\u00a0 Next, measure 4 inches down from the top and score across the width.\u00a0 Drop down 1\/4-inch and score again at the width.\u00a0 Fold, and you’ve got your booklet!\u00a0 (I’m using that die below, as a helpful visual for where I want to score.)<\/p>\n

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Embellish With Foil<\/h2>\n

To embellish the front of my booklet, I’m using a bubble chat die with a stamped sentiment.\u00a0 The die actually cuts a separate thin outer ring, which I intend to foil, using the new gold foil from the\u00a0Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Holographic.<\/a>\u00a0 To easily foil, trim a piece of card stock large enough for the bubble die.\u00a0 Trim two sections from the\u00a0Adhesive Sheets 4×6 inch.<\/a>\u00a0 Peel the top yellow layer and apply an adhesive sheet to cardstock.\u00a0 Apply foil and rub in.\u00a0 Peel the second piece of adhesive sheet and apply adhesive to back of the cardstock.\u00a0 Do not remove the backing until after running the foiled cardstock and die through your manual die cut machine.<\/p>\n

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Assembly Line Stamping<\/h2>\n

For this next step, I’m using planner stamps, black ink, and a small acrylic block.\u00a0 First, I trimmed some plain white computer paper, enough to make 20 sheets sized at 3 1\/2 x 2 1\/2 inches.\u00a0 Four sheets of computer paper are sufficient for trimming 20 sheets.\u00a0 You can also use a rectangle die and stack at least 5 sections of paper at a time, to speed up the cutting process with a manual die cut machine.\u00a0 You can also stack and trim with a paper trimmer.\u00a0 Using an acrylic block makes quick work of assembly line stamping, using the same stamp for 5 sheets, then switching out stamps for the next 5 sheets, and so on.<\/p>\n

Designer’s Tip:<\/b> When using clear photopolymer stamps, they need to be conditioned for the first use.\u00a0 Rub the stamp across the back of your hand or arm.\u00a0 The oils from your skin will help condition the stamp and allow the ink to fully adhere.<\/p>\n

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The Perfect Adhesive<\/h2>\n

When you want to make your own Wizarding DIY Sticky Note Pads, you will need to go for the green.\u00a0 Yes, the\u00a0E-Z Runner\u00ae Grand Repositionable Dots Refill<\/a>\u00a0is my go-to cartridge for non-permanent adhesive.\u00a0 Just pop it into the\u00a0E-Z Runner\u00ae Grand Refillable Dispenser<\/a>\u00a0and you are good to go.\u00a0 One word of advice, though.\u00a0 The adhesives I mentioned above are exactly what you need to run across the back top portion of your DIY notes.\u00a0 However, the very first paper note that you adhere to your booklet needs a sturdier adhesive.\u00a0 It’s the key to holding everything else in place.\u00a0 Swap out your cartridge for the\u00a0E-Z Runner\u00ae Grand Ultra Strong Refill<\/a>, and swipe across the top, the backside of your first note and adhere as the base note paper for your booklet.\u00a0 Trust me on this!<\/p>\n

\"Wizard<\/p>\n

To Color Or Not To Color<\/h2>\n

I thought it would be fun to leave all my images black and white.\u00a0 That way, when I gift these, the recipient can have fun coloring the images, if they wish.\u00a0 However, I couldn’t resist adding bling to one of those sweet little wizard coffee cups.\u00a0 I was already finished photographing this project when I ran to get my red foil from the\u00a03D Foam Creative Embellishment Kit<\/a>, more gold foil from the\u00a0Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Holographic<\/a>, and\u00a0Premium Double-Sided Tape 1\/8in<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Wizard<\/p>\n

First, I hand-trimmed my\u00a0Premium Double-Sided Tape 1\/8in<\/a>\u00a0into tiny bits and applied and foiled first the red foil.\u00a0 Next, I applied the bits in the alternating sections and applied the gold foil.\u00a0 I couldn’t resist adding Gryffindor colors to that scarf!\u00a0 It’s also a great way to use up some of your leftover foil sections, which is why I hoard every little piece!\u00a0 It’s also a great way to “Wear Your Adhesive On The Outside.”<\/p>\n

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Watch my flip-through video!<\/p>\n