How to DIY a Tear-Off Notepad | What Glues Work Best!

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Tear-off notepads/memo pads are terribly handy. They hold to-do lists, shopping lists, honey-do lists, memos, and even wish lists. Now you can make your own DIY tear-off notepads (or memo pads) and this tutorial will show you how. I also do quick product comparisons to figure out the best glue to use to hold your DIY notepad together.
I use the term memo pad in the video but have been told nobody has called them that since the 60's.
For this video, I do have a free printable (in the Free Library on my blog) you can use to follow along with, of course creating your own custom notepad with your Procreate art would be awesome too!
I also use chipboard for my backing to the notepad but you can use any recycled cardboad that is thicker and heavy. If you're interested in how I make noteboooks I'd love to have you comment and let me know. A fun variation of this project is to add a magnet strip to the top back edge of your notepad to DIY your own magnetic refridgerator notepads.
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@owenchan8431 4 ай бұрын

I’ve been using notepads for writing notes for my electrical engineering lectures. The thing is my A5 blank notepad was bought in France and I cannot find any A5 blank notepads in the Uk, so I wanted to make my own using A4 papers. This tutorial helped me a lot cheers.

@SanaSamaha 2 жыл бұрын

You mentioned that PVA glue was not easy to find in craft stores, but it is very easy to find in hardware stores. Many glues that are marketed as "wood glue" or for use to glue wood to wood is actually PVA glue. I tried a little test notepad with wood glue I had lying around, and it turned out beautiful. (To be exact, the glue I used is called "no more nails" and is labelled as an all-purpose/multi-use construction adhesive for many different kinds of materials. It worked great for my test pad, and I can't wait to try it with a full sized notepad.) Edit: I should add, some wood glues are tinted yellow. Make sure the one you're getting dries clear or white.

@WellCraftedStudio Жыл бұрын

Okay totally going to check this out! Sorry I missed your comment too!

@lilrick8824 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I have wood glue at the house I can try. I would also think if I have yellow I can color it with paint. I have liquid watercolors I can drip in

@outerrealm 4 ай бұрын

It's ordinary white glue, Elmer's etc. Why didn't she know that? And it's poly vinyl acetate, not poly vinyl adhesive. Man, she's dumb, never looks stuff up before she posts

@charliecrossing 2 жыл бұрын

I've been crafting and self teaching via the internet all my life, and this has to be one of the clearest, most thorough and yet concise tutorials I've ever seen. You answered every question that came to my mind, and I feel totally ready now to start my own project. Thank you so much!

@WellCraftedStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!! That’s one of the best reviews I’ve ever read! Thank YOU so much!!!

@rachaelmarks2 2 ай бұрын

This has to be the highest compliment possible lpl

@christina413 3 жыл бұрын

Ty for posting the different testing “glues”. Such a great video.

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure- I’m glad it helped!

@erinpage5453 3 жыл бұрын

This is SOOO helpful! I really appreciate you trying out the different glues and linking everything you used in your blog post. I've wanted to get into stationery making for so long and I'm finally making notepads for a final studio project to finish out my graphic design degree!

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Stationary is totally the best. I’ve been watching aPenas Illustrator on KZfaq and she does a lot of stationary tutorials. So looking her up might help you too! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gs6HhLaAu7yvfJs.html

@maycuarecamacho 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the effort you put in to make the tutorial video like this, thank you! 🙏☺️

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!!

@TheKateconner 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for showing different Glooze and explaining everything very well! this has been so helpful

@WellCraftedStudio Жыл бұрын

Oh I’m so glad to hear this! And sorry I missed this comment until now!

@michellecampbell467 4 жыл бұрын

Love this! Exactly what I'm looking for x

@WellCraftedStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I’m so glad you like it! ❤️

@shamublue141 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. I felt thrilled with you as well!!

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Shamu Blue oh I’m so glad!!! Thank you for leaving this comment. I always hope I’m connecting with the people watch my videos. You totally made my day.

@clarel6252 2 жыл бұрын

i love how you did different tests that is awesome. great video

@WellCraftedStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Yay!!!! I’m so glad it helped you!

@MeasureCutSew850-ss3pz 5 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! I wondered which glue to use.... I can design the notepad graphics, but this will allow me to customize notepads for home and school.

@lesliechelseafarquhar802 8 ай бұрын

I agree- the most concise and easy to understand- Thank you thank you🙌

@sealinalashelle5126 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It helped me a lot.

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! It’s super fun and so crazy easy to make these!

@sarahkate530 Жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful! Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️ I appreciate you!

@WellCraftedStudio Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful!! Thank you!

@caseypyle5724 2 жыл бұрын

The tacky glue worked amazing!!! Thank you for sharing

@WellCraftedStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yay!!!! I love tacky glue almost as much as mod podge. 😂

@sambeawesome 7 ай бұрын

Simple and easy, thanks so much for testing out the different glues! Glad to know I already have one that works perfect for this (the Tacky one ^^) Cheers!

@WellCraftedStudio 7 ай бұрын

Hooray!!! Having something in my stash always makes me cheer. 😉

@Thebiblecorner. 2 жыл бұрын

I just made my first note pad so excited to put this together

@WellCraftedStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! I’m super excited for you! Isn’t it fun to be able to make stuff like this?

@ClaudyaRG 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for share this with us! Great result :)

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you think so! Thanks for your comment!

@delskinner3427 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for going through the glues! I was on a glue hunt. LOL 😂

@WellCraftedStudio 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! It was fun. ❤️ Thanks for commenting!

@robinh4 6 ай бұрын

So helpful! Thank you!

@micahdavid1294 11 ай бұрын

Very Helpful!!! Thanks

@lynnharman8983 4 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome project! I used regular modpodge and it worked great...next time I think I’d sprinkle glitter on it before it dries!

@WellCraftedStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! I love that you loved it- and thanks so much for leaving a comment here!!! I would definitely recommend the glitter next time. 🤩 💕

@Nessiknacks 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing I love this thank you!

@WellCraftedStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Yay!!!! Thanks for telling me so!

@diannerobert3822 5 ай бұрын

Cool idea ! 😊

@manthiejoy 10 ай бұрын

This is great! I have paper pads I'd like to use but they have sayings or advertising on them that I don't want. I was cutting them off but then I had stacks of loose paper. I thought, wouldn't it be nice if I could figure out how to glue them together again after cutting off what I don't want. I googled it and there you were. Even better, because you sampled different glues. Thanks so much!

@WellCraftedStudio 9 ай бұрын

I’m so glad it was helpful and sorry I missed this!

@intannadzirah5593 3 жыл бұрын

so helpfulll 🥺🥺🥺 thank youuuu

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad it was helpful!

@Ebonye-xr4bn 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this in 2021 and have found the tutorial to be super helpful! Many thanks for sharing!

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad! If you’re interested I do have a Vday Gnome printable memo pad for free on my blog too. It’s pretty cute.

@Ebonye-xr4bn 3 жыл бұрын

@@WellCraftedStudio Awesome! I am indeed interested. Thanks for the update!

@sylviasheeler1490 3 жыл бұрын

This is nice, I wish I would have found it before this date ( 5/17/2021) it would have saved myself a lot of money. Nice video, great job. Keep it up.

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment!!!

@andietiti Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Ty

@WellCraftedStudio Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@janean3773 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for saving us time & frustration! 😊 Have you ever made padding glue with gelatin, vinegar, glycerin, etc? Wonderful video. ❤

@WellCraftedStudio Жыл бұрын

I have not! That sounds fascinating though- I really do love glues and it would be fun to try! Thanks for taking the time to comment- I’m off to Google padding clue!

@yvonnetucker1416 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS

@WellCraftedStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yvonne!

@pata.arensdorf1178 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this awesome tutorial and for the free downloads!! How many pages do you normally place on each notepad?

@WellCraftedStudio 2 жыл бұрын

About 30- I print 10 of the sheets and cut them into 1/3rds.

@rhonaengelnulada 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!! Thanks for your comment.

@l.p.5177 Ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks! Is there a link for the backing cardboard?

@ZeniZaman Жыл бұрын

I was wondering what glue to use for my memo pad, but now thanks to your video, I'll use pva glue Thank You ❤

@WellCraftedStudio Жыл бұрын

YAY!!! I'm glad it was helpful!

@kimberlymurray9656 Жыл бұрын

Ty you are the greatest

@WellCraftedStudio Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!

@arnavdurani9962 2 жыл бұрын

PVA - polyvinyl adhesive mod podge rubbber cement tacky glue elmer's school glue

@taefamills9152 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@WellCraftedStudio Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for the comment!

@bgibson51632 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you doing the comparison of the different types of glue. I've tried PVA and wonder about if it would work for a full-sized (8 1/2 x 11") notebook. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing. Brian

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian! Thanks for leaving a comment! I’m love to know if you try the notebook and if it works for you.❤️

@bgibson51632 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a 2021 planner made. Hopefully it will last the full year! Lol

@Chan-bw4ci Жыл бұрын

What type of elmer glue did you use, was it the multipurpose, extra strong one? Also, what chipboard do you find works best without warping?

@_sararenee Жыл бұрын

With needing to do 2 coats, could you do PVA then the glitter modge podge if you didn’t want to do all modge podge?

@WellCraftedStudio Жыл бұрын

Yes! That’s a great way to do it. Thanks for watching!

@angelclstudioartgallery591 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@WellCraftedStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I’m glad it was helpful!

@kryztaeh2140 2 жыл бұрын

Finally found it again

@denamartinez9005 Жыл бұрын

Can this same process be done if we wish to sell like a lot of them to Future customers?

@denamartinez9005 Жыл бұрын

If I wish to print a lot of them for a business is there a third party seller or a business that can print the notepad

@patriciacardoso1658 7 ай бұрын

Tks tks tks

@summersberry580 8 ай бұрын

What is the name for the paper cutter ❤

@immortalityevolution 9 ай бұрын

gonna use repair adhesive fix-a-floor 👷🏻‍♀️

@WellCraftedStudio 9 ай бұрын

I’ll be interested to hear how that goes!

@WellCraftedStudio 9 ай бұрын

I’d love to know if that worked!

@joshualacorte2684 3 жыл бұрын

Hi , what kind of paper you are using in creating memo pad? Thanks

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Joshua, I’m using using a copy paper. I believe it’s slightly heavier than is standard- so maybe a 24- 28 lb. weight. Hope that helps. ❤️

@Ray1624 3 жыл бұрын

What about a layer of pva and then a layer of glitter mod podge on top?

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds great! I would totally try that.

@Ray1624 3 жыл бұрын

@@WellCraftedStudio if you do it be great to see the results! 😁

@jacikazoun1615 10 ай бұрын

I can't find if this has been asked before or not but what type of paper do you use?

@WellCraftedStudio 10 ай бұрын

I’m using a slightly thicker copy paper. I’m not sure what weight it was. Sorry!

@jacikazoun1615 10 ай бұрын

Oh ok, thank you! At least that gives me a starting point. I'm building my sticker business and am thinking notepads might compliment it well

@comawasjackiep5553 2 жыл бұрын

is the color of tacky glue become white when dries, please i wanna know🥺

@WellCraftedStudio Жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed this! It dries clear.

@tohrurikku Ай бұрын

I have mixed feelings. I would use many of these glues to glue paper together permanently, so it is weird to consider using them for temporarily binding them.

@sincerelysempiternal3642 3 жыл бұрын

have you tired mod podge paper craft? does that work?

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gaonou- I’ve only tried the mod podge with glitter that I demo in the video. But I assume it’s the same formula as regular mod podge (except with glitter). I guess I don’t know that though!

@sincerelysempiternal3642 3 жыл бұрын

@@WellCraftedStudio thanks for the reply and yes, your video was helpful as well. hmmmm maybe I do need to do more research before buying mod podge :)

@Kiddosnap15 Жыл бұрын

How many GSM did you buy for the chipboard?

@WellCraftedStudio Жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m honestly not sure, it was a medium-weight though. It doesn’t matter a ton, but a thicker weight will make the product seem more like a quality product then if you used something thin (like a cereal box). If you know what the back of a sketch pad is like, I like a comparable thickness to that. Hope this helps!

@cherylyoung7760 2 ай бұрын

@@WellCraftedStudioi😊

@shirleylum2198 3 жыл бұрын

I've used PVA glue and a glue gun; and it worked too.

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shirley!!! That’s cool to know. I’m totally going to try a glue gun.

@stephaniekilpatrick1028 Жыл бұрын

I wondered about a glue gun but thought it could get messy real fast

@dancersupreme3023 11 ай бұрын

Like a hot glue gun?

@nurulattiah9593 3 жыл бұрын

Hi what's the name of the brush called when u used it to apply the glue ?

@WellCraftedStudio 3 жыл бұрын

Nurul Attiah I think I used a foam brush. Hope that helps.

@BW2Color.Stephanie 11 ай бұрын

How does YES glue work?

@WellCraftedStudio 11 ай бұрын

I haven’t tried it but YES is a PVA so it would act similar to the archival glue I think I tested.

@napalmwedding 2 ай бұрын

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@vasukulahema1601 2 жыл бұрын

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@spacecaptain9188 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid, but I can't hear/understand you. Maybe add subtitles?

@WellCraftedStudio 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll look into it!

@ChengBros123 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the Free Download HUH HUH HUH HUH HUH HUH HUH ?????????????????????????????????????????????????

@WellCraftedStudio 2 жыл бұрын

In my free library

@TheBlackLibraryOriginal 7 ай бұрын

This videos is designed by a woman for women. Lord...get to it already! My Lord!

@WellCraftedStudio 7 ай бұрын

Umm… yes. Most guys probably use the skip feature. 😂

@gsdls 3 ай бұрын

There’s a little bar at the bottom of the video that you can scroll forward but then you wouldn’t get all the info. That or go watch a different video and take your bad mojo with you. Haha

@outerrealm 4 ай бұрын

IT'S NOT POLYVINYL ADHESIVE! IT'S POLYVINYL ACETATE! Do you ever research stuff before you post about it?

@WellCraftedStudio 4 ай бұрын

Yup. But my tongue slips. And I still pronounce mod podge as modge podge too. Mistakes happen and chem was not my thing. Next time I do a video on this I’ll try hard to say it right.

@gsdls 3 ай бұрын

This comment was rude and could have been stated a different way. There’s no need to bring negativity.

@WellCraftedStudio 3 ай бұрын

@@gsdlsthanks for defending my honor. 😊 Or at least my human-ness. We do all make mistakes. I appreciate your ❤.

@gsdls 3 ай бұрын

@@WellCraftedStudio This tutorial was helpful to me. I made my first notepad this morning. Next I will design a custom one on my iPad and print out the sheets. But at least I know what to do to make it stick. Ha. Thank you.