Love using notepads but hate the waste? Want a refillable notepad that’s totally you? Then this article is for you! We’ll show you how to make your own refillable notepad. It’s easy and fun.
Whether you’re a crafting pro or a DIY beginner, making a refillable notepad is a great project. You can design it with your favorite colors, patterns, and even your own logo. Planify Pro makes designing super simple. You can create layouts, experiment with styles, and bring your dream notepad to life.
We’ll walk you through each step, from choosing materials to putting it all together. Soon, you’ll have your own beautiful, one-of-a-kind notepad. It’s perfect for writing, gifting, or even selling! So grab your supplies and get creative. Let’s turn those old notepads into personalized treasures.
What you’ll need to prepare before crafting your refillable notepads:
- PVA Glue, Modpodge, PVA Kids Glue
- Paper to print out Note Design
- Cardstock for back cover
- Chicago Screw size: 18mm
- Hole Puncher
- Guillotine Paper Cutter (optional)
- Brush to apply glue on paper (optional)
- Paper Clip (optional)
Design Notepad Cover
- Click on the menu Create a Planner
- Go to Size on the top menu bar
- Fill in your desired paper size in the search box on the right menu and click Apply
- Go to Pattern on top menu bar and Apply your preferred pattern from the right menu bar
- At the top right, select the Full option to display the entire pattern.
- Go to Widget, switch Edit layout to ON and remove widgets out of template
- Go to Save&Export and select paper size
- Click Generate PDF and Download file
How to Print Out
- Open file with Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Set the custom scale to 150% to enlarge it for the cover edge.
- Click Print
Design Refillable Notepad Paper
- Click on the menu Create a Planner
- Go to Size on the top menu bar
- Fill in your desired paper size in the search box on the right menu and click Apply
- Go to Edit Layout turn ON
- Click to remove widget on the right
- Click to expand widget on the left
- Select Note from the right menu bar and choose your desired template
How to Customize Notepad
For Header:
You can adjust and customize the header to create a notepad holder at the top, securing the pages together when you tear them out. In this tutorial, we use a 23 mm header.
- Go to the Layout menu at the top
- Adjust the header for binding at the top of the notepad
For outline, line or grid color:
- Click on the color circle of the element you want to change, or directly enter the color code
For Style:
- Go to the Style menu at the top and choose your desired style
For Header Text:
- Click on widget
- On the right menu bar, scroll down to the Header option
- Fill in the text or leave it blank for an empty space
Binding Notepad
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- Trim the edges of the paper using a Guillotine Paper Cutter
- Punch holes at the top of the notepad using a Hole Puncher
- Place the cardboard on top of the sticker paper, aligning it with the guide to create the notepad cove
- Trim the edges of the sticker cover with scissors.
- Use a ruler to neatly fold the edges of the sticker inward.
- Place the white sticker-covered cardboard inside the notepad cover.
- Punch holes in the cover using the hole puncher.
- Insert Chicago Bolts Screws into the holes and tighten them to secure the notepad.
So there you have it! Creating your own notepads is way easier than you might think. It’s a fun way to add a personal touch to your daily life or create a unique gift for someone special. Plus, with a little creativity, you can even turn your notepad designs into a side hustle on Etsy. So grab some paper, let your imagination run wild, and start crafting those personalized notepads today. Who knows, you might just discover a hidden talent!
Want more tips and inspiration for building your own custom planner or launching a personalized planner brand? Check out our blog for a helpful beginner’s guide: “What You Need to Start a Planner Shop” and Courses to help you get started. Planify Pro has more DIY tips to help you personalize your planner, whether you’re designing a gift, building a product line, or just creating a layout that works for you.
Check out these easy tutorials and bring your custom planner ideas to life Click Here! Don’t forget to visit our Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest for more inspiration—and to explore our wide selection of premade planner templates, design stickers, and fonts for making your own personalized planner. Let Planify Pro help you on your journey to planner success!
