How To Make Refillable Notepad

Step 1: Create Planner and Set Size

• 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

Step 2: Apply Pattern

• 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

Step 3: Remove Widgets and Export

• 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

Print Cover with Enlarged Scale

• Open file with Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Set the custom scale to 150% to enlarge it for the cover edge
• Click Print

Step 1: Create New Planner and Set Size

• 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

Step 2: Adjust Layout and Widgets

• Go to Edit Layout turn ON
• Click to remove widget on the right
• Click to expand widget on the left

Step 3: Choose Note Template

• Select Note from the right menu bar and choose your desired template

Step 1: Adjust Header for Binding

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

Step 2: Apply Style and Customize Text

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

Step 3: Duplicate Design

• To duplicate the design from the left to the right page, simply click the L to R icon located in the top left corner

*Click on images to see full sizes

Step 1: Trim and Punch Holes

• Trim the edges of the paper using a Guillotine Paper Cutter
• Punch holes at the top of the notepad using a Hole Puncher

Step 2: Create Notepad Cover

• Place the cardboard on top of the sticker paper, aligning it with the guide to create the notepad cover
• Trim the edges of the sticker cover with scissors

Step 3: Fold and Assemble Cover

• 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

Step 4: Secure with Chicago Screws

• 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!