DIY Folding Notepad Station: Multi-Section Desktop Notepad Organizer

How to Make a DIY Folding Notepad Station

This DIY folding notepad station tutorial shows you how to build a multi-section desktop organizer that folds like a book and opens to reveal several PVA-bound notepads mounted side by side. It is the perfect solution for anyone who likes having multiple notepad categories — like to-do lists, reminders, meal plans, and quick notes — all accessible from one compact station on their desk.

The folding design uses a single chipboard base scored and folded into panels, with each panel holding a small glued notepad. When you are done for the day, the whole station folds closed for a tidy workspace. When you open it, every section is right where you left it. This makes it a great project for desks, kitchen counters, or even as a gift for someone who loves staying organized.

In this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to score and fold a chipboard base into multiple panels, print and cut small notepad inserts, bind each section with PVA glue, wrap the outside in decorative sticker paper, and mount all the notepads onto the folding base. Create your own custom designs using Planify Pro templates, and explore our full Planner Collections for more ideas.

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Template

How to Export PDF

For the Template: Go to Save/Export -> Selected Page -> Paper -> Select US Letter -> Click Generate PDF

For the Cover: Go to Save/Export -> Selected Page -> Paper -> Select A4-> Click Generate PDF

How to Print PDF

Download the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader program for printing.

Print at 100% scale just the front side. Print around 70 pages in total. Print the cover design on white glossy sticker paper at 100% scale at best quality.

You will need

Materials:

Regular Paper 80gsm
Chipboard
White Glossy Sticker Paper
PVA Glue
Double-sided Tape

Equipments:

Heavy Duty Paper cutter
Cutter to cut Chipboard
Sponge to spread Glue

Instructions:

Print the Sticky Notes and cut them to size using a cutter or heavy duty paper cutter. The template comes with 6 sticky note designs, pick three of them.
Clip each notepad stack and spread PVA Glue at the top edge (thin layer)
Let them dry 15 min.
Print the cover design on white glossy sticker paper
Trim the cover in half and overlap them to create am extended cover.
Prepare 5 chipboards: Piece 1: 7.8 cm x 7.8 cm, Piece 2: 7.8 cm x 2.1 cm, Piece 3: 7.8 cm x 7.8 cm, Piece 4: 7.8 cm x 1.4 cm, Piece 5: 7.8 cm x 7.8 cm
Lay them down with 3-4mm spacing between each.
Trim the access sticker paper and the corners.
Fold in the sides.
Add white glossy sticker paper to the inside cover.
Score the folds.
Apply double-sided tape to the notepads.
Stick the Notepads on to the cover.
You’re done!