Making a DIY Triangular Notepad

This triangular notepad is a fun, unique twist on a classic desk accessory. One printed sheet gets trimmed diagonally to create two separate notepad sections, which are then glued, mounted on chipboard, and wrapped in a custom cover.

The result is a compact, eye-catching notepad that sits open on your desk with two tear-off pads side by side — perfect for quick notes, to-do lists, or shopping lists. In this tutorial you’ll print the template, assemble the notepad pages, build a hardcover with chipboard and sticker paper, and attach everything together.

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Template

How to Export PDF

Go to Save/Export -> Current Page -> A4 -> Click Generate PDF

How to Print PDF

Download the Free Adobe Acrobat Reader program for printing.

Print inserts at 100% scale, 70 pages. Print the cover at 130% scale at best quality on white matte sticker paper

You will need

Materials:

Regular Paper
Chipboard
PVA Glue
Matte white sticker paper

Equipments:

Heavy Duty Paper cutter
Clips

Instructions:

Print the insert pages and cut them to size using a heavy-duty paper cutter. Then trim each sheet diagonally to create two triangular notepad sets.
Clip the notepad pages together using binder clips to hold them firmly in place.
Apply PVA glue evenly along the binding edge of each notepad stack.
Let the glued notepads dry for about 15 minutes until the adhesive is fully set.
Print the cover design onto white matte sticker paper at 130% scale for best quality.
Trim the white edges off the printed cover page using a paper cutter.
Peel off the adhesive backing from the sticker paper.
Rotate the cover page into position as shown in the image.
Prepare three chipboard pieces: two panels at 14.7 × 14.7 cm and one spine piece at 21 × 1.5 cm.
Place the chipboard pieces onto the sticky side of the cover, positioning them as shown.
Fold in the edges of the cover, starting with the corners around the spine chipboard.
Trim the opposite corners at an angle, then fold in the remaining sides for clean edges.
Apply a white matte sticker sheet to the inside of the cover for a clean, professional finish.
Score along the edges of the spine so the cover folds open and closed smoothly.
Apply double-sided tape to the back of each triangular notepad.
Peel off the tape backing and press the notepads firmly onto the inside of the cover.
You're done! Your DIY triangular notepad is ready to use.