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DIY Refillable Notepad (Lemon)

Make Your Own Refillable Lemon Notepad – Bright, Practical, and Fun

Looking for a notepad that not only helps you stay organized but also makes you smile? This DIY is the perfect blend of charm and functionality. With its fresh lemon-inspired design and soft yellow tones, it adds a cheerful touch to even the most ordinary lists and notes.

Inspired by the sweetness and zest of summer, this brings a refreshing vibe to your workspace, kitchen, or study corner. Whether you’re jotting down your morning to-do list, writing quick reminders, sketching out ideas, or even planning your grocery run, this notepad becomes a sunny little companion in your day.

What makes it even better? It’s refillable, so you can keep using the same notepad structure and simply swap in new sheets whenever you need more pages. That means less waste, more flexibility, and a stationery piece that grows with you over time. Let’s get started—and don’t forget to explore Planify Pro‘s full Planner Collections for more creative tools.

Template

How to Export PDF

Inserts: Go to Save/Export -> Selected Page -> Paper -> Select A4 (optional: select quadruple) -> Click Generate PDF

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

How to Print PDF

Print the inserts at 95% scale just the front side. Print 50-60 pages in total or as many as you wish. The stacked inserts should measure around 1.7cm in thickness. Print the cover design at 130% scale, at best quality.

You will need

Materials:

  • Paper
  • Chipboard
  • White Glossy Sticker Paper
  • Chicago Screw 18mm

Equipments:

  • Heavy Duty Paper cutter
  • Hole Puncher

Instructions:

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    Cut your inserts to size and align them neatly.
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    Punch two holes along the top edge of the paper stack.
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    Print out the cover design. You will need to overlap them vertically to have enough space to place down the chipboards. Next, prepare chipboard pieces (front, back, and spine) cut to the same size as the inserts. See image for measurements.
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    Place chipboard on decorative paper and fold in all the sides.
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    Add white glossy sticker paper to the inside cover.
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    Punch holes through the cover, aligning with the inserts.
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    Score the cover into shape and put inserts inside the cover.
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    Tighten the Chicago screws.

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