Reusable Message Pad Holder

Don't you just love the idea of a reusable note pad holder?  You can easily just replace the note pad once it's finished because there's a slot to slide the cardboard backing into.  I can't take credit for the idea.  I came across it yesterday on Deb Felts' blog, where she shares her instructions on how to create it.  Luv that. 

This is my version of a phone message pad using Twitterpated B&Ts, and a new A-sized stamp set called A Sip.  I spelled out "Messages" with a set called Tiny Typewriter Alphabet.  Another fave of mine.  The cup is pop-dotted for added dimension.  I really wanted to use a Sweet Leaf button only to find that I'm out, so I improvised and used a Key Lime button, a retired colour.  I also wrapped a black pencil in striped B&T by using 1" wide Super Tape to adhere it with.

On the inside, I added a small piece of cardstock (my own addition to Deb's instructions) to wrap from the front to the back and decorated the front of it with B&T.  I only adhered this piece to the back and the bound side edge of the notepad, leaving the front free to be able to tear pages off of the notepad easily.

Oh, and I will also mention where I got the notepads from.  Quite a while ago I bought a pack of 5x8 notepads from Staples and had them cut them in half lengthwise to make them 2 1/2" x 8".  So I still have quite a few left over for future projects. 

Hope I inspired you to give it a try yourself.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Twitterpated B&T; Colonial White, Chocolate, Crystal Blue CS

Stamps:  A Sip, Tiny Typewriter Alphabet

Inks:  Sorbet, Chocolate

Embellishments:  Colonial White Crochet ribbon, Key Lime button, Chocolate waxy flax, Paper flowers from Chocolate Mini-Medleys Collection, Bitty Sparkles

Punches:  Word Window punch (SU), 1/2" circle punch (SU)

Other items:  3D foam tape, 1" Super Tape (Provo Craft), Pencil (Staples brand), Micro-tip scissors