Holiday Note Pads

By: Chris Herrmann, Artistic Guide

Finished size: aprox. 3.13" x 3.13"

This project is so simple and cute you will want to whip up a batch of them. I am providing directions and supplies for both the fall and winter note pad.

Supplies
Stamps:
Assorted inchies  and background stamp (Another Stamp Company)
Paper:
2 manila tags 6.5" each (American Tag)
Inks:
Archival Ink Pads:( Ranger)
     Sepia
     Jet Black
Distress Pads: (Ranger)
     Tea Dye
     Peeled Paint
Assorted Adirondack pens(Ranger)
Other:
2 pieces of sponge
Hole punch
Leaf Brad and Tree Brad(unknown)
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive(Art Institute)
Pad of Post It notes

Directions:

1. Fold tags in half. Add part of a Post It pad.
2. Punch hole through second part of tag  and pad to match front.
3. Trim both corners.
4. Unfold and stamp background stamp on both tags.



5. Stamp inchies images on both tags.



6. For fall note pad color in leaves and pumpkins with Adirondack pens. On winter note pad add red dots using Adirondack pen.



7. Apply Tea Dye ink to edges of fall note pad with sponge.



8. Repeat this process with Tea Dye and Peeled Paint  on winter notepad.



9. While still unfolded, Put brads through just the one hole and glue brads to holes. When dried, close up note pads and put the prongs of the brads through the hole  and spread prongs open to close note pad. Ta Da. You are done. See how quick and easy that was? Don't forget to sign your work.