Craft fair and Christmas gifts 2024: notepad with pen tutorial

Welcome to the first tutorial of my Christmas gifts and craft fair items 2024. Today, you will learn how to turn a simple 4 by 6 paper pad into a beautiful notebook with a pen. This is one of my craft fair bestsellers and also a great gift option for you.
Enjoy the tutorial and come back every week because I have TONS of great gifts and craft fair items for you this year.
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MEASUREMENTS
Cover: a piece of paper that is 9-3/8 in by 6-1/8 in. Score at 4-1/2 in, 4-7/8 in and 5-1/4 in. Fold on middle scoring line and cut twice with a 3/4 in distance. That’s where your pen will go.
Front layers: 5-7/8 in by 3-7/8 in (first), 5-3/8 in by 3-3/8 in (second), and 5-1/8 in by 3-1/8 in (third).
Back layer: 5-7/8 in by 4-1/4 in.
Notepad cover: a piece of paper that is 8 in by 4-1/8 in and a second that measures 4-3/8 in by 4-1/8 in.
Pocket: 3-7/8 in length, 2 in on the right side and 3 inches on the left.
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[@craftingwithpaula]

Are you doing craft fairs or making Christmas gifts? Both? Let me know in the comments. :)

[@suearcher8708]

Both, and thank you for the staple hack. I have red and green staples and they look ok but this is better.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@suearcher8708 I haven't tried the colored ones, but I'm open to try them.

[@lauriestuart9911]

I am doing my second Christmas craft fair in December using many of your wonderful ideas. I purchased the 3 downloadable instructions last year and hope to do the same this year. I love supporting you and your wonderful channel. Thank you, Paula

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@lauriestuart9911 so nice of you, Laurie!! Enjoy

[@deeclutter1123]

Both! Just hit a wall with creativity this year. I’m not even a paper crafter and stumbled across your channel yesterday, subscribed, and have binge watched your videos for 2 days now. I’ve found your content breathtaking. Thank you for your videos!

[@fayejones6740]

Love your idea for the topper. You are very good at doing tutorials. Easy to understand your guidance.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@fayejones6740 thank you for your kind words. I believe in the power of simplicity. 😉

[@lindaprickett48]

Thanks for sharing I’m in the UK my 10yr old twin granddaughters are going to do a stall at the school Christmas fayre & are going to donate the money they make to the school. They are leaving in July 2025 to go to big school so want to say thank you to the school for helping them to grow & learn. This will be a great item to make for the stall

[@craftingwithpaula]

Yes it is, everyone needs a notebook! Enjoy the process and time with them.

[@LoveMYLabs]

That is so precious and such an inspiration! God bless them! You guys are raising them right! 🥰😉

[@smileyj53]

your directions are so clear. Thanks for taking the time to explain the directions perfectly.

[@craftingwithpaula]

You're welcome!

[@suzannec4471]

Lovely notebook and pen holder. Thanks for the clear instructions on how to make it.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@suzannec4471 you’re welcome Susanne.😉

[@ruthjames715]

They are beautiful. Hopefully I can get the same size pads as I am in Australia. I am hoping our church will be having their craft fair this year otherwise I will give them as gifts. Thank you Paula.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@ruthjames715 hope your craft fair happens! Best of luck.

[@SusanMilligan]

You are a great teacher, and I look forward to seeing more videos in this series!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@SusanMilligan thank you!!🙏

[@maryannrabidou5769]

You should have a 100 thousand followers! You are such a great teacher. I love love the new tab at the top. Great idea! I will use that for sure. Good luck at all your craft fairs!!

[@craftingwithpaula]

Such kind words! thank you, Maryann!

[@kari97632]

I love practical gift items. These are so cute.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@kari97632 thanks Kari!

[@ZitaZone]

This time of year I am thinking of Christmas gifts. I absolutely love these notebooks

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@ZitaZone thank you 🌼

[@TheTruckingScribe]

Hi Paula! I love your shaker cup! I am not doing craft fairs, but I have an Etsy shop. Thank you for sharing so many cool ideas.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@TheTruckingScribe 🙏 thankful

[@Paintandcreatewithlidia]

Love it. Makes for a great gift!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@Paintandcreatewithlidia thank you!

[@carmelabologna9051]

I was so looking forward to this video as I do all your videos! I love this idea especially because you add a pen and it is such a nice gift! And what a great tip about the topper. I just made 75 packages and stapled every one of them. I wish I had known this sooner. I may even go back and remove the staples and do your trick! Thank you for your generosity in sharing your video and all your great ideas!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@carmelabologna9051 I was thinking that you had made 75 after seeing my video and I thought, does she have like 100 helpers? LOL…

[@faithsaito9833]

Joy to you too Paula!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@faithsaito9833 thank you!🙏

[@jennecabot430]

I love your trick! The tops are not floppy after doing this! I don't not like floppy bag tops. They look messy. This is a great tip. Thank you so much!!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@jennecabot430 you’re welcome!!☺️

[@carolyncormier8402]

I love this notebook and pen set. Your directions are so detailed. I will get some notebooks and try them and if I can’t get them done in time for our craft fair, I will definitely have some ready for next year. I will keep watch for your other demos. Thank you so much.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@carolyncormier8402 hope you make it in time! Best of luck to you 👏🏻

[@annettes994]

Love this idea! Thanks for sharing the measurements and technique.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@annettes994 you’re welcome Annette!

[@christinerunge5653]

I made one with Fall papers and I LOVE it!! I'm going to make some for my co workers. Loved your explanations and your ideas are GREAT!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@christinerunge5653 fall is a great theme! Sure your co-workers will love them.

[@jaxhun2020]

Beautiful, Paula. Thank you for this unique gift idea. Your teaching technique is easy to follow, just the right speed and information. I hope I have time to make a few before my Oct. 19 craft fair. Again, thank you.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@jaxhun2020 when you make a few, make sure to cut all your papers first, then you score everything, glue etc. divided by activity, it does help when you’re mass-producing.

[@jaxhun2020]

@@craftingwithpaula Great tip. Thank you. I'll keep you posted.

[@tammys8547]

I love this!

[@maryannvandenhul2479]

Love your pen and notepad project . I do craft fairs and give my projects as gifts. Thank you for sharing!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@maryannvandenhul2479 you’re welcome, Maryann!

[@brendawheelen637]

I’m so glad I found you!! Love your work and your teaching as I am a beginner, making gifts for family and friends!!❤Thank you!!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@brendawheelen637 I’m sure they will treasure your gifts, Brenda!

[@tambrayork1652]

These are really lovely. I love the Echo Park stuff.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@tambrayork1652 thank you! I love Echo Park too! Especially their paper.

[@JustMeOnlyMeIndeed]

Thanks for the topper tip! I always glued another strip of paper over that stapes but this is nice! As long as the package opening is at the bottom like I always do them, too,, I’ll probably glued the ends closed of the main topper, as well. 👍🏻

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@JustMeOnlyMeIndeed cool! The staples always bothered me too!

[@rachelbarth1271]

You deserve 100,000 subscribers at least! I just discovered your videos and am so impressed with your talent and the way you share step by step how to do it. Great work!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@rachelbarth1271 thank you, Rachel! Hopefully I will get there 😉

[@gwendolyncarter6152]

Hello enjoy all your crafts

[@craftingwithpaula]

More to come... :)

[@rondisalgado8006]

Wonderful instructional video!!! so happy to say that I am a new subscriber! Keep up the great work! Blessings❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@rondisalgado8006 thank you for subscribing and supporting my channel. Have fun.

[@shar2533]

Hi Paula, this is an adorable gift to make and give to someone. Thank you for sharing this idea.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@shar2533 hope you make some😉

[@geneevacoleman8814]

I love making these note pads thanks for the tutorial, great instructions and very detailed

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@geneevacoleman8814 you’re welcome Geneeva!

[@dreamayoak8313]

Getting ready to do my very first craft fair and I definitely want to make these! Thank you so much for sharing with us 😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@dreamayoak8313 you’re welcome, good luck!!

[@dreamayoak8313]

@@craftingwithpaula Thank you so much Paula !!

[@Paintandcreatewithlidia]

Subscribed! Good luck reaching your goal

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@Paintandcreatewithlidia thanks Lidia!

[@QuizObsession24]

Love your channel. I watch it all the time. I love everything you make. I’ll be watching the entire series. ❤😂

[@craftingwithpaula]

cool, enjoy! And make some...

[@QuizObsession24]

I love your topper tip. I haven’t participated in a craft so but I would like to.

[@giagowan5544]

Love it. Great idea. Thanks

[@craftingwithpaula]

thanks, gia!

[@SWhitworth]

I just happened to find you- and have subscribed! I make this notepad in a larger size (Jr Legal pads). They sell very well. I’m so glad to have your measurements for this 4x6 pad! Thanks. I really enjoyed your video!❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

you're welcome!! you'll love making the smaller ones.

[@cathychapin3850]

Your project constructions are brilliant!! Thank you

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@cathychapin3850 thank you Cathy!

[@jetannapayne8271]

Hi Paula, love all of you ideas!! Keep sharing, please🙏

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@jetannapayne8271 will do! 😉

[@priscilleblaisdell2582]

This is a good gift for college students + many more . Thank you ❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

Great for most of us, who doesn't need a notebook? :)

[@stellashandmade]

How gorgeous. Thank you. I will have to make some.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@stellashandmade hope you do, Stella!

[@normaedlemon92]

Paula, your work is so delicate and beautiful.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@normaedlemon92 thank you, Norma!!! So kind. 💕

[@lynnmcfarlin6917]

Great idea!!!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@lynnmcfarlin6917 thanks 😊

[@lynnmcfarlin6917]

@@craftingwithpaula You're welcome!

[@judyschultheis]

This is so exciting! Thank you so much for your hard work and videos !

[@craftingwithpaula]

You're welcome, Judy. :)

[@RobertaBostrom]

Loving your items. You explain so nicely.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@RobertaBostrom thank you Roberta.😉

[@darthdebby]

Thank you! I’m so inspired. ❤️

[@craftingwithpaula]

Great!!

[@faithsaito9833]

Love, love, this thank you!!!!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@faithsaito9833 you’re welcome ☺️

[@elizabethcoates6925]

My daughter really wants to do a craft fair, so we are going to try to do our first one this year. ❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@elizabethcoates6925 great exclamation make sure to check my craft fair playlist where you will find many ideas from previous years. I hope you do it and you are very successful.

[@phylham1565]

Great project. I love it. Look forward to this series.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@phylham1565 welcome and have fun!

[@faithsaito9833]

Making Christmas gifts!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@faithsaito9833 enjoy!

[@sweetpea0424]

Just found your channel. Looking forward to seeing more gift ideas

[@craftingwithpaula]

Take a look at the Playlist called Craft Fair Ideas and Tutorials, there are many there from past years.

[@marthaalvarez214]

Love this ! Have the notepad. Will have to try this. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@marthaalvarez214 you’re welcome Martha! You will nail it.

[@ginny01843]

Love it!!! Thanks so much for sharing. Waiting to see more.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@ginny01843 enjoy, Ginny!

[@SharonRStudio]

I love this project. So easy for craft shows and gifts

[@craftingwithpaula]

Hope you make some :)

[@l.harvey8243]

Great tip for topper! Tfs!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@l.harvey8243 took me a while to come up with it 😉😉

[@nataliebecker3518]

I'm so excited about this series! Love your tutorials!

[@craftingwithpaula]

I put my heart into it for sure... working tirelessly every day. Loving it.😀

[@renatepasnagel5380]

What a lovely notebookholder 😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

thanks, Renate!

[@lizgreenerne993]

I have just stumbled across your channel, your description is very thorough. Thank you so much, I have subscribed for now.

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thanks, Liz! Browse around and you will find so much ... :)

[@S.Granger]

I love this - simple enough that even I can do it. These would be perfect for a small gift for some friends who are going to be visiting. I also just subscribed to your youtube channel. Thank you.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@S.Granger thank you and welcome to the channel! Your friends will certainly cherish it. 😉

[@StitchingDeb]

Paula - 💕 love love your videos!! Thanks so much for doing these!! ❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thanks, Deb!

[@lilachesniak9687]

I really like the way you did this one.

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thanks!

[@conniethingstad1070]

Adorable!

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thanks, Connie!

[@jayd2450]

Really cute! I never knew how to do this. Thank you!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@jayd2450 now you do, enjoy!

[@loishemphill9485]

Thank you for this project. I'll definitely be making some of these for my friends.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@loishemphill9485 they will appreciate your work! 😉

[@bonnierobar29]

Love your demonstration! I am doing a craft fair and would love some idea.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@bonnierobar29 dtick around and you will have many ideas. Check my Craft fair playlist too.

[@darvinepote3189]

Great way to cover those staples 🤩♥️

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@darvinepote3189 thanks!

[@Bloemschikkertje]

Such a great idea, thank you for this beautiful notebook with a pen, greets Josée from Belgium

[@craftingwithpaula]

Belgium? I've been to Brussels only, beautiful! have fun on my channel.

[@LeticiaUPC]

I'm doing both! I hope to do enough for a first Christmas faire, here in Montreal, Canada.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@LeticiaUPC cool! Good luck on yours

[@mariasergi6787]

Very nice looking note book ❤. Thank you for sharing.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@mariasergi6787 you’re welcome Maria!

[@shandaburrowes4729]

Thanks for showing this craft.❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

you're welcome, Shanda!

[@lauramoore4064]

What a cute project.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@lauramoore4064 🙏 thanks!

[@Marilyn1950]

Cute project. Thanks for sharing

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@Marilyn1950 my pleasure 😉

[@elseveivag40]

Love this. Thank you for the idea

[@craftingwithpaula]

you're welcome!

[@yvonneking7193]

Those are gorgeous 😍 🎉

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thanks, yvonne! Hope you gather your supplies and make some.

[@joanspevak2444]

Thank you for the wonderful project, subscribed to your channel. hope you reach your goal. Have a successful season!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@joanspevak2444 thank you John. Welcome to the channel and make sure to check the craft fair playlist. It has tons of videos from past years.

[@veronicaguedea8707]

Great idea, I love it and all you other DIY"S. Thank you for sharing your DIY with us.. you are such a beautiful woman. 😊❤🎉

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@veronicaguedea8707 thank you, Veronica!

[@normajohnson1772]

Thank you for sharing.That will make a great gift for my friends ❤🎉😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@normajohnson1772 you’re welcome, they will certainly appreciate it 😉

[@patricianave9736]

So pretty, I love watching your videos and I am always watching for new ones They are easy to make with easy instructions. I hope you reach your goal on subscribers Good Luck and thanks for sharing.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@patricianave9736 thank you Patricia. You’re always loyal coming back all the time. Love having you here.

[@simplyjesslynn]

I just love watching your videos!!!!!! I hope you reach your goal of 20k you definitely deserve it!!! I'm still trying to get the courage to start my own channel. I feel like I'm close lol!!! Thank you as always!

[@craftingwithpaula]

It's a lot of work, but definitely fun! Just make sure you know what you want from it. :)

[@simplyjesslynn]

@@craftingwithpaula thank you!! 💕💕

[@karenstuart2004]

New subscriber here. I love it! I enjoy your clear instructions and your voice is very pleasant to listen to! Thank you😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thank you!! Have fun creating, Karen.

[@sonjalittlefield2510]

Those are beautiful!!!❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thanks! It's all about combining the paper, it takes me a while because colors are not my forte :)

[@dawnr3790]

love it! I make something very similar, just didn’t have a pocket and the belly band in the back❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@dawnr3790 i try to make things that are reusable 😉

[@dawnr3790]

@@craftingwithpaula great ide!

[@berthablessedwilson]

Thanks for sharing everything 😊love it for gifting. ❤

[@susieshow825]

Making gifts. Thanks, Paula,for this video. ❤ your videos❣️

[@craftingwithpaula]

Thank you for watching, Susie!

[@marytully8823]

Awesome

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@marytully8823 thanks Mary 😉

[@elizabethneal7728]

I love this idea and it is a perfect project, simple, fast and easy. I haven't figured out how to subscribe yet. But I will. ❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@elizabethneal7728 under the video you will see the name of the channel, click on it. It will take you to my channel and there you will see the “subscribe” button. Thank you Elizabeth! 🙏

[@rhondahall2380]

I subscribed today. Thank you for your ideas and tutorials. ❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@rhondahall2380 you’re welcome!

[@QueenTris]

Merry Christmas! I'm a new subscriber!!! 😊 This is my first time here and I love it!!! Thanks for sharing your art!!!❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@QueenTris merry Christmas 🎄 welcome

[@donnawylie4254]

Love this!!!!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@donnawylie4254 thanks!

[@prettiilikeme3904]

New sub!!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@prettiilikeme3904 welcome 🙏

[@phyllisybarra5317]

Thank you for great project

[@craftingwithpaula]

you're welcome, Phyllis!

[@patriciadunar4458]

Love it!

[@craftingwithpaula]

So glad, Patricia!

[@joycewilson540]

New subscriber. Love this. So great!

[@craftingwithpaula]

Welcome aboard!

[@dianenoble5553]

Love this project 😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@dianenoble5553 thanks 🙏

[@lisatadlock5309]

As much as I loved the project, the packaging idea was genius!! Great tip. 😊😊

[@craftingwithpaula]

thanks!

[@simplyjesslynn]

super cute!!!!!!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@simplyjesslynn 😊

[@carmenryan1453]

Your crafts are all so very nice. When I add a bag topper, I add double sided tape inside the bag topper and just add it on. Hope this could be another way to add a bag topper.🎄

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@carmenryan1453 great tip!! Thanks

[@shannonwoodard5351]

Both gifts & fairs. ❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@shannonwoodard5351 cool! Lots of fun then. 😉

[@jmarcos1008]

I love your videos, thank you.

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@jmarcos1008 you’re welcome!

[@kittyzamora6643]

Cool!

[@craftingwithpaula]

thanks!

[@candystein809]

just found you, love your items

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@candystein809 good, glad you’re here. 🌼

[@terilemaster4405]

Those are awesome!❤

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@terilemaster4405 thank you!

[@tammys8547]

First video and new sub!

[@craftingwithpaula]

@@tammys8547 cool, welcome!!