Craft Fair Mini Composition Notebooks: Use Up Your Stash!

Karen McNall
inspiredbygram.com
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Here is a quick and easy DIY way to embellish your mini composition notebooks. I also like to use up my Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper.
Great gift idea or craft fair item.
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[@annhubble5436]

These are just darling. I've seen quite a few of these tutorials. Your attention to detail make yours really stand above the rest-very polished looking.

[@karenmcnall]

Thank you Ann. I re-created the video in a better format. Here is my latest one kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2qWi3mjmNV4nas

[@rmayfairecottage]

I want to make several of these for gifts for my church women's group, so I have watched a few tutorials. Yours is the best--very clear, easy to follow instrutions. I especially appreciate your attention to detail, i.e. the neat corners and the glue dot under the knot. Thanks so much--now I feel like I can get started!

[@karenmcnall]

Thank you so much Ruth. I have just undertaken the world of creating DIY youtube videos. I appreciate your kind words. Looking forward to creating more videos in the near future.

[@rmayfairecottage]

Karen McNall I made 11 of these cute notebooks for my group, along with a tea bag caddy, hot cocoa mix in a large "matchbook" packet, a decorated binder clip, a large paper clip with a flat flower hot-glued on it, and a candy cane. The ladies seemed to love the little Dollar Tree totes I used to contain it all. They were especially appreciative of the little notebooks saying they were just right to fit in their purses. Again, thanks for your super clear tutorial!

[@karenmcnall]

Ruth Anne Buterbaugh Thank you Ruth. I appreciate your comments. I’m sure the ladies will love what you create! I’m glad I was able to help.

[@sharonm9890]

I really like these, the way you do your corners is a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@karenmcnall]

Sharon McKinney thanks for watching Sharon. I recreated the video in horizontal mode and gives you a few more options. Here’s the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2qWi3mjmNV4nas

[@reginalokken5044]

Great project and video! Thanks for taking the time to share!

[@lindastrandquist2429]

Beautiful love the small details you added.

[@karenmcnall]

thank you Linda. Here is a better viewing format I created a short time ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2qWi3mjmNV4nas

[@aleeyore]

You have such beautiful detail and care in your craft! I’ve made these before but they were not nearly so fancy.

[@karenmcnall]

Thank you; I take after my grandmother! Here is a re-take on this video I created a few weeks back. It's in a better format for viewing. I had no idea what I was doing when I first started creating my videos! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2qWi3mjmNV4nas

[@barbaraallen2461]

Have a table at a boutique in a few weeks, these will be easy to make for it. Thank you.

[@karenmcnall]

Best of luck Barbara. Let us know how you do.

[@ruthjames715]

They are very pretty, they certainly look better than a plain notebook. Ruth down under.

[@rappoccio1]

Awesome tutorial . You gave very clear directions and I like how you did the inside. TFS

[@karenmcnall]

thanks Alberta

[@earleendiprizio4008]

Very nice and your instructions are nice and clear, thank you for sharing.

[@karenmcnall]

Earleen DiPrizio thank you.

[@amycamburn]

Wow!! I really loved this!!! You did a beautiful job making them, they really looked like something you would find in a store!! Thank you for inspiring me. I'm sure mine won't be as lovely as yours but I will do my best!! Have a great week!! Amy C.

[@karenmcnall]

Amy Camburn hi Amy. Thanks for your comment. I’m sure yours will turn out great! Here is a link to the same mini composition book but it’s in horizontal mode and may provide a few more options. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2qWi3mjmNV4nas

[@robinwhitmarsh128]

They are all so very pretty!!! Endless possibilities. Your video was perfect, you also explain everything just right. I will definitely be doing these. I did subscribe to your channel. Looking forward to your next video. Have a great day!!!

[@karenmcnall]

thanks for watching Robin and also subscribing. Hoping to work on a shopping list video soon.

[@vernalapp2306]

Very nice, they all are so pretty!

[@KathleenRenninger]

Thanks for these clear instructions. Inspiring!

[@karenmcnall]

Thanks for your comment Kathleen.

[@newcreations1064]

Thank you for sharing this lovely idea.xx

[@karenmcnall]

Thank you Jean

[@louradelaney69]

Very pretty and professional.

[@karenmcnall]

Loura Delaney thanks for commenting and watching

[@louradelaney69]

Karen McNall you are very welcome. I was impressed with your result. Very nice. I’d be happy to buy one and also (thanks to your tutorial) to try to make one, if you know what I mean. I’d also never of thought of adding an embossed label on the front which was a really nice idea. Thank you for this tutorial. It was really nice of you to post it.

[@mabelgonzalez3410]

I just started crafting i love it subscribed to your channel your videos are great and very informative Have a wonderful weekend😊😊😊

[@karenmcnall]

Thank you Mabel

[@pattijosinerius9588]

Wonderful project tufts. 💜

[@takehomeahottie]

Very very beautiful.

[@josephinechadd176]

So very pretty!

[@karenmcnall]

Josephine Chadd thanks Josephine. I posted a revised mini composition video a few days ago in a better format. Enjoy!

[@naturallysaundra1887]

Awesomeness!!!

[@pamsimmons6893]

love these!!! thank you for sharing :)

[@karenmcnall]

Thanks for watching Pamela. I do have another video which was completed in the landscape mode once I knew how to rotate my videos. That one may be better to watch.

[@tammywardlow3144]

Love it

[@karenmcnall]

Thank you Tammy

[@karenmcnall]

Thank you Verna

[@susansmith989]

Thank you.

[@karenmcnall]

thanks for watching!

[@sharonhall2277]

What kind of glue can you use that won't crinkle the paper if you don't have the tape? The paper has a tendency to not want to stick to the binding so what's the best glue for that?

[@karenmcnall]

Sharon. I do not add paper to the binding because it’s too small in my mind.

[@victoriapalmer5146]

These little notebooks are adorable I picked up a bunch of them at the dollar store but never made anything out of them you have inspired me.But I always find it challenging to put a price to the finish project when participating in craft fairs.

[@karenmcnall]

Victoria, cover your supplies and add an additional amount for your time. Hope that helps.

[@freidonnagarvin3430]

I break down my paper cost. For example:. 20 sheets of glitter paper Michael's is 19.99 which is $1 a sheet. I can wrap around 2 composition books front and back with one 11.75 x 12 sheet. So I take that $1 per sheet and divide it by 2 which is 50 cents. So when I'm adding my material cost for my paper, in this case is (.50) then multiply it by 2. So a Dollar for my paper per composition.

[@karenmcnall]

Thanks for your price breakdown. I appreciate feedback. Pricing depends on the market you are selling in. My area may be much different than your area. I try my best not to overprice, but keep competitive and cover my costs plus. I do my best to purchase supplies on huge discounts, thus more margin. I hope that helps with my pricing logic.

[@sharonhall2277]

You forgot that expensive tape, ribbon and whatever other embellishments you might use, some cost for the table oh, and your time. I think $3 is too much personally, but I just make them for something to do and just want my calls back and I don't have to pay for a table. Craft fair prices always seem high to me but I was not taking into consideration the price they pay for their space and table.

[@monicamoreira8863]

So beautifully done and demonstrated. So it's only the book covers that you decorate. The pages are blank then?

[@karenmcnall]

Monica Moreira hi Monica. Yes the white pages are left as is. Here’s another video with a few more ideas. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2qWi3mjmNV4nas

[@cindymajdecki9028]

Great tutorial. Very clear and you made it so easy. I can't wait to try it out. I want to make them for my fellow teachers. But I am thinking of venturing into craft fairs. What would you care for these?

[@cindymajdecki9028]

Oops. Meant to say charge for these. I hate the auto correct.☺

[@karenmcnall]

Hi Cindy. Thank you for your comment. Pricing all depends on your market. The books cost me ten cents each on sale! I priced them at $1.50. I hope that helps. Best of luck.

[@christinawilliams2601]

Did you use a card stock paper? Some paper pads are card stock and some are not.

[@karenmcnall]

Christina Williams Hi Christina. I use Designer Series paper from Stampin’ Ip! It’s beautiful paper and works great!

[@christinawilliams2601]

Thank you!

[@judiththompson3120]

What should I charge for this, it is a bit of work. But I do have lots of DSP.

[@karenmcnall]

I charge $3 each or 2 for $5

[@astridhaviland5759]

They are very cute, thanks for the tutorial, how much do sell them for, if you don't mind me to ask you, thanks in advance

[@karenmcnall]

Pricing depends on the market you are selling in. My area may be much different than your area. I try my best not to overprice, but keep competitive and cover my costs plus. I do my best to purchase supplies on huge discounts, thus more margin. I hope that helps with my pricing logic.

[@calisongbird]

These are so cute! What is DSP?

[@karenmcnall]

I don't quite remember as this video is a few years old. I would recommend Ornate Garden, Item #152488

[@apmwpny]

@calisongbird - Don’t see that anyone provided clarity to your post, which is now a few years old, as host couldn’t remember. DSP is the Designers Series paper from Stampin’ Up!

[@DeathsAsylum.DW300s]

What is your pricing on this?

[@sharonsciandra816]

What is DSP

[@karenmcnall]

Designer Series Paper

[@ramonacarbone9087]

What does one sell for at a craft show?

[@karenmcnall]

Pricing depends on the market you are selling in. My area may be much different than your area. I try my best not to overprice, but keep competitive and cover my costs plus. I do my best to purchase supplies on huge discounts, thus more margin. I hope that helps with my pricing logic.

[@NonnaBethsCrafts2Be]

how much do you price them?

[@karenmcnall]

Thanks for watching. I recently recreated this video and breakdown pricing. Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2qWi3mjmNV4nas

[@adamorton4964]

How much do you sell them for?

[@karenmcnall]

Ada Morton please see my newest video. I explain pricing. Thanks!

[@freidonnagarvin3430]

How much do these sale for?

[@karenmcnall]

I haven't yet decided for the 2018 craft fair season. Most likely between $1.50 and $2 each.

[@freidonnagarvin3430]

Karen McNall That's too cheap. You have to charge for your time. I time myself. These sale on Etsy for $3 to $9. You have to charge for your time. Your hourly rate divided by how many you make in an hour. Plus cost of material times 2. Example:. If you charge $15/hr and you make 10 an hour and material is .50 cents. Then you would charge $2.50 for the mini book.