DIY To Do List Notepad (w/ Canva tutorial!) 🗒️ How I make products for my art business

Hi art friends! In this video I'm going to show you how I make to do list notepads that I sell in my art business. This video includes a walkthrough of my Canva design process which I didn't include in my other notepad video. Also, I'll show you the glueing & finishing process and share any notes/questions that came up from my last vid!
🌸 materials for this project:
exacto knife (mine is from Deserres: www.deserres.c...)
ruler and cutting mat (or paper cutter)
binder clips or clamps
paper (I use Xerox Bold Digital 28 lb printer paper here: amzn.to/3Sj9oRh)
printer (mine is an Epson ET-2400 here: amzn.to/42ISxJL)
a flexible glue (Modge Podge Satin Water-Based Sealer here: amzn.to/3pRaPdp)
little paintbrush for the glue
chipboard or other hard paper for the backing
optional stamp (mine is custom from Staples)
magnet sheets you can cut to size (a good option here: amzn.to/3IEvS9y)
4x8 inch clear bags (like these: amzn.to/437hZsQ)
🌸 connect with me: / luckysprout.studio
🌸 my art studio shop: luckysproutstu...
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please subscribe if you love being a cute artist and doing cute artist things w me~

[@thecaptainsnark]

It's extremely satisfying to use a heat knife to cut plastic sleeves down to the exact size you need. Then you also get little narrow extra bags in case you ever wanted to include anything else, would work well for pens or bookmarks.

[@CupcakeCottage]

Which brand heat knife do you use?

[@serenabuffagni8870]

Can we talk about the fact that you inserted subtitles to the video? KZbin’s subtitles aren’t always correct and I often have to watch videos w/o audio so thank you so much❤️

[@luckysprout]

Thank you! I am trying to update all my videos to have accurate subtitles!

[@mindfuleats4517]

What do you create the subtitles in? Editing software or on KZbin itself? Thanks

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@Gardenias_and_Grace]

​@@luckysprout How do you do that? Is there a particular software or something you use? I'm just getting started with my business and would like to begin making some videos.

[@luckysprout]

@@Gardenias_and_Grace I edit my videos using Capcut (the paid version for desktop) and it has an auto caption feature. I have to proofread all the captions because it does make mistakes. But it's worth it! It lets you export the captions as a SRT file that KZbin can accept when uploading the video

[@mckennaschaller4050]

Cmd + D to duplicate after the first would do the aligning/spacing for you. I'm a daily Canva user, and find this one of the best beginner Canva videos I've seen - great introduction for anyone, well done :)

[@Life_With_Erica]

This video was therapeutic, I could listen to you talk all day.

[@mirmirs]

You had me at "Press R for a square" !!! Saves me looking for one every single time! Thean realised T is for text and L is for line!! :o

[@lola14__]

For a rectangle 😅

[@GloSav4LYFE]

I love simplicity, thanks for sharing. First time here, but not my last.

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@cinsationaldesigns]

This is a fantastic tutorial. I feel like I could actually make notepads after watching this tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing! 😊

[@klawson371]

Thanx n ur welcome.

[@lorenaalonso2820]

Thank you, for the tutorial from the beginning to the end including how to print, not many people show you have to print

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@somethingbettercoming]

I love your video it was so clear and easy to follow and I love what you do thank you for posting.

[@iammisterdere]

Of all the video tutorials I've watched here, yours was the most detailed and straightforward. Super helpful and satisfying to watch. Thank you so much and more power to your business!

[@luckysprout]

Thank you so much for watching! Hope you were able to create some cool notepads! :)

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome n thanx.

[@CrystalRita]

Thank you for the video! I decided to make these as teacher gifts for my kids this year! I plan to have my kids each design their own graphic for the top, and help with the assembly. I love the idea of teacher gifts that can be used up and not kept forever. I think the only extra thing I will have to buy is the cutting mat and a good exacto knife, though doing it with scissors is certainly still an option.

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@csgcreations]

Thank you for sharing this video. I have a smallbased business and looking for ideas that I could make in bulk vs one off order requests. This is something that I'd like to look into adding to my Creations. I love how you take inspiration for your geographical area which will catch the eye of local customers. Thank you!

[@luckysprout]

Thanks so much for watching! I totally agree, being able to make small batches or one offs is so helpful. Happy crafting! 😊

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@pryingIz]

VERY NICE!!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I can't wait to make my own!

[@nihedkhemissi]

you made my day, i need to start with simple things and u gived me solution, thank you so much for you help

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@RoPlansonEtsy]

You truly inspired me! I think I'll be making some personalized ones for loved ones, for the holidays. Don't know why I never thought about making notepads in Canva! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@luckysprout]

I'm so happy to hear that! I made some custom ones for my mom last xmas and it was a big hit. I hope yours turn out great! 🥰

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@ItsMeJoyO]

Thank you for this video! I’ve always wanted to create a personalised one for myself and for friends, you’ve made the steps so simple and easy to follow 🙂

[@paulettemohan833]

Thank you for sharing, the note are amazing with try and make some. Thanks again for sharing your great idea

[@karakelley6559]

Great tutorial! Thank you! I need author swag to giveaway at my signing table and this is perfect!

[@bfc3342]

You had me at R...haha. Then you threw the L at me and I lost it! Thanks for a great & motivating video. I learned more about Canva than I ever knew! Also, I am totally adding notepads to my handmade crafts. I do not know why I never thought about it before...💞

[@Hk-cr8er]

Big big thank you for sharing the entire process from start to end with every bit of detailing❤and loved how you payed attention to every detail for making it crisp and neat!!

[@luckysprout]

Thank you so much! I hope you try it out and make some cool notepads too! 🥰

[@boundbywordsblog]

Probably one of THE most helpful and easy-to-understand tutorials I have ever seen! Will be following you for sure :)

[@phrognosis]

This was really helpful! And then you mentioned Peggy's Cove, hello fellow East Coaster!

[@luckysprout]

Hello! Thanks so much for watching, I love knowing other people around here find my videos! :)

[@klawson371]

Hi

[@margaretdeer1124]

This is wonderful. You could also print different designs on one page (like a wide and a skinny and a bookmark) to make use of the space and make easy cut lines

[@luckysprout]

Definitely! Avoid wasting paper whenever possible! :)

[@FsSohail786]

Thank you so much for this video. You're very much appreciated 🥰

[@sylviamacdonald7625]

Oh my goodness. I just happened onto your video. I am in Cape Breton ! I love your instructional videos. Thank you for Sharing. Love & Blessings from Nova Scotia, Canada 🇨🇦 xo

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome n thanx. Luv u 2.

[@KristinaVincent-wk2il]

Thank you for such clear tutorial!! I finally designed my own!!! 👏👏👏

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@christinnicole7278]

Thank you for this! I’m gonna make these for teacher gifts ❤

[@luckysprout]

I love that idea! Hope they turn out great ☺️

[@nataliemarie2528]

I’ve watched so many videos, but this is one of the best I’ve found. Thank you for the simple step by step tutorial. Hugs and kisses❤

[@luckysprout]

So glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching! :)

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome. Hugs, kisses n luv.

[@daynnight_lady]

thank you for this. Planning to start a sticker and stationary business as well

[@luckysprout]

Amazing! I hope it goes well! 🥰

[@marinasgifts1133]

Thank you so much! Very helpful and encouraging!😊 Can't wait to try! 😁❤ Blessings from Trinidad and Tobago🇹🇹

[@cryingemoangel]

Have you tried using a guilotine? It would be so much easier and still super precise.

[@luckysprout]

Yes I have a guillotine now! It is definitely easier on the hands but I still like the precision of manual cutting. 😅

[@nolacarr2293]

I’m thrilled to find great Canadian content on KZbin. As soon as I saw the Peggy’s Cove notepad I knew I’d found it! I will be hunting down your shop! Your NB neighbour. Xoxo

[@luckysprout]

Thanks for finding me! 🥰 So glad you enjoyed & great to connect with a neighbour!

[@KimDLM]

Thank you! I have been trying think of personalized Christmas gifts for my work team and I think this is it!

[@luckysprout]

What a thoughtful idea! I hope they turn out great ☺️

[@janilledutton139]

You're a fantastic teacher. Your notepads are darling! Those must be a labor of love. I can't imagine your price recouperates your fabrication costs. Lucky customers! So cute

[@luckysprout]

Thanks so much! ☺️ I can actually make them pretty fast (& even more so now I have a paper cutter) so it helps!

[@thesharkpig382]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm glad i found your channel. Sending love all the way from Philippines❤

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome, luv u 2.

[@AlexandraKelly-hg8lr]

I am very impressed by your neat way of working. Can't wait to do one by myself 🙌

[@luckysprout]

Thank you, I try to keep things tidy and organized! 😊 I hope yours turns out great!

[@carolinazuluagaj.5878]

Hola, me gustó tu video, a pesar que no hablo inglés se entiende muy bien; no se si alguien te lo ha dicho antes o si lo has intentado, para cortar el fondo del mismo color sin tener que separar los diseños, puedes hacer unas pequeñas marcas fuera que te indiquen donde hacer el corte, no se si me explico... unas líneas arriba y abajo que señalen el límite de cada note pad

[@689Biscoito]

gran idea, gracias

[@ednagarza5964]

Today I got your video as a suggestion and I was delighted with your work and explanation, thank you very much, very good gift for these upcoming holidays.

[@luckysprout]

Thanks so much for watching! I'm so glad you stumbled upon my video and found it useful. 🥰

[@kellybramm]

I love the crinkling noise ❤

[@trishuang8377]

This is really helpful! I just got to designing on Canva for the fun of it. This is a good idea! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@kimlkershaw]

Hi Rebecca...I pretty much made a To Do List note pad while watching your video. You give very easy to follow instructions and I also learnt a couple of things about Canva along the way. Thank you for this video. 🙏

[@luckysprout]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you found it useful and made a notepad!!

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome, glad I could help.

[@leonorcabral372]

Im here flipping tables!!!! you made it sooooo easy to do!! im surprised I did it following your instructions!! (english is not my native language) and Im here creating some merch for my crafted candles store and I dont have to pay to design this note pad!!! love you so much!!! thanks a lot!!!

[@luckysprout]

I'm so happy you found it useful!! 😊 good luck with your notepads and your candles too!!

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome n luv u 2.

[@Zoey_415]

Thank you for sharing! This is what i was looking for. ❤ simple and easy to understand esp for beginners like me

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@jmckellor]

Let me just say I love this video. I came across this video based on my watch history and I’m glad I did. The way you explained everything was perfect your video is the first I can honestly say I know how to make a to do list note pad thingy lol with one watch. I just automatically subscribed after this video lol without even watching anything else on your channel.

[@luckysprout]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment! I am so glad you found this video helpful and hope you like my other content as well 😊

[@klawson371]

Thanx 4 subscribing.

[@Yoongisgirlie]

I would love to see how you ship them online and how you take photos of them! I’m still trying to learn on how much to charge on shipping.

[@AileenTownsend]

Thank you for such a clear step by step tutorial! This has inspired me to make notepads for myself and family !

[@luckysprout]

That's so nice to hear! I am sure they will love the notepads you make! 🥰

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@chrysedwards4246]

Found your video and it was exactly what I needed! So clear and easy to follow. You have a new subscriber! Thank you

[@klawson371]

Thanx 4 subscribing n ur welcome.

[@shivraniedookhie4229]

Beautiful tutorial. I love cute paper designs…

[@stellashandmade]

Great tutorial, thank you, Rebecca.

[@alejandrarivera9130]

First time watching your channel here. I am very thankful for this tutorial, it is very generous of you showing us the whole process and offering us your tips and tricks. It was great seeing how you make a quality product cutting by hand. We are a pretty large family and you inspired me to make birthday reminder pads. Thanks a lot. Regards from México!

[@Yhanna.369]

This is very helpful! I love personalized crafts and I wanna start my own business in the very near future! Thank yoiu so much for this!

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@mindfuleats4517]

Beautiful work.

[@ThatGirlKourtni]

I love this so much. I've been really wanting to start my own stationery business and this is really helpful in seeing how to make these!! Thank you so much - you've got a new subscriber for sure 😊

[@luckysprout]

Thanks so much for watching!! I'm thrilled you found it helpful 🥰 Stationery businesses are so fun, you can do it!!

[@windmillridgebudgets]

Hi 👋🏻 New subscriber here. Love Canva tutorials! I also use the Tidy Up feature under Position to align multiple items. Love your video!

[@golu-gw5ww]

👍👏👏very nicely explained!!!& ofcourse, very cute stuff too !!!💓💓💓

[@luckysprout]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@learnwithbevsd]

Thank you thank you so much I was trying to learn something new that I can also sell. And you were amazing just an answer to my needs. its my first video watching you and i have subbed!

[@julievilleneuve5845]

THANK-YOU! Tried it and loved it, always wondered how to do this 😊🌼

[@luckysprout]

I am so happy it worked for you! Thanks for watching :)

[@JeanetteGabatlholwe]

Thank you for sharing. Very smart and simple. I am going to try as well❤❤ Love it

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@Karisma-p4y]

I just paid 20 for a cash breakdown note pad I love note pads so happy I found this video will definitely be doing lots on my own thanks so much you really helped

[@luckysprout]

I'm so glad it helped! Hope you make some cool ones :)

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@argries]

This was extremely thorough! Thank you!

[@luckysprout]

Glad it was helpful! ☺️

[@rohanpugaonkar6163]

Thank you! This was such a refreshing and super useful video.

[@teetee301]

Thanks!

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome

[@kathygallagher5409]

Thank you Rebecca, I am new to Canva and need all the help I can get navigating it! You’ve inspired me to try this😊

[@luckysprout]

I am so happy to hear that Kathy!! Thanks for watching and I hope you create something really fun!

[@theguestsuitehome]

This was amazing, it answered a lot of questions that I had. ❤❤

[@diannerobert3822]

Very cute , first time seeing this topic tutorials . 🥰👍

[@luckysprout]

Thank you for watching! 🤗

[@alaynagude1653]

LOVE THIS! So cute and very helpful!

[@cupcakekitberlin]

Amazing job! 🎉

[@Anjali_xo]

i have been on procrastinating on making notepads as i have never made them before but after watching this video the process is so much easier than i thought! i appreciate how you broke down the steps and made such a detailed video! thank you so much ☺ definitely subscribing to your channel 🤍

[@luckysprout]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found it helpful. I was definitely intimidated at first too, but after making a couple test notepads I realized it was actually pretty straightforward ☺️ Good luck with yours!!

[@afuay7945]

Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing.

[@luckysprout]

Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@klawson371]

Thanx n ur welcome.

[@Mariee1106]

You’re inspiring! Loved watching you work. Thanks for the tutorial

[@klawson371]

Thanx n ur welcome.

[@geekylara]

Great tutorial and great product. I wish you loads of success! Thank you for sharing.

[@paolabueso]

Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing this 😀✨

[@RadiantfaithPodcast]

Wow this is soooo cool !

[@kaylynnleebell4774]

This is very pretty🤗 and thank you for the Canva tips!

[@traceybartlettart]

Thank you so much for explaining and sharing your process. Your art is very cute.

[@luckysprout]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching! ☺️

[@purplestar8067]

Can we use gloss water based sealer for the sticking part?

[@luckysprout]

I don't see why not! As long as it doesn't dry too brittle, as you want the pad to have a little flexibility :)

[@AprilNY100]

Love this video, but a Question for you…Can’t you turn the chipboard horizontal and cut 3 pieces the same width as the paper?

[@luckysprout]

Oh yeah I am much more tactical with my chipboard when I am not filming tutorials lol don't worry!

[@TheeElfinlight]

Thank you for this. I am making a stationary set for each family member and had no idea how to make nte pads

[@everydaypaper]

Hi Rebecca, thanks so much for the tutorial. I am a hobby crafter, this is a great idea for gifts.

[@viennafingers26]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@ByVictoriaGraham]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!! You are so helpful and I loved that you didn't rush like other videos I have seen ❤

[@luckysprout]

You're so welcome! Im glad it helped!! 😊

[@foreverdajah]

thank you for showing step by step . I'm gonna try and do this myself and see if i like it.

[@luckysprout]

Awesome! I hope it goes well!

[@Chikita725]

This tutorial was great!! Thank you so much! I made a notepad for a teacher friend, and it came out great thanks to your very detailed guidance!!

[@Art-by-Milly]

Beautifully explained, you are talented, nice designs

[@drtwdz216]

Woww.. you have explained it very well ma'am.. love it.. ❤

[@CeciBoo]

Best tutorial!! Following now 😊 thank you!!!

[@luckysprout]

Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful ☺️

[@Ranii1000]

looks so good!

[@Recipe-y1b]

this is really so helpful thank you so much for your time and effort

[@AngieFeliz-l1z]

Thank you so much for sharing your process. It's truly inspiring and I'm excited to give it a try. God Bless!

[@klawson371]

Ur welcome n thanx.

[@emeraldempressenergy]

Great info! I love your art.

[@tracisusong6991]

This was a GREAT video!!! Thank u!!!

[@luckysprout]

Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

[@julesm9081]

Wow that’s so cool! First time seeing your channel x

[@luckysprout]

Thanks so much for watching! 🥰

[@joseemathieu2617]

Very interesting video and lovely notepad love it 😊

[@tidegirl6526]

I struggle hard with canva. Subscribing to your channel to learn more ❤

[@luckysprout]

Thank you! I'll try to plan some fun Canva content!

[@107tatiana]

Me too omg I just literally got it and I'm like 😱 OMG.

[@Nona-vp7mw]

I love your creativity and this is really helpful, thank you.

[@ketiaperkinsformallydavis6337]

Awesome video, can't wait to try this!

[@Homebuddyvlog]

Wow....thank you so much...You save my day Rebecca..

[@camjackson1597]

Awesome, AWESOME! Thank you for sharing!🎉

[@luckysprout]

Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@2424pier]

Thank you so much for sharing this!!! it is beautiful.

[@luckysprout]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching ☺️

[@annaalialucman7231]

Thank you for sharing! ❤