HOW I MAKE NOTEPADS! // How I mount my notepads to sell on Etsy

[@OneCraftyRabbit]

I'm a stationary addict. Teaching me to do make my own is going to become a problem. 🙃 Thank you for sharing!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You'll end up with a business like mine 😂😂😂 glad to help! 🌈🌼

[@OneCraftyRabbit]

@@aPenasIllustrator 🤣🥰 This was the best response ever! Bless you and I wish you much more success!! 🙏

[@justforlaughs8799]

I am the same 😱 I even use my kids stationary and save mine 🙈but don't allow them to use mine at all lol.i can woke into a shop and but the stationary I don't even need as an adult cause I'm a stationary hoarder

[@minyoongiinfiresme5742]

Thank you for including an option that we can do if we dont have a press. This was really helpful as im thinking of starting a small business.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You are welcome! Yay, go you! Hope it goes well 🥰

[@tiinamaijaart]

I've never seen this done before! It really makes me appreciate all the hard work that goes into making something that seems so simple and ordinary 😊💕

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I'm glad! Thank you so much! 😊 It's hard working but really rewarding ❤️

[@dgpowell]

This was the perfect tutorial.. I looked at this one and did not need to look at another. You explained it perfectly.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much! I'll hopefully do another one in the future with the techniques I use now :D

[@MajenicaMoles]

Thank you for this tutorial. It was very thorough, and I appreciate that you show how to do it without a press :)

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You are welcome! 😊 Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@بنتبلادي-ظ1ض]

I am glad to see your vid.thanks

[@jdcv17]

Thanks for showing us your process. I'm learning a lot that I want to start my own stationery business too. 😆 I enjoyed listening to the music you added while you were cutting the cardboard and notepads; it felt cozy.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Yay that’s lovely to know, thank you so much 🥰💛

[@swetaleena2731]

Hey, I am from India. and also I am running my stationery business in India. Glad to see that you read Indian books.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Hi! I went to India two times in the past 🥰

[@swetaleena2731]

@@aPenasIllustrator That's really nice

[@nancyangel3213]

Estoy feliz de poder ver y aprender todo lo que haces. Disculpa que te escriba en español... No sé inglés pero más o menos entiendo lo que dices usando el CC... Me gustaría mucho que tus videos al usar el CC fuesen traducidos al español. Muchas gracias por tu tiempo y dedicación. Abracitos de colores desde Colombia!!!! 🤗🤗🤗🇨🇴

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Hola bonita! Muchas gracias! I don't speak spanish, I just understand it well. I'm trying to understand how the CC works and how can I use them eheh. Hope in the future I can do that 💛😊 Thank you for watching my videos!

[@nancyangel3213]

@@aPenasIllustrator Thanks!!! 🌺💞 Happy Day of tha woman!! Creo que se escribe así? Jajaja

[@prettystuffforyou9157]

And here i am who love your book "bali and lombok* Love from indonesia 🥰

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Eheheh, you noticed it! Lots of love to Indonesia 💛

[@craftloverz_id]

thank you for sharing.. your video is really helpful 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@mabasialemphane2104]

Thank you so much for this video. I appreciate you 🤗

[@mariekefinearts]

Thank you for the tutorial! I tried this a week ago for the first time but I didn't use enough pressure on the pages. Better next time 😅 Your tutorial is very helpful! 🥰

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Wee, I hope it help next time! You'll get better over time 🥰

[@sanpls]

Beautiful deesigns

[@fizzycreationz]

Thankyou sooo much!..I found your channel today and I have watched a lot of videos ..They are really helpful... Thankyou for explaining even a little thing ...Lots of love 💕💕💕💕💕..I am going to make a lot stuff that I never Imagined I can make myself ..🥺😊😊

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much!! Have loads of fun creating stationery eheh :D

[@rachelle88xoxoohwhu97]

Thanks for the tutorial:)!!Greatly appreciated 😊🙏🙏

[@alanajerome470]

I just made this and it came out great. Thanks for sharing.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Yay, glad it helped 💪🏻💪🏻🥰

[@AthiraArtStudio]

Your videos are so so helpful and informative. Thank you so much for taking out time and patiently explaining all the processes. Love from India

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Glad they help!! Thank you so much 🥰 ✨

[@shellyb4563]

Thank you!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you for watching 🥰🤗

[@misschipsahoy7866]

Exactly what I wanted to see... thank you 😊😊

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Yay, that's great! Thank you so much for watching :D

[@anabellalaguna1857]

the part when you said ello made me watch it on replay like 10000 times

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Ahahah, why was that? 😂❤️

[@shunshinybooks]

Super tutorial!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much dear 🥰

[@craftingwithpouidesigns]

Such a great tutorial! I will try it. Thank you

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much for watching! :) Have fun!!

[@MadeByTriniLena]

So cool, wow

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much! 😍

[@kathleencarmichael656]

Love your work may I ask what's the name of the cutter you use if you use one. Thanks

[@kaylapitts7465]

This was a perfect tutorial thank you so much!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Aww thank you so much for watching, very happy you enjoy it! 😊 💕

[@tachin1234]

the best

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Gracias!! 😊💛

[@machouston6448]

Thank you, your KZbin Vlog was very intuitive and also very helpful, well at least to me 👍

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Really glad you think that way 🥰 thank you so much, that really means a lot!

[@videoshoshu6724]

Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you for watching!!

[@videoshoshu6724]

@@aPenasIllustrator ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fkeller0503]

What type of glue is used? Thank You for this video!

[@binduch5792]

You're amazing❤ Ta! For sharing this tutorial🤗

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You are welcome 🥰🥰

[@shandaburrowes4729]

Awesome thanks for showing your craft. I can not wait to try this. Thanks

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you for watching and I hope you like making the notepads 🥰

[@shawol5]

Love this video!! Thank you for guiding us in this process. I feel confident to make my own personalized note pads 🥰

[@joanarosa6736]

Go girlll!!!! Muito apoio aqui da Belgica !!! Beijinhooo e tudo a correr bem 😁😁😁

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Muito obrigada Joana 😍😍

[@carol-annegrenier5692]

I like the video. Where did you get your press and what do you call it?

[@EmpressNatiLocs]

Another great video! Omg I’m such a paper addict. I’m gonna have allll the things I love thanks to you sis!☺️🙌🏿

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much, that really means a lot! 🥰 So happy you enjoyed it!

[@ProfeCatita]

Hi, I love your tutorials, you are doing an amazing channel. Thank you

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much, that's really sweet 😭 💛

[@casaljayfam3942]

hi i hope you can see my comment even though its 3 years ago. i am new in making note pads and notebooks and your videos was my guide :). may i ask what apps you using when you are making your designs? i am not good in making one 😢. hope you see this. thanks

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Sorry for the delay!! :) I use procreate to draw and to design the notepads too, but sometimes photoshop as well! Hope it helps! :D

[@NikiIllustrates]

This is amazing, thanks so much for showing us. I can't wait to make some! x

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You are welcome! Tell me how it goes! 🥰

[@Ebonye-xr4bn]

Great tutorial! TFS

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much! Hope it helped!

[@taylorlerman1805]

You are amazing!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much 😍💛

[@analuciasoares2444]

Obrigado pela partilha, tenho que experimentar fazer 😉♥️🌈

[@aPenasIllustrator]

De nada eheh! Depois diz-me como correu, quero muito saber 🥰✨

[@analuciasoares2444]

@@aPenasIllustrator combinado 😊

[@lynneswanson5803]

Amazing thankyou for sharing x

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You are welcome 💕

[@cecilia.marranita]

Great tutorial...love it!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much 🥰 I'm really glad!

[@LacyMayArt]

Super fun idea! I can't wait to try this on my own channel one day. :) Love your video and look forward to seeing your future vids.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much lovely! Really hope it was helpful! 😊

[@LacyMayArt]

@@aPenasIllustrator It definitely was! I didn't know that you could make notepads at home. :)

[@aPenasIllustrator]

@@LacyMayArt perfect! Have fun! ✨

[@LacyMayArt]

@@aPenasIllustrator Thanks! :D

[@TheFamilySage]

Think this can be done with oversized pads? something that would mount to an easel once glued together? Think 3M's blank notepads, except I want to print a bunch of things that are just as large, but I want them bound like this.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I think so! I've done A4 pads in the past and it worked fine :)

[@samanthabowen7567]

Can you advise what type of glue was used please

[@silvanohandyman]

Thanks for this..love it

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You are welcome! 😊 Hope it was helpful!

[@FatimahAlhunaidi]

Thank you so much for sharing you knowledge, did you use a laser printer?

[@thanu485]

Just loved it♥️

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much, I'm glad! 😊 💕

[@thanu485]

@@aPenasIllustrator ❤️u sis.. Actually this was the first time I watched ur vdo....it was just awesome...I love the way u spk..May I no ur name sis..

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much! My name is Beatriz but everyone calls me Bia :)

[@thanu485]

@@aPenasIllustrator Nice name❤️

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you!

[@kzhxx2141]

Thank you for this tutorial. :)) Btw what paper did you use to print the notepads?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You are welcome, thank you for watching!! I use 80gsm paper 😘

[@GiesTidbits]

awesome, thank you❤️🤗

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you for watching 💛

[@Anna-qwerty]

What kind of glue do you use? Any? Or a special kind? Thank you for the tips on how to apply glue in layers!

[@ellamejia2559]

Some uses padding glue, but you can use any liquid glue though. Based on my experience.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I use white glue (pva), like mod podge 🥰 your welcome! I'll do an updated video soon! 😊

[@Anna-qwerty]

@@ellamejia2559 Thanks!

[@Anna-qwerty]

@@aPenasIllustrator Thank you!

[@kaylatriplett6782]

Thank you for this video!! So relaxing to watch ☺️ what kind of glue do you use on the notepads? 💗

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much, that's so sweet eheh :D I use white glue!

[@livhodgkiss580]

What thickness cardboard do you use on the backs please? These are amazing!! 🥰❤️

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Not sure, I think they are 1mm thick! You are very welcome 🥰

[@jessamaetilar3212]

Love your videos, btw what type of papers you use for notepads?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much! I use normal printing paper

[@A.M.Independent.Consultant]

Thnx

[@aPenasIllustrator]

💛💛🎉

[@Planetwabisabi]

Thank you for this! I just love watching your videos. A question: Do you need a special kind of ink to prevent smearing when hands are wet when handling the notepad?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Not really, any ink will smudge with wet hands or something, it's still paper! But laser printing can be a bit tricky with high temperatures

[@SamsCraftsAndCustoms]

thank you for this tutorial. i had in mind the process and your video made me feel more confident about trying this myself. may i ask which glue you prefer to use?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You're very welcome! I use PVA glue :)

[@videoshoshu6724]

I don't have this glue in my country, but there is almost one like it

[@patriciaaustriaponce3859]

Thank i love you such a not gready vlogger

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much, that's very sweet 💛

[@hworen1526]

Thank youuuuu sm💞💞💞💞💞

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You’re welcome! 💛

[@gisellezapata1184]

I love everything you do. Thank you! Do you use normal white glue?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you 🥰 yes, it"s normal white glue!

[@jeanetteflores2448]

I was wondering this also. Is it a white craft glue, kids school glue, or another strong kind?

[@JessicaLynnIllustration]

Thanks for the video! I was looking to make some notepads myself. Are you using normal printing paper or slightly heavier?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You are welcome 🥰 I'm using normal printing paper, 90gr. But heavier will work as well! 😊

[@emmagilmore615]

Love this! When your printing, what resolution do you usually save the graphic as? x

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Always at 300 dpi! 😊 Thank you so much 🥰✨

[@emmagilmore615]

Yay, thanks so much for responding!

[@aprilshandmade7760]

Hello, any tip how to cut them? The edges are not the same 😢

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I used to use an x-ato knife, the trick is to not apply any pressure on the cut so it doesn't 'eat' the paper! :)

[@SandraPereira_Terapeuta]

Olá Bia. Parabéns pelo tutorial. Gosto muito de trabalhar com produtos de papelaria embora ainda esteja no comecinho. Vou experimentar fazer um bloquinho para ver como fica. Felicidades😊

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Olá Sandra, muito obrigada por assistires ao meu vídeo! 😊 Espero que corra bem, depois diz-me como ficou eheh 💛

[@SandraPereira_Terapeuta]

@@aPenasIllustrator Ok. Combinado! :)

[@gillmcbean]

Hi, thank you for your tutorial. Would just like to know which glue do you use? Thank you from South Africa xoxox

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You are very welcome! :D I use white glue, also known as PVA glue or modpodge!

[@notzelduh]

Where did you purchase the press? Thanks so much for the video!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I mount it myself! :) I'll make a video in the future explaining 💛

[@rhadeesafarwankibong3105]

Amazing!! love it! ♥️ and may i know what paper did u use in your notepads? hehe

[@aPenasIllustrator]

It's regular printing paper! Thank you so much! :D

[@janeysanchez1357]

what kind of paper do you print them on?

[@elyzzacacal9632]

I thought of starting a smal business and this was soooo helpful! Thank you so much! though is that an ordinary glue we use? Like school glue?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Glad I could help!! Yes, white glue like modpodge 🥰

[@robiane003]

how do you print the exact notepad? can I know which paper you use and the printer?

[@starcitydesigns]

Can you color the glue? If so, what would you use? Loved the video!

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Hey! I have no idea! The glue dries transparent and that's what I'm aiming for 🥰

[@starcitydesigns]

@@aPenasIllustrator ok I just thought it would be cool to be pink or 💙 blue. I'll have to research.

[@slimsboss1944]

@@starcitydesigns try using mica powder

[@gladyslovesraney3637]

Thank you for sharing! I love stationery and started doing notepad making. having some struggles on cutting though. how do I cut multiples? or do you do it one at a time? btw, really thankful for showing the process on the gluing and everything :) 💕

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I use to cute with a strong x-ato knife but last year I bought a big guillotine that cuts a lot of sheets at the same time so I use that now 🥰 Glad I could help 💛✨

[@magi_carp]

Wowww thank you so much for the tutorial. Can't wait to make my own. Just curious, what dimensions are your notepads? Thanks

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You are very welcome, hope it goes well! It depend on the notepads, some are A6, others are 9x9cm :) I have several designs, but all the specifications are on my products description on my website

[@sealinalashelle5126]

This is wonderful! Where can you get the pre-printed notepads from?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I order them as flyers :) they come pre cut, I just need to mount them!

[@sealinalashelle5126]

@@aPenasIllustrator Thank you!

[@blessyponnachen9528]

How you design the sheets for notepad ? How do you set the size or dimensions for your notepad

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Hi design them on Procreate of photoshop and I use my own illustrations! The sizing depends, normally A6 or 9x9cm

[@mamasiesvlogs9023]

Great video what kind of glue and card board did you use?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Hey! Thank you so much 😍 I used white glue, like modpodge and I used grey card board :)

[@JelscreationsNmore]

Will elmers glue work. And thanks for the great tutorial

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I only tried it with white glue! It's good because when it dries it very elastic and it doesn't break! But if you try with another one, let me know if it worked :)

[@JelscreationsNmore]

@@aPenasIllustrator ok if I get brave enough to try ill let ya know

[@GloooMama]

Hi! What glue do you use?

[@TN4theWIN]

Please record yourself reading a novel. Your voice is beautiful.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you! 😂

[@ydk._sadia6606]

Hi, what type of paper did you use and the printer? please and thank you . I want to start a business of my own😊🥰

[@aPenasIllustrator]

You can find all the materials here www.apenasillustrator.com/affiliate-links

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you for watching 🥰

[@ydk._sadia6606]

@@aPenasIllustrator You're welcome 💖

[@ydk._sadia6606]

@@aPenasIllustrator Thanks 🥰

[@kxzumeken9064]

i was wondering what type of paper do you use? or is it just standard printer paper?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I use 80gsm paper or 90gsm paper 🥰

[@cforcutecrafts8240]

Which app do you use for thumbnail? I love your videos soo much❣️❣️

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I do them myself of Photoshop! Thank you 🥰

[@nakaharabaki1223]

what should the size of the jpg be on 3.5x3.5 notepads?

[@milkycatt_]

Hii! What size is the print paper? And where did you buy it? Would you give me some link? Thank youuuu 🥰🥰🥰

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Hiii! I use a canon pixma ix6850, it can print up to boarderless A3 and the quality is really good! All the products I use are in this link www.apenasillustrator.com/affiliate-links Thank you for watching 🥰

[@samiyaal-nahdi1812]

What type of paper you used ? It’s thin and light

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I use 90gsm paper! :)

[@blessyponnachen9528]

Hi Do you read Rick Steve's travel guides?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Huuum, not sure ehe

[@homeofmanyblessings]

What kind of paper do you use?I'm looking for a good quality paper for notepads to sell.

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I use regular printing paper and they turn out great :)

[@oinkdoodles]

hi! thank you for sharing this, im just wondering what kind of paper you used for notepads? thank you :)

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Hi! I use normal 80gsm paper 🥰

[@oinkdoodles]

@@aPenasIllustrator thank you so much! I am going to start a small business soon. So ill give this a try! Much love from BC canada❤️

[@staceyhaynes7141]

Where do you send your designs to get printed?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I print them myself now, but I used to use pixartprinting

[@blessyponnachen9528]

What kind of glue are you using

[@aPenasIllustrator]

I use white glue :)

[@vanessamason8639]

What type of glue did you use?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Hi! I use white glue (PVA glue) like modpodge

[@woshibawang]

Thanks for sharing!! But may I know which type of glue you use? Is it the transparent stationary type of glue or does it have to be pva glue?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Hiii! :) I use pva glue, it's transparent and it dries very thin! It's also very flexible, which is perfect for tearing off the pages! Hope it helps!

[@woshibawang]

@@aPenasIllustrator thank you for replying!! 😄

[@aPenasIllustrator]

@@woshibawang You're welcome, let me know if you need any help! :)

[@kelseybeauchamp2090]

How many pages do you recommend per notebook?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

It depends of what you want, if you print them yourself you might want to add less sheets otherwise it can take a LONG time for them to print! Right now I make them with 40 sheets :)

[@jianinaregis6693]

What type of paper do you use for the stickers and for the notepads? Thank you

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Hii! For the notepads is normal printing paper! For the stickers I have a whole video about it! 😊

[@mitzicampg2970]

This video is amazing! What type of paper did you use? Thank you so much 💙

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Thank you so much! I use regular printing paper and they turn out great :)

[@blessyponnachen9528]

After applying each layer of glue , do you leave it for drying ?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Yes, a little after each layer :)

[@sheenajoyechem8436]

What printer do you use?

[@aPenasIllustrator]

Canon pixma ix6850 :)

[@catcotton3517]

Idk how to fit multiple pictures on one I'm on a phone and I just don't know they won't fit 😭😭😭