Craft Fair Idea #1: Pencils and Notepad Sets (with tutorial) 2016

[@Overactiveeyeball]

Love this set. The pencil with notepad is perfect for list making, taking down info from a phone call or jotting notes. I prefer pencil rather than pen because you can erase rather than whiteout or scratch out pen mistakes. Also the pencils have cute designs. These would be cute to give away as little gifts to friends or even students. Awesome!

[@conishkee]

I can't believe 81 did not like this tutorial. It is the BOMB cute!! I love it. These will definitely make great stocking stuffers @ Christmastime, and gifts for anytime of the year. Thank you for sharing.

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Thank you so much! xo Amber

[@conishkee]

You are so welcome, my dear, Amber, but the cost of the shipping on the ClearBags site is outrageously expensive. I've gotta find another way. ClearBags is not it.

[@wendieent8365]

I am not saying it is a kind thing to rate a video poorly for it, but it does take a long time to get into it.

[@debbiepickett5755]

You explain things better than anyone on KZbin! My daughter and I are going to make these for my grandkids stockings! Thanks for sharing!

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Thank you so much! That’s so kind of you to say! xo Amber

[@debbiemccormick4103]

I absolutely love these! if I could make a suggestion, it would be to add a magnet to the back for the fridge. I would get more use out of if.

[@51andhappy44]

I'm loving this series you have done and are continuing to do. Will you please update your videos in the description after your craft fairs to tell us how well the items sold and for what price point sold the best? Thank you.

[@terepardo]

Thank you Amber for this tutorial... I am getting ready for the beginning of school and made these for my students. I know this project is old but I would like to know if you ever did anything with the little thin strip of the pad that was left over. I don't now what to do with them. Thanks a lot for your ideas and easy to follow tutorials.

[@cynthialeyva5122]

Thanks for the clear instructions. I belong to several groups, so I need to get started looking for the pads and pencils! It’s a really cute craft.

[@helenjohnson7021]

LOVE. Thanks for sharing everything including the price you set for the craft event. This is very helpful.

[@carolynkl7048]

I made a bunch of just the pencil packages last night. Very easy and they look so good.

[@lakwandre]

Amber, thank you for this video. You're so creative and inspirational. Your videos always make me happy! I love all your ideas. I just discovered your videos last year and I am a lifetime fan.

[@robinwhitmarsh128]

Once again a great video!!! Your crafts are amazing!!! This is exactly the kind of crafts I am wanting to make and sale. Thank you for always giving us your prices.

[@delmajq836]

You can also glue a magnet on the back. Very pretty!

[@MysticHyppie]

You can also add a magnet on the back to put on the refrigerator or any metal surface. I've made a similar project and everyone lived them!

[@crames4075]

this tutorial is my favourite😚 I made these and got fills and gave gifts to my kid's teachers with different designs... Its really helpful.. Allah bless you..And i like you😊 Thanks again

[@melaniely5544]

amber.. jsut swining by to say hi.. i just came by from haileys video!! i love this idea.. definately can not wait to see your ideas.. i just love how you put everything together in your tutorials.. everything alwaya turns out so good!! cant wait to see the rest!

[@lakwandre]

Amber, I went to office depot and bought some paper pads and they were so nice about cutting them just like you said they would be, I am having such fun making these notepad sets.

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Kimberly Faison That's so awesome!! I'm so glad you're making them! xo Amber

[@wease4824]

I just love these!!!! Could we take the ribbon around the notepad too?

[@polliwog503]

Love this idea! Do you do something to the ribbon so it doesn’t fray?

[@CallMeCraftyAl]

Finally something I can make that uses all those $1 pencil packs I buy. ;) TFS!

[@jamiejunkjournals9316]

Amber this series has been so helpful for me!!! This is the first year that I'm going to be selling at craft fairs. I've been wanting to do it for years but haven't. These videos have really given me the inspiration to give it a go...I'm especially excited to be using so much of my never ending, always growing stash lol Thanks so much for sharing your ideas and projects! :)

[@IronOnsUS]

These are so cute! And, it's fun to watch you make them too!

[@engraftedwordministriesari2769]

Amber. I watched this last year, and am revisiting, I'm thinking these would be adorable for church fundraisers along with other things...these are stinkin cute 😍😍😍🤗TFS Tracy

[@ladonnashelly6777]

Great idea. I love your craft fair series, so many great ideas and they're so pretty.

[@kraftymakes1830]

Aww your papers are always so cuuute! I'm just gonna enjoy watching this series just for the heck of watching you put all of these cute stuff together:) Tfs always Amber.

[@trudythomas5036]

Just found this tutorial, Love this because you need small things on your table .. I quilt and crochet, and this would be a great addition to my table. Also going to watch your other tutorials.. Thanks, from Maryland. Also, what would be a good price to sell these at.

[@fox__fire]

Wait, so do you just buy notepads, the pencils and the erasers and make the packs or did you custom order the supplies in certain designs? I'm hoping to do this, but i'm not sure if i should since it's not 100% homemade.

[@katherinemadaras6985]

Such a cute idea 😀 how much did u sell them for?

[@sharonmartin3115]

Hi Amber. I think your pad and pencil pkg. are cute. I think they would be great gift ideas for stocking stuffers or small gift additions to birthday or any gift. I have only been watching you since August but I have enjoyed your videos a great deal.I wish you continued success in the future. I also want to say "HI" to Halie for her giveaway.Thanks for posting some great tutorials.

[@ACraftyPoodleMom]

Thanks for sharing this awesome tutorial Amber! Lots of inspiration to draw from! Michaels also has pencils they like to put out on clearance for cheap to be on the lookout as well! I believe as low as 50 cents for 6. Crafty hugs, Siv

[@ababaigalit]

This idea is beautiful and you can give it is as a present a for coworkers, teacher or even students. Thanks for the tutorial and for sharing.

[@Mamaofallthings]

HI!, stopping in to from Halie's channel. Love this video! you have the cutest videos and this idea is so perfect. Thanks so much for sharing this idea and video, can't wait to see more I'm always excited when I see videos from You they are so good and I always love making crafty things and your crafts are absolutely perfect for my daughter (she's 6) and I to do together since I'm a single mom of 2 my daughter is 6 and my son is 10 months so it's nice having time dedicated for each of them seperately and she always loves doing crafts or anything diy or making things so she loves your channel because they aren't super difficult and they are always great ideas.

[@xninjaxlettex]

I don't have a Staples in my area, do you know if Office Depot cuts the paper pads for you? 🤞

[@live_the_lifeyoulove]

Have you seen any Fall related sticky notes and page flags? I can't find them anywhere.

[@lisamendoza7844]

I like these a lot. I am thinking about putting a magnet to the back of the notepad as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@janetpeterson5064]

I enjoy watching all your videos! I don't post on any social media but do give you credit as I give as gifts! Thanks so much!!

[@654Bearcub]

Amber these are so cute, I love Kerri's stuff, your choice in paper is spot on, great eye! I was wondering if doing shows do you find that certain paper prints do better then other, love the set shown 10:44+ the teal with black, thank you for sharing your talent, and links for getting supplies

[@Tanyacastro21]

I'm sorry to bother you, but how do you get the notepad cut in half so perfectly? I love the idea and your creativity!!

[@tinakloepfer1581]

So cute and easy to do. I didn't know Staples will cut down pads. I've got to remember that tip! The only thing I would change is to have the pencils match my papers. Depending on my stash or price of new items, I could buy pencils to match my papers, paint the pencils in my stash or paint or gesso the pencils white then cover them in washi to match the papers. Dollar Tree pencil erasers on their pencils are often of iffy quality. They crumble or erase very poorly. If you want return customers, I'd make sure the pencils are of decent quality.

[@debbytowers6416]

Thank you for this brilliant video I have adapted it a little to hold a pen and a pencil but no note pad they look fantastic!! Thank you again xxx

[@rhondasnair9304]

love buying craft stuff from people on line can't wait. I'm a new subscriber sent from Halie's channel. I loved all the stuff you sent in for the swap amazing. Can't wait to watch more of your videos.

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Rhonda Snair Thank you so much, Rhonda! :) Amber

[@rhondasnair9304]

I didn't know you had so many videos I know what I'm doing this weekend lol

[@samgossett9298]

I found the clearbags site. There are so many similar sizes. Please .... which ones did you order. Don't want them too big to look sloppy. Too small has its own set of problems. Sure can't afford to have to order twice. I do so love your tutorials.

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Sam Gossett I ordered 2 3/4 x 8 1/2. Link to the website is in my description box. Thanks for watching! :) Amber

[@buddypenny12345]

Love your stuff. I would like to make stuff like u do. Where do u get card stock cheAply?

[@nancyt8858]

What a cute idea! Definitely want to make those for a craft fair I'm doing in December!

[@kimposs64]

Super cute Amber...your series has inspired me..so thank you!

[@krystalbargas6562]

These are super cute, Amber. I loved last year's series, so I'm really happy you're doing it again!! 😊

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Krystal Bargas thank you so much, Krystal! xo Amber

[@sirpouncealot1096]

They are really adorable, Amber!!!! I watched your series last year, and enjoyed it so much. Thank you for doing it again this year. TFS Hugs, Carolyn

[@lindaguillemette2273]

I love your craft fair series! I loved last year's, so looking forward to this year's ! hey hallie!

[@kristielindsey7456]

Very cute! Would make great stocking stuffers.

[@liddiabeeman5691]

I love watching your videos! I am always inspired by you. Have you ever checked Gifts International for any of your plastic bags?

[@susan1098]

I bought my supplies and can’t wait to make mine. Staples does charge to cut the paper. They charged me $22.00 for them to cut 18 memo pads. Still not a bad price😊

[@jeanetteponder838]

These are really cute I have just started doing craft fairs. Great idea

[@geraldinelombardo7434]

How cute is that?!! Question...if you were using printed paper would you put the paper the scoreboard upside down or doesn’t it matter? I didnt know there was a device that did that!

[@lyriclovercrafts]

There are different opinions on this, but I myself normally find myself scoring the side that I want to show...I learned that from May May Made it here in KZbin. But to be honest, I do it both ways haha! Thanks for watching! xo Amber

[@wilmathompson8835]

Great minds think a lot! I am doing Halloween ones 3 pencils, sharpener and couple erasers. I think I will steal the note pads idea!

[@wilmathompson8835]

Alike not a lot! I am sure we think a lot too!

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Creatingwithwilma 17 Awesome! I hope you do a video! They sound super cute! Thanks for watching! xo Amber

[@nellreaves8493]

I was wondering if you could make something that you have at home for kids that are really easy

[@barbarawhitesell5697]

Absolutely loved your idea. Would love to know where you live as the Staples near me wanted $6 to $8 to cut the paper pads no matter how many they cut. I felt that made it cost prohibitive based on the price of their pads so I backed out.

[@janetmanley1191]

I got mine cut at a local print shop, they charged me $4 to cut 18 pads (got the pads at the $ store, 3 in a set for $1) So total cost on the pads was $10 for 54 skinny note pads :)

[@barbarawhitesell5697]

Thank you for that info. The $$$ Trees around here don't even have any of the pads in stock but if I could find a print shop, that was going to be my next option as soon as I can find the pads. Staples wanted $1.50 each for ones they were discontinuing and $9.99 for 5 in a pack so I am going to keep checking the $$$ Trees until I find them. TY again.

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Thank you, Barbara. I live in Southern Arizona. I have heard that a lot of people have been having trouble getting theirs cut for a decent price, so I've come up with an alternative solution for this year. I will be sharing it soon! Thank you for watching. :) Amber

[@barbarawhitesell5697]

Can't wait...I was hoping to try these at my mid-Sept Craft Fair.

[@janetmanley1191]

Costco carries them for a good price. Also, you can order from the dollar store online and get free shipping to a local store.

[@TheCrankyCrafter]

Brilliant project and fantastic tutorial I hope they sell really well for you. I think I might use mine for stocking fillers and thank you gifts. Tfs blessings Sarah xx

[@lyriclovercrafts]

TheCrankyCrafter Thank you so much, Sarah! You're so sweet. :) Amber

[@lesliespeers2739]

These would look adorable in Xmas pattern paper too. Stocking stuffer! Very cute, glad you're doing this series again! TFS ~ L

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Leslie Speers That's a great idea! Thanks for watching! ;) Amber

[@happycrafter]

Hey Amber, Halie sent me over here but guess what, I've already been here. I'm glad you're doing another craft fair series.. Love them!

[@busyme9439]

Like all your tutorials! Very inspiring. Thank you so much.

[@susanwest2810]

hi yea i went to the bag company you mentioned but dont know exactly what bag to ask for could you pleas share the kind that it is and thank you for the great videos

[@Kraftykathy29]

Wow I love these... I can see me making these as Christmas gifts!! Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to seeing more of what you make for fairs. How many do you make at a time?

[@mollytigger]

I love it! You are so awesome! I have always said I love your tutorials. You are so clear to understand. Thank you so much.

[@lyriclovercrafts]

mollytigger Thanks so much, Maria! You're so sweet! xo Amber

[@LKHudd]

Did I miss where you ring those skinny notepads?

[@debbiecollom2842]

i know i said it before but these are so so cute as is all your projects, so impressed

[@deannabarnes609]

Hi! Been a subscriber for a while and I love your previous craft fair series so I am so excited for this year! You have such great ideas! 💜

[@NetteSproule85]

Hi Amber! I've been a subbie for quite some time but this time I'm showing you and Halie some love 💖💖 love your videos and tutorials tfs

[@NikiReynolds_2swift]

Hi, I LOVE your stuff. What is a Craft Fair? I'm new to all this stuff.

[@lianeg9887]

Thanks for the tutorial! I'm going to make these for my son's school store. Looking forward to more ideas from your vids!

[@sherriefehring8963]

Are the bags 2.75 x 8.5 ? Because I looked on their site and only found 2 x 10 bags. Please help. I think these are so cute and want to make.

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Sherrie Fehring The ones I ordered are 2.75 x 8.5. 2 x 10 would be too narrow. If you go on the site, you can customize the size you want with the filters. I hope you can order them! xo Amber

[@sherriefehring8963]

Oh, I didn't know you could customize ! Thank you so much. Love your ideas !

[@avongyrl]

Did you buy the notepad that size or did you cut it?

[@gloriamoak8252]

How many do you plan on making for your show? What is the turn out? I am doing my first in Nov. and they said they had 500 turn out last year. Of course you have to assume they are telling the truth. Love the video. Can't wait to see what else you show. Gloria

[@roden70]

What a wonderful idea! Love these.

[@patriciatrevino9994]

Too cute..thanks for sharing your project with us. I am going to make some for teacher gifts! Came over from Halie's channel and glad I did, TFS!

[@katherinetaylor5323]

What a great idea! They are so cute.

[@krudeacres]

Hi Amber! Love your craft fair idea series. Already a subie so just popping in from Haiie's video to say hi.

[@mystique1224]

What is the difference n these seal bags then the preztel bags

[@raquelr447]

Hello I am a new subscriber, I came over from Halie's video. Love the idea of the notepad and pencil sets.

[@janetmanley1191]

I just ordered bags...9/3/17 and found a coupon for 5% off shipping...yea for me!!! Thank you for the inspiration

[@ThePastelKat]

Thank you for sharing your ideas. I would like to add one thing that might be helpful. I started to think in terms of what I would buy at a craft fair. I tend to go for small items under 10 dollars, as we are on a somewhat tight budget. But if it had to do with notepads, I would be more inclined to buy them with pens instead of pencils. Though people, especially younger people, might go for the pencils. Also, I would be more likely to pick up a set I could stick on my fridge. I tend to need a place to jot notes most by the phone, making grocery lists, etc. So, I was thinking, Walmart has those giant rolls of magnet (self sticking too...though I'd reinforce with hot glue anyway,) for just a few dollars. Anyone could just snip a couple pieces off, hot glue them to the backs of both the pencil/pen holder, AND to the back of the notepad, and you then have something that most note sets do not. You have both a writing tool holder AND the notepad to stick on the fridge. If I saw them at a fair, I would definitely go for that and pick up a few in different styles, as that would be most useful to me. The magnets would make them worth the 3$, for me. =) Also having the choice of pens or pencils, or perhaps even a mix of both, would definitely tip it over the edge. Hope that helps somehow. =) Great ideas, love the holder. Again, thanks for sharing! =)

[@beth7941]

Great ideas. Think you should make a video? I do!

[@ideelite62]

What size packaging did you use from that site?

[@trudythomas5036]

Love this tutorial! Great idea for my Christmas gift bags, so went out and got supplies, then went to Staples for my pads, purchased them, then asked for them to cut them for me as per your instructions. They said it would cost me $5.00 per table to cut them. So was really bum! so got a refund on the pads, because I could not pay a price for the cuts...

[@uniquehooyo]

What a lovely ideas thank you for sharing 👍🏽 all that effort what would u charge at the craft fair n/or wholesale to a store just curious 😍

[@uniquehooyo]

😂😂😂 Lol I asked the question to early in the video 🤗that is really lots of work for little money. I always end up with leftover of school supplies, I think I'm going to do similar packaging n sell it 👍🏽thank you for the great inspiration as usual.

[@stacylugo2943]

cool

[@SCRAPBOOKINGWITHMECRAFTS]

Where do you get you bags for these?

[@samgossett9298]

thank you Amber. I absolutely love the idea and the 20 I've already made (without bags or pads) are adorable. I got all my paper 1/2 off at Hobby Lobby. Got the notepads at Walmart . 5 white pads (50 sheets) for $.97. BUT I haven't ordered my bags yet and I have called every single office store in my very large city and the cheapest cutting I can get is $1.76 per cut for 199 sheets. I'm so disappointed. It looks like it is going to cost more to make than I can sell them for. I am still going to try some of your other fair ideas.

[@sharonhall2277]

I know this is old but if you're still crafting and still thinking about this project I saw someone cut their tablets with a crafting knife. They just gently took several passes through. Sure is cheaper than $2 a slice.

[@NikiReynolds_2swift]

Which bags do I need to get? What size?

[@deliarawlings6708]

Hi there, I went to Staples today to get the pads and have them cut them for me. They were going to charge me $12 to cut 12 pads. Can you tell me what I need to be asking for to have them cut them for free? I would really appreciate any help you can give! I would really like to make these, but this would add a whole lot of extra expense to the supply cost. Thanks in advance!

[@joannebrisset1201]

WHERE DO YOU GET THE SKINNY NOTE PADS FROM.

[@craftingplanningwsandra1080]

I love this idea. I didn't know they cut them for you. Also saying hi for Halie's giveaway.

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Sandra DeJesus Thank you so much for watching! :)

[@nancysmith5259]

Very sweet. You are so creative!

[@micheleherbert4231]

Love these!!! I love your craft fair ideas!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@barbarahatfield9658]

This is sooo cute . Will try this for sure . Thanks for sharing

[@MussackMoose]

Why do I keep forgetting to turn it around to the 11 inch side before cutting the 2"?

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Thanks for watching. I hope it all worked out for you! xo Amber

[@alondrasanchez6010]

after seeing this video, i'm definitely a subscriber. great videos!

[@user-cm3yx1ec7n]

Very nice,I think they are great for gifts idea .TFS💚👍

[@LolliMolly09]

Those ended up so cute! Looking forward to more tutorials :)

[@LindaLap]

Very cute and great idea. Thank you for sharing. $3 seems really fair. Thanks for sharing.

[@lyriclovercrafts]

Linda Lapotka You're so sweet, Linda...thank you! xo Amber

[@ramonaholden6255]

I know this was 2 years ago, so I hope that you charge more than $3.00 today. That does not seem like enough after you buy the pencils, note pad, and other materials plus the time it takes to make it. You should charge $6.00

[@deneenwendling1593]

What size are the bags for this project please?

[@denisemgokey4848]

Hi Amber, I wanted to show you what I came up with, how do I do that??

[@lyriclovercrafts]

+Denise M Gokey Hi Denise! Do you have an Instagram? If so I would love to check it out! If not, you can always email me pics at [e-mail]. Or unless you made a video! I can check it out there. :) Thanks! Amber

[@thecountrycottage1540]

Thanks for sharing....... Got my clear bags ordered. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!

[@lyriclovercrafts]

The Country Cottage Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you got your bags ordered! :) Amber

[@Papercrafts4ever]

Absolutely LOVE them!!!