Desk Organizer/Notepad Tutorial

EDITED TO ADD:
I have done an ADDENDUM VIDEO TO THIS TUTORIAL...PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO AS WELL: • Addendum to my Desk Or...
I was alerted that I incorrectly stated the sizes of the left base piece in this video. The measurements in the chart (LINK BELOW) are correct. The Left base piece is
7 3/4 x 8, the right is 6 3/4 x 8. My apologies. And…I totally forgot and she did do a flap over the pad. Jeez! My brain sometimes, ugh! It has been a tutorial that I have had on the back burner for a while...There were a couple things I explain so please watch the addendum video posted above. Thank you for your support and understanding!
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Hi all, here is a fun tutorial that was also addictive. Cheryl, a friend and member of Scrapbookers of Country Craft Creations on Facebook, sent me a link to a tutorial and asked if I could maybe help "translate" a video, as it was in a different language and used the metric system. The tutorial originally was by Mrs. Brightside, and the link is here if you are interested in checking it out. • Desk Organiser tutoria...
I did figure it out in the 4 x 6 notepad size she did, and also for a 5 x 7 and a 5 x 8 notebook size. I also added a pocket for the notepad, a flap over the notepad and changed up the accordion pockets a little.
I do go over the measurements and scoring in the video for the 5 x 8 notepad, but I did figure out two other sizes, so I created a chart for all of the pieces to his project, with the measurements and scoring information, that you can access in Google Docs here: docs.google.co... (Please note: This has been corrected so if you DO NOT HAVE THE COPY WITH THE YELLOW HIGHLIGHTING AND THE NOTEPAD FLAP COLUMN PLEASE REPRINT IT)
I mentioned a couple other things in the video:
Check out Country Craft Creations, not only for the gorgeous papers I have used in the examples I made, which include Echo Parks "Fall Fever" and Country Craft Creations own "Fall Breeze" www.countrycra..., but also for the links to join our Facebook Group, www.countrycra...
#sandys13frightsbeforehalloween2022, search using this and you will find a ton of amazing, quick and easy Halloween paper craft tutorial that you will love!

[@thecrabbycrafter]

I am so grateful there are people like you, who say "challenge accepted" and do all the math, so that people like me can make stuff. Thank you SO much!! The rain is coming Michelle! A bit earlier than usual this year eh?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I love figuring this stuff out! I actually think it’s fun! (I know I’m weird haha) Yes, rain is on the way, and I’m actually glad about it!

[@evelynjulia6787]

Amazing! Love love love this! Needed a great idea for Halloween! Will give it a try! Wish me luck!! Lol

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

@@evelynjulia6787 Yay!!! And you won’t need luck, it’s easy! You got this!!💕

[@suzanneelliott6572]

Looking at your left base on the scoreboard it appears that the measurement is 7-3/4 not 7-3/8...am I seeing this wrong based on the ruler at the top of the scoreboards?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Oh my Gawd!!! The left is 73/4 x 8, the right is 6 3/4 x 8. I’m so sorry. The measurements in the chart are correct. Please forgive me.

[@09Melina]

What a clever idea with the pocket ….great tip thanks cheers from Australia 🫶

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Good morning and thank you so much! 😊

[@suzanneelliott6572]

Sorry to question but now it looks like 7-7/8...would like to verify this measurement please.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Oh my Gawd!!! The left is 73/4 x 8, the right is 6 3/4 x 8. I’m so sorry. The measurements in the chart are correct. Please forgive me.

[@xboxone7282]

Awesome job, great video! I wonder if anybody asked about a 8.5 x 11 legal pad? 🤠

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I’m so glad you liked the tutorial I did do an 8 1/2 x 11 version. . It’s here. Large Notepad Folio Tutorial, A Country Craft Creations Design Team Project kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6rbqISfjp6Sarc. I hope you like that one too. 😎

[@guadaluperamirez-carrillo8576]

I love this Michelle!! 🥰

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

@@guadaluperamirez-carrillo8576 Thank you!!!😊

[@jkmickle87]

Awesome tutorial! Where did you get your clips?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

At the Dollar Tree. 6 for $1.25! I love them!

[@angelaredman3373]

Hello im new. Your channel looks amazing xxx

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you for being here, welcome! I have a ton of things here in my channel, I hope you have fun exploring!🥰

[@12hunter100]

Hello, what kind of cardboard is the base?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

It’s Artisan Cardstock from Country Craft Creations countrycraftcreations.com it’s 87 lb.

[@kathymccall7508]

HI Michelle, I found 4" x 6" note pads on Amazon. Happy crafting everyone! Love your tutorials.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Excellent!!!! I’ll have to go check it out! Thank you!

[@sandysswag7405]

What paper or chip board are you using for the cover?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Artisan Cardstock from Country Craft Creations www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock. It’s 87 lb. High linen content and it scores like a dream. Try it, I think you’ll love it.

[@annpollard9873]

Yet another awesome tutorial Michelle! One thing that I have done when giving these as gifts is to cut several more strips for the top of the actual notebook and then I tuck them in the pocket in the back. That way when they put in a new notebook they can glue one of the coordinating paper strips to the top. Hope I explained that well... I am sometimes "explanation" challenged!!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Great idea!

[@helendickson4087]

Do you have a guide to cut the patterned paper?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

No I don’t. Since people like to do it differently. I usually do it 1/8” less than the piece it’s covering. Some people like 1/4”.

[@joycefoster3958]

You are my hero! I so appreciate the written cheat sheet for several different sizes. This is exactly what I have been searching for. Thank you so much!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

You are so very welcome!!!

[@julieflynn4540]

Great tutorial, what is the base material?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Artisan Cardstock from Country Craft Creations www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock. It’s 87 lb. High linen content and it scores like a dream. Try it, I think you’ll love it.

[@vcoulter6648]

What chip board do you use?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I didn’t use chipboard in this project. It’s cardstock from Country Craft Creations, Artisan. It is 87lb and absolutely the best! www.countrycraftcreations.com/collections/artisan-cardstock

[@janiceblough]

Thank you! I loved learning the accordion pockets! I only have the base done so far. I still don’t know how much paper I used, I think I could have cut it out better utilizing my paper. Now I have to figure out the sizes for my designer paper! I really love this configuration.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you! I’m so glad you like it!! Have fun!

[@janicerogers4910]

How to find the link

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

All links are in the videos description

[@geraldryen2316]

Love this!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you!

[@marlenejones6266]

I'm making this in the same color cardstock you are using for demo. How do I cover the rounded pieces with decorative paper. The area that

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Hi, thanks for watching. You don't cover those with patterned paper, just leave that in plain cardstock.

[@marlenejones6266]

​@Michelle Allen, A Creative Operation well that's just ugly...I will be gluing my pattern paper over the gray ugly papers. Or i might make it all just from my pretty pattern paper. Yup that's it.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Ok. That could work too. Have fun.

[@lynda9900]

So is the cover cardstock? Not chipboard?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Correct. I was using Kraft colored cardstock.

[@lynda9900]

@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 thank you

[@virginiaarturo]

preciosos!!!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you!

[@bobbyspapercraft]

I’ll look at it as a privacy flag that you can hold with one hand while you’re riding and put down when needed

[@annieweisbeck5922]

I love these! I'm going to adapt it a bit so I can add a calendar. Your tutorials are always so great. Thanks for the art for all the sizes ❣

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@annieweisbeck5922]

@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 I meant thanks for the CHART 🤣

[@patinahendricks]

These are perfect gifts for family and friends! I love them. Thank you so much for the chart with all the sizes. You're the best Michelle!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you so much! I just take this so seriously. These goof ups really upset me. 🤗

[@sarahanderson4402]

Michelle: Knowing you, nothing is impossible, you are absolutely amazing, brilliant etc. 💙🙏🏼💙🙏🏼. I think 🤔 it could have a pencil ✏️ holder too.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Is that another challenge? L😂L

[@sarahanderson4402]

@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 Yes 🙌

[@mzo707x]

😂❤🎉 I just began watching this but I wanted to tell you how much I love it already. I subscribed I joined I'm looking into the Halloween group this looks like a fun group of people and very talented as well of course and dedicated you are so dedicated I love that about you from California

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️Thank you so much!!!

[@geraldryen2316]

I’m Linda … using my hubby’s iPad! Love this video….going to check out more!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Awesome! I hope you like the projects I make. 😍

[@MarilynB-MariLuv]

Hi. Love this. I'll make mine without ribbon. Want to make for my son. Thanks

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you so much! Have fun!

[@donnabigley6435]

Just came across your informative and easy to follow video! Thank you, would make nice Christmas presents for my scrapbooking friends.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

They do make great gifts, thank you so much for watching! I made a similar version for a full sized notepad if you are interested Large Notepad Folio Tutorial, A Country Craft Creations Design Team Project kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6rbqISfjp6Sarc. Have fun with them!

[@lisamills8139]

I used my glue bottle to roll the spines. It worked like a charm. Thank you for all your wonderful tutorials!❤

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

That’s a great idea, thanks so much😊I’m glad you enjoyed the tutorial ❤️

[@laurapereiramalone5257]

Very nice I always add a pen loop! If I make them as give aways I add a pocket for my business card!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Great idea!!

[@askgustafson]

What punch was used to create the “v” on the pockets?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

That was my envelope punch board, the notch.

[@askgustafson]

Thank you.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

@@askgustafson Your welcome

[@missyringe4254]

Thank for sharing. Thank you for the measurements also. ❤️

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

You’re welcome!!

[@chenshabi6543]

Wow thank you so much for the detailed explaination and for taking the time to reverse engineer the other lady's tutorial!!!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I’m really happy that you liked it! Thanks so much for watching🥰

[@mariasergi6787]

Hi Michael I was doing your book and noticed there was some mistakes hope you can please create them because that is an awsome book. The mistakes is on your scoreboard and the measurements you were giving for the 4x6 book, thank you so much for taking your time to teach us this project. ❤️

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thanks. I did double check The only one I found was on the notepad pocket. Is that the one? Thanks for letting me know.

[@TimelessTunesRewind]

Have you done one in a size that would fit letter size notepaper or notepad?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I haven’t done one that size. I did do a full sized organizer that had a notepad included in it. It’s here. Let’s Create Project Planner/Organizer, a Country Craft Creations Design Team Project kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqqui3qnfq12fbM.

[@TimelessTunesRewind]

@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 thank you so much. I would love to see this version done in letter size too if it's something you would consider. 😉

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I will add it to my list! Thanks so much!

[@TimelessTunesRewind]

@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 thank you so much. Your work is beautiful

[@StarPremierDesigns]

Thanks, Michelle, for the video, can you do a tutorial on how you cut down the note pads?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I can add that to my list of things to do. 🤗

[@trplohetski]

What an awesome project and thanks for the print out. They sure will make beautiful gifts.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you so much! Yes, great gifts and very easy. Thank you for watching!

[@michelleallen5515]

Hi my name is also Michelle Allen too. Such a small world

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Cool! Hi!

[@alicebair1811]

I love your folios! Absolutely beautiful!!❤

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you!!!!!😊

[@denisecarpenter4326]

FYI, she did put a flat to cover the note pad. Thx for sharing!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Oh jeez! My brain sometimes…she did and I corrected myself in the description. Thanks for letting me know.

[@ritafadams]

These albums/notebooks are genius! thanks for sharing!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

😎You’re welcome!

[@liatitzhakdesigns]

Thanks Michelle for a great tutorial. So beautiful and useful product.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you!

[@brendagrouwinkel6129]

Love your tweeks!! I will be making these!! Thank you!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you!

[@gailkresge4436]

I love the little clips you use to hold the corners in place while they dry. Great idea! Where did you get them?

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Those are from the Dollar Store! You get 6 in a pack, and I absolutely love them! Thanks for watching!

[@sworley1956]

I ran across this and am so happy I did. One woman had did something similar but it was in DUTCH! This project is gonna be my favorite to make for my gift boxes for sure!!!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I’m so happy you found this! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I hope you like making them. They are fun!

[@sworley1956]

One part I am trying to understand is that one sixteenth measurement. (that minus one sixteenth just throws me) I don't know how to measure that on ruler??@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112

[@darrellallen765]

Rockin' it as always Michelle!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@mariahub]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your crafts. I do have a question, IF you have time. Do you have a guide on the DSP measurements for the 5 x 8 notebook cover project

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you so much☺️🫶🏻☺️I really do appreciate it. ❤️I usually don’t write out the measurements for patterned paper, however, I usually cut patterned paper 1/8” less than the piece they are covering. So for example if you are covering a 5x8 piece of cardstock I cut it at 47/8 x 7 7/8. I hope that helps you.

[@mariahub]

@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 oh yes VERY HELPFUL. a very good guide to use. THANK YOU KINDLY.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

You’re most welcome!

[@tmorris1502]

No worries. I have brain farts regularly...lol

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Haha!!!!!

[@bevweston4072]

A great tutorial. I appreciate your very clear instruction ❤

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it tremendously 🥰

[@sarahanderson4402]

So I actually did this one too, I just need to add ribbon and the front paper, ill do that tomorrow {preschool day tomorrow} 😊. I had trouble with my big pocket, only because I literally can’t get those miter marks accurate.😂. Other than that, it really was easy to do. Thanks for going the extra mile with all your figuring whatever it is that motivates you to come up with all your creations. I have a CCC, Package alert, so any day it should arrive with my craftology kit.😊

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I’m really glad you liked it. As you can tell from the video those pockets were tricky for me too. But I’m glad you did it. I can’t wait to see your creation!

[@sarahanderson4402]

@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 Can I post it on the CCC site?

[@robynlutes1415]

I really like this. It will be perfect for all the lists needed for the next several months for birthdays, school functions, family and holidays. I love the box pocket. Is there a easy way I could add a flap with either magnets or velcro to the flap on the box envelope? That way I could keep receipts in there. Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Absolutely. Measure how wide and tall it would need to be, add 1/4” for the gusset/box depth space, then add 1/2” for a tab to attach it to the back of the box. I haven’t done it. I actually thought about it too!

[@robynlutes1415]

@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 Thank You! I’m going to try that so I can keep all my lists and receipts together in one place.

[@cherylrandall1294]

Michelle This is AMAZING (as always lol) I LOVE it and the little extras. I would have never thought to add pockets..GREAT idea. Thank you for doing this for me..I KNEW if anyone could do it it would be you. NOW to make some.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

That makes me sooooooo happy! I’m so glad you like it! Please please please share pictures when you are done!!!

[@cherylrandall1294]

@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 Will do

[@pammoreton9550]

This is fantastic! Very doable. You are a rockstar!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thank you 🤗

[@anitaholmes6824]

You really are a genius! This is a really great idea and they are so useful! I wonder if you could make it so the closure is on the right instead of the left? I know you can figure that out too!!!! Thanks for the inspiration and sharing!

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

All you have to do is turn the base to make the closure on the other side. Just score it all the same and turn so the 1 1/2” is on the right. Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comments! I appreciate it!

[@anitaholmes6824]

@@michelleallenacreativeoper6112 Of course...thanks for that tip that I wouldn't have figured out and that is why I need you!!!!

[@dianemoore474]

Love these! We are a family of notepad lovers😊

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

That’s awesome!!! Have fun creating!

[@suemobus5906]

Totally amazing! Great job. Thank you for sharing.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

Thanks for watching!

[@ckbabe100]

It looks like you’re using a very thin kind of cardboard or is it kraft paper? I think it works for the bending part but as for being sturdy, i think I would use a little thicker cardboard . Although, great work.

[@michelleallenacreativeoper6112]

I’m using artisan card stock from Country Craft Creations. It’s 87 lb and very sturdy, especially after adding patterned paper. Sure, chipboard wold be more sturdy but as I did these, they are quite nice.