D-I-Y Notepad

I have been longing for a cute grocery list that is easy to carry to the store.

Usually I just write a list on my phone but who wants to hold the phone in their hand as they are trying to bag produce?  Definitely not me!  It's an unneeded annoyance and I'd rather do without.  

I loved the grocery list that Ellinee shared on her blog but the colors didn't match the theme of my kitchen and I wanted to be able to hang my work proudly on the fridge.  So I asked Chris to help me and this is what we came up with:

I think it is pretty adorable if I do say so myself!

It has mostly everything I get at the grocery store on a regular basis and spots to fill in extra items when they are needed.  This is going to be so much easier than pulling out my phone every time I can't remember the things I need to buy!

If you want to use it (or make your own) here is what you need:

Supplies:

-pdf file to print (download it here (personal use only please!)-- or you can make your own)

-8.5" x 11" paper

-printer

-paper cutter

-glue (I used mod podge)

-heavy books or clothespins 

-clip magnets to hang the pad on the fridge

How to:

1.  Open the pdf file on your computer and make sure your printer is loaded with paper.  Click print and print a test page to make sure everything is aligned properly and you like the way it looks.  

2.  If you love the outcome, go ahead and print as many pages as you'd like!  I printed twenty so I ended up with forty individual sheets for my fridge.

3.  Cut the printed 8.5" x 11" in half vertically so you end up with 4.25" x 11" grocery list sheets. 

4.  Holding the notepad upside down, tap the top edge on a table until all the edges are perfectly aligned.  Clip one magnet to each side of the top of the notepad to hold the pages together.

I used my finger to apply the mod podge .
Remember, less is more!

5.  Spread glue on top of the notepad.  Make sure all the edges are coated with glue but do not use too much because the paper will ripple!  After gluing, use an additional two clothespins to clam the center.  You could also just set a heavy book on top of the notepad to keep the paper together.

I kept the magnets clipped to the paper until
I grabbed a few books to put on top of it instead.

6.  Let the glue dry and remove the books.  I left the books on top for about fifteen minutes, but you can leave them on longer if you feel more comfortable with that!  If you opt to keep the magnets on it instead, remember that if you keep them on too long they'll leave indentions on the paper!

Chris's old college books came in handy for this project!

You're done!  That project was super easy and it turns out so cute!  

Total Cost?

Magnet Clips: $2.05 from Target.  

I already had everything else! 

Now, that is one heck of a deal!  

So..what do you think?!