DIY Mini Notebooks Using Shipping Tags
/Get ready to transform plain paper shipping tags into pocket-sized wonders - your very own DIY Mini Notebooks. Perfect for jotting down notes or gifting to fellow crafters!
DIY Shipping Tag Notebooks.
These mini notebooks are made using shipping tags, pretty clever, right? They’re perfect for jotting down notes on the go, sketching ideas, to-do lists, or gifting to friends and family.
Not only are they really quick and easy to make but they’re also a fun and budget-friendly craft project.
Have a go and let me know in the comments below how you get on.
Supplies:
Paper Shipping/Luggage Tags
Scrapbook paper
Lined paper
String
A pencil
Hole punch
Stapler
Embossing Tool
Ruler
Cutting mat
And a pair of scissors.
How To Make Mini Notebooks Using Shipping Tags.
1. First you're going to want to take your shipping or luggage tag and trace around them onto your chosen scrapbook paper.
Make sure to mark where the hole is as well.
2. Cut out your tag.
3. Line up your hole punch with the mark you made earlier and punch through the paper.
4. Use an embossing tool to score a line below where the tag starts to narrow and fold.
Measure halfway down your tag and score another line.
5. Fold your tag, make sure the flaps all fit neatly inside each other. Trim if necessary.
6. Cut and trim some lined paper to fit inside your mini notebook.
7. Line up your pages and notebook cover and staple together.
8. Fold your notebook. If your pages don't quite fit you can always trim away any excess.
9. Loop some string through the hole and wrap it around to keep your notebooks closed.
Your DIY mini notebook is now ready to be filled with notes, sketches, lists, or anything your creative heart desires. The compact size makes it perfect for on-the-go use, and you can easily slip it into your pocket or bag.
Don't forget you don't have to leave your notebooks plain, you can decorate them with stamps, stickers or other embellishments.
Large Shipping Tag Notebook.
As well as the mini notebooks I also made a larger one. If you want to do the same here are the measurements I used.
To make a notebook measuring 5 3/4 by 4 1/2 inches you will need to make a tag 10 3/4 by 5 3/4 inches.
To make the slanted sides measure and mark 2 inches from the top and 1 inch in. Join up with a ruler.
