Have you ever searched for something to write a telephone
number or other note and grabbed the first thing available? And isn’t your paper sometimes an used envelope
within reach? Well, why not
recycle those envelopes from greeting cards, bills, etc. into attractive
notepads? It is easy and quick and
is a great kid’s craft and costs practically nothing.
You will need:
Several envelopes from greeting cards, etc.
Tacky craft glue or white school glue
Small amount of scrapbook paper in a print and solid color
Scrap of mat board or other lightweight cardboard
Binder clip (or even a couple of clothespin to hold the
pages together)
Ruler
Scissors (Or a paper cutter makes the job super easy--when working with kids supervise)
Paper plate
Small paintbrush, water to rinse out brush
1.
Open all the envelopes that you are using and
cut off the sides and flap. Use
the centers for your notepad. (body of the envelope) Measure and cut 3” x 4” pieces. (Pages of
notepad)
2.
Cut a piece of decorative print scrapbook paper
and a piece of cardboard 3” x 4”, the same size as the pages. (Front and back cover)
3.
When you have enough paper pieces, stack them
together, along with the front and back cover and attach a binder clip to the
bottom to hold the pad together.
4.
Add some tacky or white glue onto a paper plate
and using the small paintbrush liberally brush glue on the top edges. Let dry.
5.
Measure another piece of solid color scrapbook
paper, 3” x 1 ½”. (Top binding)
6.
Fold the scrapbook binding paper onto the top to
cover where you glued the pages together and attach with some more glue. Let dry completely.
Note: If you don't have any envelopes to recycle, you can use all purpose printer paper for the pages!