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Make a paper notepad in 2 minutes

A piece of A4 or letter paper can make a 8 sheets paper notepad. You can stack more of them together.

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Step 1Fold - Staple - Cut

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12 comments

Apr 9, 2010. 6:39 PMEpicZombie says:

ive seen this same instructable LOTS of times. i think someone is copying...

Jan 13, 2009. 7:13 AMpeacemaker27 says:

5 stars! awesome!

Jun 7, 2009. 9:36 AM

garrett10 says:

I agree! 5*

May 4, 2008. 9:09 AMjennieblue22 says:

Great idea! I also recommend using scissors to trim the edges for a smooth cut. These books make great mini-review books for students. Also see the PocketMod, a side-opening, pre-printed book using templates you choose.
http://www.pocketmod.com

Apr 10, 2008. 10:01 AMlongbourne says:

It's easier to use scissors to trim that whole side in one go. You get a cleaner edge, too.

Jul 29, 2007. 11:26 PMSSuperSSoldier says:

primitive and easy but cheap and efective, and no1 thinks of it lol not to meantion neat, thank ive been wanting to get a notepad but this works just as good ty

Apr 25, 2007. 5:41 PMpaperseal says:

or you could just cut some paper and STAPLE IT!

Apr 21, 2007. 11:29 AMbunnykill100 says:

I do something similar; I bend down, accross, down, and accross; staple; leaving a 1/8-1/4 inch on the "top" and "bottom" like a book. I then just take scissors and cut just barely below the bottom and above the top paper clip, and then at the edge. It takes about 1 minute. I then just take a small paperclip and clip it on the side. I carry it around with me for up to a week until I need another. I use it to keep track of everything, from HW (I'm in 8th grade), to chores, or even ideas or questions I think of. It's really handy! I know almost everyone every now and then thinks of something they need to do and privately hopes they remember later. It's about 10 or so square inches, and takes up little-no pocket space! Just remember your miniture pen! P.S: thanks for posting; and awsome drawing!

Feb 4, 2007. 3:06 AMshults1 says:

Good and fast, perfect to go through appointments!!

Nov 16, 2006. 3:13 PMNinjaAdrien says:

dude, this is cool

Nov 6, 2006. 1:07 PMPeter_Pansen says:

that's absolutely amazing! It works best with coloured paper (then it looks more like an "real" notepad)

Sep 30, 2006. 1:10 PM

homesteadcat says:

Great! simple and handy. I made one for all my friends to keep in their car and they liked it. I stamped a small design on the upper right corner of the first page and it looks cool. Thanks!!!!