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No-Sew No-Glue Binding

Make a Cute No-Sew, No-Glue Notepad with Ribbon

Looking for a quick and creative way to use up your craft stash? This adorable notepad project uses no sewing, no glue, and not even a ruler—just some beautiful ribbon from Gwen Studios and a few basic supplies you already have on hand.

This is a perfect stash-buster craft that comes together fast, making it ideal for last-minute gifts, craft fairs, or a relaxing creative break. Simply stack your paper, punch holes, and tie a bow for an easy, decorative binding that looks charming and polished.

These little notebooks are wonderfully versatile. Use one for your grocery list, tuck it into a junk journal, or gift it to a fellow paper-crafting friend. However you choose to use it, you’ll love how simple, stylish, and satisfying this project is to make.

Quick, easy, and full of creative potential—this is one notepad you’ll want to make again and again!

I started with a leftover piece of scrapbooking paper and simply folded it in half, which instantly made me think it would be the perfect cover for a small notepad. From there, I trimmed some regular copy paper to fit for the inside pages and added a scrap of cardstock for a little topper. That’s really all you need for this project—aside from the ribbon for binding, of course. I chose to use heart-shaped eyelets for a decorative touch, but they’re completely optional and not required to make this notepad work beautifully.

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This project was created for Gwen Studios. You can find all the design team projects listed on the Designer Crafts Connection website. Gwen Studios products can be found at Walmart and Michaels.

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