This particular pad thickness didn’t allow for a pen unless it was out side of the package. Shannon and I went round and round about it and then we both agreed we would rather use a separate pen anyway! Lol. We are kinda snobby about pens around here. Also, the ones I receive don’t have pens and it isn’t a deal breaker for me. So hopefully everyone can still enjoy these without the pen holder or edit it to include. Remember, my projects are always just jumping off points for you guys. Thanks
If you make the pocket for the pad narrower and push it to the score line on the right of where the pad will go, you can put a pencil on the left side of the pad. It doesn’t have the bulk of a pen.
@@jewelywest actually we tried that. The pens and pencils we tried were just slightly too thick. This is a very thin folio. If you don’t mind a slight bump, go for it. Or it can be edited to fit inside. Thanks
Just wanted to add a big "thank you!" to all the other comments. I've finished 12 of these in the past week. I'm making each one different for Father's day gifts. I'm having so much fun using up my treasured special papers. The ideas just keep coming on combinations and themes. I'm so glad I found you on RU-vid. I'm a new subscriber now. You have such a great ability to teach. I appreciate you so much.
I made something like this many years ago but made it to hold sticky notes and page markers with a pen holder and a photo frame. The recipient loved it. She found it to be very handy and called it her little portable desk. Tks for sharing.
Maymay, I think it would be extra nice to cover the top of the legal pad with the coordinating paper (the gray part that says Members Mark). Also, you can take a Pentel RSVP ballpoint pen (they have clear barrels) and open it up and slide in some coordinating paper that shows through the clear barrel...super cute!
These small legal pad folios are a best seller at all my craft fairs! Thank you so much for creating all your folio projects. Please may I request one more😂. How about a large legal pad folio or at least one that will hold a 8.5 x 11 size pad. Thanks Maymay, love your channel
I made something similar using 2 sheets of 8 1/2 X 11 card stock. I scored at 3, 9 and 9 1/4. It gave me enough space for a pen or a mechanical pencil. I totally love the idea! Thank you for inspiring me. I'm new to paper crafting and I'm having a great time!
Lots of comments so maybe someone already suggested it. When putting the magnets on, especially the 2nd one, if you put the legal pad inside, it would help square up the flap easier.
May May I just want to thank you for starting more of these shorter projects I’ve been following you for a long time but it was extremely overwhelming to watch the hour plus play backs. I’m enjoying Christmas in July and I remember why I started following in the first place and now there is some material I can watch and not feel guilty that I need to be doing my house stuff. Thanks 😊
You just gave me my office Christmas gift for this Christmas, I make the 11 people in our office a homemade gift for Christmas every year, sometimes that's hard cause it's men and women.... thank you!!!!
Same here! I work in a school with about 15 other ladies in our hallway. If I start now, I have plenty of time to make one for everyone if I make about one a week!
Exactly what I need MayMay! I also wanted to mention that I do appreciate the measurements plus just where one needs to go back & reference our project. Love this. B e well, be safe & TYFS
How about putting a monogram on the front? I put a large E on mine and it looks wonderful! Also I did not have a thin enough magnet so I used Velcro instead.
Have become a folio fanatic and this will be a welcome and easy addition. I was thinking, could you consider doing one of these for the 4x6 notepads which would be more purse friendly. Also, please please I am waiting on the 4x4 folio. Keep up the good work!!
I made over 50 of those for teacher friends for Christmas last year. I have one that's five years old that's still in decent shape. I love this new take on making one. Thanks, Maymay!
I'm wondering if you can make one of the gussets just a tad wider to include a place to put a pen or a mechanical pencil? I totally love the idea! I might adjust the measurements to fit Post-it notes for the staff at my doctor's office. 💕
I just watched your video and immediately thought about my husband because he uses the large legal pads all the time. I'm going to make him some of these folders using some file folders I have with some manly papers. Thanks for getting my creative juices going.
Thanks for making something besides folios. I know many viewers like them ,but I don't take many pictures. Nor do many of my friends. I do like 5he ideas you've given us for gifts. Keep up the great work 👍
I think that is very cute and would be a good gift for that hard to buy person. Or to have something on hand when you need a last minute gift. I would add some paper to the top of the pad to cover up the manufacturer information. The inside pocket is good for when you remove a sheet and still want to keep it. Thanks for sharing!
You could make the base and pad pocket from thin chipboard or recycle some cereal boxes- it won't last forever but could last at least a few months. You could really get into the longevity with laminating the cover too. I've not tried that yet but I'm hoping to get one soon. I love how this came out! It's great watching how all these different folios come together. Definitely gets the creativity goin!
Maymay, I ABSOLUTELY love this. I am going to make some of these for our granddaughters teachers. You give me SO VERY MUCH inspiration to try things I never thought I could do. Thank you so much for sharing all that creativity that is piled high in your brain. Also thank you & Vinnie for all God's word that has SO, SO MANY times gotten me through a day when I thought I was on the verge of crumbling. Your You Tube channel & all your videos help me each day to believe in myself more, & to become a stronger person, I refuse to give up on anything, but most of all, you put me back on my favorite path to the Lord. God Bless you, Vinnie & your entire staff. 🙏🙏🙏💗💖💝💞💕😍🤩You all are angels here on earth 😇😇😇
I think this folio is so smart Maymay. It's useful for anyone. Great gift idea. The pocket would have been handy for mask templates I sewed in 2020. I love this folio!!🌷🌷
OMG Maymay. WOW. Another Brilliant and Ingenious project and it was so much fun watching your creative process and seeing this Simple pad turn into a Magnificent Gift!! Gosh you never e to amaze with what you do and the way you do it!! Your Ideas sure makes it be one Magnificent Gift!! For those who do craft fairs this probably would be a winner!! Thanks for your Outstanding Tutorial and sharing your Tremendously Terrific Tips, Tricks & Techniques!! YOU so ROCK!!! Joan Smith
I’m starting to put together “welcome back to school” gift bags for my chemistry team at work. This will be a great addition to their goodie bags. Thank you for all of the great ideas.
Yes.. This folio is SEW CUTE!! You crack me up, Maymay. Also, I have done the sticker thing before. Well, it was actually a Cricut thing. I couldn't find a piece and I looked and looked all over, on the floor, on the mat, everywhere. I knew I took it off the mat.. Ended up cutting another one, and when I went to put my mat away, it was stuck to the back of it. It was a new mat, so the paper was a little sticky itself. I knew I'd find it as soon as I didn't need it.. haha I felt so silly. Anyway, just a little me too thing there. Thanks for another wonderful tutorial. Really loving all the folios, albums, etc. I love cards too, don't get me wrong, but I tend to gift more of these than cards, so I really like it when you come up with more of them.
Super cute:) o no Maymay now that you’re sewing again you’ll need to go on a Shop Hop:) ask your sewing store they can tell you if they participate in one :) it’s a lot of fun:) normally it’s for quilting but you don’t have to be a quilter :) tfs:)
I couldn't wait to make this one it was so fast and fun to make. Made it for my Granddaughter for school. I put an eyelet don't have the magnets. Then nice ribbon. Thanks nice project
I love this idea. Looks like Christmas presents for me. Already made one even though I don't have the legal pads. I also like how this idea borrows so much from the folios. It makes it easy to remember measurements and shows how much one idea can grow into many projects. I am thinking of using all my stamping supplies for decorating. Although i love paper packs, sometimes it takes a while for me to buy another one.
Maymay, thank you so much for this legal pad folio....I will be making a few of these. I did make about 10 or so of the other legal pad holder and gave them as extra gifts in some birthday gifts and some Christmas gifts. I ran across my last one a couple of weeks ago so now it is on my desk.... TFS 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰
I'm so excited. I was planning to make folios for some folks for Christmas but kinda feel like it's more of a feminine gift. I don't want the couples to think I'm gifting only to the wives. Now I can make the husband's a legal pad holder that matches! Same size. Same paper pad. Perfect! Thank you May May!
I LOVE this! I also remake note pads, clip boards etc. This is such a cute idea and with school starting it will be good for college students or high school
Maymay, I LOVE THIS! I do feel a need for a little pen slot and a pen, like you did on another project. Also, how would you go about making this but, for the larger size pads? I'm thinking ahead to "back to school" season this Fall. Thank you in advance, for any suggestions. 🧵✂️📏💜
This particular pad thickness didn’t allow for a pen unless it was out side of the package. Shannon and I went round and round about it and then we both agreed we would rather use a separate pen anyway! Lol. We are kinda snobby about pens around here. Also, the ones I receive don’t have pens and it isn’t a deal breaker for me. So hopefully everyone can still enjoy these without the pen holder or just edit to hold one. Thanks
