Reversible Acrylic Notepad Holder Tutorial with RSVP Pen

This is the easiest yet most practical and decorative way to get the best bang for your buck while creating a beautiful post-it note holder for your desk or to give as a gift to your co-worker or as a teacher gift.

The cheapest place that I have found that has these Acrylic Photo Frames was at the Christmas Tree Shop. You can also find them in Walmart for $0.95 each. 

The most important thing to do is make sure you cut the paper exact to the measurements of the photo frame.  So if you purchase a 3.5 x 5 frame, make sure you cut the designer paper to that size.  I personally like to cut out two different designs and sometimes it is not from the same paper collection. The reason why I do this is to really give the feel of having a versatile desk top post-it holder.  I rather someone feel like they have an entirely different product rather than similar designer papers.  

I personally like to use the 3.5" x 5" horizontal Acrylic photo holder.  I cut out my papers according to this size and use the Scotch Pink ATG Gun to glue everything together.  You can also use glue dots if you plan on using punches to add to your designer paper.  You can either use the punches as decorative accents or you can use stamps.  Either way have fun and be creative with your designs.  You can add ribbons and florals as well. 

I do not really like to use the 3.5" x 5" Vertical Acrylic photo holder because I feel it makes the product seem week when you write on the post-its. 

Once I design and create the template (keep in mind it cannot be elevated with designs because it will not slide in the frame), I slide finished product into the frame and position a 3" x 3" post-it holder to where I feel it will look best.  I usually glue the bottom of the post-its to the top of the frame using my ATG gun.  You can actually add 3 dimensional objects on top of the frame and surrounding the post-it for a added touch.  

To create a matching pen and post-it holder set, you can cut the same designer paper down to 1" x 3.5" or 3/4" x 3.5".  Once you have cut the paper, you will remove the cap of the RSVP pen which you can also purchase at Walmart at a discounted price and remove the ink refill and wrap the paper around it for a perfect fit.  Make sure to tightly wrap the designer paper and enter it into the pen case and match the line seam of the designer paper to the bevel edges on the pen so it gives a flawless look.  Close the cap and you have a matching pen set.  

Believe me when I tell you, the hardest part will be coming up with the right design. ENJOY!

 

You can always add a special touch and create a matching purse gift card holder.  It's a great gift to give to a birthday girl, bridal shower or any other occasion.