How to make a notepad

Making a notepad at home is easy. Here is how.

Gather your supplies.

• Paper. Reuse paper or print out some cute to-do list or coloring pages. 
• 2 rulers. You can use 2 wood blocks or shingles as well.
• 2 or 3 binder clips. You can also use clamps if you are using wood blocks.
• Paintbrush.
• Padding compound, also known as notebook adhesive. Professional padding compound makes great notepads with the perfect binding and cleans up easily.
• Cardboard. You can buy it or use an old cereal box.

Make a notepad!

1. Now, cut your paper to the same size, along with your cardboard. 
2. Straighten the paper along the edge you are going to bind. 
3. Put a ruler on either side and secure with binder clips to hold paper in place. Use a small paintbrush or foam brush and paint a thin layer or padding compound on the edge of the paper. 
4. Secure with another binder clip if necessary.
5. Let dry.

That's it!