This how-to was requested by a few folks - here's how I add a pencil (or you could use a pen) to a notebook, like it did for this one here.
Here's a close up of the cute, pieced owl - pdf file can be found in this blog - I reduced the sizes 50% and modified where needed. The color is off - iphone and bad lighting...
To begin I source the writing implement desired for use with the notebook. I like these mechanical pencils from Staples. I prefer pencil to pen, but whatever you choose get it cuz we need to measure it.
Wrap a strip of patterned paper (that coordinates with the notebook being used) around the writing implement, which I will refer to as 'pencil' from here on. Go a few laps around the pencil and secure with a length of Scor-Tape or similar, strong adhesive.
The width of the patterned paper strip will depend on the size of your pencil, and the look you are after. I find the slightly larger strips seem to grip the pencil better, versus smaller widths. As for the length, I probably started with an 8" length and cut it down after I rolled it a few times...
...but make sure you leave a nice-sized flap as shown.
The more laps or loops you make around the pencil with the paper the stronger the pencil holder will be, and will resist crushing if pressure is applied to it without the pencil in place.
Adhere a nice sized square of Red Line Tape to the top side of the flap - you don't want this to move, so a good, strong adhesive is needed.
Tuck and adhere the flap under the main component or a large component of the notebook front, where desired.
Flip the unit over, and this is what it will look like. Nice and secure.
Apply adhesive to the entire unit back, and adhere to the notebook cover - kinda like adhering a card front to a card base. The end result will look like this:
This notebook flips upward. Vewy kewl. The nine-year-old called dibs on this one. Oh and the patterned papers are Simple Stories. Thanks for stopping by today!
