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PERSONALIZED NOTEPAPER
Hey! It’s Kierste, from over at Simply Kierste! I absolutely love this project. I first made a set of notepaper for my mom a few years ago when my oldest was realy young, and have made them regularly ever since. It’s perfect for even the little ones to get involved with, especially for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day (great for dad’s desk!).

It’s not limited to just kids, though. You can design your paper any way you like–with graphics, text, hand drawn art–that’s the beauty of it! Once I made stationery for my sister (in a larger size) who was living away for a couple of years. She loved it, and so did we, when we received letters from her written on paper designed by us!

This is super easy, and SO fun. Any one would love this gift!

ITEMS YOU NEED:
  • 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of white paper
  • pen
  • printer
  • your imagination!
DIRECTIONS:
1. Using a pencil, draw a line at the bottom of your paper, approximately 2-2 1/2 inches high. This is the area that you will place any artwork, etc.

2. Start creating! I give my kids the freedom to do what they like, but I make sure their name is included.


3. Once that part is finished, completely erase the pencil line.


4. You could actually do this step first if you prefer, but it doesn’t really matter. (Unless the artwork at the bottom would be ruined going through the printer–then you would want to do this step first.) I also do it in this order, just in case someone wants to start over. This way I don’t have to keep printing out the words until I know they are ready to go. In Word (or other word processing software), type any text that you would like to be at the top of your notepaper, then print. I chose a different font for each child, and sized it to 16. You don’t want it to be too big, so you have plenty of space for the actual notepaper.


5. Now you’re ready for the printer! I use a local print shop, but I called first to make sure they made notepaper. I had them put four to a page, so 1/4 sheets. (25 copies = 100 pieces of notepaper) When I made stationery, I did 1/2 sheets instead, so they would be a little bigger.

And this is what they look like when you pick them up!

I LOVE how they turned out! Now I need some for my own desk!




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  1. Bird says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:01 am

    Totally cool!

    Just out of curiosity (and pure cheek..) how much does that cost?

    I know I'll have to sort of work out in €, but just so I get an idea, cause that makes for a great party favor or stocking filler too! :)

    Thanks,
    Bird
    Reply
  2. Cathy M~(checkitoff) says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:11 am

    WOW! I sell stationery but I think this is so creative & special with the kids' artwork! Very cool!
    Reply
  3. CourtneyKeb says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:23 am

    That's so cute! Awesome Mother's Day gift!
    Reply
  4. Kate says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:29 am

    Great idea. I know my little gal would love her own personalized note paper!
    Reply
  5. Nancy says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:33 am

    absolutely adorable. my mom would love this. She is like me: a list queen!
    Reply
  6. Nancy Jacobs Basketmaster says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:58 am

    What a sweet idea!
    Blessings,
    Nancy
    Reply
  7. Mandy says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:09 am

    I too am wondering how much something like this costs to have done- love the idea!!

    I have a link party on Tuesdays and would love to have you join! www.craftedition.blogspot.com
    Reply
  8. Suzanne says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:15 am

    Love this idea. So cute and practical!
    Reply
  9. Whatever Dee-Dee wants says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:16 am

    I just love this idea!
    Reply
  10. brown paper packages says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:17 am

    It really is going to depend on your printer for the exact cost. Usually they charge per sheet of colored paper (it was .07 at my printer), then a charge for cutting and setting a template. I did three separate sets, so they charged me for a cutting fee per set. I paid $25 for all three, but in the past I've usually only done one, and it was around $15. It will vary, though. When I checked prices, it was actually cheaper at a large copy store, but we don't have one in our town, and I would have had to travel to get there, so I stayed locally.
    Check around though--you'll get the best price.
    Reply
  11. Lisa says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:40 am

    What a great idea for a mother's day gift! I would love to try this!
    Reply
  12. TimikaE_Harkey says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:43 am

    What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.......................................................
    Reply
  13. Grace says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:44 am

    Those are so sweet. I would love to have some like that. I will have to tuck that idea away to be used later.
    Reply
  14. Melissa says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:50 am

    You know I did that years and years ago before my second child was born. I ought to do it again - thanks for the inspiration!!
    Reply
  15. [email protected] says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:36 am

    this is such a cute idea!
    Reply
  16. marie says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:59 am

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing it ~ it's perfect for mom's day!
    Reply
  17. Danielle says

    April 20, 2010 at 11:11 am

    That is such a sweet idea! Perfect for a Mother's Day/Grandparent's Day gift.
    Reply
  18. Sarah says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    What an awesome idea for preserving that adorable childhood art and getting to see it everyday! I love this idea! Maybe in the form of a grocery list with a magnet on the back? Ummm... my wheels are turning now!
    -Sarah from Create Studio
    www.createstudio.blogspot.com
    Reply
  19. Sarah says

    April 20, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    P.S.- Just noticed that I'm on your blog roll!! WOO HOO! Thank you, I'm honored!
    -Sarah from Create Studio
    www.createstudio.blogspot.com
    Reply
  20. Meet Virginia says

    April 20, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    This is too stinking cute! I love that its personalized!!

    ~Morgan

    Meet Virginia!
    Meet Virginia!
    Meet Virginia!
    Reply
  21. Jamie says

    April 20, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    I LOVE this idea, my kids would have a ball making them too. Thanks so much!!
    Reply
  22. Cottage Dreamers says

    April 20, 2010 at 5:11 pm

    Ha! I love it! That's the cutest project I think I've ever seen!
    ☺ Celeste
    Reply
  23. Kristi says

    April 21, 2010 at 7:22 am

    Stopping from Life in the Pitts. I'm so making some of these. Great idea for Mother's Day!! My husband's grandmothers would love these with a scripture at the bottom. Thanks for sharing!!
    Reply
  24. kim says

    April 21, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    this is such a great idea, this would also be a great teacher appreciation gift!
    Reply
  25. Petie says

    April 21, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    Love that idea! I had my kids finger paintings turned into notecards when they were little. It's a great grandparent gift.

    I'm new to the blogging world and looking forward to exploring your blog more.
    Reply
  26. Lanie Ree says

    April 22, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    These are so cute! And so easy. I had no idea it would be so simple. (I love the drawings your kids made :)

    Thank you for linking this to A Little Craft Therapy, with Life in the Pitts.
    Reply
  27. Jeanette Huston says

    April 22, 2010 at 6:23 pm

    Following you from MBC!

    Jeanette Huston
    http://www.mommyblessingsinsmallbundles.com/
    Reply
  28. patsy says

    October 1, 2014 at 7:45 am

    Oh wow! What a great idea! And it will give the kids such confidence! Love it! Patsy from HeARTworks
    Reply

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