Love using notepads but hate the waste? Want a refillable notepad that’s totally you? Then this article is for you! We’ll show you how to make your own refillable notepad. It’s easy and fun.
Whether you’re a crafting pro or a DIY beginner, making a refillable notepad is a great project. You can design it with your favorite colors, patterns, and even your own logo. Planify Pro makes designing super simple. You can create layouts, experiment with styles, and bring your dream notepad to life.
We’ll walk you through each step, from choosing materials to putting it all together. Soon, you’ll have your own beautiful, one-of-a-kind notepad. It’s perfect for writing, gifting, or even selling! So grab your supplies and get creative. Let’s turn those old notepads into personalized treasures.
What You’ll Need to Prepare Before Crafting Your Refillable Notepads
 Bookbinding Glue Modpodge, PVA Kids Glue | Paper to print out Note Design |  Cardstock Paper for back cover |
 Screws & Rivets Kit size: 18mm |  Hole Puncher |  Guillotine Paper Cutter (optional) |
| Brush to apply glue on paper (optional) | Paper Clip (optional) |
Design Notepad Cover
Step 1: Create Planner and Set Size
Click on the menu Create a Planner
Go to Size on the top menu bar
Fill in your desired paper size in the search box on the right menu and click Apply
Step 2: Apply Pattern
Go to Pattern on top menu bar and Apply your preferred pattern from the right menu bar
At the top right, select the Full option to display the entire pattern
Step 3: Remove Widgets and Export
Go to Widget, switch Edit layout to ON and remove widgets out of template
Go to Save&Export and select paper size
Click Generate PDF and Download file
How to Print Out
Print Cover with Enlarged Scale
Open file with Adobe Acrobat Reader
Set the custom scale to 150% to enlarge it for the cover edge
Click Print
Design Refillable Notepad Paper
Step 1: Create New Planner and Set Size
Click on the menu Create a Planner
Go to Size on the top menu bar
Fill in your desired paper size in the search box on the right menu and click Apply
Step 2: Adjust Layout and Widgets
Go to Edit Layout turn ON
Click to remove widget on the right
Click to expand widget on the left
Step 3: Choose Note Template
Select Note from the right menu bar and choose your desired template
How to Customize Notepad
Step 1: Adjust Header for Binding
For Header:
You can adjust and customize the header to create a notepad holder at the top, securing the pages together when you tear them out. In this tutorial, we use a 23 mm header.
Go to the Layout menu at the top
Adjust the header for binding at the top of the notepad
For outline, line or grid color:
Click on the color circle of the element you want to change, or directly enter the color code
Step 2: Apply Style and Customize Text
For Style:
Go to the Style menu at the top and choose your desired style
For Header Text:
Click on widget
On the right menu bar, scroll down to the Header option
Fill in the text or leave it blank for an empty space
Step 3: Duplicate Design
To duplicate the design from the left to the right page, simply click the L to R icon located in the top left corner
Binding Notepad
*Click on images to see full sizes
Step 1: Trim and Punch Holes
Trim the edges of the paper using a Guillotine Paper Cutter
Punch holes at the top of the notepad using a Hole Puncher
Step 2: Create Notepad Cover
Place the cardboard on top of the sticker paper, aligning it with the guide to create the notepad cover
Trim the edges of the sticker cover with scissors
Step 3: Fold and Assemble Cover
Use a ruler to neatly fold the edges of the sticker inward
Place the white sticker-covered cardboard inside the notepad cover
Punch holes in the cover using the hole puncher
Step 4: Secure with Chicago Screws
Insert Chicago Bolts Screws into the holes and tighten them to secure the notepad
So there you have it! Creating your own notepads is way easier than you might think. It’s a fun way to add a personal touch to your daily life or create a unique gift for someone special. Plus, with a little creativity, you can even turn your notepad designs into a side hustle on Etsy. So grab some paper, let your imagination run wild, and start crafting those personalized notepads today. Who knows, you might just discover a hidden talent!
What You Need to Get Started
 Chipboard / Book Board | Guillotine Paper Cutter |  Cinch Binding Machine |
 Binding Wires |  Sticker Paper | Cardstock Paper |
