Sunday, August 19, 2012

A Proper Lady

My mother always told me that a proper lady carried a lace handkerchief in her purse at all times. I started carrying hankies when I was in high school and even after all these years, it is an odd habit that I cannot break. The reason I call it odd is because although I own over 30, mostly vintage hankies, I would never actually use one to blow my nose.

Another thing that graces my purse is a floatie pen (which I collect and do use) and a notepad. For the last year I have been using one I received as a gift from a co-worker. Not any more. I have discovered the joys of altering mini-composition books and have made enough of them for every day of the week. 

The trick to making these is to use Mod Podge and wax paper.

I stick a piece of wax paper between the cover and the pad. Once the glue dries
just remove the paper and voila – no glue on the pad.

The husband loved them so much he asked if I would make him one.
Since he is a BIG baseball fan the paper choice was obvious!

My local CVS sells them in packages of 3 for $1.00. I'm definitely going back for more. Have you ever altered a mini composition book? Maybe now is the time.
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15 comments:

  1. Cindy deRosierAugust 19, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    So cute! And I love the tip about the waxed paper!

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  2. Kory KAugust 19, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Thanks for this idea!!!

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  3. beckyAugust 19, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    One of my favorite things to do! I like to give 3 tied together with a pretty ribbon as a gift. Yours are so cute!

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  4. Norma G.August 19, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    These are fabulous! I've only altered the big ones. I haven't seen these small ones but you bet your hankies, I'll be heading over to CVS to find them ;D Thanks for sharing!!

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    1. TheEllenBeeAugust 25, 2012 at 4:14 PM

      Walmart has them at $.88 for a package of three!!!

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  5. Nichole KochAugust 19, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    These are awesome, they'd make great gifts for my co-workers!

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  6. the paper addictionAugust 20, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    These are so gorgeous - I love the colours and the images. I will have to find the NZ version of the composition book now xx Michelle

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  7. Mary AllenAugust 20, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Really cute mini notebooks. You did an awesome job on them. Hubbie's is great idea for the man in your life! Thamks for sharing. Hugs, Mary

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  8. UnknownAugust 22, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    These are too cute EllenBee! I have been searching for them here in the uk too but can only find spiral bound ones so far that don't look as good! Thanks for the wax paper tip!
    hugs Alyson x

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  9. MarliesAugust 24, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Your Mini Composition books are fantastic. Just came across your blog via YPP. I just started making a few of the large once for the first time. So addicting. Great time to buy them so, I stocked up. But will go and get some of the mini once as well. That's all I need, another addiction.
    Marlies

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    1. TheEllenBeeAugust 25, 2012 at 4:13 PM

      This is one addiction that is so inexpensive that I say - go with it and and enjoy the ride!

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  10. Martica DesignsAugust 26, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    This are lovely.....

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  11. JudyAugust 26, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    The minis look like great stocking stuffers...and since Christmas will be here before we know it, I guess I'd better start NOW! Thanks for sharing~Judy

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2012 at 6:39 AM

    I love your "colorful" writing. Are these minis really as easy as wax paper and mod podge? Adorable - just the motivation I neeeded to finish my current project!

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