Craft Fair Mini Composition Notebooks: Use Up Your Stash!

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  • @sharonm9890
    @sharonm9890 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really like these, the way you do your corners is a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sharon McKinney thanks for watching Sharon. I recreated the video in horizontal mode and gives you a few more options. Here’s the link. th-cam.com/video/A93ZFmcpEgI/w-d-xo.html

  • @annhubble5436
    @annhubble5436 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are just darling. I've seen quite a few of these tutorials. Your attention to detail make yours really stand above the rest-very polished looking.

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Ann. I re-created the video in a better format. Here is my latest one th-cam.com/video/A93ZFmcpEgI/w-d-xo.html

  • @rmayfairecottage
    @rmayfairecottage 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I want to make several of these for gifts for my church women's group, so I have watched a few tutorials. Yours is the best--very clear, easy to follow instrutions. I especially appreciate your attention to detail, i.e. the neat corners and the glue dot under the knot. Thanks so much--now I feel like I can get started!

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Ruth. I have just undertaken the world of creating DIY youtube videos. I appreciate your kind words. Looking forward to creating more videos in the near future.

    • @rmayfairecottage
      @rmayfairecottage 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Karen McNall I made 11 of these cute notebooks for my group, along with a tea bag caddy, hot cocoa mix in a large "matchbook" packet, a decorated binder clip, a large paper clip with a flat flower hot-glued on it, and a candy cane. The ladies seemed to love the little Dollar Tree totes I used to contain it all. They were especially appreciative of the little notebooks saying they were just right to fit in their purses. Again, thanks for your super clear tutorial!

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ruth Anne Buterbaugh Thank you Ruth. I appreciate your comments. I’m sure the ladies will love what you create! I’m glad I was able to help.

  • @lindastrandquist2429
    @lindastrandquist2429 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful love the small details you added.

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you Linda. Here is a better viewing format I created a short time ago. th-cam.com/video/A93ZFmcpEgI/w-d-xo.html

  • @reginalokken5044
    @reginalokken5044 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great project and video! Thanks for taking the time to share!

  • @aleeyore
    @aleeyore 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have such beautiful detail and care in your craft! I’ve made these before but they were not nearly so fancy.

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you; I take after my grandmother! Here is a re-take on this video I created a few weeks back. It's in a better format for viewing. I had no idea what I was doing when I first started creating my videos! th-cam.com/video/A93ZFmcpEgI/w-d-xo.html

  • @barbaraallen2461
    @barbaraallen2461 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have a table at a boutique in a few weeks, these will be easy to make for it. Thank you.

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best of luck Barbara. Let us know how you do.

  • @rappoccio1
    @rappoccio1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tutorial . You gave very clear directions and I like how you did the inside. TFS

  • @newcreations1064
    @newcreations1064 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing this lovely idea.xx

  • @louradelaney69
    @louradelaney69 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very pretty and professional.

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Loura Delaney thanks for commenting and watching

    • @louradelaney69
      @louradelaney69 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Karen McNall you are very welcome. I was impressed with your result. Very nice. I’d be happy to buy one and also (thanks to your tutorial) to try to make one, if you know what I mean. I’d also never of thought of adding an embossed label on the front which was a really nice idea. Thank you for this tutorial. It was really nice of you to post it.

  • @tammywardlow3144
    @tammywardlow3144 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it

  • @earleendiprizio4008
    @earleendiprizio4008 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice and your instructions are nice and clear, thank you for sharing.

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Earleen DiPrizio thank you.

  • @vernalapp2306
    @vernalapp2306 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, they all are so pretty!

  • @josephinechadd176
    @josephinechadd176 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So very pretty!

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Josephine Chadd thanks Josephine. I posted a revised mini composition video a few days ago in a better format. Enjoy!

  • @ruthjames715
    @ruthjames715 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are very pretty, they certainly look better than a plain notebook. Ruth down under.

  • @amycamburn
    @amycamburn 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!! I really loved this!!! You did a beautiful job making them, they really looked like something you would find in a store!! Thank you for inspiring me. I'm sure mine won't be as lovely as yours but I will do my best!! Have a great week!! Amy C.

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amy Camburn hi Amy. Thanks for your comment. I’m sure yours will turn out great! Here is a link to the same mini composition book but it’s in horizontal mode and may provide a few more options. th-cam.com/video/A93ZFmcpEgI/w-d-xo.html

  • @robinwhitmarsh128
    @robinwhitmarsh128 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are all so very pretty!!! Endless possibilities. Your video was perfect, you also explain everything just right. I will definitely be doing these. I did subscribe to your channel. Looking forward to your next video. Have a great day!!!

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching Robin and also subscribing. Hoping to work on a shopping list video soon.

  • @KathleenRenninger
    @KathleenRenninger 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for these clear instructions. Inspiring!

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your comment Kathleen.

  • @naturallysaundra1887
    @naturallysaundra1887 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesomeness!!!

  • @takehomeahottie
    @takehomeahottie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very very beautiful.

  • @calisongbird
    @calisongbird 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are so cute! What is DSP?

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't quite remember as this video is a few years old. I would recommend Ornate Garden, Item #152488

    • @apmwpny
      @apmwpny 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @calisongbird - Don’t see that anyone provided clarity to your post, which is now a few years old, as host couldn’t remember. DSP is the Designers Series paper from Stampin’ Up!

  • @karenmcnall
    @karenmcnall  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Verna

  • @pattijosinerius9588
    @pattijosinerius9588 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful project tufts. 💜

  • @mabelgonzalez3410
    @mabelgonzalez3410 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just started crafting i love it subscribed to your channel your videos are great and very informative Have a wonderful weekend😊😊😊

  • @monicamoreira8863
    @monicamoreira8863 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautifully done and demonstrated. So it's only the book covers that you decorate. The pages are blank then?

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Monica Moreira hi Monica. Yes the white pages are left as is. Here’s another video with a few more ideas. th-cam.com/video/A93ZFmcpEgI/w-d-xo.html

  • @pamsimmons6893
    @pamsimmons6893 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    love these!!! thank you for sharing :)

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Pamela. I do have another video which was completed in the landscape mode once I knew how to rotate my videos. That one may be better to watch.

  • @sharonhall2277
    @sharonhall2277 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of glue can you use that won't crinkle the paper if you don't have the tape? The paper has a tendency to not want to stick to the binding so what's the best glue for that?

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sharon. I do not add paper to the binding because it’s too small in my mind.

  • @cindymajdecki9028
    @cindymajdecki9028 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tutorial. Very clear and you made it so easy. I can't wait to try it out. I want to make them for my fellow teachers. But I am thinking of venturing into craft fairs. What would you care for these?

    • @cindymajdecki9028
      @cindymajdecki9028 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oops. Meant to say charge for these. I hate the auto correct.☺

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Cindy. Thank you for your comment. Pricing all depends on your market. The books cost me ten cents each on sale! I priced them at $1.50. I hope that helps. Best of luck.

  • @susansmith989
    @susansmith989 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you.

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thanks for watching!

  • @christinawilliams2601
    @christinawilliams2601 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you use a card stock paper? Some paper pads are card stock and some are not.

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Christina Williams Hi Christina. I use Designer Series paper from Stampin’ Ip! It’s beautiful paper and works great!

    • @christinawilliams2601
      @christinawilliams2601 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @freidonnagarvin3430
    @freidonnagarvin3430 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I break down my paper cost. For example:. 20 sheets of glitter paper Michael's is 19.99 which is $1 a sheet. I can wrap around 2 composition books front and back with one 11.75 x 12 sheet. So I take that $1 per sheet and divide it by 2 which is 50 cents. So when I'm adding my material cost for my paper, in this case is (.50) then multiply it by 2. So a Dollar for my paper per composition.

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for your price breakdown. I appreciate feedback. Pricing depends on the market you are selling in. My area may be much different than your area. I try my best not to overprice, but keep competitive and cover my costs plus. I do my best to purchase supplies on huge discounts, thus more margin. I hope that helps with my pricing logic.

    • @sharonhall2277
      @sharonhall2277 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You forgot that expensive tape, ribbon and whatever other embellishments you might use, some cost for the table oh, and your time. I think $3 is too much personally, but I just make them for something to do and just want my calls back and I don't have to pay for a table. Craft fair prices always seem high to me but I was not taking into consideration the price they pay for their space and table.

  • @DeathsAsylum.DW300s
    @DeathsAsylum.DW300s 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is your pricing on this?

  • @sharonsciandra816
    @sharonsciandra816 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is DSP

  • @victoriapalmer5146
    @victoriapalmer5146 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    These little notebooks are adorable I picked up a bunch of them at the dollar store but never made anything out of them you have inspired me.But I always find it challenging to put a price to the finish project when participating in craft fairs.

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Victoria, cover your supplies and add an additional amount for your time. Hope that helps.

  • @ramonacarbone9087
    @ramonacarbone9087 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What does one sell for at a craft show?

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pricing depends on the market you are selling in. My area may be much different than your area. I try my best not to overprice, but keep competitive and cover my costs plus. I do my best to purchase supplies on huge discounts, thus more margin. I hope that helps with my pricing logic.

  • @NonnaBethsCrafts2Be
    @NonnaBethsCrafts2Be 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    how much do you price them?

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching. I recently recreated this video and breakdown pricing. Here is the link th-cam.com/video/A93ZFmcpEgI/w-d-xo.html

  • @freidonnagarvin3430
    @freidonnagarvin3430 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much do these sale for?

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven't yet decided for the 2018 craft fair season. Most likely between $1.50 and $2 each.

    • @freidonnagarvin3430
      @freidonnagarvin3430 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Karen McNall That's too cheap. You have to charge for your time. I time myself. These sale on Etsy for $3 to $9. You have to charge for your time. Your hourly rate divided by how many you make in an hour. Plus cost of material times 2. Example:. If you charge $15/hr and you make 10 an hour and material is .50 cents. Then you would charge $2.50 for the mini book.

  • @judiththompson3120
    @judiththompson3120 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What should I charge for this, it is a bit of work. But I do have lots of DSP.

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I charge $3 each or 2 for $5

  • @adamorton4964
    @adamorton4964 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much do you sell them for?

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ada Morton please see my newest video. I explain pricing. Thanks!

  • @astridhaviland5759
    @astridhaviland5759 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are very cute, thanks for the tutorial, how much do sell them for, if you don't mind me to ask you, thanks in advance

    • @karenmcnall
      @karenmcnall  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pricing depends on the market you are selling in. My area may be much different than your area. I try my best not to overprice, but keep competitive and cover my costs plus. I do my best to purchase supplies on huge discounts, thus more margin. I hope that helps with my pricing logic.