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    Home » Repurposed Items » Easy Rolled Paper Memo Notepad

    Easy Rolled Paper Memo Notepad

    Published by Gail | Published November 1, 2019 | Updated November 1, 2019
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    This handy rolled paper memo design will mount on the inside of your cabinet door, always keeping pen and paper handy for lists and notes.  Complete directions to install one yourself. #MyRepurposedLife #memo #diy #project  via @repurposedlife

    This easy rolled paper memo with a chalkboard surface is easy to make and oh so handy inside a cabinet door in your kitchen. Wouldn't it be nice if you never had to search for paper and a pen again?

    How to Make a Rolled Paper Memo

    Fax Paper Rolls for Memo

    I picked up these items from a thrift store. I had no idea what I would do with the fax paper, but couldn’t pass up such a great deal.

    Suddenly it occurred to me that there must be a better way to make my endless lists on the ever elusive notepads I have laying around the kitchen,

    I had a small curtain rod in my stash. I cut the rod down to size and mounted the hardware on the inside of my cabinet door. THEN—I got distracted with other projects when I couldn’t find the perfect metal plate to span the length of the door.

    Bonus--Chalkboard Sections

    A month later, I revisited the situation. . . .

    I decided to use some scrap pieces of thin plywood. There is no rhyme or reason to their width, other than that’s the size they were in the scrap pile. I cut them to length on the compound miter saw, then applied a couple of quick coats of chalkboard paint.

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    HINT: I keep a foam brush loaded with chalkboard paint in a plastic baggie. For this project, I didn’t even have to break out the can of paint. The loaded sponge brush was plenty.

    Add Thin Plywood Chalkboard Strips

    After the chalkboard paint dried, I started some small brad nails on the ends of the thin plywood so I could install them on the inside of the cabinet door.

     

    DIY Inside Cabinet Door Paper Memo

    I added the wider piece at the top to hold the paper down. Then the narrow piece at the bottom allows me to rip the paper off. Did you notice I also installed a stick-on in pen on a chain?

     

     

    This is going to be the perfect solution for me. It seems I’m always making lists, but can rarely find my notepad(s). The paper easily pulls through and tears off under the bottom piece. To change out the roll, I simply remove one of the plastic ends and replace with a new roll of paper.

     

    If you would rather have a craft paper dispenser, be sure to check out my post Craft Paper Dispenser on a Repurposed Cabinet Door.

    Do you make endless lists? Is your notepad always handy?

    gail

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    1. Brenda

      February 13, 2014 at 6:45 am

      you can even make a smaller version with a mini rolling pin and a roll of adding machine tape!! Great idea!!! Thank you!

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    2. Anne

      November 19, 2013 at 10:45 am

      Granted I've since learned to put my list in my I phone, but by having this in the kitchen it's a great way for all members of the household to note items they've used the last of. Now I can transfer the list to my phone prior to running errands. Perfect fix ... thanks for sharing Gail!

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    3. Pat

      November 18, 2013 at 11:41 pm

      FAX paper! No kidding?
      I love this idea. Hmmm...this is something I could definitely use a copy of...
      Pinning!
      Patricia

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    4. Hollie @ I'm Busy Procrastinating

      November 18, 2013 at 10:18 pm

      Boy oh boy am I a list maker. Right here on the bed with me now I probably have five different papers, each with lists. I tend to grab whatever paper is nearest me at the time I need to write something down. Eventually I combine my lists. I feel so accomplished when I can recycle a paper with a list because that means I completed everything on it. I'm SUCH a list maker that I will sometimes write a to-do down on a list after it's already accomplished, just so I can mark it off. It's a sickness.

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    5. Mindi

      November 18, 2013 at 12:56 pm

      This is an awesome idea Gail! So Cleaver, and yes, I am always making lists! Pinned!

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    6. Natosha Zachary

      November 18, 2013 at 12:04 pm

      This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

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    7. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      November 18, 2013 at 8:59 am

      What cute and practical idea! As you might guess, I am a huge list maker!

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    8. Pam

      November 18, 2013 at 8:47 am

      Wow...I love that idea. Great job! Maybe that way I could keep up with who I am and what I need to be doing!

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    9. Terri

      November 18, 2013 at 7:46 am

      What a great idea...love this!

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    10. Holly

      November 18, 2013 at 7:44 am

      Great idea! I make lists, usually while I'm at work. 🙂

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    11. Inspire Me Heather

      November 18, 2013 at 6:14 am

      Looks great Gail!!

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    12. Doris Henson

      November 18, 2013 at 4:58 am

      So clever....doesn't surprise me coming from you though. You are my HERO!!! 🙂

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