When I was faced with a pile of floppy disks that were of little to no use to me, in the storage sense, I decided to launch my DIY Fashion accessories line. But now that I've stumbled upon an excellent practical application. the Diskette Notepad, (Source: Chip Chick), I've decided to expand my operation into office and school supplies. Here's how I did it:
Since the diskette already has two perfectly placed holes, that made the execution of this project relatively easy. First I cut up some paper to 3.5 x 3.5 inches. Then I marked where the two holes should go. Next I went on a hunt for a hole puncher and after wandering aimlessly for a spell, I found one in the PCMag supply drawer.
With the holes punched, all I needed now was something to connect the paper to the diskette. I decided to use my favorite implement--the paper clip. The large ones proved to be too unweildy, so in the end I went with the smaller model.
Check out my results--the limited edition purple and green floppy memo pad! Each one is different. In fact, each piece of paper inside is a slightly different size! It comes in all colors of the rainbow in any combination. Colored paper costs extra.
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GREEN ON ONE SIDE. . .
AND PURPLE ON THE OTHER!
THAT'S A MESSAGE I CAN STAND BY
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October 11, 2006 11:52 AM
...but I like the DIY versions much much better. Looks so easy, too! Makes me want to make some myself! I kept looking at the ones you can purchase and thinking to myself that they're so neat, I may as well make my own like you did, Molly!
October 11, 2006 1:55 PM
I just made mine after I saw this! I had everything I needed sitting right here on my desk, including my floppies! The only suggestion I have is to use a type of string instead of the paperclips. (Especially if u have a glass desk like me :( )
October 29, 2006 7:57 AM
I must be daft.
Of what use is this? Do you paste paper to the shells to write on? If so, why would you want to add the extra bulk?
Or, is this just a method of re-cycling so they don't go in the landfill?
Better than a paper clip would by a nylon tye-wrap so there aren't any jagged edges to the binding material.
I guess my practical side can't process this idea.
December 14, 2006 11:16 AM
No offense, but the DIY one looks like it was done by a six-year-old.
June 28, 2007 2:00 PM
Very easy project to do and everyone has these supplies laying around. Great instructions, O.P.! Larry, he used a hole-punch so you don't have to glue the pages together. Of what use? It recycles stuff you'd normally toss out. Nylon tie-wrap is a good idea.
June 28, 2007 2:01 PM
Very easy project to do and everyone has these supplies laying around. Great instructions, O.P.! Larry, he used a hole-punch so you don't have to glue the pages together. Of what use? It recycles stuff you'd normally toss out. Nylon tie-wrap is a good idea. Liz, it's the idea that counts. Don't like it, then don't visit.
July 31, 2007 9:19 AM
i loved it! i'll try to do this notebook but it's a shame my floppies are all black... it won't be as charming as this green-purple one...
November 14, 2007 8:29 AM
You could also save the extra sheets of white paper (using the blank side) that come with mail from government sources, banks, medical statements for the notepaper. Just make sure there is no personal info on the written side. I go through all my junk mail and save any paper that has a blank side.