I Really Like This One
Adding interactive elements to your pages with simple techniques that bring movement and fun to your storytelling.
Behind the Page
I love today’s page. It’s one of my favorites in a while. I got to my desk today unsure of what I wanted to do, only knowing that I wanted something a little mindless. My box of Brandi Kincaid art prints was still sitting on my desk, so I flipped through it until I found this cute card that would be perfect to cut up for a page.
As I was trimming the words ‘stay open’, I decided that I wanted the doors to open up, and not just sit there flat on the page. I backed the doors on black cardstock and used some regular scotch tape to create little hinges. This way, each of the doors open up on the left—just like a real door!
I usually don’t put too much interactivity into my Daily Pages, it’s generally a little more time consuming and bulky than I like for my notebooks; but these little doors on tape hinges barely add any extra bulk at all. Perfect for my little notebook.
Technique of the Day
I took some regular scotch tape to create the hinges for these doors. There are a few different ways for you to put the tape on the doors and the notebook to get it to pop like this—but basically, you want half the tape on the door, and half on the notebook.
For this page, I put the tape on the doors lengthwise, leaving about half the tape hanging off the side. I folded the tape back onto itself (unsticky side to unsticky side) and then put it down into the notebook. That little hinge lets you open up the doors and makes the page interactive and fun to play with.
I added some stickers to the inside of the doors (I’m already making up stories about everyone who lives here) to make it even more fun to open the doors and touch the page.
How It’s Made
Supply List
Stickers — Brandi Kincaid
Cardstock — Concord and 9th
Art Print — Brandi Kincaid
Adhesive — Scrapbook.com roll adhesive, Scotch Tape
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Tips & Creative Wisdom
Keep Interactive Elements Lightweight
If you want to incorporate interactivity into your pages but are worried about the structural integrity of your notebook, stick to lightweight materials like cardstock and thin adhesives. This way, you get the fun without sacrificing
the functionality of your notebook.
Pro Tip: Use thin washi (make sure it’s the good stuff) or clear tape for interactive elements to keep everything secure but still flexible.
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