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    Learn More About Notepads

    While both notebooks and notepads share a similar name and are both types of stationery, there are a few defining characteristics that distinguish the two.


    Notepads are generally smaller in size with pages typically bound at the top. They are designed for short comments like jotting down reminders and making lists. Due to their tinier size, they can be more portable than a notebook.


    Generally bigger in scale and typically bound at the left side, notebooks are designed for longer writing sessions like journaling and recording notes from lectures or meetings. Because they’re a little bigger than a notepad, they typically offer more space to get creative.

    Designers on Etsy create a wide array of notepad styles in lots of sizes, colors, and designs. Consider these popular types:


    • Mini notepad: Easy to slip into a bag for on-the-go note taking, mini notepads are perfect for those meeting clients at coffee shops or professional writers that have an impulsive creative idea they need to get down ASAP.
    • Magnetic notepad: If you’re looking for a notepad to scribble down grocery items that need replenishing, consider a magnetic notepad that sticks to the fridge. It’ll be ready and waiting to be filled in as soon as you notice you’re running low on something.
    • To-do list notepad: Perfect for work or household chores, a to-do list notepad has checkboxes to satisfyingly mark things off as you conquer each task.
    • Weekly planner notepad: For effortlessly organizing your whole schedule ahead of time, snag a weekly planner notepad where you can prioritize things that need to get done in a streamlined and uncluttered way.

    Shops on Etsy can add a pinch of personal pizzazz to your stationery collection with a customized notepad. You can work with a seller on Etsy to customize the color, design, and add details like your name, initials, images, or other details. Personalized notepads are great for office settings—you can leave a message for a coworker, and they’ll know exactly who it came from.


    A custom teacher’s notepad makes a wonderful end-of-year gift, while a custom monogram notepad is a great way to say congratulations to someone special who just received their real estate license, passed the bar exam, or got their first corporate office job.


    Notepads also make thoughtful gifts for anyone who enjoys writing letters. There’s no doubt a pen pal would be impressed with a letter written on a custom notepad.