don't have an industrial stapler like you do, but that can be remedied by simply punching three holes on the fold and doing a three-hole pamphlet stitch to bind it together. Here's a link to some instructions on how to do that: http://abookfull.tumblr.com/post/2368312\\... If you used the baker's twine to sew it, as well as wrap around to attach the pencil, it would go great with the vintage theme!