You might be surprised at just how easy this diy ipad and tablet standing cover is to make. Make an ipad or ereader case from a recycled book with. I used my ipad to measure where the elastic should be placed. Smart cover for ipad 7th generation and ipad air 3rd generation alaskan blue. Leather smart cover for ipad 7th generation and ipad air 3rd generation saddle brown next gallery image. Lastly, glue the boards onto the inside covers of the book. Its easy to do and you end up with a super unique ipad or kindle cover, so get diying. With an old leatherbound book and some sugruthat diy miracle puttyyou can make a greatlooking cover for your tablet or ebook reader. This flip cover is versatile enough fold back fully.
Your ipad has other accidental damage or issues caused by unauthorized modifications. She asked for my help to poke a few holes in one piece of board and put some ties. How to sew an ipad cover our apple smart cover is 2 year old and all the corners started coming apart and so i decided to make one with apple smart cover as an inspiration. Junk journal made using an old book cover part 1 of 6 duration. This can be customized to the size of your gadget just find a book that is slightly larger than your ipad, kindle or other tablet.
So, i grabbed a few supplies from around the house and got to work on this diy kindle fire cover. You will need to cut along the inside spine of the book to separate the pages from the cover. Make a stylish ipad case from a notebook man made diy. Jun 14, 2014 this flip cover is versatile enough fold back fully. Although that isnt really a problem because you can make a cool case, cover or sleeve for your precious device by yourself. The key to this is using an old book that is about the height of the gadget itself. This tablet cover tutorial shows you step by step how create a one of a kind cover. Old hardcover books can be picked up for next to nothing at yard sales or thrift stores. Twelve south bookbook for ipad, brown vintage leather book. Make your own ipad cover using a repurposed vintage book. Leather smart cover for ipad 7th generation and ipad air 3rd generation saddle brown previous gallery image.
How to turn an old book into a useful tablet case diy. I used an old disney book the kids werent interested in. Jul 12, 2011 here is how i made an easy, inexpensive ipad cover. You want it to be about 14 inch wider on all sides but theres a little wiggle room. All you need is fabric, mat board, glue and elastic. Place some heavy books on top and let sit for about an hour or until the glue. Sep 05, 2014 how to sew an ipad cover our apple smart cover is 2 year old and all the corners started coming apart and so i decided to make one with apple smart cover as an inspiration. Vintage ipad case 6th 5th gen old book retro ipad pro 10. Turn an old book cover into a tablet or ereader case with.
Check out this easy and cheap way to protect your tablet. Sep 05, 2015 its easy to do and you end up with a super unique ipad or kindle cover, so get diy ing. Aug 12, 2015 not long after summer vacation began, marisol was crafting one morning and decided to make a cover for her ipad. Sep 16, 20 this diy case also adds a layer of security to your expensive gadget who would expect a tablet to hide out in an old composition notebook. How to turn any case into an ipad smart cover cnet. The nicest ipad or kindle case can be made from an old leather bound book, the challenge is to find the right size, we found ours in a second hand book shop. Here is how i made an easy, inexpensive ipad cover. Not long after summer vacation began, marisol was crafting one morning and decided to make a cover for her ipad. Guidecentral is a fun and visual way to discover diy ideas, learn new skills, meet amazing people who share your passions and even upload. Old sweater scissors needle and thread ipad or kindle to use to measure put your ipad on the sweater to measure, remembering to leave a little extra space for seam allowance. How to turn an old book into a useful tablet case diy technology tutorial guidecentral guidecentral english.
Diy ipad cover using a vintage book i used an old disney book the kids werent interested in. Diy tutorial upcycling an old book into tablet flip cover. Dec 27, 2011 perhaps you found a new shiny ipad under your tree this year, or maybe youre just interested in warming up your highend tech gear with some old school, classicguy charm, but youve gotta check out this easy, yet secure, howto for creating an ipad from an inexpensive paper notebook, which would work equally well using an appropriately sized vintage book binding. Aug 17, 2014 diy kindle or tablet cover tutorial create a unique cover for your kindle or tablet in less than 30 minutes using an old book, fabric, batting, and glue. What you see in the picture is actually an old picture frame backing out of a broken picture frame that i used on another project. Sometimes you dont want everyone to know you are carrying around your ipad.
On second thought, why not breath new life into that old masters thesis as a personalized ipad case. Apples smart cover is neat, but its flimsiness offers no protection. Diy gift idea kindle, nook or ipad cover from a hardcover book. No one will notice that you are carrying a book, especially if it is a 1970s exlibrary copy of new zealand in colour. Shop for antique book ipad cases and covers for the ipad 1234, pro or mini. Determining your custom measurements this tutorial was completed using an original series ipad which measures approximately 9. Minnie mouse smartphone case diy, phone case handmade. This diy case also adds a layer of security to your expensive gadget who would expect a tablet to hide out in an old composition notebook. Cover your device in plastic wrap to protect it while getting it centered and placing the sugru formed around it. Get creative with the supplies and only use stuff from your junk drawers and closet. If youre a happy owner of any kindle then you probably already know how expensive cute kindle cases are. This vintage book case is quite unique, and it will look like youre reading a book when youre actually checking your email. I created mine for my ipad, but i left the measurements vague so you can customize it to your own tablet and book size.
How to create a diy ipad case from a composition notebook. Aug 26, 20 this weekend, i decided to dress her up a bit. Otherwise, repairs are considered out of warranty and not covered when. Diy ipad cover using a vintage book dump your frump.
If you have an old binder, some fun fabric, elastic, and a bit of glue, you can make your own hard cover ipad case and stand. You can even see the area where i ripped off the stand piece. Make an ipad or kindle case from an old book and sugru. We are more used to automatic onoff and so i thought i can make a one with same function using magnets. Diy kindle cover great idea to use an old book cover. Diy ipad cover and stand ipad cover, bee crafts, crafts. Best ipad cases for every type of user cult of mac. If your ipad issue is covered under our warranty or consumer law, you wont pay a fee. Its totally nosew and costs only a few dollars so many books and only one ipad kindle fire cover diy kindle fire cover protector would be cool. I removed the plastic insert from the box that the ipad came in and marked the height of the notebook for reference on the side.
Seattlepi notes in the writeup of the project that, the ipad feels particularly vulnerable as a hot gadget, i feel much better leaving it sitting. Diy notebook cover for ipad kindle charlimarietv youtube. This project was inspired by a need to repurpose both an old notebook and a set of ipad wall mounts that we were no longer using. She found a couple of pieces of chipboard with precut holes for an album amongst our crafting supplies, covered each piece with duck tape and then used binding rings to join the two pieces together. How to make a case for your ipad or kindle using a hollowed out book. Cut four pieces of elastic, and glue onto the corners of one of the boards. She asked for my help to poke a few holes in one piece of board and put some. Dont forget to show me what your creation looks like by tagging me on instagram or twitter.
I took a razor blade and cut out the pagesthis composition book was on its last leg so they basically fell out. This tutorial could also work for as a nook cover or an ipad cover. The care with which you make your handmade tablet cover goes a long way in keeping it solid and sturdy. Not just for the purpose of being pretty, but also for protection. Twelve south 121235 bookbook for ipad mini, black vintage leather book case w typing angle and display stand for ipad mini 1st, 2nd, 3rd gen.
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