Lets face it, if you are buying an ipad for a special someone this holiday season, you are going to be broker than you care to be. Diy ipad cover sewed from fabric scraps from fussycut diy ipad case from a composition notebook from lilblueboo. Guidecentral is a fun and visual way to discover diy ideas, learn new skills. Premium real leather cases for your ipad and phone. 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. Here are ideas for a couple of diy ipad or tablet stands you can make easily and cheaply.
Sep 16, 20 this customizable doityourself case can be made with materials found around the house. Shop for made in usa ipad cases and covers for the ipad 1234, pro or mini. The old book case by david hsu can be purchased at etsy. If youll be standing in line to get a new one, or are simply interested in a unique, handmade an recycled solution to house your current tablet or ereader, then youve got to check out this genius howto from italian maker mattia. I also made sure to bend the book closed to make sure the spine of the book fit nicely. Heres another case made out of duct tape, but this time its created using a bubble wrap mailer to make the process even easier.
Turn an old book cover into a tablet or ereader case with. How to create your wwn ipad case with a book digital. No matter which iteration you own we have an ipad case for you. Whether you need to whip up a tablet case for either a 7. This tablet cover tutorial shows you step by step how create a one of a kind cover. Check out this easy and cheap way to protect your tablet.
So i made one myself and put together this diy project tutorial so you. Custom made with premium book cloth and finished with glossy laminate, this hard cover case is a durable and elegant way to show off your favorite designs. Take a composition notebook, remove the paper keeping the spine intact, and glue in a bit of nonstick rug padding or those dashboard. This cool ipad holder is made from an old wooden kitchen board. Diy a leather tablet case for way less than youd think. How to make a case for your ipad or kindle using a hollowed out book. Diy tablet stand 10 cheap and clever ideas bob vila. Although that isnt really a problem because you can make a cool case, cover or sleeve for your precious device by yourself. I wanted an ipad case and i have fabric stash, so the two came together to make this diy ipad case. Via come together kids craft its written on the wall. These easy and clever bookshelves look so much cooler than anything you can buy from a store.
With an old leatherbound book and some sugruthat diy miracle puttyyou can make a greatlooking cover for your tablet or ebook reader. The rope should be just long enough to hold the tablet steady as the corks meet the table top. Every one is designed and made in beautiful portland, oregon. May 02, 2015 guidecentral is a fun and visual way to discover diy ideas, learn new skills, meet amazing people who share your passions and even upload your own diy guides. Its a great way to get a quality case for much less than youd pay for new. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. You can find old leatherbound books at the secondhand book projectscraft projects. The old book case, david hsu a classic concept for storing the ipad, ripe with the diy feel. Tips and trickskindlenookipad case, citrus cleaner, creamsicle fudge and more see more. I have a case on mine so i think the extra space made it fit better. Instead heading out to a store or online to secure her new tablet with a manufactured case, she knew there was a diy project just waiting to happen to keep the. Not so if you diy your own case out of leather scraps. Twelve south bookbook for ipad, brown vintage leather book. The first requires only a bit of foam core art board and an xacto knife.
Dec 29, 2012 i did use beans instead of a rock and put fiberfill to fill up the top. I stumbled over the following instructable for a moleskin ipad case credits here for the maker of the case which inspired me to make my own case. Then an ipad stand is a necessity tool, which will help you to stabilize your ipad at an comfortable viewing and working angles. Take advantage of our precision laserengraving and inlay options to showcase your logo, favorite quote, or artwork and make your toast case a knockout oneof a kind. Make sure to pull the material tight and smooth out any wrinkles. How to make an easy diy ipad case from a book the dixie lady. How to create a diy ipad case from a composition notebook. Mattia from italy first made this project and sent us the images below for the sugru gallery.
Make tablet case for ipad and samsung galaxy tab from cardboard duration. Apple ipad wifi only model generation ipad ideas of ipad make an ipad cover ipad ideas of ipad diy ipad cover am going to make this very soon x seriously considering this at the moment make your own ipad cover. Jan 19, 2020 keep reading to find out how to make your own diy under cabinet cookbook or ipad shelf. Sometimes you dont want everyone to know you are carrying around your ipad. Theres surely at least one in here that will rock your recipients socks off for each of the projects listed, weve included an estimated skill level needed to complete.
Real wood covers for tablets custom tablet cover toastmade. Tidbitstwine kraft paper book covers step 3 diy stamped kraft covered books a stepbystep tutorial for covering books with kraft paper and stamping them for a decorative look. If you have wireless earbuds, this is one way to do it. Keeping your ipod stored in a book is also a good way to guard against theft.
Diy ipad cover using a vintage book i used an old disney book the kids werent interested in. If you are covering the book, stretch the fabric across the entire outside of the book with super glue or e6000. If youre really into repurposing old books, you can make a little dock for this or your. Diy ipad case tutorial made for free using recycled. I made a bookstyle case for on the go similar to the dodocase moleskin case which is named. This afternoon, the internet is all abuzz about the unveiling of the ipad 3, with its 4g lte support and new home buttonless design. You must have some unused copper pipes in your storage room. Accessorize, protect, and turn your ipad into a classic hardcover.
Tips and trickskindlenook ipad case, citrus cleaner, creamsicle fudge and more see more. The original idea came from brandon who wrote a post on the modern day pirates about making a moleskine ipad case, but i made a few modifications because i didnt want to have to buy professional binding board and i wanted to cover my case in fabric instead of vinyl. Cases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. I used an old disney book the kids werent interested in. The best ipad mini 5 case with flexible back since ipads are sold on amazon through the apple authorized reseller store, more and more users decide to shop for all things apple here and they discover how many great thirdparty alternatives they can find for the apples original smart cover. You want it to be about 14 inch wider on all sides but theres a little wiggle room. If you have a couple of wine corks on hand, this is a fun diy tablet stand to make. I used one book as a practice first before doing the final one lots of cutting.
The only other change i made was sew a second row of stitch 12. Finding creative ways to display books can be just as alluring. Every toast product plants a tree, contributes to environmental charities, and is made with 100% renewable energy. Local bookstores are likely to have very inexpensive used books. Carry pad suggests using an hollow book as a case for the apple ipad. Its easy to do and you end up with a super unique ipad or kindle cover, so get diy ing. So i made one myself and put together this diy project tutorial so you can make one too.
I bought three books of varying sizes to be sure i got the fit i wanted. Urban camouflage ipad case lets start with an easy one. Two cheap and easy diy ipad or tablet stands geek in the. To get the best fit, we brought our kindle and ipad with us, this way we just held each tablet up to the book to find the best fit, simple. Turn an old book cover into a tablet or ereader case with sugru. Make an ipad or ereader case from a recycled book diy. If you have two hands with at least four working fingers on them, you can make an ipad case. In that case, you might be better to work with a wire hanger in the place of a kitchen fork. These cases are designed to snuggly fit your latest apple devices, including the ipad, ipad 3g, iphone 3g. 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.
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. Take advantage of our precision laserengraving and inlay options to showcase your logo, favorite quote, or artwork and make your toast case a knockout oneofakind. Your daily dose of crafts, recipes, beauty, fashion. Diy notebook cover for ipad kindle charlimarietv youtube. I pressed the spine to make sure the material made a good seal over the book.
Drive a drywall screw through each cork, then tie cotton rope to the tip and head of each screw. Each case is made form birch wood with a paper book cover with a leatherette texture. The technique is more or less the same but you need to careful when choosing the book for the ipad case it should have proper padding around the sides and the thickness of the book pages should be enough to support your ipad. Start with a 6wide, 11long chunk with a thickness, ideally, of 58. In case you dont want to spend a lot of money on a cute and stylish ipad cover check out these tutorials and make one by yourself. Its convenient for you to follow recipes online when cooking. Diy kindle case if youre a happy owner of any kindle then you probably already know how expensive cute kindle cases are. See how this tablet hanger was made on the gadgeteer. Keep reading to find out how to make your own diy under cabinet cookbook or ipad shelf. Made from a vintage book how to make your own bookbook okay, ill be honest, this is what i really want, a bookbook by 12 south.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Guidecentral is a fun and visual way to discover diy ideas, learn new skills, meet amazing people who share your passions and even upload your own diy guides. Diy booklike ipad case dodo moleskin style any comments are welcome. How to turn an old book into a useful tablet case diy. This is part 5 of our diy kitchen organization series. Build a handsome diy tablet stand with scraps of cabinetgrade plywood.
Just get a plain old yellow padded mailer and cut it to size then cover it with duct tape sheets. This customizable doityourself case can be made with materials found around the house. A diy cover for a tablet or ereader made from a hardcover book. Make an ipad or kindle case from an old book and sugru.
No one will notice that you are carrying a book, especially if it is a 1970s exlibrary copy of new zealand in colour. I then decoupaged a fabric scrap to the outside, making it a custom case. 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. I am on a mission to get my kitchen organized without spending a lot of time or money, and this is the fifth step along that journey.
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