I then decoupaged a fabric scrap to the outside, making it a custom case. Although that isnt really a problem because you can make a cool case, cover or sleeve for your precious device by yourself. Urban camouflage ipad case lets start with an easy one. 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. Keep reading to find out how to make your own diy under cabinet cookbook or ipad shelf. Make an ipad or kindle case from an old book and sugru. A diy cover for a tablet or ereader made from a hardcover book. Every one is designed and made in beautiful portland, oregon.
Build a handsome diy tablet stand with scraps of cabinetgrade plywood. The old book case, david hsu a classic concept for storing the ipad, ripe with the diy feel. 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. I made a bookstyle case for on the go similar to the dodocase moleskin case which is named. Start with a 6wide, 11long chunk with a thickness, ideally, of 58. Make a stylish ipad case from a notebook man made diy.
Its convenient for you to follow recipes online when cooking. I did use beans instead of a rock and put fiberfill to fill up the top. Finding creative ways to display books can be just as alluring. Carry pad suggests using an hollow book as a case for the apple ipad. These cases are designed to snuggly fit your latest apple devices, including the ipad, ipad 3g, iphone 3g. 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. 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. Then an ipad stand is a necessity tool, which will help you to stabilize your ipad at an comfortable viewing and working angles. How to turn an old book into a useful tablet case diy. Make an ipad or ereader case from a recycled book diy. You want it to be about 14 inch wider on all sides but theres a little wiggle room. 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. See how this tablet hanger was made on the gadgeteer. Diy tablet stand 10 cheap and clever ideas bob vila.
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. The first requires only a bit of foam core art board and an xacto knife. 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. 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. Local bookstores are likely to have very inexpensive used books. Diy kindle case if youre a happy owner of any kindle then you probably already know how expensive cute kindle cases are. Two cheap and easy diy ipad or tablet stands geek in the.
This afternoon, the internet is all abuzz about the unveiling of the ipad 3, with its 4g lte support and new home buttonless design. Drive a drywall screw through each cork, then tie cotton rope to the tip and head of each screw. 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. 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. I used an old disney book the kids werent interested in. If you have two hands with at least four working fingers on them, you can make an ipad case. Keeping your ipod stored in a book is also a good way to guard against theft. If you have wireless earbuds, this is one way to do it. This customizable doityourself case can be made with materials found around the house. Via come together kids craft its written on the wall. How to make a case for your ipad or kindle using a hollowed out book. Guidecentral is a fun and visual way to discover diy ideas, learn new skills. Mattia from italy first made this project and sent us the images below for the sugru gallery.
How to make an easy diy ipad case from a book the dixie lady. I bought three books of varying sizes to be sure i got the fit i wanted. 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. Make sure to pull the material tight and smooth out any wrinkles. Tips and trickskindlenookipad case, citrus cleaner, creamsicle fudge and more see more. If you have a couple of wine corks on hand, this is a fun diy tablet stand to make. 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. Cases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. So i made one myself and put together this diy project tutorial so you can make one too. Here are ideas for a couple of diy ipad or tablet stands you can make easily and cheaply. Heres another case made out of duct tape, but this time its created using a bubble wrap mailer to make the process even easier.
I have a case on mine so i think the extra space made it fit better. Tips and trickskindlenook ipad case, citrus cleaner, creamsicle fudge and more see more. How to create your wwn ipad case with a book digital. 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 easy to do and you end up with a super unique ipad or kindle cover, so get diy ing. The only other change i made was sew a second row of stitch 12. 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. Its a great way to get a quality case for much less than youd pay for new. I wanted an ipad case and i have fabric stash, so the two came together to make this diy ipad case. Not so if you diy your own case out of leather scraps. Sometimes you dont want everyone to know you are carrying around your ipad. If youre really into repurposing old books, you can make a little dock for this or your. Diy booklike ipad case dodo moleskin style any comments are welcome. 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. 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.
Check out this easy and cheap way to protect your tablet. Diy ipad cover using a vintage book i used an old disney book the kids werent interested in. Shop for made in usa ipad cases and covers for the ipad 1234, pro or mini. This is part 5 of our diy kitchen organization series. 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.
Apr 16, 2010 urban camouflage ipad case lets start with an easy one. Real wood covers for tablets custom tablet cover toastmade. Each case is made form birch wood with a paper book cover with a leatherette texture. This tablet cover tutorial shows you step by step how create a one of a kind cover. 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. 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. This cool ipad holder is made from an old wooden kitchen board. Every toast product plants a tree, contributes to environmental charities, and is made with 100% renewable energy. 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. Accessorize, protect, and turn your ipad into a classic hardcover. In that case, you might be better to work with a wire hanger in the place of a kitchen fork. No matter which iteration you own we have an ipad case for you.
I used one book as a practice first before doing the final one lots of cutting. With an old leatherbound book and some sugruthat diy miracle puttyyou can make a greatlooking cover for your tablet or ebook reader. Diy ipad cover sewed from fabric scraps from fussycut diy ipad case from a composition notebook from lilblueboo. Twelve south bookbook for ipad, brown vintage leather book. Whether you need to whip up a tablet case for either a 7.
Diy wooden ipad case and because i like the design of the ipad and dont want to hide it i also made a wooden slide in case which is named. Dec 29, 2012 i did use beans instead of a rock and put fiberfill to fill up the top. 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. I also made sure to bend the book closed to make sure the spine of the book fit nicely. Premium real leather cases for your ipad and phone. These easy and clever bookshelves look so much cooler than anything you can buy from a store. Diy ipad case tutorial made for free using recycled. Your daily dose of crafts, recipes, beauty, fashion. You must have some unused copper pipes in your storage room. I pressed the spine to make sure the material made a good seal over the book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jan 19, 2020 keep reading to find out how to make your own diy under cabinet cookbook or ipad shelf. So i made one myself and put together this diy project tutorial so you.
Turn an old book cover into a tablet or ereader case with sugru. Diy a leather tablet case for way less than youd think. The rope should be just long enough to hold the tablet steady as the corks meet the table top. No one will notice that you are carrying a book, especially if it is a 1970s exlibrary copy of new zealand in colour. The old book case by david hsu can be purchased at etsy. How to create a diy ipad case from a composition notebook. Take a composition notebook, remove the paper keeping the spine intact, and glue in a bit of nonstick rug padding or those dashboard. 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. If you are covering the book, stretch the fabric across the entire outside of the book with super glue or e6000.
Turn an old book cover into a tablet or ereader case with. Sep 16, 20 this customizable doityourself case can be made with materials found around the house. Just get a plain old yellow padded mailer and cut it to size then cover it with duct tape sheets. 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. You can find old leatherbound books at the secondhand book projectscraft projects.
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