Diy ipad cover from composition notebook a tutorial. I used an old disney book the kids werent interested in. And it even has a handy shoulder strap if youd like to wear it like a purse. Aug 16, 2010 the classic looking book spine and inner frame offer a superior level of crush protection. This doityourself case can be created with household materials and personalized with a notebook that fits. How to create your wwn ipad case with a book digital. Mar 07, 2019 the magic of whispersync for voice is the ease of change between the reading and listening, and the beauty of delving into the story in different ways. The cover zips up to keep the ipad inside, plus there are plenty of things inside of the book to make sure that your ipad doesnt shift around.
When we were at the apple store buying my ipad, they had a decent selection of protective cases available, but if you guys know me by now, you know that i had to at least try to make my own before i gave in and bought one. Each book result also has book options, such as hardcover, paperback, and kindle edition. Once youve cut deep enough to fully fit the ipad, you are going to use your tape to hold the pages in their closedbook positions. This is close to being onpar with the average windows pc that is available, while still being a little more than the average entry level netbooks on the market nowadays. Make a step by step instructable to help everyone make their own of cour. Take the tablet out and wrap it in cellophane wrap or cling film. How to export your book as a pdf book creator support. This tutorial was created for the first generation ipad, but can be adapted for all generations. Take an old book and make sure its a suitable size for the tablet youll be using.
Sep 16, 20 how to turn a composition notebook into an ipad case. Turn your old ipad into a dedicated kitchen tablet pcworld. Apr 21, 2020 ipad into a halloween costume there are a number of things you can do with an old, firstgeneration ipad, but perhaps the best use of your time and effort is to make it appear as if you have a. Youll need a book that is 14 inch larger than the ipad on all sides. 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. You can find old leatherbound books at the secondhand diy gifts for dad homemade. Make tablet case for ipad and samsung galaxy tab from. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Shop for free ipad cases and covers for the ipad 1234, pro or mini. The first thing you want to do is to hold the cover of the book at a 90 degree angle or prop it against something while you use scotch take to make small wraps around the pages. Make an ipad or ereader case from a recycled book diy. Lay out your tablet inside the book and mark the four corners with a pencil. Be sure that the book has enough padding around your ipad. With an old leatherbound book and some sugruthat diy miracle puttyyou can make a greatlooking cover for your tablet or ebook reader. Our bookbook for ipad family includes cases for ipad pro, ipad air and ipad mini.
Plus, it might work as a theft deterrent since it looks like nothing more than a simple hardcover book. Jan, 20 i decided to find an old book and make my own cover. Twelve south bookbook for ipad, brown vintage leather book. Personalized ipad case with photo make your own ipad case. Turn an old book cover into a tablet or ereader case with sugru. But using your old ipad as your goto tool to access all of your favorite recipes, cooking videos, and. This folded, envelope style case has crisp, angled corners and a beautiful leather closure. To begin, you must obviously have an ipad to turn an ipad into a macbook. I just made hand designed ipad cases one from a book cover and one from my pillow cover with embroidery on it. Most of the stands and mounts mentioned above make it easy to attach and remove your ipad. If youre really into repurposing old books, you can make a little dock. Today we are making a cool coverbook for your favorite tablet with your own hands, and then decorating it with a picture of lady bag. So whats the best thing to do with amazing projects.
The ultimate guide to using kindle app for ipad and iphone. Sometimes you dont want everyone to know you are carrying around your ipad. Its made by twelvesouth who are rapidly becoming one of my favorite ipad accessory makers. I looked at a lot of cases before purchasing this one, and none of the other brand bookstyle cases zipped up like this one. Heres how to set it up and what to consider when turning your ipad into a dedicated. If youre looking for a greener way to protect your ipad then we have you covered. Its a great way to get a quality case for much less than youd pay for new. How to make a kindle case or tablet case from a vintage book. You can eyeball it, sandwiching the ipad between the book to see if it looks about right.
In my case, im using a 12 tablet and found an old book lying around that had some pages missing. There are no straps or handles but it closes fully with a neat zip. Sep 23, 2010 its the perfect case for the gadget lover that still loves the smell and look of antique books. Our personalized ipad case is made from classic wetsuit material and finished with black ribbon binding and a tidy zip.
If you know me but at all, youll know im a fan of sugru, that weird putty stuff that allows you to fix and hack all sorts of things. To get the best fit, we brought our kindle and ipad with us, this way we just held each tablet. You want it to be about 14 inch wider on all sides but theres. Turn an old book cover into a tablet or ereader case with. Well isnt this a genius idea this crafty lady turned an old plaid shirt into a cute ipad case and called it the iplaid. Enter the title or book author in the search bar, and tap on the orange button go. This is the new bookbook for ipad a leather case styled to look like an old, classic book. Diy ipad cover using a vintage book i used an old disney book the kids werent interested in. Mar 23, 2012 if you spend a lot of time at the stove, your old ipad could get a new life as a very useful kitchen tool.
You want to email it or share it with someone who doesnt have an ipad to view the book. Take your love of sports and games and turn it into custom gear. We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. How to turn an old book into tablet case snapguide. Carry pad suggests using an hollow book as a case for the apple ipad. Make an ipad or ereader case from a recycled book man. Being her mothers daughter, she scrubbed it up a bit to tone down the gold and ramp up the vintage.
Weve found 10 cases and sleeves that all started life as something else, before being transformed into pad. These include tablet cases for popular devices, such as. Make tablet case for ipad and samsung galaxy tab from cardboard duration. We provide a space for makers to share their handmade crafts, home decor projects, fashion and beauty tips, homemade recipes and other life. Cases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. We offer our own brand of products fintie and casebot. The covers of the case feel much like a hardback book, with soft suedelike fabric on the inside covers. Here is how i made an easy, inexpensive ipad cover. Gary katz is at it again, this time gutting an old ibook and turning it into an ipad case. Open the kindle book that has the audiobook companion. The production time for the new ipad case is 6 times more than the iphone case as it carries more than 6000 swarovski crystals.
You want it to be about 14 inch wider on all sides but theres a little wiggle room. Protection comes in the form of two hardback book covers, reinforced corners and. 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. May 15, 2011 if youre looking for a greener way to protect your ipad then we have you covered. When you open this book in the kindle app on the iphone and ipad, the message about the availability of the audiobook will appear at the bottom of the screen see the screenshot below, on the left. Leather cases turn ipad into a book after my moan yesterday about ipad cases that are merely rebadged netbook sleeves, the folks at medge got in touch to tell me about their ipad cases. Protection comes in the form of two hardback book covers, reinforced corners and a rigid spine. The new ipad case series is characterized by its extreme large crystallized surface and shiny crystals effects. An additional layer of security comes from the fact that the antique book appearance disguises ipad from wouldbe thieves. Stick little cylindrical sugru bits at the marked corners and place tablet between them. Youll see a list of books matching your search criteria. To create this oneofakind case, katz gutted the body of the ibook, then used a dremel to remove.
May 02, 2015 how to turn an old book into a useful tablet case diy technology tutorial guidecentral. Step 2 remove the pages, protect your ipadkindle with cling film and create sugru grips on each corner. The tutorial is available as a free pdf tutorial, originally published in lisa lams book a bag for all reasons. Today we are making a cool cover book for your favorite tablet with your own hands, and then decorating it with a picture of lady bag. I took a razor blade and cut out the pagesthis composition book was on its last leg so they basically fell out. That is, make sure that when you cut out the shape, the resulting thickness of the pages is enough to support your ipad and withstand a fairly intensive cutting process. Mattia from italy first made this project and sent us the images below for the sugru gallery.
Many of the first cases for the air are simply tweaks on earlier cases companies have already released. How to turn an old book into a useful tablet case diy. Each bookbook is a handmade, oneofakind, hardback leather case designed to protect and enhance your ipad experience. Book creator does a good job of exporting your epub book to a pdf file, and the image resolution stays. No matter which iteration you own we have an ipad case for you. Get more out of your apple tablet with this zagg slim book ultrathin case hinged with detachable backlit keyboard. Get creative with the supplies and only use stuff from your junk drawers and closet. Crystals is creating new ipad cases after their remarkable success for their swarovski iphone case series. Buy 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. Pull them down slightly to form hooks, leave to cure for 24 hours and youre done. His latest book, a childrens book parody for adults, is called.
Use the craft knife to remove the pages from the spine. If you want to learn more about using the kindle app on the iphone and ipad, make sure to check out the links below. Start off by placing your iphone on the felt or fabric of your choice and folding up the lower part of the material so that it covers. I decided to find an old book and make my own cover. Tap the text saying tap to download and wait until the download is complete. Another new apple tablet, another race to make cases for it. You want to create a flipbook of your book for the web. May 12, 2017 the bookbook case does exactly what youd expect from such a name. The latest for the 2017 edition, the contega case, gives the tablet a bookbound look. Quickly create a completely personalized ipad case using our easy to use system, use your favorite photos, and text.
How to set up and get started with your new ipad, ipad mini, ipad air, or ipad pro if youre just getting your first ipad, heres everything you need to get up and running. How to turn an old book into tablet case create a vintage tablet case that looks like a book. How to turn an old book into a useful tablet case diy technology tutorial guidecentral. Step 1 find a cool old book that fits your ipadkindle. 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. How to turn a composition notebook into an ipad case mashable. Carve out the pages, tape a little strip on the back so you can easily flip the ipad up out of the pages, and there you go.
If you have an old hardcover book thats gathering dust in the basement and you never plan to read it again, turn it into a hollow book and then use that secret compartment as a safe to hide your cash, cellphone or any other valuable items. How to make a hollow book carry pad suggests using an hollow book as a case for the apple ipad. You dont want to try cut the shape out with, say, 0. Made with high quality materials and professionally printed, make your own ipad case will that look as great as you can make it. Apr 20, 2011 gary katz is at it again, this time gutting an old ibook and turning it into an ipad case. No one will notice that you are carrying a book, especially if it is a 1970s exlibrary copy of new zealand in colour. New bookbook ipad case looks like an old, classic book. This is one of the coolest projects ive come across. There are a few cases when youll want to export your book as a pdf. Shop for antique book ipad cases and covers for the ipad 1234, pro or mini. First problem was size the ipad is not a common book size, plus i didnt want one with too many pages as the ipad is pretty thin.
Top quality fabric on outer side showing trees, together with padding and strong fusible interfacing helps to prevent. Take your ipad to a secondhand book shop or thrift store. Inside bookbook is a button stitched into the left book cover and a string sewn into the right book cover. I put the old library cover back on and it hid the back of the elastic and the. 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.
It will fool anyone who sees it, into thinking its a simple book. How to set up your ipad, ipad air, ipad mini, or ipad pro imore. Make an ipad or kindle case from an old book and sugru step 1. Make an ipad or kindle case from an old book and sugru. If youre just getting your first ipad, heres everything you need to get up and running. It features a compact size that is compatible with ipads, providing a precision fit you can depend on. A great advantage of using a buttondown shirt is that you can use the part that has the pocket so you can store business cards or other small items inside.
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