Aug 16, 2010 this is the new bookbook for ipad a leather case styled to look like an old, classic book. Dec 02, 2012 if youre an ipad owner who still uses old school pen and paper, then an ipad case with a builtin notepad might be a useful tool. The ipad meets the childrens book publishers weekly. Choose a print that you want to tote around all day with you and use on this tutorial. The bookbook opens and closes with two zippers so you can still charge your ipad mini while in the case. And it even has a handy shoulder strap if youd like to wear it like a purse. Seattlepi notes in the writeup of the project that, the ipad feels particularly vulnerable as a hot.
I used an old disney book the kids werent interested in. How to create a diy ipad case from a composition notebook. Recycle an old shirt and an old book to make a case for your kindle. Free ipad, stand homemade of an old book part 1 youtube. Mathilde delval diy diy vintage book tablet clutch ipad ideas of ipad diy. A hard, durable front and back cover are combined with the interior lined with soft suede material to protect the iphone against bumps and scratches. Genuine leather walletstyle case in the shape of an old fashioned book. Vintage ipad case 6th 5th gen old book retro ipad pro 10. No matter what kind of ipad you have this tutorial on how to make an ipad case can apply to any model. Use the craft knife to remove the pages from the spine. Its made by twelvesouth who are rapidly becoming one of my favorite ipad accessory makers. Make an ipad or ereader case from a recycled book man. Heres another case made out of duct tape, but this time its created using a bubble wrap mailer to make the process even easier. To tidy and enforce the spine it is best to cover where the cuts were made.
Diy kindle case mit bildern kindle hulle, alte bucher, alte hemden. The notebook case from cpeel is a plastic keyboard case for the ipad thats designed to transform your tablet into a mini macbook for 85 approx. Bookbook for ipad mini is a handmade oneofakind, hardback leather case that doubles as a fully adjustable stand. Diy notebook cover for ipad kindle charlimarietv youtube. Your kindle is well protected and you still have the feel of holding a real book in your hands because it is a real book cover.
Now youre ready to check out your favorite blog, read a new book, or play a few games. Pull them down slightly to form hooks, leave to cure for 24 hours and youre done. Each bookbook is a handmade, oneofakind, hardback leather case designed to protect and enhance your ipad experience. The style of the case resembles that of an oldschool cathoderay television which adds a charming retro touch to the whole. We incorporate age old book making and leather crafting techniques to hand make every case. Turn an old book cover into a tablet or ereader case with sugru. How to make a case for your ipad or kindle using a hollowed out book. With an old leatherbound book and some sugruthat diy miracle puttyyou can make a greatlooking cover for your tablet or ebook reader. The cases i took in were a zoogue case prodigy, a portenzo alano, a portenzo composition book, the oberon design celtic hounds, and a moshi versacover in use on my ipad mini. How to turn an old book into tablet case snapguide. Technocel leather flip book casefolio for apple ipad 1st. May 09, 2012 the notebook case from cpeel is a plastic keyboard case for the ipad thats designed to transform your tablet into a mini macbook for 85 approx. In fact, childrensstories held six of the top 10 paid ipad bookapp sales spots as of press time.
This customizable doityourself case can be made with materials found around the house. Carry pad suggests using an hollow book as a case for the apple ipad. Shop for antique book ipad cases and covers for the ipad 1, 2, 3, 4 or mini. However, no single thing used for making this wooden case was purchased. Diy ipad cover using a vintage book dump your frump. Diy ipad cover from composition notebook a tutorial. Make an ipad or ereader case from a recycled book with. You want it to be about 14 inch wider on all sides but theres a little wiggle room. How to turn an old book into tablet case recipe tablet case. Sometimes you dont want everyone to know you are carrying around your ipad. Along with its vintage looks, this case makes ipad mini feel as if youre holding a real book, and in many ways you are holding a book. How to turn an old book into a useful tablet case diy.
New bookbook ipad case looks like an old, classic book. Hand made in new york, the old book gets better with age with every scratch it accumulates as it protects your ipad. How to create your wwn ipad case with a book digital. Twelvesouths bookbook case for the ipad is a hard, leatherback binder thats designed to look like a vintage book. Turn an old book cover into a tablet or ereader case with. Our customizer has over 400,000 possible combinations so you can create a cover that fits your unique style. Genuine leather walletstyle case in the shape of an oldfashioned weathered book. The book for ipad commands a museum giftshop premium price.
Twelve souths bookbook ipad case packs a little bit of everything. No matter which iteration you own we have an ipad case for you. Youll need a book that is 14 inch larger than the ipad on all sides. Theyre durable enough to prevent breakage, yet slim and lightweight. Lay out your tablet inside the book and mark the four corners with a pencil. The tutorial is available as a free pdf tutorial, originally published in lisa lams book a bag for all reasons. Stef and i both have the day off today, so we thought what better time to do a diy for you guys. Available in 24 or 50page increments, the notebook exterior features dark gray book cloth fabric with gray stitching, and mohawk superfine on the interior. If youre an ipad owner who still uses old school pen and paper, then an ipad case with a builtin notepad might be a useful tool. 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. Im a case guy and have found the holy grail of ipad cases. Rather, the materials to build it were found lying around in the nooks and crannies of his apartment. 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.
Available in 24 or 50page increments, the notebook exterior features dark gray book cloth fabric. 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. The leader in manufacturing custom and stock cases for all ipads and iphones models. The case can actually shut the ipad off once time limits are reached or keep it from turning on when it shouldnt be used in the first place. Guidecentral is a fun and visual way to discover diy ideas, learn new skills, meet amazing people who share your passions and even upload. Take the tablet out and wrap it in cellophane wrap or cling film. The protective flip case for your bigscreen ipad, extract windows cover, and use as a stand at the backside on any angle. Make an ipad or kindle case from an old book and sugru. Check out our book ipad case selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces. Sep 16, 20 this customizable doityourself case can be made with materials found around the house. Free ipad, stand homemade of an old book step by step how to do it yourself.
The original crafter bookstyle ipad and iphone cases. Its easy to do and you end up with a super unique ipad or kindle cover, so get diy ing. Its handmade and it features a soft, velvety interior that promises to. Shop for old book ipad cases and covers for the ipad 1234, pro or mini. This folded, envelope style case has crisp, angled corners and a beautiful leather closure. Beyond screentime management, third party learning apps and fitness trackers integrate with the kidcase experience enabling you to automatically reward your child with bonus time for making better. The stylish diy ipad case keeps your precious tablet safe without sacrificing its sleek look. This tablet cover tutorial shows you step by step how create a one of a kind cover.
The book can be something you pick up for cheap at a local secondhand book shop or a yard sale. Make an ipad or kindle case from an old book and sugru step 1. The old book case by david hsu can be purchased at etsy. Make your own ipad cover using a repurposed vintage book.
Stick little cylindrical sugru bits at the marked corners and place tablet between them. The magnet inside the cover tightly holds the position that we set. 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. Yesterday i showed you some impressive diy kindle cases and covers and now i want to show some cool diy covers and cases for ipads. Twelve south bookbook for ipad, red vintage leather book. In fact, childrensstories held six of the top 10 paid ipad book app sales spots as of press time. A library of bookbooks for ipad our bookbook for ipad family includes cases for ipad pro, ipad air and ipad mini. Here is how i made an easy, inexpensive ipad cover. Twelve south bookbook for ipad, brown vintage leather book. We have found seven excellent options offering just that. No one will notice that you are carrying a book, especially if it is a 1970s exlibrary copy of new zealand in colour. Dont forget to show me what your creation looks like by tagging me on instagram or twitter. Each case had some supporters with the celtic hounds and alano getting compliments on their great looks, the case prodigy getting praise for its versatility and the.
Im a case guy and have found the holy grail of ipad. Features four builtin card slots to hold standardsize credit cards. You can eyeball it, sandwiching the ipad between the book to see if it looks about right. This elegant case handmade from genuine leather protects your delicate screen from scratches while deterring thieves by disguising it as a. Youre already on trend by owning your ipad, now protect it. Make a stylish ipad case from a notebook man made diy. Bookbook case disguises ipad mini as a vintage book gigaom.
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. Youve already fallen in love with the book book, which encases your macbook in an oldtimey hardback book. Take your ipad or kindle along and align it with the book cover to see if it will fit. Choose from hard or soft cases featuring superbright, highquality prints that wont fade. With custom cuts and independent designs, deck out your ipad in style. Therefore these go with the dodocase ipad air 1 folio no longer available for sale, ipad air 2, ipad pro 9. I took a razor blade and cut out the pagesthis composition book was on its last leg so they basically fell out. Snow white, as you like it, pride and prejudice, and many others. All you need is fabric, mat board, glue and elastic.
This is the new bookbook for ipad a leather case styled to look like an old, classic book. Mar 26, 2012 twelvesouths bookbook case for the ipad is a hard, leatherback binder thats designed to look like a vintage book. The style of the case resembles that of an old school cathoderay television which adds a charming retro touch to the whole. Take an old book and make sure its a suitable size for the tablet youll be using. 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. This stylish case features a passage from romeo and juliet, with the emphasized quote a pair of starcrossed lovers take their lives other designs to choose from. Check out this easy and cheap way to protect your tablet. No matter which device you own we have an ipad case for you. Genuine leather walletstyle case in the shape of an old fashioned weathered book. 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. Feel just like innovative from security, effortless use anywhere from the builtin features. Not to worry though, if you dont have an ipad this tutorial would work on other things. Interior is lined with soft suede material to protect your phone against bumps and scratches. In my case, im using a 12 tablet and found an old book lying around that had some pages missing.
Even though devices are pretty much the same and most of all these covers are universal, people that make them are different. Hard cover jacket for the ipad is inspired by old outofprint hard cover books librarians ruggedized in an attempt to make them last a few years longer. Not to worry though, if you dont have an ipad this tutorial would work on other things too, like your phone or laptop. Just get a plain old yellow padded mailer and cut it to size then cover it with duct tape sheets.
Diy leather ipad case tutorial make your own custom tablet folio. 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. My ipad has been sitting around, needing a cozy case for awhile, so i thought it was time make my own. Vintage book ipad case select your device in a droplist.