I featured a few Kindle covers in recent posts because I’ve been on the hunt for a diy cover for my new Kindle.
Most of the covers that I’ve seen required sewing and I wasn’t sure I could pull that off. I decided to try a no-sew book style cover instead.
Here's what I came up with. The inspiration for my Kindle cover came from a book upcycle project that Rook No. 17 shared.
Here’s how I made my Kindle cover:
- Start with an old book.
- Cut out the book pages with an X-acto knife and trim the ragged edges.
- Cut a piece of fabric larger than your book cover.
- Use spray mount to adhere the fabric to the book cover and wrap the fabric edges to the inside. Cut the corners so that they are mitered.
- Cut pieces of felt to pad the inside and cover the raw fabric edges. Use spray mount to adhere the felt to the inside.
- Create a book spine using a piece of ribbon or coordinating piece of fabric. Again use spray mount to adhere the ribbon to the spine. You can use craft glue to reinforce the edges of the ribbon where they meet.
Once the book cover is dry, add a button and piece of elastic to create a closure. I used a vintage wood button and you guessed it, a pony tail holder. To secure the button and elastic, I used E-6000 glue and let it dry overnight.
The Kindle fits perfectly inside the book cover but I realized it could still slip out of the bottom.
I added another piece of elastic – and yes, it’s one of those elastic headbands.
Thank you for visiting.
Carolyn
that is brilliant! I don't have a Kindle yet, but if I did, I'd want it to look like that :) Great choice of fabric too!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU! I've been agonizing (ridiculous, really) over the cost of buying one prefab, especially since I haven't seen one I like. This is brilliant. :)
ReplyDelete-Mrs. G
Love this!! Looks amazing! Your details are incredible! :)
ReplyDeleteSuper idea! Love the look and that you could personalize it too! I would to have you share your project(s) at my party...going on now!
ReplyDeleteWow, great idea! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea and I love your choice of fabric. Thanks for sharing at this week's party.
ReplyDeleteAmazing idea! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLaura
Carolyn, I'm so making this!! Thanks so much for sharing this!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see how you attached the elastic to the cover. Much cuter than the covers you can buy in the store :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI bought the boring black one. I might try mod podge fabric on it or just trash it and do the book thing.
ReplyDeleteCool. Pinned it. Wanna make one. Now.
ReplyDeleteI am soooooo making this also. I have been needing a cover for my Kindle ever since I got it 3 years ago. But just did not have the money to buy one. I do have a book that I can use to do this with and I am going now to get it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the idea.
Wow!!! Very nice idea.....Totally unique....Would surely do this....
ReplyDeleteOh love it! Don't have a kindle, but this seems like it's so better than the soft covers! Thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday. I've always wanted to make a pocketbook from a book cover....!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute and looks super easy!
ReplyDeleteLove this -- especially being able to store it on the bookshelf! Mine is always laying around in the way! I would love it if you would link up with Busy Monday (through Thursdays) at A Pinch of Joy, a linky party for ideas that make life better
ReplyDeleteone problem, it doesn't hold/protect it while in use. I love that it is a solid/hard cover, but I need something that will hold it in use. Maybe adding some elastic corners on the inside would help? IDK
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday - you were featured today!! TWICE!
ReplyDelete- - Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
I need to make one for my hubby (I do not have a kindle yet!) As always a beautiful project. Featuring it on Tickled Pink!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn, your Kindle covers turned out so wonderfully! I love the fabric and the ribbon binding. Thank you so much for the shout-out too -- it's brought a lot of traffic my way.
ReplyDeleteAs always, I admire your talent as well as your generosity!
Your friend,
Jenn
What a brillant idea! I am all over making a few of these for birthday gifts! I featured you today on Sew Woodsy!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable!! I'm filing this idea away for gifts I'd like to make!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I am pinning this for when I need to make it for someone with a kindle. :)
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to link up and share- http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2012/02/pinteresting-party-week-28.html
I love this! I am going to try it with an Ipad.
ReplyDeleteI made one for my Nook, and used a few pieces of velcro to attach the back of the Nook to the felt, that way it will stay inside the book, even when open!
ReplyDeleteThat is the idea that I was looking for to sell me on this idea!!! She has a wonderful idea and you tweeked it in just the way that I needed! Thanks!
DeleteThis is FABULOUS!!! Thank you so much for sharing the 'how-to'
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea! This would probably work for an iPad or any other tablets!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Love the irony :) I linked to this on the tutorial page of my blog. Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteYvette
www.yvette-keeping-it-real.blogspot.com
I made my own kindle cover but I used velcro dots on the inside attached to my kindle and then to the cover. Works like a charm!
ReplyDeleteIf you want some free kindle books there are 2 websites I use weekly. www.thevesselproject.com & www.inspiredreads.com
Happy Reading
Diane
Oh this is brilliant thanks for linking up at Miss Information
ReplyDeleteAt the top of my list of things to do! I'm going to make it for my iPad LOVE it! Laura from Real Momma stopping by to say thanks for linking up in the Best of Your Best Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING idea! Cannot wait to do this
ReplyDeleteGENIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteME PARECE UNA IDEA BUENISIMA.
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