Tuesday, February 14, 2012

CRAFTY KINDLE COVER

One of the common complaints I hear about e-readers is that they lack the sensory experience an actual book gives. I would have to agree. There's something special about  holding a book open, turning the pages, and breathing in the scent of ink on paper.

After reading a few novels while holding just the Kindle, I knew I needed to do something to mimic that tactile experience. I checked out the cost of Kindle covers and found them to be outrageously expensive. Then I saw pictures of covers people had created and knew that was my answer.

I chose a hardcover book from a used bookstore, cut out the pages, clued on some felt-backed material and ribbon and voila! I've got a fun cover, and for far cheaper than anything I could buy ready made.

I'm not a crafty person. At all. So if I can create this, so can you.

Anyone else have clever ideas for Kindle covers?

6 comments:

  1. I never would've thought of that. I'm so not crafty. At all. My friends tease me about how much I hate "crafting". You, my friend, are so clever. Well done. And I've enjoyed my handy little Kindle so far in my limited experience, but holding a book - well, you just can't beat it when it's a favorite.

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    1. Nicole, there's nothing more stress-creating than crafting or scrapbooking. If I were truly crafty, I would have spent a little more time on this, but I wanted something functional to use immediately. Took me half an hour, maybe, and most of that was cutting the pages from the book. (Admittedly, that was a painful thing to do.)

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  2. Brenda, you will have to come and scrapbook with me so I can prove that it is stress-relieving, not stress-making. LOL!

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    1. I've tried it, Beth. Really, I have. I've even gone on my friend's scrapbooking retreats (okay--I've just gone to organize my photos & to get a break from my lovely family). One thing I've discovered is that scrapbookers are VERY serious about their craft.

      I think I'll stick to honing my craft--writing. :)

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  3. I absolutely LOVE this !! May I ask though, what holds the kindle in place? Is there ribbon behind the kindle? Thank you so much for sharing this !! I can't wait to make my own cover !

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    1. I attached Velcro strips to the book & the Kindle. Super easy!

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