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Follow these step by step instructions to make a cover for your kindle or other ereader out of an old hardcover book. If you look at the construction of a hardback or notebook, you will see how they are put together and you can usually get all of the pages out and. How to turn an old book into a useful tablet case diy. An examination of some of the top selling books in the kindle store yields surprises. A beautiful vintage hard back book style ereader and tablet cover handmade in england using 40 years of bookbinding experience. Kindle case classic e book reader covers by by klevercase on etsy i dont even have a kindle, but now i want one. Cruise the dollar bins at the used book stores for books that have the proper dimensions and carefully strip the pages out. This instructable flows out of rayeaths very helpful nook. Mar 18, 2015 hi guys, today we will be making some cover for your kindle. But it took me a while longer to figure out how to customize your front cover into a full print cover for createspace or other pod providers. Weve rounded up 21 kindle covers so cool, youll actually feel good about that whole judging a book by its cover thing bring it on. Thank your for sharing such a beautiful diy project. The perfect coming beautiful handmade hardback book covers for him or her. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for.
Bland kindle book covers might house powerful, touching and hilarious stories, but if nobody is enticed to read them, all that time and effort and copious cups of coffee could amount to nothing. From my experience in bookbinding, ive found there are many variations of case binding methods. Diy kindle case holder made from hc book kindle cover. On the paperback content tab, scroll down to the book cover section and click launch cover creator. Just for the cover kindle case book covers beautiful handmade hardback book covers for him or her.
Medges cambridge jacket is the workhorse in the fauxhardcover case ecosystem. Following the isbn sequence numbers, books of this type. I like the idea of secrets and treasures hiding within the books. One of my favorite christmas gifts this past year was a kindle paperwhite from the hubs. How to turn an old book into a useful tablet case diy technology. Once i had the kindle, of course i had to have a stylish cover for it. Kindle book covers with words boldly emblazoned across them demand a second glance. In this tutorial, ill show you how to case bind a hardcover book. Kindle cover from a hardcover book come together kids. Of course this diy is not limited to kindles, you can make covers for tablets or phones. How to make a hard cover for a paperback book with pictures. How to convert a hardback book into a kindle cover with a strap.
How to turn an old hardback book into an awesome kindle cover. Kindle cases can be expensive, so making a homemade kindle cover is the perfect weekend project. Perhaps you have a juicy paperback that you dont want others to know that you are reading,or you want to protect your paperbacks covers from damage, or you just dont like the look of the. I was recently given a 2nd generation kindle but miss the book feel.
Here is a simple diy kindle cover design using only fabric. Hardcover book printing hardback book printer bookbaby. Now the only thing left to do is free up some time this weekend for a new ebook or two alongside a box of chinese takeout, of course. Diy book cover templates free book design templates and. Folder decoradocapas kindlenook coverkindle casetablet covercrafty craftcraftingbook bindingipad case. Book into a laptop case diy laptop, diy phone case. Despite the old adage, the first thing we judge a book on is its cover. So naturally, i bought a decorative hardcover book and gutted it, replacing a single story with many. How to make a kindle cover from a hollowed out hardback book. It will work with pretty much any kindle, nook, tablet, or ereader, and only requires a hardcover book, an elastic. The cover image you upload will appear on your amazon detail page. Most hardcover books are also printed on acidfree paper, preserving the quality of your work throughout the years.
I shared a guide to doing just that on diy book covers a couple months ago but am now sharing it with you, for free, so that you can design your own full print covers in ms word. To see the kind of cover you can create with the tool, check out these examples. Feb 16, 20 in this tutorial, ill show you how to case bind a hardcover book. Select the mockup template you would most like to see your book cover rendered as. I thought today would be perfect to do a little round up of diy kindle and ereader cover tutorials. I ordered an adorable patterned one online, but id like to try my hand at making one too.
Also make sure that your book cover uses a rgb color profile and is not saved as a cmyk color profile. At the end of 20 i put out a package of diy book cover templates in microsoft word and revolutionized publishing with a howto guide to designing amazing book covers in an easy to use program youre already familiar with. Get images for your cover you can choose an image from our image gallery or from your computer. This will compensate for the thickness and allow the. Whether you are printing a hardcover novel, cookbook, yearbook, childrens book, or any other book genre, you can now turn your dream of getting published into a bookstore quality hardback edition. When making a book for a child i sprayed the cover with krylon preserve it. I am going to make this for my husbands nook, but i am going to hotglue a little. When uploading your own images to cover creator, make sure. Leather vintage embossed cover notebook life story book blank hardback scrapbook travel ultra thick writing journal work diary 4. Help free up the hands of your ereading loved ones with one of these cute and squishy stands. Compatible with most kindle, e book readers or 7 inch tablets.
Book into a laptop case diy laptop, diy phone case, tablet. Diy gift idea kindle, nook or ipad cover from a hardcover book. If you love the digital convenience of ebooks but miss the analog tangibility of physical books, then this diy cover is for you. Submit your cover and download your high resolution mockup on the next page. It might surprise you just how many types of crafts you can create. The only thing missing from my new found sense of reading ease and relaxed fingers you know what im talking about, the cramping fingers from trying to shield the sun with your book from the pool chair. Aug 15, 20 i found out from another blog that you can use spray glue to keep the cover paper to the chipboardbookboard and save your paper from wrinkling. This is one of the coolest projects ive come across. Today were making the covers for our text blocks and this is where you get to tap your creativity and personalize your notebook. Turn an old book cover into a tablet or ereader case with sugru. Compatible with most kindle, ebook readers or 7 inch tablets. How to make a kindle case out of a vintage hardcover.
This instructable flows out of rayeaths very helpful nook cover instructable with some hopefully helpful changes. Combine them with the free templates at for some eyecatching book marketing graphics you can use on social media, launch emails or advertising campaigns. Clever use of color is another effective way to make sure your kindle book cover ends up at the checkout. My doityourself bookbinding article has turned out to be one of the most popular articles on this site. Now youre ready to check out your favorite blog, read a new book, or play a few games.
Cut out the pages from a large book, and glue a strip of felt to the. More than just listing the dos and donts of effective covers, read. A hardcover or hardback also known as hardbound, and sometimes as casebound book is one bound with rigid protective covers typically of binders board or heavy paperboard covered with buckram or other cloth, heavy paper, or occasionally leather. Why not be super meta and use an old hardcover book to make a cover for an ereader. Hi guys, today we will be making some cover for your kindle. Its totally no sew and costs only a few dollars so many books and only one ipad. I am going to make this for my husbands nook, but i am going to hotglue a little pocket lined with plu on the inside so it is more protected.
Free ebook cover creator create covers in less than 10. If cover creator doesnt meet your formatting needs, try our doityourself guidelines ebook and paperback and templates paperback. Aug 17, 2014 diy kindle or tablet cover tutorial create a unique cover for your kindle or tablet in less than 30 minutes using an old book, fabric, batting, and glue. May 02, 20 once i had the kindle, of course i had to have a stylish cover for it. Help protect a tablet with this super cute felt cover. Introduction to cover creator cover creator is a free tool intended to help you design a basic cover that meets kdp specifications.
They have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi dots per inch. Turn an old book cover into a tablet or ereader case with. Upload a high resolution book cover cropped to the front only. Nov 23, 2018 help protect a tablet with this super cute felt cover. Pricing your hardcover book varies based on which printing options you choose for your book, from the cover style to the page count. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Buy kindle fire and 7 inch tablet case with harry potter inspired book of spells book cover to kill a mockingbird. Kindle cases can be expensive, so making a homemade kindle cover is.
These book mockups and 3d devices were carefully selected, and can be arranged into limitless unique pairings and groups. How to make a kindle case out of a vintage hardcover youtube. This guide is different from all the other guides i found primarily beca. Just for the cover kindle case book covers a beautiful vintage book hard back kindle, ereader and tablet cover handmade in england using 40 years of bookbinding experience. Hardcover book printing need a hardcover book printed.
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. After squinting my way through the bahamas, i was lucky enough to receive a kindle paperwhite, which officially makes me a part of the cool kids club in my mind. Diy hardcover book case bookbinding tutorial sea lemon. Very often i dont worry about putting a cover on the book and just bind the pages or i cover the book with plain heavy cardstock and handwrite the title.
Diy kindle book cover i dont have a kindle, but if i did, id need this. When you publish or republish your ebook, well automatically add your cover image to the inside. It has a flexible, sewn spine which allows the book to lie flat on a surface when opened. While the outside case is being manufactured, we perfectly bind your book with either white or natural colored endsheets the endsheets are used to adhere the inside of the book to the hardback case of the book. Diy kindle or tablet cover tutorial create a unique cover for your kindle or tablet in less than 30 minutes using an old book, fabric, batting, and glue. If you missed the last lesson on how to make a text block, youd better study up because today were moving on to the fun part. How to turn an old book into a useful tablet case diy technology tutorial guidecentral. Jul 24, 2019 how to make a hard cover for a paperback book. Diy kindle cover kindle cover, kindle case, nook cover.
Great costfree sewing hacks nifty suggestions kindle hulle aus einem alten buch diy sachen. Browse the topics below to learn about creating an ebook cover. Diy kindle case holder made from hc book kindle cover, book. How to make an ereader cover from an old hardback infographic. It will work with pretty much any kindle, nook, tablet, or ereader, and only requires a hardcover book, an elastic band, and some simple craft supplies.
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