From a thread on the Amazon forums (http://www.amazon.com/Vinyl-skins-for-kindle-available/forum/FxBVKST06PWP9B/Tx4P157Y0TO52B/1/ref=cm_cd_ef_tft_tp?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B000FI73MA).

iStyles Kindle Skins (http://www.istyles.com/computing-amazon-kindle-skins-c-448_475.html)

Look great... anyone tried it? Is it easy to stick?

I bought a NDS skin before but it is hard to stick...

I'd still want my MEdge cover, cause this doesn't actually protect the screen at all, or the back very much. Still, cool for those who like to change colors!

Since I've had a strong feeling that the reader would be more pleasant if it were dark instead of creamy white, I'm strongly tempted to buy one of the dark ones to see if I'm right.

Those look really interesting. I've always wanted a darker color for the Kindle, too. I also like how they come with a custom wallpaper that ties into the image on the skin. I just ordered one so I'll see if I like it. I was tempted to get B&W Fleur since I have that on my laptop but I was worried it would be a bit shiny. I wouldn't mind some nice solid color matte options, actually. I went with Rockstar Pinky. It has flames! Maybe it will make me read faster!

great variety of colors

I got the blue cube one (the big cubes, not the bunch of little ones). I love the ones that have patterns across the screen (i.e. they start outside the screen and continue inside). That was just a stroke of genius, the wallpapers. I'll post a picture of how it looks with the scrensaver and with text.

Here's my Kindle in the Rockstar Pinky skin. The cover is the brown one from M-Edge. It looks like they gave me the wallpaper for the blue version of the theme, though. I emailed them to get the right one. We'll see how that goes.

Putting the skin on was really easy, by the way.

Edit:

They promptly sent me the right wallpaper. It's in my profile pic.

Here's my Kindle in the Rockstar Pinky skin. The cover is the brown one from M-Edge.

Putting the skin on was really easy, by the way.

Wow, that was fast. Your Kindle looks great! If they get to the point where they can make custom skins (like most skin sites), I would give it a try.

Looks good. I think I'm going to investigate these since we're going to have 3 Kindles floating around the house at Thanksgiving. Other than looking at the book list, it might be difficult to keep track of which Kindle is whose.

Speaking of Thanksgiving -- Happy Thanksgiving weekend to our Canadian friends.

Oh and I forgot to post the little bonus charger skin they sent.

Oops didn't see this thread! I ordered Humidor and Gypsy and they are really nice.

I had been considering the Humidor one but I was concerned about getting the geometric pattern lined up just right. Do you have pics?

Sorry, no pictures (forgot to charge the camera batteries). But the geometric pattern was easy to line up - and didn't really need much lining up. The only caveat is on the long slender pieces - don't stretch them! If you do they will be too long and the pattern will not match. However leave the piece sitting undisturbed for an hour or so and it will shrink back to size.

I'll try and take a picture later of my Humidor Kindle.

Another mentions of skins on the Amazon forums. There is a site called DecalGirl (http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/2,289.htm)that also makes Kindle Skins. They have the same skins as iStyle plus about 20 more.

Another mentions of skins on the Amazon forums. There is a site called DecalGirl (http://www.decalgirl.com/browse.cfm/2,289.htm)that also makes Kindle Skins. They have the same skins as iStyle plus about 20 more.

That's actually where I bought mine. I'd dealt with them before and received good service.

You can order them from the Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=1225643486/ref=sr_pg_1?ie=UTF8&rs=172282&keywords=skins%20kindle&rh=n%3A172282%2Ck%3Askins%20kindle&page=1) site as well. They don't seem to have ALL of them, but they have a lot... there are at least 2-4 that I like. I am leaning towards Whimsical or Cora. I can't decide! I don't even have mine yet and I already want to accessorize it! At least with the Amazon site I could buy one with a gift card.

That's actually where I bought mine. I'd dealt with them before and received good service.

Do they seem to last a while? Without peeling at the edges or anything?

Had mine for almost a month, no peeling at all.

They originally were advertising that they would have a Batman theme, if I recall correctly. I am sort of disappointed that they don't.

Do they seem to last a while? Without peeling at the edges or anything?

No peeling yet on mine. The one on my laptop looks good as new a year later but the lid of my laptop doesn't get quite as much handling as the Kindle.

I've used skins on various electronic devices for a long time and the one on my cell has been there for close to a year with no problems. Looks just as good as the day I applied it.

They originally were advertising that they would have a Batman theme, if I recall correctly. I am sort of disappointed that they don't.

They may have run into copyright issues.

Thanks to all of you who responded to my question about how long they last :) If it lasts as long as several months or a year its worth it, I think.

I would be able to use a gift card right, even though its from a third party seller? I haven't bought anything from Amazon but the Kindle so far, that is why I don't know.

What if you want to remove a skin later? Does it leave a residue?

I just ordered the "My Heart" design from DecalGirl.com, can't wait to try it out!

I just ordered the "My Heart" design from DecalGirl.com, can't wait to try it out!

It's funny to read that and then look at your avatar. :rofl:

Let's see how they look together...

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Let's see how they look together...

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I like it! :rofl: Now I want one.

It's funny to read that and then look at your avatar. :rofl:

i'll probably regret asking this (please use a spoiler tag if the answer is too blood-curdlingly revolting) but what on earth IS that avatar ????

Beware of ending up as the main feature in roast duck porridge...

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Beware of ending up as the main feature in roast duck porridge...

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This is way scarier than yours! Think they'll add it to their line? We can call it "Duck Amuck"!

i'll probably regret asking this (please use a spoiler tag if the answer is too blood-curdlingly revolting) but what on earth IS that avatar ????

Some type of fish at a wet market which most likely ended up as someone's dinner. Probably not a preferred breed for one's fish & chips platter!

What if you want to remove a skin later? Does it leave a residue?

No residue, comes off cleanly.

Is it eels?

Let's see how they look together...

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Eat your heart out, guys!!!

Beware of ending up as the main feature in roast duck porridge...

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Thanks for the new avatar chrissy!

LOL - Love the avatar!

Thanks for the new avatar chrissy!
Wow, you used it as your avatar! :D

www.mytego.com (http://www.mytego.com)

This site lets you design your own skin for a variety of devices. To design one for the kindle go to the category that says "Console Game Systems, Accessories & Gadgets" Then click Amazon then click the Kindle. By the looks of the template it covers the battery cover in the back, which could be good or bad.

You can use pictures and illustrations they have or upload your own. I am thinking about getting one.

ALSO: They have a facebook app so you can make one right through facebook. Wutz on UR Skin? Design It Yourself is the name of the app. :)

Wow, you used it as your avatar! :D

It's pretty and scary!

www.mytego.com (http://www.mytego.com)

This site lets you design your own skin for a variety of devices. To design one for the kindle go to the category that says "Console Game Systems, Accessories & Gadgets" Then click Amazon then click the Kindle. By the looks of the template it covers the battery cover in the back, which could be good or bad.

You can use pictures and illustrations they have or upload your own. I am thinking about getting one.

ALSO: They have a facebook app so you can make one right through facebook. Wutz on UR Skin? Design It Yourself is the name of the app. :)

Yay! I actually wrote them (and skinit) asking them to make skins for the Kindle. I ordered a custom skin for my Nano from them earlier in the summer.

I just ordered a skin for my Kindle! I may involve pandas, llamas, or Zany Carters....

I just ordered a skin for my Kindle! I may involve pandas, llamas, or Zany Carters....

Mine is purple and the same art I used on my Nano. Be sure to post a pic of yours and I'll do the same.

Be sure to post a pic of yours and I'll do the same.
yes please ! :)

Supposed to be here in three weeks...

Supposed to be here in three weeks...

I receive the one for my Nano in just under 2 weeks (ordered June 27th, received July 3rd), so it may be faster. :)

I am trying to decide it I want to go with one of their patterns or designs or create one with my own art work. I might draw up something special just for my Kindle... :)

I used some old avatars for mine.

I used some old avatars for mine.

good heavens. :stunned: which ones ??

good heavens. :stunned: which ones ??
Super Panda and Llama Llisa.

And I put "Breakfast First, Then Zany Carters" on it.

Super Panda and Llama Llisa.

And I put "Breakfast First, Then Zany Carters" on it.

oh boy. i can't WAIT to see that. :D

I just ordered a skin for my Kindle! I may involve pandas, llamas, or Zany Carters....

But!? Will any of them be harmed in the making of your Kindle Skin?:eek:

Well, a fewZany Carters gave their lives for the cause...

I bought one of the skins from decal girl. It is called her abstraction it is all pink and swirly. I think that a skin that is predominately white would probably look better then the white lines between all of the stickers wouldn't jump out so much. All in all i do like it though!

Well, a fewZany Carters gave their lives for the cause...

I *still* don't have mine and I think we ordered the same day. Canada... California... both CA... you'd think I'd get some preferential treatment. :(

I *still* don't have mine and I think we ordered the same day. Canada... California... both CA... you'd think I'd get some preferential treatment. :(
the skin I ordered on the same day for my wife's iPod has yet to arrive. Makes you wonder about their processes, eh?