Krafty Kindlers - A blog for sharing DIY Kindle cover ideas

cegrundler · 12-24-2010, 10:05 PM

Greetings, fellow Kindlers!

A while back, out of concern for the well-being of my then-new Kindle, I decided a cover of some sort might be a good idea. In my usual do-it-yourself way I created a simple and exceedingly inexpensive (cheap) one and it worked quite nicely. I decided to post the easy steps on my personal blog and share it on a few forums, figuring others might like my solution.

I’ve since improved upon my first, so very simple and basic design, and each time I posted a new how-to the response was the same. Readers shared their designs, posted links, ideas. Clearly Kindlers are a creative, imaginative group and I’ve seen many delightfully beautiful variations on my covers. I’m pleased to know I’ve inspired so many, and I’ve come to realize it might be nice to have a place where Kindlers could exchange ideas, share and showcase their creations: http://kraftykindlers.com

So I’m putting out a call to all Kindlers; if you’re looking for DIY Kindle cover ideas, take a look. And if you’ve made a wonderful cover that you’re proud of, have a sewing pattern or anything else you’d like to share, let me know. I’ll be adding some fun new cover designs of my own, but I’m also sending out an invitation for other creative Kindlers; check out http://kraftykindlers.com
And if you’d like to post a guest blog, please contact me at cegrundler(at)gmail(dot)com. I'd love to hear from you!

OtterBooks · 12-24-2010, 10:30 PM

I enjoying seeing people's do-it-yourself cover projects. Cool stuff.

CWatkinsNash · 12-24-2010, 11:12 PM

Great idea! Thanks for posting the link. I'm thinking about making one myself.

wvcherrybomb · 12-24-2010, 11:38 PM

That's a fun blog. Thanks for posting.

Not too long ago there was a thread here about homemade covers. Someone had made one using the actual packaging from the Kindle as a means of holding it in the cover. It was very cool. I hope they see this and contribute.

Figlilly · 12-24-2010, 11:43 PM

Very clever.

Ervserver · 12-25-2010, 01:58 AM

love the creativity

cegrundler · 12-25-2010, 05:44 PM

Thanks everyone! I'm glad you like my ideas. I've seen some truly amazing home made covers here on the forums from time to time, so I'm hoping people will come forward with their creations as well.

12-24-2010, 10:05 PM	#1
cegrundler Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 50000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	Krafty Kindlers - A blog for sharing DIY Kindle cover ideas Greetings, fellow Kindlers! A while back, out of concern for the well-being of my then-new Kindle, I decided a cover of some sort might be a good idea. In my usual do-it-yourself way I created a simple and exceedingly inexpensive (cheap) one and it worked quite nicely. I decided to post the easy steps on my personal blog and share it on a few forums, figuring others might like my solution. I’ve since improved upon my first, so very simple and basic design, and each time I posted a new how-to the response was the same. Readers shared their designs, posted links, ideas. Clearly Kindlers are a creative, imaginative group and I’ve seen many delightfully beautiful variations on my covers. I’m pleased to know I’ve inspired so many, and I’ve come to realize it might be nice to have a place where Kindlers could exchange ideas, share and showcase their creations: http://kraftykindlers.com So I’m putting out a call to all Kindlers; if you’re looking for DIY Kindle cover ideas, take a look. And if you’ve made a wonderful cover that you’re proud of, have a sewing pattern or anything else you’d like to share, let me know. I’ll be adding some fun new cover designs of my own, but I’m also sending out an invitation for other creative Kindlers; check out http://kraftykindlers.com And if you’d like to post a guest blog, please contact me at cegrundler(at)gmail(dot)com. I'd love to hear from you!

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12-24-2010, 10:30 PM	#2
OtterBooks Wizard Posts: 1,262 Karma: 2979086 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 4, iPad Mini/Retina	I enjoying seeing people's do-it-yourself cover projects. Cool stuff.

12-24-2010, 11:12 PM	#3
CWatkinsNash IOC Chief Archivist Posts: 3,950 Karma: 53868218 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL, USA Device: Meebook M7, Paperwhite 2021, Fire HD 8+, Fire HD 10+, Lenovo Tab P12	Great idea! Thanks for posting the link. I'm thinking about making one myself.

12-24-2010, 11:38 PM	#4
wvcherrybomb Sharp Shootin' Grandma Posts: 847 Karma: 1123940 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Florida Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Fire, Literati (has been adopted by my daughter)	That's a fun blog. Thanks for posting. Not too long ago there was a thread here about homemade covers. Someone had made one using the actual packaging from the Kindle as a means of holding it in the cover. It was very cool. I hope they see this and contribute.

12-24-2010, 11:43 PM	#5
Figlilly Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 2514066 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Australia Device: Kindle Oasis 2&3, Paperwhites, Kindle Touch, Kobo Clara, IPad Air2	Very clever.

12-25-2010, 01:58 AM	#6
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	love the creativity

12-25-2010, 05:44 PM	#7
cegrundler Enthusiast Posts: 49 Karma: 50000 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle	Thanks everyone! I'm glad you like my ideas. I've seen some truly amazing home made covers here on the forums from time to time, so I'm hoping people will come forward with their creations as well.

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