DIY iPad Carrying Case

After I read a blog post about Turning the iPad into an iBook, I decided that I needed to get an iPad.  I had several reasons, had read lots of positive and negative reviews, and decided that I wanted to fulfill my childhood dream of having Penny’s Book from Inspector Gadget.  Sold.

So I bought the iPad, and went on a quest for a decent book to hold it.  I went to a used bookstore and picked up an old, sturdy book about Impressionist art.  And I followed the instructions from the DIY blog and created this case.  Here are my photos and I’ve got more on Flickr:

And I have an elastic band that I use to keep it closed when I throw it in my bag.  It’s one of those large elastic hair bands - “bra-strap” style.  

I love my new iPad, and the carrying case is almost as cool.