Handmade Covers for Kindle 3

[christianmarie]

Hi everyone, I've got some Kindle covers for sale here:

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/cmarie/0/0/186113




I've only got a few made right now, and I was hoping to get some feedback from people who actually own Kindles before I jump in and make 50 of them. Since I'm the only person I know who has one, I thought I'd ask here. So, what do you guys think?

*Edited to fix the link.*

[beesocks]

those are really cute, very adorable designs.  I've never used velcro before on my kindle, but lots of people like it for attachment.  Its nice how they zip all the way around too.

I like the sunflower on mint the best, and the shark 

[christianmarie]

Thanks Beesocks! The sunflower is my favorite too. I know a lot of people are freaked out about putting Velcro on their Kindle, but it actually comes off quite easily with a q-tip dipped in acetone. I think it looks much cleaner than corner pockets or elastic straps.

[robertk328]

Have you thought about selling on Etsy too?

[christianmarie]

I used to sell on Etsy, but I left after they called for a boycott of their own sellers on their blog. Also, they are way more expensive than Artfire and have literally no customer service. I'd have to charge 40 bucks  for my covers there.

[maries]

Nice design.    I like that they zip all around and fold back.  I looked at the description and didn't notice what the cover was made of.   I think being able to make this for the Kindle and other ereaders would help increase your potential sales.  You might have had that you do but it is early.    I would love to see you post more of your work and how it is going.    Good luck.  I hope this works out well for you. 

[Eolake]

It seems like a good product, especially if it is comfortable to hold when folded back.
I have ordered the Sunflower one. (I am F.N.)

Was the mint background inspired by the van Gogh painting?
(brave choice but works well.) Perhaps my favourite painting ever.
Eolake

[Alice Coyl]

If I were to send you a machine embroidery design, would you be able to make me a custom order for my Kindle 3? I like your ideas but I would like to be able to design my own. Would the price be the same? What kind of fabric would you need? Please PM me if this is possible.

Thanks,
Alice

[Eolake]

Kool idea, Alice.

[NapCat]

Very Nice Alice.

Throw in a couple with a more masculine theme.  We guys are just itching to throw money at you !!

[christianmarie]

Was the mint background inspired by the van Gogh painting?
(brave choice but works well.) Perhaps my favourite painting ever.
Eolake

I wasn't consciously thinking of that painting when I was making the cover, but now that you mention it, it does seem like I was influenced by it. Weird!

P.S. I'll be putting your cover int he mail this afternoon.

[christianmarie]

Very Nice Alice.

Throw in a couple with a more masculine theme.  We guys are just itching to throw money at you !!

Hahahaha, I love that image. I am tossing around some ideas for more masculine designs, but it's tough to come up with stuff that doesn't infringe on someone else's trademark. All of the men that I know are into Transformers and Superman.

Right now, I'm planning to do Frankenstein and my own version of the mud flaps sexy girl silhouette.

If anybody has any ideas or requests, let me know and I'll get it done!

[christianmarie]

Nice design.    I like that they zip all around and fold back.  I looked at the description and didn't notice what the cover was made of.   I think being able to make this for the Kindle and other ereaders would help increase your potential sales.  You might have had that you do but it is early.    I would love to see you post more of your work and how it is going.    Good luck.  I hope this works out well for you. 

Oh, they're made of a couple layers of cardboard, couple layers of felt, and then a combination of cotton and poly/cotton fabrics.

I am planning a cover for the Nook Color, but first I have to get my hands on the device. The e-ink Nook will fit in the Kindle cover. Honestly, I think I underestimated the popularity of the Nook when I started doing this. I've had a lot of requests for those covers.

[spotsmom]

What a great looking cover!!  If you're going to do the sexy woman mudflap one, you should also do a sexy man mudflap one.

[christianmarie]

What a great looking cover!!  If you're going to do the sexy woman mudflap one, you should also do a sexy man mudflap one.

How about a carnival strong man lifting a barbell?

[christianmarie]

I just wanted to pop in and post a pic of this new cover. I just put it in the shop today:



I'm not quite ready to let go of summer. I'm working on some sleeves tonight and should have them up tomorrow afternoon.

Also, I'm taking custom orders. If you want one of my designs in another color, have a design you want me to create, or have a fabric in mind, just let me know!

[SamIam]

Very cute!

[cork_dork_mom]

Are they big enough to hold a Kindle and an M-Edge light... and possibly the charger, too?

I love the one with the kitty. Now that my b.f.f. has a Kindle I may have to get her one for Christmas! 

[christianmarie]

Are they big enough to hold a Kindle and an M-Edge light... and possibly the charger, too?

I love the one with the kitty. Now that my b.f.f. has a Kindle I may have to get her one for Christmas! 

No, they fit the Kindle pretty snugly. I could always add a pocket to the back though.

[christianmarie]

I've added four new Kindle sleeves to the shop here:

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/cmarie/0/0/186113

[Eolake]

I've added four new Kindle sleeves to the shop here:

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/cmarie/0/0/186113

I like the flowers.

I got mine today, thanks, I've made a review:
http://ereaderjoy.blogspot.com/2011/09/ereader-cover-by-christian-marie.html

[christianmarie]

I like the flowers.

I got mine today, thanks, I've made a review:
http://ereaderjoy.blogspot.com/2011/09/ereader-cover-by-christian-marie.html

Thanks, that's awesome! I'm glad you tried out the galaxy tab, because now I know that these cases will fit the Kindle Fire.

[Alice Coyl]

I like the flowers.

I got mine today, thanks, I've made a review:
http://ereaderjoy.blogspot.com/2011/09/ereader-cover-by-christian-marie.html

What a great review. Thanks for posting.

[Eolake]

What a great review. Thanks for posting.

Thanks, Alice, very kind.
Anything worth doing is worth doing well.       :-)

@Christian: Kindle Fire, yes. That'll be a hot seller for sure. I made a big post about the new Kindles:

http://ereaderjoy.blogspot.com/2011/09/kindle-fire-is-released.html

Such prices! Dang.

[Alice Coyl]

Thanks, Alice, very kind.
Anything worth doing is worth doing well.       :-)

@Christian: Kindle Fire, yes. That'll be a hot seller for sure. I made a big post about the new Kindles:

http://ereaderjoy.blogspot.com/2011/09/kindle-fire-is-released.html

Such prices! Dang.

From your site: "Kindle Fire is designed presently for US and will have all the features working in US and for the residents of US. The Kindle Fire if out of US will work like any other normal Kindle."

If I am in the UK on vacation...will I not be able to use the internet features such as "hot spots" to check email, Facebook and Kindle Boards? If that is what they mean then I wonder how valuable it would be to travelers.