Ok, I have to interrupt here and do a shout-out for Delivereads. Started by a guy that sent a lot of articles to his Kindle to read later, it's a free service that sends about 5 of the most interesting articles a week to your Kindle, in one easy newsletter. Did I mention it was free? And awesome? And free?
Back to my new case, what nerd wouldn't love her own polka dotted and wavy striped padded case? I used this pattern and it was really quite easy. As someone who hasn't done "real" sewing since the tenth grade, I was amazed at how professional looking it turned out. Also, since the pattern included directions on how to adjust it to fit all sorts of electronics, I made one for my school-issued netbook (I say school-issued because I would never want to endorse a netbook after using this one):
Subway art update: If you recall, I was on step 5 of 16, which was "how much paint does it take to cover a 2x2 foot piece of board?" Today I completed:
Step 6: Buy 2 more cans of paint ("because I can always return the one I don't use")
Step 7: Use up the entire two cans of paint (bringing the total to one can of primer and THREE cans of spray paint).
Step 8: Call customer service for refund.
Step 9: Decide to paint it black, but must wait until the next day for the spray paint to dry.
Seriously, this is getting a bit ridiculous now. Maybe someday soon I can finally show you the finished product!
Until then, read on or craft on or math on, my friends.
9 comments:
Oh my gosh!! Meg, I love how you personalized your netbook. That is too funny!! And great job with your sewing. They do indeed look quite professional--and that's coming from a threadhead. Nicely done!
Har. Threadhead. Love it.
Your cases rock! Professional, indeed. Of course, your vinylization of that netbook is hilarious! I think I had a math teacher with that poster in his room once. Almost makes me wish I could explain why it's funny. Almost.
Good luck with the paint! I'm off to recommend Delivereads to the hubs - thanks!
A math joke I understand? {yikes!} Have you ever been to Neatorama or Mental Floss? They both have awesome geeky shirts I don't understand (and some I do!) that would probably tickle your funny bone.
I can't tell you how much I love that you have a label for "Nerdy." I'm thinking I'd better add one for "Keyboard Diarrhea."
I love these pretty little cases -
especially the mix of patterns on each one. BTW, what are you spray painting, sponge? My curiosity is piqued big-time.
These look AMAZING, Meg! Your netbook personalization is perfect. These two cases are totally, awesomely funkalicious. (Of course that's a word. And a compliment!) Now I'm off to rediscover Mental Floss... I didn't know it still existed!
LOVE your cover! Just bought a Kindle for my niece, so this is a great idea...What can't you do?
Hmmmm, maybe that is a project I could tackle in the next few months...after a few more sewing lessons from my mom!
I LOVE your choice of fabric!!!
Great job!
Maria
Wow, wow, wow, those Kindle cases are amazing! Hey, if I ever get a Kindle, I'm expecting one from you. :P Cute netbook cover, too, and I can't believe your subway art is taking THAT long?!
Very cute - LOVE LOVE LOVE the math humor! Keep it coming!
~Meredith
Well, look at you! Talent in abundance...love it and thanks for the linky, too!
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