Tablet cases made from vintage classic books

Ereader cases made from Nancy Drew books

Upcycled sleeves and bags for tablets and ereaders

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wasnowcreations

Upcycled tablet cases and jewelry with a retro vibe

Kenmore, Washington

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Wendy on Aug 31, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

I love my hand made nook color case! It fits perfectly and looks so cool and retro. Claudia was great to work with and was patient with my picky wants and shipping was quick!

Upcycled case for Nook Color

Upcycled case for Nook Color
FeltCute on Jun 5, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love it! The quality is above & beyond. This is exactly what I was looking for!

Yellow Gold e-Reader Case Made from 1970s Nancy Drew Book, with Yellow Corduroy Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD6, Paperwhite, Nook, LG Pad 7

Yellow Gold e-Reader Case Made from 1970s Nancy Drew Book, with Yellow Corduroy Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD6, Paperwhite, Nook, LG Pad 7
Alma on May 29, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

My third cover by Claudia! Each is unique and so well made! Thank you.

Mystery Ereader Case Made From Vintage Nancy Drew Book, Blue Grey Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD6, Paperwhite, Kobo, Galaxy Tab, LG Pad

Mystery Ereader Case Made From Vintage Nancy Drew Book, Blue Grey Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD6, Paperwhite, Kobo, Galaxy Tab, LG Pad
Sam on May 12, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Love this kindle cover! It works perfectly with my kindle and is so cute and great quality

Nancy Drew eReader Case with Cat on Cover, Flowers inside, Fits Kindle Fire,

Nancy Drew eReader Case with Cat on Cover, Flowers inside, Fits Kindle Fire,
koolsys on Feb 26, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Such a clever piece. I love it, perfect cover for my newest kindle! The wrapping was fun too. So happy with this book cover. Thank you.

Kindle Case Made from 1950s Polly French Book, Golden Age of Air Travel, Fits 7 and 8 inch eReaders (Kindle Fire, LG Pad, Galaxy Tab, Nook)

Kindle Case Made from 1950s Polly French Book, Golden Age of Air Travel, Fits 7 and 8 inch eReaders (Kindle Fire, LG Pad, Galaxy Tab, Nook)
koolsys on Feb 26, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Fun Bracelet; Love it and fits perfect !!!

Textured White Leather Cuff with Segments Joined by Laced Leather Cords, Upcycled from Belt

Textured White Leather Cuff with Segments Joined by Laced Leather Cords, Upcycled from Belt
Michelle on Feb 8, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Love this tablet cover - it is exactly what I was looking for: retro, colorful, cool as hell.

Upcycled Book Case with Kids From Around the World, Purple Corduroy Inside, Fits Kindle Fire 8, iPad Mini, LG Pad 8, Galaxy Tab 8, Nook 4

Upcycled Book Case with Kids From Around the World, Purple Corduroy Inside, Fits Kindle Fire 8, iPad Mini, LG Pad 8, Galaxy Tab 8, Nook 4
Ellen on Jan 31, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

I love my Nancy Drew Kindle cover!! Made so well, and so pretty inside. I’m very pleased, great shop and customer service. Buy here and you’ll be very pleased. Thank you so much 😊

Kindle Book Case Made from Vintage Nancy Drew Book, Scarlet Slipper Mystery, Floral Print Inside, Fits Kindle Fire, Nook, Galaxy Tab, Kobo

Kindle Book Case Made from Vintage Nancy Drew Book, Scarlet Slipper Mystery, Floral Print Inside, Fits Kindle Fire, Nook, Galaxy Tab, Kobo
Melanie on Jan 21, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

I love this so much! It felt so personalized and I get to show off my love for Nancy Drew books.

Nancy Drew Tablet Case Made From Book, Mystery at the Moss-Covered Mansion, Green Floral Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, Kobo, Galaxy Tab, LG Pad

Nancy Drew Tablet Case Made From Book, Mystery at the Moss-Covered Mansion, Green Floral Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, Kobo, Galaxy Tab, LG Pad
dogfan523 on Sep 14, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

This is my 3rd Nancy Drew Kindle cover from WasNowCreations. I am an avid reader and travel a lot. My idea of heaven in reading by a body of water, thus the reason I've gone through 3 in 7 years. The yellow on the cover makes it easy to find and it's also a conversation starter. The packaging was so cute, I felt it was my birthday. I really can't say enough good things about this!

Jungle Fever -- Nancy Drew Meets Black Keys on Retro Kindle Book Case, Animal Print Lining Inside, Fits Kindle Fire, Nook, Galaxy Tab, Kobo

Jungle Fever -- Nancy Drew Meets Black Keys on Retro Kindle Book Case, Animal Print Lining Inside, Fits Kindle Fire, Nook, Galaxy Tab, Kobo

About wasnowcreations

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I search for gently used books with cool retro covers. Like these Nancy Drew illustrations from the 1960s.
Besides the Hardy Boys, I discovered Trixie Belden, Donna Parker, the Dana Girls, and Nurse Cherry Ames.
After I cut the pages out of a book, I reinforce the spine. Then I choose the perfect fabric to complement the cover.
My newest products are self-closing tablet sleeves made from gently used jeans and other cool fabrics.
I use all kinds of tools and goops to deconstruct old stuff and reconstruct my creations.

Transforming unloved stuff into treasures

Books are one of my passions, so it's no accident that they eventually found a way into my studio. I browse bookstores for old hardbacks with cool graphic designs or kitschy illustrations on the cover. They make perfect tablet and Kindle cases! I enjoy choosing the perfect fabric to match each cover.

When I travel, I search out fellow "upcyclers." I've met artists in Taos, New Mexico and Eugene, Oregon. I describe their work and my own experiments on my blog, http://creativeupcycling.blogspot.com.

My friends and family -- especially my husband -- are great supporters of my work. They give great feedback and are often willing to accompany me on one of my "treasure hunts." At home, I enjoy the assistance of my 3 black cats.

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I live in the Northwest with my husband and 3 cats. When it's not raining, I'm outside in the garden. I love combining old things to create new unexpected and useful art.

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Mid-Century Kindle Case Made From Vintage Nancy Drew Book, Red Orange Flowers Inside, Fits Kindle Fire, Keyboard, Kobo, Galaxy Tab, LG Pad

Retro 7 inch tablet case made from 1950s guide for young men, Red plaid lining, Fits iPad Mini, Kindle Fire, Nook 4, Galaxy Tab, LG Pad

Rocketman Kindle Case Made from Vintage Science Fiction Book "Tom Swift and His Rocket Ship", Fits Kindle Fire, HD6, Voyage, Nexus 7, Nook

Retro Kindle Case Made From 1960 Nancy Drew Bungalow Mystery, Lime Green Striped Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, Kobo, Galaxy Tab, LG Pad

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Upcycled e-Reader Case Made from Nancy Drew Secret of the Old Clock , Floral Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD6, Paperwhite, Nook, LG Pad 7, More

Mystery Ereader Case Made From Vintage Nancy Drew Book, Geometric Blue Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD6, Paperwhite, Kobo, Galaxy Tab, LG Pad

Green Paisley Kindle, Nexus Bag with Abstract Print Lining, Fits Nook and iPad Mini Too, Casual Chic

Green e-Reader Case Made from Nancy Drew Book Mystery of the Ivory Charm , Green Plaid Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD6, Nook, LG Pad 7, More

Hide your tablet in a mid-century YA mystery book, The Lone Footprint, floral lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD7, Fire 7, Galaxy Tab, Nook, more

Garden Party Lime Green Bag for iPad, Kindle Fire HD and Nook HD Plus, with Woven Straw Strap

Vintage Nancy Drew Tablet Case, Secret of Mirror Bay book, Abstract Floral Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, Paperwhite, Galaxy Tab, LG Pad, more

White Denim Kindle, Nook Bag with Pink, Red, Gold Impressionist Print, with Zippered Pocket, Upcycled from White Jeans and Print Capris

Upcycled e-Reader Case Made from Nancy Drew Secret of the Old Clock , Floral Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD6, Paperwhite, Nook, LG Pad 7, More

Hide your tablet in a mid-century mystery book with boats on front, blue plaid lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD7, Fire 7, Galaxy Tab, Nook

Elegant Black and White Tablet Sleeve with Black Fleece Lining, fits iPad Mini, 7 inch Kindle, Nook Color, LG Pad, more

Psychedelic Sleeve for iPad, Kindle Fire HD, Nook HD Plus Upcycled from Orange, Red, Yellow Skirt and Cocoa Colored Fleece Skirt

Mystery Ereader Case Made From Vintage Nancy Drew Book, Geometric Blue Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD6, Paperwhite, Kobo, Galaxy Tab, LG Pad

Espresso Lover iPad Bag Upcycled from Woven Gold Dark Blue Placemat with Coffee Cup Pattern, Fits Fire HD 8.9" and Nook HD Plus Too

Mysterious Mannequin Tablet Case Made from Vintage Nancy Drew Book, Pink Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, Galaxy Tab, LG Pad, Voyage, More

iPad Mini Case Made from Anne of Green Gables Book with Blue Paisley Lining, Also Fits Kindle Fire 7 inch, Nexus 7, Galaxy Tab, Nook 4

Yellow Gold e-Reader Case Made from 1970s Nancy Drew Book, with Geometric Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD6, Paperwhite, Nook, LG Pad 7, More

Pink Flowery Tablet Case Upcycled from Vintage Teen Book from 1950s, Fits Kindle Fire, Keyboard, HD7, Fire 7, Galaxy Tab, Nook, LG Pad

Ooo La La Black Lace Kindle Sleeve with Leopard Print Lining, fits Paperwhite, Voyage, Fire HD6, Nook 4 more

Retro Tablet Case Made From Vintage Nancy Drew Book, Peacock on Front, Red Gold Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, Keyboard, Kobo, Galaxy Tab, LG Pad

Large Tablet Book Case, with Chartreuse Collage, with Black and White Animal Print Lining [*Nook HD Plus, *Kindle Fire 8.9]

Retro Tablet Case Made From Vintage 1975 Nancy Drew Book, Geometric Red Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, Keyboard, Galaxy Tab, LG Pad, Voyage, More

Country Western Case for Kindle Fire 8, Made from 1965 Trixie Belden Book, Red Bandana, Fits iPad Mini, Nexus 8, Nook Color, Galaxy Tab

Nancy Drew eReader Case Made from Retro Book about Castle, Green Plaid Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, Voyage, HD6, Nook, Galaxy Tab, Nexus 7,

Nancy Drew E-Reader Case Made from Vintage Book, Sign of Twisted Candles, Pastel Flowers Inside, Fits Kindle Fire,Kobo, Galaxy Tab, LG Pad

Hide your tablet in a mid-century YA book, Kay Tracey Mystery, teal lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD7, Fire 7, Galaxy Tab, Nook

Groovy Peace Sign Tablet Sleeve with Red Corduroy Lining, fits iPad Mini, 7 inch Kindle, Nook Color more

Kindle Nook eReader Case Made from Retro Book Starring 60s TV Cop Ironside, with Purple Corduroy Lining

New York City Kindle Case Made from Vintage Boys Book, Maroon Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, Voyage, Paperwhite, Galaxy Tab, Nook, Nexus, LG Pad

Exotic Pink, Salmon, Cream Bag for iPad, Kindle Fire HD and Nook HD Plus Upcycled from Designer Willi Smith Skirt

Vintage Tom Sawyer Tablet Case Made from 1965 Book, Blue Denim Lining, Fits iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD7, Nook Color, Galaxy Tab, LG 8

Nurse Themed Kindle Case, Made from Vintage Cherry Ames Book, Maroon Diamond Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD6, Voyage, Paperwhite, Galaxy Tab

Art Deco iPad Bag Upcycled from Designer Skirt with Red, Orange, Brown Geometric Print, Fits Fire HD 8.9 and Nook HD Plus

Pink Kindle Nook eReader Case Made from Retro Teen Book, with Pink and Green Resort Lining, Fits Kindle Fire 1.0, Galaxy Tab, Nexus, More

Retro Teen Book Tablet Case, Featuring Girl Detective Robin Kane, with Blue Teal Lining, Fits Kindle Fire, HD6, Galaxy Tab, Nexus 7, Nook

Retro eReader Case Upcycled from Vintage Boys Detective Book, Stripes Inside, Fits 7 inch Kindle, Nexus, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, Galaxy Tab