# DIY Tablet Holders Save Some Funds With This 'Mamie Janes' Craft Instead of Going to the Store By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2013-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamie-janes-craft References: [mamiejanes.blogspot](http://mamiejanes.blogspot.ca/2013/03/another-kitchen-tablet-holder.html) This 'Mamie Janes' craft is a less expensive way to hold your [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-ipad-stand). It is quite shocking that some [iPad and tablet cases and holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esr-flip) are sometimes more expensive than the gadgets themselves. Taking inspiration from a rustic Pottery Barn tablet holder, the final result of this craft is an identical looking stand for $33 dollars less. Who knew that combining a wooden cutting board, a scrabble tile holder and a child's building block with glue would result in a holder that looks so well-made you'd think it was from a store. While this Mamie Janes craft was created explicitly for use with [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magfree-pro) and tablets, this tutorial can also be put to use as a stand for cookbooks. If you've had experience with them, you understand that they never want to stay open. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable DIY Tablet Holders:** Opportunity for individuals to save money by creating their own tablet holders instead of buying expensive ones. - **Repurposing Everyday Objects for Tablet Holders:** Innovative ways to repurpose items like wooden cutting boards, scrabble tile holders, and building blocks as tablet holders. - **Multi-purpose Tablet Holders:** Designing tablet holders that can also be used as stands for cookbooks or other items. ### Where This Applies - **Craft and DIY Industry:** Opportunity for businesses to provide resources, tutorials, and materials for people interested in making their own tablet holders. - **Home Decor Industry:** Opportunity for home decor companies to offer stylish and affordable tablet holders as a part of their product range. - **Cookbook and Kitchen Accessories Industry:** Opportunity for businesses to create tablet holders that also serve the purpose of holding cookbooks, providing convenience in the kitchen. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Aluminum Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magfree-pro.md) - [Immersive Tablet Picture Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iframix-smart-frame.md) - [Multi-Fold Tablet Stand Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mageasy-lift.md) - [Cook-Along Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secondgeneration-hoverbar-duo.md) - [Mountable Handsfree Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-for-ipad.md) - [Angular Tablet Protector Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-magez-folio-2.md) - [Eco-Friendly Desk Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hombi.md) - [Magnetic Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-folio-for-ipad.md) - [DIY Plant Decor Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-yourself-plant-stand.md)