13 Ideas For Easy Recipe Reading: DIY Cookbook And IPad stands
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These pretty DIY stands are perfect for holding a cookbook, recipe card, or iPad or simply to display a favorite book!
You can repurpose a thrift store item into a cookbook stand or make a custom holder from scrap wood.
Reading a recipe from my phone display while cooking is almost impossible. I save the recipe on my iPad and then prop it on a stand I made from a thrifty find.
Pretty DIY Stands and Holders for Cookbooks and iPads
These stands are functional works of art that look great on your kitchen counter.
Prevent your cookbook from shutting with this stylish cookbook holder. It keeps your recipe open on the page you need and keeps it in place as you make your meal. Plus, the back conveniently folds flat for easy storage!
Follow this tutorial to make a charming cookbook stand. You only need a few tools and a couple of hours of your time to make this beauty. It’s perfectly sized to accommodate a tablet or other gadgets.
This stylish farmhouse-inspired iPad and recipe stand combines functionality with a budget-friendly upgrade. For just $4, this piece looks fantastic in blue and adds a vintage touch to a countertop.
Create your own iPad stand for just about $5! This handy tablet holder is great for keeping your device stable on your desk during Zoom meetings for online classes or remote work. It’s also great for propping up your tablet while you cook and follow recipes in the kitchen.
Here is a simple step-by-step tutorial for making a farmhouse style wood book stand and iPad holder. This little gem not only saves time in the kitchen when looking up recipes, but it also looks beautiful!
Position your cookbook in a visible location while you prepare meals with this lovely wooden DIY cookbook holder. It also makes for an excellent gift option and is easy enough for beginner woodworkers!
Create this gorgeous recipe book holder using only a handful of tools—an ideal present for Mother's Day, birthdays, or a treat for yourself. The finish is stunning with the copper accent.
Susan from Homeroad used two cutting boards from a thrift shop to create a handy iPad stand for her kitchen. Old hinges and Scrabble pieces make the shelf to keep the iPad at the front. This is super clever.
Gail from My Repurposed Life was inspired by all of the iPad stands she was seeing across social media, so she decided to give it her own spin. The result is this classic farmhouse style stand with a gorgeous finish. It works for both tablets and cookbooks.
Here is a fun and unique project making a tablet stand with Duck Tape accents. Can you believe this started with cardboard? Amazing upcycle.
If you are looking for a super budget-friendly DIY tablet holder, you will want to check out this project made from a paper towel tube. This clever project transforms an everyday item into something surprisingly practical!
Create this gorgeous DIY iPad Holder with a modern brushed metallic rose finish. It costs just a few dollars to make, and the result is absolutely breathtaking!
I created an iPad stand to sit on my kitchen counter. This allows me to look up recipes, watch videos, browse Pinterest, and more while I'm preparing meals.
Author: Kathy Owen
Kathy Owen is the founder of the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion where she shares tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines.