It was time to jazz up my cell phone.
But didn't realize that the cute cell phone cases were so expensive for my phone.
So by luck I found some clear cases at the dollar store that went to my phone.
Who knows what fun stuff you'll find there!
This craft was so fun and easy I made a few!
I thought these turned out even cuter than the expensive ones you buy at the stores!
You can use up some of your favorite scrap fabrics too!
Here's how to make it.
Supplies: Clear phone case, Mod Podge, sponge brush, scrap fabric, small sharp scissors.
Steps:
1) Find a clear cell phone case that goes to your phone.
Hopefully you can find one for cheap!
2) Depending on the case I only decorated the back on mine.
Mod Podge it on the inside of the back.
3) Place fabric directly on inside of the back and Mod Podge on fabric.
4) Let it dry a few minutes. The fabric will start to harden a little.
5) Trim the edges as close as you can.
It's easiest to use small sharp scissors.
6) Mod Podge the edges down and trim as needed.
7) Trim any parts that are needed for the phone.
8) Let it dry completely.
9) You're Done!
Finished!
CAUTION: My cases, once put together, were hard to separate without breaking. However, I've used these cases on my IPhone for some time and it holds together real well. I just have to use a case for a while then when I want to change it out I may not be able to use it again. But that's okay cause remember it was only a $1!
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How awesome! Easy and inexpensive enough to have your cell phone coordinate with your outfits everyday! Not that I would ever do that or anything...*ahem*...
ReplyDeleteFabulously cute, clever and way beyond affordable. Love your photos too, good job girl!
ReplyDeleteThats pretty cool I think I'll try this when things settle down with my house!
ReplyDeleteSo, so clever! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love these! I featured this at Must Make Mondays @ Copy-Cat-Crafter
ReplyDeletereally cute! Love the idea!
ReplyDeleteSo fabulous!! Why do all the cute ones have to be so much!! Your solution is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteWould love for you to share this at Show & Share!
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Completely awesome! Those custom cases can be so ridiculously expensive. I can't wait to make some of these!
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Jenn
I adore the blue one. I will have to check the dollar store because I think we may have the same phone! Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute and fun. Love!
ReplyDeleteI love this! It is so hard to find cute cases for my phone so I have been using a clear one this whole time. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMaybe the fabric was too thick? Maybe try a cutesy napkin? hmm... I wonder if my dollar store has cases for my droid. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteinstead of trying to coordinate with your outfit you could make a new one for each holiday/season?
ReplyDeleteso freakin cute! im about to try that.
ReplyDeleteMobile phone guards not only protect your phone from sratch marks, it also serves as a shock absorver from accidental falling.
ReplyDeleteOtter Phone Guards
In addition to protecting them with anti-scratch sheets, you would also go the extra mile to buy a good mobile phone cover to further protect your phone from damages.
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Thanks so much for this AWESOME idea!! I totally love those bell - yorkdale shopping centre 2 cases. I bought a new phone a couple weeks ago, and it came with a case, but it's not very cute and I don't like it very much. I love this idea though, and I totally want to go buy the materials to make one this weekend!
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