I ordered a Castegram iPhone case {customised cases using your
Instagram or
Facebook photos} but my current cover is falling apart real bad. I don't think it can last until the Castegram arrives so I decided to just make my own
DIY Photo iPhone Cover!! :) Super easy and it doesn't cost much. The whole crafting took only about 1 hour too.
I printed a small photo with my Canon Pixma printer. You can use photographic papers for better quality but I thought they would be too thick so I just used normal office papers. I chose this one of Lil Pumpkin and Sleeping Beauty from our
Hong Kong Disneyland trip.
Materials:
- Clear iPhone cover case
-
Washi tapes
- Gemstone stickers
- Decopatch {or Mod Podge} glue
- Stamps
- Inkpad
Locally, you can get the materials from Daiso and art supply stores like Art Friend and Spotlight.
Start off by trimming the photo to fit your cover. I left it as a rectangle but you can shape it into hearts, circles, diamonds etc. Stick it to the cover with the glue.
Decorate with the washi-tapes, stamps and stickers.
Don't forget the sides! :P
Lastly, paint over the entire cover with a coat or two of the Decopatch glue. Decopatch glue is like Mod Podge glue. Both are used to glue something down and also act as a protective layer over the craft {instead of a varnish}. You can find them in a gloss, satin, or matte finish.
It's not necessary, but I always use it, especially when I craft with washi tapes and want the finished product to last longer. Hope you can try it out! It'll make a nice personalised Christmas gift for sure :)
If you need more inspiration on what to give the kiddos, check out my
10 Kids Toys & Accessories Gift Ideas that are currently on sale!
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8 comments:
Oh this is so cool. If I had something like this, I might not lose my phone 7 times a day. It's just so skinny and all black and camouflages into everything I put it down on. I think my never-ending search for my phone has given me most of my grey hairs! Thanks so much for posting this. Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas season.
I love your personalized handphone cover.
What a great idea, Ai! I want to start using customised phone cases.
Great choice of photo too :)
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family! x
Lizzy: I know what you mean!! I make sure my phone cases are bright and cheery because it gets lost so easily in my messy handbags haha. Merry X'mas to you too :)
Susan: thank you!
Grace: Thanks dear.. Merry X'mas to you and your family too!
Very nice and clever! So creative of you. :)
So cool, i like this iphone case, really very nice where can i buy one?
Look at you getting all crafty with a phone case! I love it! I am going to have to be on the lookout for clear phone cases here now!
Cute! I have mod podge lying around too. Hopefully it hasn't 'expired'! :P
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