Protecting our smartphones with phone cases has become a necessity because of how expensive and fragile they are. So the question is – what are you protecting your phone with? Are you using the regular phone cases they sell in stores? You know how those phone cases can be so uninspiring! Or would you prefer to go for the incredibly smashing phone cases? I would not advise you to buy those because they cost a fortune. As a result, instead of using your phone without any casing, why not cover your smartphone with a DIY casing?
This post will be showing you some simple phone case ideas presented. The best part about these ideas is that they are all affordable and can be recreated by anyone.
1 Marbleize a Clear Case
Were you ever attempted to have your nails marbleized? Creating this DIY phone case on your own is a lot easier because you will not have to make so much mess in the process. To get started with this particular phone casing, drop a nail polish inside a bowl of water. After that, you swirl. When the level of marbling on the surface aligns with what you want, then you can have the phone case dipped into the water. For the most radiant effect, implement three complimentary nail polish shades.
2 Cross Stitch a Fun Pattern
How about making your phone the subject of discussion anytime you are hanging out with pals? Sounds like fun, right? You need some thread. With this approach, you get to use the old-fashioned cross-stitching together with contemporary technology. Don’t worry about creating a huge mess because you can only do as much as your creativity can allow. First, to do a phone casing of this nature, buy a cross-stitch casing that has nothing on it (blank). And then, you can come up with a creative design or follow any of the many designs you can find online.
3 Use washi tape to add bold patterns
For a new and bold type of phone case, some geometric details will make much sense. This is not difficult to achieve. Just use tape. Washi tape remains an inexpensive means of adding fun details to your craft projects. Pick up any sample and think of how to recreate it. You can go to your local stores and get the colors that will be required for the project. If you are having any difficulty picking an inspirational design, then I recommend you check through color palettes online.
4 Use a Bohemian Tapestry to cover your phone
Texting all day can be a daunting task when you have a sturdy phone casing coupled with rough edges. If that is what you are experiencing, then this DIY casing is exactly what you will need. It adds a thick and soft piece of tapestry behind, making it more convenient for you to handle the phone.
5 Add some glitter
Many people prefer to use their smartphones without any casing for obvious reasons. Some like it with clear cases. Clear casing makes it difficult to showcase your personality. But, with this kind of DIY phone pack, you can proudly reveal your phone anywhere you go because there is a bit of glitz in the way it looks.
6 Change Out Your Design With Craft Paper
Clear phone cases are super ideal for crafters because they simplify the process of changing your case. If you love scrapbooking, then scan through your stash of paper to select a befitting design. But if you do not have any paper stash, you can equally have old tissue paper, wrapping papers, and greeting cards repurposed. It will also serve the same purpose.
7 Print Off Designs From Your Favorite Graphic Designers
For some people, there are many resources around their homes that they can use for their DIY smartphone case project. However, if you lack what you can use for this exact purpose, then you can have a pattern printed online. It is that easy! Numerous free patterns and graphics are floating on the internet that has been designed to fit with phone cases. The designers have made them free for the public or anyone who wants to make use of them.
8 Use paint chips to create a case
Another way to create a fantastic DIY phone casing is by going to a hardware store around your locality and getting a few paint swatches. The next thing to do is have a template created and get the swathe to fit with the size. Mark out a hole for the camera position and cut it out. Place your finished work in a transparent phone casing. And your superphone case is as good as ready! You just got yourself your customized smartphone case.
9 Experiment With Pressed Flowers
Almost everyone is familiar with the idea of using pressed flowers for the sole purpose of craft projects. But sadly, not too many people know of their use as a center of attraction for smartphones. I’ve got this odd feeling you are in the category of the latter. A couple of pressed flower casing have the flower petals protected by glued to the interior of a transparent smartphone casing. You can experiment with a white, opaque casing instead.
10 Make a Tiny Piece of Art Using Watercolors
Crafters and artists would appreciate any simple phone case project, like the one beneath. Get a piece of white paper with medium weight, and select a medium of art. You can use markers or watercolors to create a simple case. But if you are not confident of your abilities, you can mimic any of the pages you can find in any adult coloring book. Just color it the way you want and use it as your smartphone’s casing.
Conclusion
A personalized smartphone casing does not just save you so much money. But it equally allows you have a phone case that resonates with the unending desires of your heart. Put any of the tips you have learned from the above and get yourself an excellent smartphone casing. Whether you want to opt for simple designs only or after sophisticated ideas, the choice is all up to you. All the personalized phone case ideas described in this post are suitable for all smartphones, including iPhones and iPads.
