Monday, August 30, 2010

case inserts

The other day, my free iPhone 4 case came in the mail. I was so excited. I had purposely ordered the clear cover so that I could craft it. Pathetic? Probably.
My original thought was to Mod Podge the heck out of the cover, but, once I held the beaut in my hands, I knew that there were other plans for this guy.

I immediately ran to my craft room and grabbed a bunch of scrapbooking paper. After that, I just traced the insert that came with my cover over and over again. When I was finished cutting them all out, I used an exacto knife to cut a little hole for the camera.
This was seriously one of the easiest projects I have ever made. I am so happy with the outcome, too. I love that I can switch out the paper whenever I feel like it. Now, my phone can look cute, without me having to spend $30 every time I feel like a change.
The best part is that this project can be easily made for any type of phone where a clear case is available.

Thanks for reading!

64 comments:

  1. This is fabulous! Thanks so much for this great idea … I have been wanting a new case, something exciting, but I also change my mind quite often. Now I'm off to get a clear case :)

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  2. That is such a great idea! Now I wish I had an I phone instead my ugly blackberry! I love it!

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  3. This is genius! I love all the fun cases out there, but could seriously go broke if I bought every one I liked. Now I'm going to have to see if I can get a clear case for my phone (sadly, not an iphone)! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Awsome idea. I am going to do this for sure. thanks for the idea. love it

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  6. Oh my goodness! You are brilliant!!!

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  8. How did you get your case for free? I'm dying to get my broke hands on one too!

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  9. BRILLIANT! and you have some great inserts there - awesome colour and pattern choices! such a happy little project!

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  10. Hm....I have a perfectly good case and my husband would not be so happy if I went and bought a clear one...I think I'm going to have to "accidentally" break my case so I can go get a new one :)

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  11. OH I LOVE THIS! I think this is one of the biggest selling points for an iPhone I have seen...is that pathetic? Yep, probably! I am motivated by things other than technology, I guess! :)

    I totally want a clear case for my blackberry dang it! :)

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  13. That is such a cute idea! I never would have thought of that.

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  14. I love this idea. So stinking cute & clever!

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  16. This is so awesome! I don't usually use covers, but this might be a reason to! :)

    silverrosesewing.blogspot.com

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  17. What a great, and simple way to "dress up" your phone. Very cute and clever.

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  18. That's the coolest idea! I have that case for my phone. I'll definitely have to try that!

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  19. Awesome idea! Makes me wish I had a phone with a plastic case!

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  20. i love the papers you chose!

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  21. so cute. I definitely need to update my phone cover

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  22. Seriously...I think you could sell this. Great idea!!

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  23. My current phone is perfectly fine and functional for me, but this makes me want a new one!!!

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  24. I just ordered my free case this weekend! I wish I had seen this post prior! Great idea!

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  25. Dear Darlin' Annie Arlin!! These phone inserts are...are...perfect! Too bad I don't have one. Yet! Thanks for sharing.

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  26. oh I agree! I love your idea! So glad you got your case for free!

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  27. My iphone gets really warm almost hot is that a problem w/the paper

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  29. this is FREAKING GENIUS and i'm now going to order a clear case for my phone!

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  30. What a lovely idea, I didn't even know they had clear cases, and you got it for free!
    I am on the hunt now....

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  31. super cute! one of those ideas that makes you think "why didn't I think of that!"

    :)

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  32. Super cute idea!! I don't have an iphone, but this would be such a cute gift!

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  33. Ohhhh the ideas! I could even use a B & W photo of my kids.

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  35. I'm totally doing this. Love it!!!

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  36. Such a clever idea! I featured it here. Now, if I could only justify needing an iPhone! (I barely use my cell as it is.)

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  37. Wow, this is a great idea! Would make a great gift too. Thanks for thinking this up, I love it!

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  38. I just ordered my iphone 4, now I'm even more excited! :)

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  39. awesome idea! too bad i have the 3gs instead :(

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  40. Would love to know where the case was from.. Or even the brand name.. Thanks! :)

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  41. You guys rock. Thanks for all the comments. You are wonderful!

    Lulu, the brand is Belkin. I'm not sure wehre it's from...I just got it for free from the apple people. It was their fix for the reception problem. I'm sure you could find one somewhere!

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  42. Those papers are so pretty! What a great idea...

    :)
    Sarah

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  43. Found you from Tater-Tots and Jello link up, oh my gosh what a clever idea! I love it!!! I of course have the cover that just goes around the edges and i hate it so now i have an excuse to get that kind and make it awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  44. Excellent! Totally NOT pathetic! But only cuz I would do it too!
    I invite you to come over and link this up at my Making It party!
    Allie
    AllieMakes.blogspot.com

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  45. I am so doing this! Love it!!!

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  46. You can get a clear case for most phones on EBay. I just bought one for my 3G iphone for 99 cents with free shipping. Can't wait for it to get her so I can't start playing with my papers. Thanks for the great idea!

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  47. Fabulous idea! What about using fabric that's been starched all to heck? Or using that stiffener stuff you can use to make doily bowls with? I'm totally trying it once I get my phone!

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  48. When hubby and I ordered our free cases I ordered the clear one so I could put decals on my phone and you'd be able to see them! I LOVE THIS! I AM SO DOING IT!

    Aimee

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  49. That is an awesome idea. How did you score a FREE cover?

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  50. Fantastic idea!! Can't wait to try it out.

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  51. Erika, I have the same case and love this idea. Would you mind sharing your template? I've had mine for a while and threw the insert away a long time ago. Thank you!
    ~Becky

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  52. I *love* this idea! I have a similar case, so I'm going to do this right now!

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  53. I think this idea is brilliant! You can sell and market it, but more important is that it's easy, efficient and economical! Thank you , I loved it!!

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  54. I love this idea but I can't trace my cover. Is there a way to put up a printable that can easily be traced?

    mzudar@gmail.com

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    1. did you ever get a reply or did you find a printable one? i can't trace mine either

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  55. Amamzing thought! <3 !

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  56. Great idea AND they have blingy paper too!

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  58. Has the Belkin clear case turned colors? I have read some reviews that it can change to a yellowish color after awhile. Just interested to hear how it has held up and if you've been happy with it. I'm looking for clear cases to replicate your great idea!

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  59. Absolutely brilliant, Erika!!

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  60. does this work with a ipod?

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  61. Im planning on using this on my ipad and gluing some of my favorite pictures onto the paper! :)

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  62. This is simply brilliant! Love it...thank you so much for sharing :)

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