Cool DIY phone cases

Turn your mobile phone case into a designer accessory

Practically everyone uses a mobile phone cover to protect their smartphone. However, the models in the shops aren’t usually what you’d describe as decorative; it’s much nicer and much more personal to create your own phone case. So we’ve come up with this fabulous designer pattern with a three-dimensional look. What’s more, we enlisted the help of the edding pastel pen – soft white to create it. The pastel pen produces a gentle white colour, allowing you to make impressive patterns in different shades of white on dark paper. A DIY mobile case will definitely make a great present for your loved ones.

Category: Special gifts
Products: Fibre and felt pens
Materials: Paper, carton and cardboard
Difficulty: A bit more challenging
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

First, cut out a piece of black paper to the right size. To do this, place the phone case on the paper and trace the outline of the case, including any gaps for the camera, etc. Next, cut out the shape. Use the crayon and ruler to draw your pattern, starting with 4 squares across and 9 squares down. Next, draw a diamond shape in two adjacent squares, and a cube shape will appear.

Step 2

Colour in the individual areas in different shades of white to create a three-dimensional effect. Make sure that the upper face of each cube has a stronger shade of white (the right faces are semi-transparent and the left faces are medium-white). After applying the first layer you will initially have a semi-transparent white area.

Step 3

To achieve a deeper shade of white, wait until the first layer has dried and then go over the soft white area one or more time using the pastel pen. You’ll gradually see a three-dimensional cube motif appear with many different nuances of white.

Step 4

Remember that the ink dries quickly. Once you’ve finished your motif, place the piece of paper inside the phone case – and there you have it - your designer accessory!