One of my favorite spots on the internet is the Photojojo Store. Seriously, I will take one of everything, please and thank you. I recently saw and fell instantly in love with their Polaroid One Step iPhone skin (although it now seems to be missing from the store, oh no!). Then I realized something: an iPhone skin is pretty darn similar to a DIY vinyl sticker An idea was born.
*Because I'm a Mac person, I've aimed this tutorial at Apple products, but PC/Windows/Android/Kindle/Nook/etc. users don't need to feel left out - Google a template for your own device, or simply make your own by tracing.
What you'll need: your electronic device; a skin template (this one comes from Sticker Mule - a company that makes really cool custom stickers and skins - I kind of want to make some OPB Studios skins after discovering this!); contact paper; scissors; X-acto knife; Sharpies.
Step 2: trace your template onto a piece of contact paper (I'm using my favorite Faux Bois paper - I never get sick of this stuff!).
Step 3: use an x-acto knife to make any necessary cuts inside the template.
Step 4: cut inside your tracing lines, and apply the skin to your device! You don't need to stress about this step - contact paper is almost infinitely reposition-able, so if you don't get it on quite right, just peel it off and re-stick. It won't leave any residue behind. Does it get any easier than that?
Step 5 (optional): for extra fun, add some doodles with Sharpie!
That's it! Now you have a cute, personalized device. This is such a cheap and easy project that you can easily make multiples and rotate them. I think I'm going to look for some white contact paper next and try drawing my own Polaroid skin - do you think I can make it look like an SX-70?
*Note: the skin will probably protect your device from some scratching and wear, but this project is definitely decorative, rather than protective. I recommend covering your device with a minimalistic clear case to keep it safe. I have a great one from Incase that snaps on right over the skin and looks nearly invisible - my phone is wearing it in the top picture of this post.
If you try out this tutorial, I'd love to see the end result - email me a photo or upload it to the OPB Projects Flickr group!
*Because I'm a Mac person, I've aimed this tutorial at Apple products, but PC/Windows/Android/Kindle/Nook/etc. users don't need to feel left out - Google a template for your own device, or simply make your own by tracing.
What you'll need: your electronic device; a skin template (this one comes from Sticker Mule - a company that makes really cool custom stickers and skins - I kind of want to make some OPB Studios skins after discovering this!); contact paper; scissors; X-acto knife; Sharpies.
Step 1: cut out your template.
Step 2: trace your template onto a piece of contact paper (I'm using my favorite Faux Bois paper - I never get sick of this stuff!).
Step 3: use an x-acto knife to make any necessary cuts inside the template.
Step 4: cut inside your tracing lines, and apply the skin to your device! You don't need to stress about this step - contact paper is almost infinitely reposition-able, so if you don't get it on quite right, just peel it off and re-stick. It won't leave any residue behind. Does it get any easier than that?
Step 5 (optional): for extra fun, add some doodles with Sharpie!
That's it! Now you have a cute, personalized device. This is such a cheap and easy project that you can easily make multiples and rotate them. I think I'm going to look for some white contact paper next and try drawing my own Polaroid skin - do you think I can make it look like an SX-70?
*Note: the skin will probably protect your device from some scratching and wear, but this project is definitely decorative, rather than protective. I recommend covering your device with a minimalistic clear case to keep it safe. I have a great one from Incase that snaps on right over the skin and looks nearly invisible - my phone is wearing it in the top picture of this post.
If you try out this tutorial, I'd love to see the end result - email me a photo or upload it to the OPB Projects Flickr group!
19 comments:
Wow - awesome! Love the idea!
Thanks for sharing!
Have a wonderful day!
Hugs xxx
Wonderful idea Alli! xx
That is really cute. I just have a plan red phone case, so I might need to try this some time.
love this DIY post! what a fantastic idea (and affordable too!) now i just need an iphone hahah... xoxo jcd
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You're so CLEVER!
Love. It.
Oh, wow! This is so adorable! Love the "woody" look!!!!
i have that same faux bois paper... i might need to try this! i love that you can make almost an infinite number for about $5.
So cool! My husband actually just did this with the *exact* same contact paper and his iphone. My case isn't clear, so I can't do it :( I never thought of doodling on it, though!
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oh my goodness, that is genius!!
I love this, definitely going to do it!
I featured this on my Weekly Favourites section on my blog http://the-red-deer.blogspot.com/2011/01/weekly-favourites_30.html
This is such a great idea! I've discovered the wonders of woodgrain contact paper. I covered my point & shoot!
This is so strange just last night I had the idea to do this and was going to fumble my way through it today, cutting by hand.
Thanks for the template link!! :)
that's so cute and crafty =)
Wow! Simply cool handy craft work. I love to do it by my self. Thanks for you post.
I would love to do this to my iPod but I don't know where to find contact paper. Does anyone know any good websites that has good contact paper?
I love it! It's like getting my iPhone a diamond peel.
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