DIY: Jeweled phone case

After smashing my phone screen front AND back (due to my unfortunate clumsy behaviour), I knew it was time to finally get some protection on my phone and get a case! I adore the phone cases by Skinny Dip, if you haven't seen them, they are decked out in jewels and sparkles and look ever so glam. Feeling inspired and being the creative soul that I am, I wanted to have an attempt at creating my own glitzy case. Here's how it turned out..

(photo from my Instagram)



I was given the plane iPhone case and jewels as a Christmas gift. I quizzed my Mum as to where she bough it; the case was from a shop on eBay [insert web address] and was only a couple of quid + free delivery. The jewels were from stationary shop, Ryman; though loads of different crafty stores will sell something similar I think! It took me a while to search for glue as I needed something that was strong enough to hold, but didn't set straight away, or else I would end up gluing my fingers together! Anyway, I found the perfect one, Unibond; repair extreme.



I made a plan first by laying the jewels over the case and taking a picture. I then started by sticking the larger jewels on first and worked inwards to outwards. I found it easiest to use tweezers to pick up the jewels and to place & adjust them on to the case. It was quite a time consuming job (it took me about an hour and a half) and you do need a lot of patience. I'm pretty impressed with the case now that it's done; I'm currently awaiting my Blue Peter badge ;) !





I've got plenty of jewels left over, so may have ago at doing another one on a black phone case. Let me know what you think.

Danielle x