Hey, guys—it's Katie here! I'm forever on the lookout for adorable phone cases. Maybe it's because my phone lives a pretty hard life in and out (and in and out) of the ol' purse, but I'm constantly roughing up my cases and switching them out. I came across a beaded case recently that was really cute but out of my price range, so what better time for a DIY?
When I was first planning, my main concern was making sure the beads wouldn't be popping off all over the place while I'm out and about. After mulling this over for a bit, my solution was stringing them up with a needle and thread to help them stay put! Spoiler: they totally do stay where they're supposed to!
Supplies:
-glass beads in whatever color you choose
-blank phone case (I got mine here)
–E6000 glue
-small needle and thread
Step One: Plan out what kind of design you'd like. I decided a shimmery/stripey case was right up my alley and pretty straightforward for my first attempt. Start stringing your beads on your needle and thread.
Step Two: Once you have a good little run of beads, open up your E6000 glue and apply three or four generous rows along the bottom of the case.
Step Three: Use a pair of needle nose pliers or a couple of toothpicks to help you line your beaded rows. My stripes were seven rows deep and then I would change colors, but obviously feel free to switch this up however you'd like.
Step Four: Continue threading and gluing toward the top. To make sure the beads are as secure as possible, use plenty of glue! When you reach the top, snip your extra little bits of string.
As you can see, the only slightly tricky part of this tutorial was beading around the camera hole, but as long as you take it slow, it's really no trouble.
I decided to buy a multi-pack of blank phone cases so the gals and I can have a crafting night soon! I've been scheming my next designs, and I think my case will feature a heart…or maybe a slice of pizza…or possibly a cat? Okay, so I haven't totally decided, but I know it's going to be cute! Happy crafting, friends! xo. Katie
This is definitely more practical than those decoden phone cases with little cakes, candies etc. Love it.
This is a really creative, simple but amazing idea and it looks so
Good. Well done –
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This is so cute! I need a new phone case, so maybe I’ll do just that!
-Emily
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Can’t believe how simple this was, it looks great
Lauren
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So cute! You could do this with so many designs and colors too!
-M
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Hey! I just saw your blog post from a few years ago about your swan Halloween costume and I absolutely loved it. I want to wear it to my Taylor Swift costume that I plan on going to but I was wondering about the tulle skirt. When you cut the strips and put them around the waist band do you just tie it in knots around the waist band? Thanks haha
How has it been holding up with use? Super cute!
This is amazing and quite expensive. Also, I have a similar project if you care to check, a string of beads over lace phone case.
xo:)
Marwa
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Too cute! <3
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I love this!! I may give it a try!! Thanks for sharing!!
Hi! I loved this thing and I’m definitely sharing it on my blog. However, I have one question. You have used glue in it, that would be attached on the phone permanently that way right? I mean you cannot take it off and replace it with another one if you wish?
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What a great idea! The beaded phone case looks fantastic. I have a lot of seed beads at home so this would be an ideal project! What kind of seed beads have you used, are they Miyuki?
Claire xo
Beads Jar UK
Beautiful! What a great idea. I can never find a phone case for my Android. I never thought of making one.
🙂 Stacey
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This is sooooo cute!
Can’t wait to try this!
Jacqui | Halcyon Jar
This looks so pretty. Can’t wait to see the other designs you come up with
Whoa, dude! Tell me you used a bead threader! Because that looks like it would take forevvv to hand-string. Cute though. 🙂 Make me one please, because I’m lazy. 🙂
Emily | http://faitboum.blogspot.com
Where is your beautiful necklace from?
This is such a cute idea! I’ve been looking for a way to dress up my otter box and this looks like just the thing.
Super cool idea for a customize gif! I may give it a try!!
x
Iman from www,peoniesandmiles.com