DIY Studded phone case

August 9, 2012

Posted 09/12

I have successfully held out against the iphone to avoid more distraction and higher phone bills, but I must say I wish I had one just for the phone case options! My lovely HTC inspire doesn’t quite have the case options, so that is why I decided to bling it up a little. I have seen many versions of studded phone cases (like such) and new it was as easy to DIY myself. I am sure many others have had this same idea, so if you have done this, show me your pics!

Here is my version for all you iphone and non-iphone users alike, here is the easy way to stud your case!

Supplies:

Studs in your color of choice (got mine on etsy)

Super Glue or E- 6000

Phone Case

Pliers (optional)

Here’s the trick: You need studs with iron backs on them for even gluing surface vs. the hollow studs. The iron backed studs are filled with an adhesive that is hardened so you can add super glue or E-6000 to the backs.

Instructions:

1) Pre-design your back so you know where to place your pieces.

2) Add a dab of glue to the center and use pliers to place evenly. You can also use your hands if you are steady enough!

3) Let dry long enough to ensure no smudged pieces.

Time: 15 min

Total Cost: (Varies on case and stud cost) My case came with my phone and the studs were $5.00 with plenty leftover!

Hope you enjoyed the back to back DIY’s this week! More coming up next week:)

P.S. I have a new feauture called the DIY Gallery in the link bar! Should be easy for you to find any DIY ideas posted in the past. Will be adding more soon:)

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Tinacious Me says:

August 9, 2012 at 1:18 pm

I have been wanting to buy a studded iphone case, but maybe now I can make one! 🙂 thanks!
~http://www.Tinacious.Me~

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Heidi says:

August 9, 2012 at 1:22 pm

I love this! I too have an HTC with very limited case options. This is such a good idea. -Heidi http://fabricandfrosting.blogspot.no/

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danielle p. says:

August 9, 2012 at 1:54 pm

i have been thing about putting studs on a phone case (and about a million other things) .. thanks for sharing this!

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detrimental beauty says:

August 9, 2012 at 1:55 pm

Very cute Anna – Don’t you just adore Etsy’s supplies – I could shop for HOURS just in the supplies section (not that I can actually afford to)

xo

danielle
detrimentalbeauty.com

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Skoope Home says:

August 9, 2012 at 1:56 pm

Love this one Anna. I’m normally not a studded phone case girl but this one is just cool enough for me. Not too much “bedazzalation” going on but the perfect amount of pizzazz.

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Aleksandra says:

August 9, 2012 at 2:02 pm

Love that cover.

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Simply LKJ says:

August 9, 2012 at 2:16 pm

What a fun idea!

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Amy says:

August 9, 2012 at 2:25 pm

Great idea, and I have a bunch of those studs from MJ trimming that I haven’t used yet.

xx Amy

Leopard and Lillies

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simplyvonne says:

August 9, 2012 at 2:29 pm

this is so cute! i thought about doing some sort of design on my plain iphone case but just never had the chance to. Hopefully by seeing this post I should start 😀

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Alexa says:

August 9, 2012 at 4:32 pm

Oh love. And what girl could refuse a touch of gold???

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Natasha Fatah says:

August 9, 2012 at 5:01 pm

You are DIY-ing it all over the place week Anna! Nicely done. 🙂

~Natasha Fatah~
~Natasha Fatah~

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Martina says:

August 9, 2012 at 7:35 pm

So glam Anna! You’re being the crafty queen these days, Bravussimo belel!

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Mrs. Baker says:

August 9, 2012 at 8:08 pm

very cute!

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Lindsay says:

August 9, 2012 at 9:40 pm

I pinned this today cause I have to try it 🙂 SO SO cute!

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Gaby [The Vault Files] says:

August 9, 2012 at 10:03 pm

Ok you just read my mind, I was just looking at some studded cases online thinking how gorgeous they were. You did it, again! 🙂

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Gaby [The Vault Files] says:

August 9, 2012 at 10:03 pm

Ok you just read my mind, I was just looking at some studded cases online thinking how gorgeous they were. You did it, again! 🙂

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Lindsay @ Delighted Momma says:

August 10, 2012 at 3:24 am

What?!! So freakin cool! I want one! Pinning for sure..as a reminder to make this ASAP

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- Misty says:
  
  May 21, 2014 at 7:18 am
  
  A plsgienaly rational answer. Good to hear from you.
  
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Beth says:

August 10, 2012 at 5:17 am

This is so cool! I’ve been wanting to try something with studs and I’m planning to go find some this weekend.

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Collette | Serendipity Handmade says:

August 10, 2012 at 10:55 pm

Very cute, and so 80s retro! Great idea Anna.

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greaterthanrubies.net says:

August 11, 2012 at 12:35 pm

So cute! I’m half tempted to buy a black case and get to work on my own phone! 🙂

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Lea says:

August 12, 2012 at 12:57 am

So great! I actually saw a very similar phone case at Free People the other day. I might do something similar to my plain black case! 😀

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Melissa McCormack says:

December 8, 2012 at 6:37 pm

Love this idea! What size studs did you use?

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February 14, 2013 at 1:18 am

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