Personalize Your Own Phone Case

Finding the best personalized phone cases on the market can feel a little daunting. With so many styles and designs around, how can you choose? While there are loads of awesome cases around, sometimes the best way to get the case of your dreams is to create your own. 

So, if you want to personalize your own phone case and unleash your inner Frida Khalo, we’ve compiled some top DIY hacks to create a bespoke case. We’ve made sure to include customization options for every level of crafter. 

Personalization can include your name, photos of loved ones, special dates, your favorite song lyrics, or a character from your best show. The options are endless! 

Whether you are a novice to design or a seasoned artist, there is a design for you. If you want to personalize your phone case, it’s time to explore. 

Personalize a Phone Case with Acrylic Paint 

If you are ready to get your Picasso on, painting your phone case with acrylic paint can yield some fantastic results. This custom phone case design is quick and effective. Add your name or a special date to make it extra personalized and uniquely your own. 

There are two ways to do this. 

You will need:

• A clear plastic or silicone phone case

• Acrylic paints of your color choice (opt for acrylic rather than oil as it dries much faster)
• A paintbrush 
• Tape 
• Permanent marker (to write your name once painted)
• Stencils or stickers in a design of your choice (optional)
• Modge Podge sealant or another paint seal to avoid chipping (for method 2)

Method 1: Painting the inside of the case 

Painting the inside of the case is a brilliant hack to make your bespoke design last longer. When you paint inside your case, it won’t be susceptible to scratches and dings, making the paint job last longer. 

• Take the case off your phone
  
• Paint the inside of the case in a design of your choosing. An easy and effective method is to place a piece of tape across the center and paint each side a different color.
  Once the paint has dried, remove the tape and you have a funky pattern.
  
• Now it’s time to add your name, a special date, or a quote you love to make it extra personalized. Paint this in a darker color or use a permanent marker to do so.
  
• You could also add stickers or use a stencil if you want more intricate shapes and designs. Use shapes and symbols that are personal to you. 

Method 2: Painting the outside of the case 

• This method is much like method one, only you are painting outside the case. Since the outside can be scratched easily, you will need to finish your paintwork with Mod Podge or a sealant.
  This will protect your paintwork, making the case more durable.
  
• Add a name, date, or quote to make it super unique and personalized. 

Use the Gap between the Case and Rear Side as a Frame 

If you have ever wondered how to make phone cases with pictures, you will be delighted to know that this is one of the easiest ways to personalize a phone. This is a great way to make your phone case extra special to you!  

You will need:

• A clear plastic or silicone phone case
  
• A printed picture/pictures of your choice
  
• Scissors
  
• Card if you want to create a decorative frame around the picture 

Method:

• Measure your phone case to determine the size of the picture you’re going to print. The picture will need to be smaller than the case. 
• Print a picture or a few pictures of your choice. This might be a photograph of your beloved pet, your bestie, or your family. It might also be a design that you love of your favorite band.
  
• Making a collage of things that are important to you is a great way to personalize it.
  
• Cut the picture(s) out and take off your phone case, placing the photo at the rear of your phone, facing outwards. Clip the cover back on and voila, your phone case has become a picture frame.
  
• For the more artistically minded, you might want to create a detailed border around the picture.
  Stick it on some card and create a personalized design in colors of your choice. You can make a few of these with different pictures and change them as you like.

Excitingly, you can also place different things between the case and the rear of your phone, including dried flowers and stickers.

Customize a Case with the Professionals 

If you aren’t into arts and crafts but still want to enjoy a personalized case, you have probably thought ‘where can I make a custom phone case?’ Happily, there are loads of websites that will allow you to design a custom case, including here at Burga. 

Add that extra personal touch to any of our cases by adding text of your choice. This could be a memorable date, your name, a special quote, or your favorite lyrics. Personalized cases also make for super thoughtful presents for the special people in your life. 

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