DIY: Tribal print iPhone case ✪ Are you seeing lots of this type of pattern lately? It's either called the Aztec print or the tribal print! It's the one of the 'It' trends this season since it's the perfect mix of color and fun which is perfect for the summer! (especially here in Manila!) I wanted a hint of this awesome print with me everywhere, so what better way to do that, is to place it in your very own iPhone case! :) Here's my take on the Aztec inspired iPhone case! This was my awesome finished product! Didn't expect it to look like this!!! :) So happy! ♡Check it out and do it yourself!Tell me what you think about it here ♡
le inspiration which costs $40 each! The messed up, crooked lines create the effect! :)
What you'll need:
Look for your colored permanent markers coz they're the only thing that'll put your patterns to life!
A matte white iPhone case (or a blackberry case if you're on BBM)
Any type of ruler. I used a Protractor so it won't be too long, rulers are sometimes hard to work with!
How did I do it?
Don't be scared to start it! Just think of it as drawing on a normal, white paper! :)
Think of any design and be creative with it! The first few patterns can be
overwhelming but as you move on to the middle part,
sometimes you just run out of ideas of what to do next! Haha! :)
Remember, for this DIY, the more the details, the better! But I'm warning you,
you'll need a lot.. A LOT.. of patience because this takes time to finish, but
I assure you that when it's done, you'll love the result! :)
You can also apply clear nail polish to make it shiny & last longer
Side view & top view of the finished product.
Make sure you extend until the sides and the top of the case! :)
(isn't it obvious I'm addicted to these types of prints? Look at my lock screen! haha!)
It isn't even dry yet, but I'm already super excited to use my newly made iPhone case!
Surely, I won't have to worry about having the same case as someone else.
Try this awesome DIY and show your artistic skills :)
Make your friends and family jealous! haha just kidding!
Happy DIY-ing! Hope you liked this post :)
Watch out for more!
xx, Denise
Try this awesome DIY and show your artistic skills :)
Make your friends and family jealous! haha
Happy DIY-ing! Hope you liked this post :)
Watch out for more!
xx, Denise











I love it! I wanna try it with my BB case. :>
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Thank you!!! :) You should then show me! :)
DeleteLOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteI LOVE IT!!! i was never the arty fartsy type but I will try this on my blackberry. i have a white case but it's not matte :(((
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!! :) It's fun to do also! See it if it works, you'll never know unless you try! :)
DeleteWhere did you buy your matte white iphone case? I wanna try that too! :( Iphone cases like that are expensive online. :(
ReplyDeleteI got mine in HK but I think if you look for one, there are cases around that sell those :) I know so, go you try it yourself! :)
DeleteWhere did you get the tribal print wallpaper? I'm obsessed with!
ReplyDeleteI just saw that somewhere in Tumblr! :) Just be on the look out, I'm sure you'll find it! :)
DeleteIt's called Overdose by Bianca Green and you can find it on society6.com :)
DeleteLove it! Want to try it on mine too, inspired. However, scared! XD
ReplyDeleteThank you! :) Well, you'll never know until you try! Go ahead you can do it! :)
Deletei can't find plain cases like this anywhere! Ive searched ebay, amazon etc. Do you have a link to a site that has them?
ReplyDeleteTry spray painting first in plain light colour, but remember to remove back off fone first,although I have seen kids just using masking tape over screen to protect it. Paint drawjust have fun. Nail polish works well also. Just a thought.
DeleteYes, that's an amazing suggestion! :)
DeleteThis is a really cool idea!! But will the marker rub off?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! :) I put varnish on top of it after I did this :)
Deletehow long does the sharpie last?
ReplyDeleteI put varnish on top, so I'm hoping it'll last forever!!! Haha! :)
DeleteCan you put nail polish on it to make it last??? (:
ReplyDeleteYup!!! :)
DeleteThis is really cool! You're such an amazing artist. It doesn't look like a DIY. I thought it was digital printed. :D Now, I wanna try this also, but I have to buy markers first. :D
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Thank you so much!!! :) I really appreciate being called an 'artist' haha first time and it feels good! HAHA! :)
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ReplyDeletethaaaaaaanks! :)
DeleteThis is awesome! I'm in love with it! I think I'm gonna try it,soon :) Anyways,can I do this on sillicone case? :\ Cause I couldn't find a case like yours :( Please reply me asap. Thank you :) X
ReplyDeleteThank you! :) I don't think this will work with a silicone case :( I guess the ink of the marker will smudge over time :( sorry!
DeleteOh my gosh! This so amazing! I've been in search of an iPhone case for months now but haven't found one that I can really "commit" to. Now I just need to create my own! Finally a good reason to buy that set of sharpies that have been sitting in my amazon.com cart!
ReplyDeleteAwww!!! :) You're so cute! I'm sure those Sharpies are going to be worth it once you'll finish your case! :) tell me how it goes!
DeleteHi Denise! This iPhone cover looks really nice!
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna get myself a case & those Sharpies!
Thanks for the share. (:
Super super glad that you appreciate them! Go get the materials soon, I'm telling you, you won't regret it! :)
DeletePutting nail polish completely screws up my case, and it makes this weird reaction that kind of looks like..plasticky mold. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteHow about a different brand of nail polish or a varnish for plastics? :( I'm super sorry :(
DeleteHow about an actual craft varnish like an acrylic spray?
DeleteI have a white iphone case, but it is not matte, just a shiny white, does this make any difference or is there a specific texture I should be working with?
ReplyDeleteI think this works best with a matte case, but I'm sure it'll be just as good! You'll never know until you try! :)
DeleteI know this is late but try lightly sanding the case to make it matte
DeleteWill the Marker come off?? I LOOOVE this but is it practical as far as it staying on??
ReplyDeletejust find the right varnish and I'm sure that it'll stay for a long time! :)
Deleteso much prettier with all that color! Smart girl :)
ReplyDeleteI just tried it and I was glad that it worked out! :) thank you for that! :)
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DeleteAdorable!
This would be super rad on nails too ♥
Thank you so much!! :) What a great idea! I bet it would too! :)
DeleteI want this sooooo much. Like this exact one , would you ever be in the buisness of selling it or making anther one just like it to sell?
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm about to! :) Gonna let you know when though! :)
DeleteI would never like to fail out any chance to read out your listings.
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I'm so glad that you like my blog! :) I hope that you get to learn from it as well! :)
DeleteI did this to my iphone case and it looked awesome! except for nail polish DOES NOT WORK. and neither does mod podge! FYI!!
ReplyDeleteawww try and try until you succeed! :) HAHA! I'll look for some also :)
Deletei really wish this was for sale!
ReplyDelete:) Your wish can come true :)
DeleteThis is really cool! Definitely want to try this out!!
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You should! :) A must try! haha! :)
Delete<3 this xx can i buy one !!!
ReplyDeleteHmm.. :) I'll let you know! haha!
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ReplyDeleteHAHAHA OMG. That just made my day! HAHA! Thank you for the link! :)
Delete...Apparently I'm that one person who has the time for it! :))
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Hahaha! Super funny! :) Thanks for the link! :)
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DeleteThis is AMAZING !!!! I love it, I am soo gonna have to try it out:) did u know this pic is on like instagram and tumblr lol, ur pic is famous:) if u ever start to sell these I would love to buy one!! Keep up the good work:)
ReplyDeleteAwww! :) thank you! :) Yes, it surprises me when I see it there also! :) Have fun DIYing!
DeleteI was just wondering what varnish u used? :) and btw, the case looks amazing!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteStill looking for one! haha! :) thank you! :)
DeleteDenise,
ReplyDeleteI love this case!! Do you think you could Try and make one but the designs be thicker? I want to see you do that and I don't Trust my drawing skills.
Thanks,
I love your work.
-sofia
Yeah sure, I'll try that soon! But don't worry, I'm sure you can do it too! :)
DeleteHi Denise! I'll definitely try to do it, I say "try" because I haven't seen Sharpies here -in Venezuela-... But, I'm gonna look for some permanent markers to do this... Thank you for this DIY, I really appreciate if you take a look to my blog...
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Yes! try it if you can! :) it's really an amazing DIY!
DeleteSaw your blog! Nice!
I love this! I'm going to try recreating it as a birthday present for my mom :)
ReplyDeleteCan I ask how long this lasted for? Before it started smudging & got ruined?
Hi! It lasts long as long as you take care of it.
DeleteI personally find it more unique as time goes by :)
I started to put the clear coat on and it smudged! Should I wait longer to put it on or what should I do??
ReplyDeleteYes, I think you should wait longer or try a different coating! :)
DeleteHey! I used permanent sharpies on my phone case but the colours on the side started to smudge and rub off when it was in my pocket. Have you got any suggestions with what I could do? :)
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aww :( that's what's hard if you don't coat it with something on top. I guess redo it? or be careful with it? :)
DeleteWhich pack of Sharpies did you buy??!? It looks like you have more colors than are in the normal huge pack.
ReplyDeleteI got the 24-packed one! :)
DeleteWhere'd you get the matte case?
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS SO PRETTY! May I know where you got your sharpies?! And how much are they?! :) THANKS SO MUCH, THIS IS SO GORGEOUS.
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ReplyDeleteThis is super cool Denise...Nice to come across your blog. Interesting DIY :)
ReplyDeleteWhere can we get the case for bb?? :/
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try this. I'm making one for each of my daughters for Christmas. Thanks!
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Thanks for the post! I am really excited to do this! I just hope they sell white cases at the bell - westmount centre kiosk.
ReplyDeletei applied a top coat on the cover, it totally vanished. all the colors washed out by the top coat.. any ideas?
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