Designer Phone Case Inspirations

Just when you thought you'd seen it all, we've got another fabulous surprise up our sleeve…..another brilliant new die collection that you are sure to fall head-over-heels for!  Just wait till you see what we're stitching up this month…!

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The next in Erin Lincoln's popular stitching series, these dies will create cases for many popular models of cell phones.   For the actual case, you simply stitch up the three sides of two die-cut rectangles.  You create a top closure with a snap or velcro.  All of the various details dies can be added to the case, definitely some fun designs to choose from!

The Details: 

• Phone Case die collection will be available for purchase on July 15th.
• It will retail for $11.
• Phone Case die collection contains a single die (4 wired shapes).  3-1/8" x 5-1/4" (overall case), 1-1/4" x 3-1/8" (closure strap)
•  Fits the iPhone 5. Will also hold the iPhone 4, which is a 1/2" shorter (if you want a snug, exact fit at the top you can trim the top two holes off of the felt die cut from  the Phone Case Die with a paper trimmer.) The iPod touch is also a good fit.

 

The Details: 

• Phone Case Details die collection will be available for purchase on July 15th.
• It will retail for $22.
• Phone Case Details die collection contains a set of 4 dies (2 wired shapes + 2 wired shapes + 2 wired shapes + 3 wired shapes).  2-5/8" x 2-5/8" (A), 2-1/2" x 2-3/8" (B), 2-3/8" x 2-1/2" (C), 4-1/2" x 3-1/4" (D)

 

Here is a great video that Erin put together going over the basics of these dies!

  

Now that I've made all of the formal introductions, let's get onto the projects!

I have had a thing for ombre lately and I decided to achieve that type of look with the diamond die included in the Phone Case Details collection!  The actual case front is cut from Smokey Shadow felt.  I thought this would be a good color that wouldn't show dirt too easily.

I die-cut two of each diamond from a rainbow of felt colors.  They include Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Limeade Ice, Aqua Mist and Ocean Tides.  They were each stitched around the perimeter first, then I filled in the centers with a bit of a decorative pattern using the same holes.

The edge is finished in a nice and neat blanket stitch.

For a bit of contrast, the back of the case is made from Ocean Tides felt.

I just love how EASY this was to put together and I look forward to creating lots more in the future for gifts!

When Hannah saw these dies she begged and pleaded to be able to stitch her own together.  She selected all of her felt colors and design elements, while I helped her use my Vagabond to cut them out.  She has gotten to be a pretty good seamstress and she stitched this together all by herself!

Bright colors, hearts and rainbows!  Her design couldn't possibly be more *Hannah*.  If you noticed above the heart die included in Phone Case Details collection just cuts holes for doin beadwork, embroidery or other like techniques.  Hannah wanted an actual heart shape and she found that after you die-cut the "holes only heart" from felt, the exterior edge of the actual die leaves an impression that can be used as a cutting guideline!  Giving you even more design options!

Now that you have seen a few of my creations, here are some of the amazing things that the team has created!

CLICK HERE to see more from Ashley Cannon Newell.

CLICK HERE to see more from Betsy Veldman.

CLICK HERE to see more from Danielle Flanders.

CLICK HERE to see more from Dawn McVey.

CLICK HERE to see more from Erin Lincoln.

CLICK HERE to see more from Heather Nichols.

CLICK HERE to see more from Laura Bassen.

CLICK HERE to see more from Laurie Willison.

CLICK HERE to see more from Maile Belles.

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Phillips.

I hope you have enjoyed all these amazing creations that both the team and I have shared with you today!  Are your wheels already turning for what types of phone cases you could make yourself?  Was there a particular project that really jumped out at you today?  We would love to hear your initial thoughts on everything we introduced!  Please leave a comment on this post to tell us what you think of the new products and you will be eligible to win big!

$75 Papertrey Ink Gift Certificate 

to spend however you choose!  

You have until 7am EST, July 15 to leave your comment and be eligible to win.  Only one comment per person please.  One randomly selected winner will be announced on our July Release Winners Page before noon EST the same day.  Thank you for stopping by today and best of luck with the contest!

CLICK HERE to see more from Lizzie Jones.

CLICK HERE to see more from Melissa Bickford.

OMBRE STITCHED PHONE CASE

• DIES: Phone Case dies, Phone Case Details dies
• FELT: Smokey Shadow, Harvest Gold, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, Limeade Ice, Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides
• FINISHED SIZE: 3-1/8" x 5-1/4"

HANNAH'S  iPOD CASE

• DIES: Phone Case dies, Phone Case Details dies
• FELT: Hawaiian Shores, Pure Poppy, Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse
• FINISHED SIZE: 3-1/8" x 5-1/4"