How to Customize Cell Phone Cover Cases

Some types of cell phones are more popular than others, but by customizing your cell phone cover case, you can make your cell unique. There are many different types of plastic cases on the market that snap onto your phone. Some of these simply create a custom look because they are different from the solid-colored phones that are readily available through stores and cell phone providers. Other cases can be customized with your own photographs or favorite characters. You can also use stickers to customize a case, although these are not as durable as other options.

Customize Cell Phone Cover Cases

Instructions

1. Purchase personalized skins from sites like Skinit and MyTego. Skinit and myTEGO work by providing a shell or a skin. The shell is a hard plastic case with the design of your choice printed on it and the skin is a soft vinyl. Skins are not as durable as shells, but are less expensive and easier to swap out. Both sites have a wide variety of pre-made designs like butterflies, Disney characters and sports teams. Both sites also allow customers to create custom skins and shells from photographs, artwork or words.

2. Choose the design you'd like for your phone. Since you want a custom phone, you'll want to choose a photograph or artwork that have special meaning for you. Some ideas for designs include prom pictures, pictures of your best friends, a closeup of everyone's hands placed in a circle, photographs of your children or favorite scenery and pets.

3. Purchase a clear case and decorate with stickers. Although a case with stickers will be less durable, because the stickers will eventually fall off, this can be a unique custom solution that costs less money. Clear cases can usually be purchased at stores like Wal-mart and from cell phone provider stores like AT&T and Verizon. Be sure you purchase the correct case for your phone. Decorate with your choice of stickers. Remember that you can even create your own stickers and print from your computer onto sticker paper for a truly custom look.

4. Embroider a cloth cover case. Another option for a customized cell phone cover case is to purchase a cloth case into which your phone will fit. You can then embroider your initials or a small emblem onto the case. This works best with solid colored cases. A busy pattern can dilute the effect of the embroidery.

Tips & Warnings

Decide what statement you want your cell phone cover to make before you start shopping. The number of choices can be overwhelming if you don't already have a focus in mind.

Only purchase a case specifically made for your phone for the proper fit.