February 1, 2012

Hand Painted Tribal Cell Phone Case

The cell phone monster is back!  Watch-out electronic devices. Ima throw glitter at you.

I took a little brake from electronic accessorizing for two reasons
1. The response to the lace cell phone case was phenomenal, and I knew that the following case would be a disappointment. I think we have passed the appropriate amount of time to avoid that. 
2. My cell phone guy on Canal street disappeared! Seriously. One day he was there, the next a storefront had taken over. I spent 2 weeks mourning my loss, and 2 weeks searching for new guys. I found some street vendors in Soho, so cell phone crafting has officially resumed! And its badder than ever. Bad-ASS, that is. 

Cue the tribal music.
Hand painted Tribal Cell Phone Case. 
The interwebs tell me that tribal patter is spot on trend. You're welcome. 


Supplies:
1. Martha Stewart craft paint from Michael's.
2. A cell phone case from my new guys on Broadway in Soho.
3. A small paint brush and an extra small paint brush from Michael's.
4. Painter's tape from Blick. 

Step 1:
Tape off the edges of the case with the painter's tape. 

Step 2:
Use the small paintbrush to paint stripes across the back of the case. The stripes should be in a variety of sizes and in no logical pattern. Let dry.

Step 3:
Use the extra small paintbrush to paint on details and patterns. 

Step 4:
Let dry. 

Step 5:
Remove the painter's tape. 






The most fun part was coming up with the different details and patterns. 

Looking for some inspiration?
Fun!

Speaking of fun, I can't stop listening to this right now:
I also can't stop watching it because they are both so freaking pretty. It's rude.

E-me with pictures of your tribal craftiness! 

4 comments:

*Daniƫlle said...

Wow i like it.

Alexis Hershfield said...

Glee inspired?! xx

Angela Marie said...

I absolutely love that song! I also had it on my blog :) I can't get enough!

Great post, I will have to try this, i have a lot of old cases I could re-vamp! Thanks :)

http://missangelamarie.blogspot.com

Katie said...

Love your painted phone case!!!

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