My recent mustache necklace was a hit. I got lots o' wonderful feedback over the interwebs and in person. I learned that many of you, not unlike myself, love accessorizing with mustaches. And who can blame us, really?
So I decided to milk the mustache love for all that it's worth and make...
A Mustache Phone Case!
This is magical because I mixed two things I love to make something new: Cell phone cases and mustaches.
I am not the first to slap a mustache on the back of a phone case.
Mr. Dannjio was actually the pioneer on this one.
But who really wants to cough up 98 big ones for a cell phone case? Definitely not a twenty something crafty lady who is trying to save up for a couch.
My version cost maybe 10 bucks. MAYBE.
Supplies:
1. Martha Stewart craft paint in black from Michael's.
2. A phone case from my NEW guy in Soho.
3. Martha Stewart liquid gilding from Michael's. (I ended up using silver, because, why the hell not?!)
4. A small paint brush from Michael's.
5. Martha Stewart pouncing foam from Michael's.
6. Painter's tape from Blick.
7. *Not Pictured* An X-Acto knife from a local hardware store.
8. A print out of this template:
(Go on, download it. I made it just for you!)
Step 1:
Paint the back and sides of the case with the liquid gilding.
Step 2:
Use the X-Acto knife to cut out the bottom half of the template. Then use the same tool to cut out the mustache shape.
Step 3:
Use painter's tape to hold the template in place.
Step 4:
Use the foam pouncer to paint over the mustache shape.
Step 5:
Remove the template and let dry.
Cuteness!
Where else should I slap on a mustache? A ring? An earring? MY FACE?!
ALSO, just because I love imposing my music-listening-tendencies on you, everyone should watch OK Go's latest video. It's pretty much the cat's pajamas.
2 comments:
You're very creative. I love the great work done on this mustache iphone case. I'd like to evaluate the costing first before any attempt is made. rechargeable iphone case
Hey!
What kinda paint can I use because they don't se;; the MS paint here! BOO ):
Acrylic? Something that stays would be good!
THANK YOU!
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