Seriously, walking around with a plain, factory-issue cover is a major cringe moment, it’s giving “I don’t care about flair.”
I’ve personally ruined three shirts attempting these projects, but the results were so worth the chaos.
This list of 25 DIY ideas is the glow up your phone, and your style…desperately needs.
Are you ready to stop scrolling TikTok and actually make something amazing today?
1. Ocean Resin
This one reminds me of that trip where I accidentally wore socks on the beach—total vibe, zero logic.
The layers of teal and the gold flakes honestly look so expensive…it’s a whole aesthetic, you guys.
I had to babysit the resin for hours, but now my phone is serving major coastal granddaughter energy.
You’re basically carrying a tiny, portable Caribbean sea.
2. Fan Art
I tried drawing my favorite K-Pop group once, and it looked like seven melted potatoes, so stick to printing!
You can totally just slide a sick piece of fan art under a clear case for instant style points.
It’s the easiest, most commitment-free way to show off your hyper-fixation of the week.
This look gives maximum personality with minimum crafting effort, which is truly iconic.
3. Masterpiece Sleeve
Why hang fine art in a museum when you can carry a tiny Van Gogh mashup in your skinny jeans?
It took me five seconds to print this out, which is way faster than learning to paint anything worthwhile.
You’re literally telling the world, “Yes, I am both cultured and technologically advanced.”
Honestly, I feel like a sophisticated genius every time I pull this out to check a notification.
4. Bedazzled Bling
I’m pretty sure I lost my vision applying a thousand tiny rhinestones to this, but the sparkle factor is major.
If your style is “extra,” this Hello Kitty design absolutely delivers the unapologetic glam you deserve.
It’s completely giving main character energy and screams, “I am fabulous, don’t even try to debate me.”
Be warned, you will drop it because it’s so chunky, but at least it will land with a fabulous clink.
5. Pressed Petals
Listen, if you haven’t pressed random flowers in a massive book, did you even have a childhood?
This design uses those same dry blooms embedded in resin for a truly delicate, cottagecore feel.
It’s completely giving garden fairy vibe, but you can still use it to doom-scroll Twitter.
This case is gorgeous, but prepare for friends to mistake it for a weird botanical snack.
6. Hyper Decoden
Okay, this is what happens when a jewelry store and a Hello Kitty enthusiast have a very shiny baby.
This Decoden style is not for the faint of heart; it’s a massive, chaotic collage of silver charms and pearls.
I totally had to use industrial-strength glue for this level of maximalist masterpiece.
You can actually check your lip gloss in that giant heart mirror, so it’s basically functional art.
7. Mermaid Treasure
If you still have a bucket of seashells from your last beach trip, congratulations, your craft supplies are ready.
We used flat-back pearls and tiny metallic charms to give it that true “found-at-sea” sparkle.
It feels like a glamorous siren who spends her days sending text messages would use this case, you know?
This one is basically giving expensive coastal grandmother meets under-the-sea princess vibes, and I am here for it.
8. Vintage Keepsake
This looks like something you’d find hidden in a dusty, antique jewelry box
The ivory-pink base and those gold accents are giving me serious Rococo palace vibes right now.
I used a lot of puffy paint to get that swirly texture, and it was so satisfying; you absolutely need to try it.
It’s completely okay if you feel fancy just holding it because you should, you deserve that luxury.
9. Kawaii Collage
If your phone case isn’t covered in tiny resin snacks and cute little characters, you are truly missing out, fam.
I spent way too long arranging all these adorable stickers to make sure the vibe was just right.
This style, complete with the chunky wrist strap, is totally giving Y2K nostalgia meets Harajuku street style.
10. Fandom Scrapbook
For my fellow nerds who still re-read the entire series once a year, this one’s for your phone.
You just need some old book pages and torn paper to create this super moody, vintage aesthetic vibe.
I layered a bunch of screenshots and clip art under the clear case, which is low-key genius, honestly.
11. Newspaper Chic
Who knew old articles and a simple quote could look so incredibly sophisticated and deep?
I literally glued a piece of my local newspaper onto the case.
The black and white makes that little pop of orange from the butterfly artwork totally stand out.
You are basically carrying a small, philosophical statement in your hand, so be prepared for intellectual conversations.
12. Faux Rock
I used textured paint and dry brushing to make it look like a thousand-year-old piece of stratified stone.
It’s giving rugged, earthy tones and makes your expensive phone seem totally outdoorsy and unbothered.
You can tell everyone you just chipped it off a cool mountain, and they’ll probably believe you.
13. Pink Decora
If you accidentally spill glitter and Hello Kitty resin charms everywhere, you’re doing this style correctly, period.
We’re talking maximum volume, maximum pink, and maximum adorable chaos with all these little resin figures.
It’s the ultimate love letter to everything sweet and bubbly, straight out of a Japanese candy shop.
14. Aesthetic Ephemera
I swear I found all these tiny, cool scraps deep in the back of my junk drawer, so start digging, you guys.
Layering vintage stamps, faded letters, and simple art under a clear case creates a wonderfully nostalgic look.
It’s completely giving main character energy in a quiet indie film where you secretly keep a diary.
This case looks smart, artsy, and definitely smells faintly of expensive coffee and old books.
15. Sticker Bomb
Tell me you’re a K-Drama Addict without actually telling me you spend your nights crying over fictional couples.
This is my favorite way to use all those random, free stickers I get with every online order—no cap, I have hundreds.
The vertical Spotify code is genius because now people can literally scan your mood right off your case.
16. Hand-Painted Daisies
f you accidentally got paint all over your fingers during this project, you did the aesthetic correctly.
This vibrant pink base with the tiny, cheerful yellow hearts is instantly going to boost your mood, trust me.
It’s completely giving carefree Y2K vibes, like something a cool, confident cartoon character would carry.
17. Lipstick Kisses
I literally put on my brightest matte lipstick and smooched the paper for this idea, and the results are fire.
This is the ultimate, flirty, and totally cheeky way to create a bold pattern that everyone will notice.
You’re completely giving unapologetic confidence and a fun, slightly messy party girl vibe.
18. Comic Doodle
I drew this after staying up way too late watching superhero movies, and it’s totally channeling chaotic good energy.
You just need a white case and some permanent markers to transform your phone into a dynamic comic book panel.
This is the perfect way to show off your favorite fandom and your completely unhinged drawing skills simultaneously.
19. Hidden Eyes
Painting tiny, intense eyes peering out of a leafy background is peak artsy commitment, but the payoff is major.
I’m obsessed with how the green leaves give it a deep, mysterious vibe, like a cool, secret garden.
This look says, “I am probably judging you, but in a very beautiful, ethereal nature spirit kind of way.”
20. Abstract Botanicals
Look at this minimalist masterpiece—it’s giving “I pay too much for fancy hand soap” in the best way possible.
I used simple block colors and an easy silhouette for the plant, making this surprisingly chill to paint.
The white background keeps the whole thing feeling super clean and high-end, which is a major win.
21. Subtle Blooms
If you want a flowery vibe without looking like a six-year-old’s art project, this moody gray base is your answer.
The bright white and yellow centers really pop against that soft, mature color.
Painting these simple, stylized flowers is surprisingly meditative, like phone case therapy for the soul.
22. Memory Journal
This is basically a physical mood board dedicated to your current obsession, whether it’s a person or a pet.
I used a cute printed photo, some scrap paper, and a sticker of the moon because I’m feeling celestial, obviously.
It’s giving super personalized, thoughtful girlfriend energy, or maybe just very organized stalker energy.
23. Cozy Coffeehouse
If you only communicate in aesthetic Pinterest photos and drink excessive amounts of chai, this is for you.
I layered a piece of old script paper with warm-toned stickers like coffee beans and teacups for ultimate fall vibes.
This case is completely giving “I’m about to curl up with a huge blanket and write a thoughtful novel.”
24. Sky Doodles
This is literally what my notebook looked like in high school when I was supposed to be learning math.
I love the simple cartoon vibe of these clouds, just some sharpies and acrylic paint is all you need.
It’s giving super chill, dreamy energy, like you’re floating through life unbothered by daily struggles.
25. Law Degree
If you’re studying for the bar exam, this case is the perfect daily motivation, or perhaps just a very fancy distraction.
I used gold and brown stickers to give it that serious, scholarly, and slightly intense legal aesthetic.
This is completely giving high-achiever vibes, like someone who knows both Latin and how to win every argument.