DIY Geeky iPhone 5 Cases
I recently got an iPhone 5 and as clumsy as I am, I knew the first thing I would need to do was find a protective cover. I was under the impression that my furry Chewbacca case for my iPhone 4 did not come the newer size (although later found out later that they finally came out with the iPhone 5 version) and after much shopping, I was disappointed in the online selection of cases. However, I came across an idea where someone used scrapbook paper behind a clear case and just like that, a lightbulb went off. I was on a mission to customize my own geeky iPhone 5 case and I even made a little video tutorial to walk you guys through it!
Watch it here:
Here are a few suggested clear cases you can use:
And download the Photoshop template or a few cases I made here:
- iPhone 5 Case Photoshop PSD Templates – download here
- BMO Case – download here
- Gameboy Case – download here
- Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Case (art by StuntmanKamil) – download here
- Jabba the Hutt Case (art by strongstuff) – download here
- Supergirl Case (art by Adam Hughes) – download here
- Batman Retro Poster Case (art by drawsgood) – download here
- *NEW* R2, C3PO, Darth Vader cases here (by J. Winkelmann) – download the PSD here
- *NEW* Chewbacca, Stormtrooper, and Boba Fett cases (by J. Winkelmann) – download the PSD here
75 Comments
Loyd hollon
Hey could you do a domo template!! Thnks
emilyo
Sure! Let me look into it!
Tilen
Can you do barcelona plsss?? I really love barcelona :) .. Thanks
Tilen
I have iPhone 5C …
Anonymous
i have i phone 4s
could you do a gameboy template for the iphone 4s?
emilyo
Sorry, I’m not updating these templates anymore, but you’re welcome to download and resize them to fit your needs!
Anji
hey can you make a LOTR one for iphone 5s ^.^
Gareth
Could you make an iPhone 4S template?
Dorothy
Hi what photo do u want I can make u some!! :-)
Anonymous
Can you help make me a galaxy s 3 template?
Anonymous
Can you please make a video, or explain how do you make these templates? I tried but i can hit the right size, thanks!
emilyo
If you download the photoshop file, the template is already made with the lines for the iphone 5. You can swap out whatever image you want using that PSD file.
Anonymous
if you could explain what that means it’d appreciated greatly. :)
emilyo
Sorry, not sure what your question is!
Alicia
Do you have a template that is not in photoshop? I don’t have photoshop & really don’t want to pay for it.
emilyo
All of the pre-made templates don’t require photoshop since they are just jpg images. Unfortunately if you want make your own, you would need photoshop so that you could edit the layers of the template.
fiatlibertas
In case anyone still needs this, you can use GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) in lieu of Photoshop. It’s available free on the GNU General Public License and it can open Photoshop files without conversion or loss. It does have a small learning curve, but there are plenty of tutorials (including some YouTube videos) and once you’ve played around with it for an hour you’ll feel like a pro.
Anonymous
Thx :D
Bube
Could you make an Sony Ericsson Xperia ARC S template?
Alvin
Hi,what paper you used to print out the template? 0.0
emilyo
I used glossy photo paper, but I think even regular paper would work fine. Good luck!
Anonymous
I can’t download the iPhone 5 Case Photoshop Templates :(
emilyo
Hm, weird. I just checked and it downloaded fine. It may have issues if you don’t have Photoshop installed?
Lluvia Villanueva
Can you make an iPhone 4s template or which dimensions can i use in photoshop to change it?
Jessa
make more plss :))
Dani
Could you make some templates for iphone 4? (One direction logo,cute animals,domo etc) or show how to make the templates please?
lucas
Hey, nice tutorial… BTW I’m a geek Photoshop Designer and I made some other cases tamplates. Bye :)
Janet
hey I just loved ur tutor , but anws would u want to make with elmo backround or cookie monster it will adorable :3
Jel
HI how will i replace the image on photoshop and how to resize the image i picked to fit in the template?
anonymous
To everyone, i put my case on the computer AND cropped it, worked out fine for me. Try it out!
Anonymous
What size by what size did you use for that iphone 5 picture case???
emilyo
If you use the PSD, that will be the exact size. Unfortunately I don’t have the exact pixel dimension.
Anonymous
for all of mine i use 489 x 980 pixels on image size. when you print, make sure the scaling is 100%
Anonymous
Hello! Do you think that normal paper will work?
emilyo
Yeah, I think that would be fine. It just might not be as durable.
Angel Lozada
Would you please make a Lady Gaga Template ! Please and Thank You !
GYP
instead of using nail scissor, why not use craft knife or just regular cutter?
GYP
but, thanks for the template anyway. Need it for the size. Thank you :)
emilyo
yeah, you can really use whatever works for you! I used a nail scissor b/c I felt I could be more precise that way. I thought I would over cut using an xacto knife.
Anonymous
thank you very much :)
Sandro
Hi where can I find a iPhone 4 template
Anonymous
I am trying to make my own And I’m having trouble . What is the width and height ?
emilyo
You may want to download the jpg or photoshop file since it is already in the correct size.
Dan
what size image do you need to use in order to import an image onto photoshop?
emilyo
The file is already pre-sized to fit iphone 5 specs so it should be good to go!
Anonymous
Can you find any ipad minis please that’s would be so helpful to me
Gale Sayson
Hello, if I downloaded the PSD and I want to change the photo, how will I do it?
emilyo
You will need photoshop to open it.
stefanie
can you make a princess bubble gum template for iphone 4
Jessica
Where can i get that paper
emilyo
It’s just glossy photo paper. You can buy it at any office supply store.
Melody
Do you think this would work for 5c as well, with a little extra trimming?
emilyo
Yeah, it should be really close! You should be able to easily modify it or cut it to fit.
amelinamel
Excellent post, thanks so much for the psd template. I can’t wait to make my own!
Luca
Hey I was wondering if you could make more adventure time templates. I won’t be specific because you are totally the same kind of thinker as me and I’m sure you’ll make one I love
emilyo
Yeah, I have actually been meaning to make more of these so stay tuned for future blog posts!
jenny marbal
can you please do a ipod 5 template please cuz i dont have a iphone thnx
jenny marbal
how do i print it out
Mathew Cartagena
Can you do a rocky balboa iphone 5 template THANKS =)
Anonymous
i need a template for samsung s4 :( do you have it?
emilyo
Sorry, I do not.
Kanasia
Hey can u make me a Mickey & Minnie template for iPhone 5c
Brittani
Which photoshop are you using? Is it Adobe photoshop???
emilyo
Photoshop CS5
Anonymous
how do i make a template when i dont have adobe photoshop?
emilyo
Sorry, this is a photoshop file, which is layered. You can always get the photoshop free trial for 30 days?
Sydni
whenever i go to print, its fills up the page instead of staying to the iphone size. Do you know how i can fix this?? Thanks in advance.
emilyo
Make sure you are not scaling the image when printing. If you print at 100%, it should be the accurate size.
Dani
Hello! What’s the name of your case? I couldn’t find it Thru the link!
emilyo
Amazon carries some here. It’s by Greene and Grey and is their “jelly” case.
Dani
Ah..my friend told me that she bought that same kind of case in T-Mobile for the 5C.
JYP
By any chance, can u make iPhone 4s templates? That would be such a good help. Thank you!
Justine
Could you please make an o2l (our 2 life) case please c: it will meaan aloott (>*o*,)
Julia
Hey, just wanted to ask if there is a way to get these files for an iphone 6?
emilyo
Sorry, I haven’t had time to update them for iPhone 6.