I love making customized inserts for my iPhone 4S case! I've made a bunch before, but never on the cameo before. This is one project where Print & Cut comes in handy- design, print, and cut, all within the same software.
The bottom 3 are just patterned paper scraps I had- I don't normally save scraps but this is a good way to use them up! The top one with my initial was designed using Print & Cut in the Silhouette Software.
If you are just using patterned paper, just open the shape, load your paper, and cut it out.
Every clear case is slightly different as far as the camera hole. The camera hole cut out is more than enough to be clear of your lens and flash, which is really all that matters. Some cases have a tiny oval opening, some have a large square. I really don't mind the extra tiny bit of paper because it doesn't bother the camera.
If you want to personalize it, you can do that right there in Silhouette Studio.
I just used a patterned fill that came stock, drew two circles (one bigger for the border), matched the colors, typed "g" and found a font I liked. I grouped those shapes together and placed it onto the iPhone shape, and then went to Cut Options and selected "No Cut" for the monogram shape. Otherwise it would cut all of that out and not work for what we're doing here.
This way, the edge and the camera hole still cut, but your monogram isn't cut to pieces in the process.
My case is a $5 clear plastic case from Radio Shack. I've had it since February of this year and it's in great shape. A few scratches, but no cracks, and it's been abused like you wouldn't believe. My two year old has even stood on my iPhone while this case was on and both are fine. I love the versatility and personalization that can be done, the only limit is your imagination and you won't spend a fortune every time you want a new case!
***In a few days I will be doing a giveaway for a free Chomas Creations Marker Holder for the Silhouette Cameo- Following my blog is required and you can earn up to 4 entries in the drawing! Stay tuned!
Hi! Thank you so much for this. I've been looking everywhere for a template of this as I haven't been able to get mine just right. The download didn't seem to work correctly for me though. Instead of getting the studio file I got a text file called 'iPhone 4S Back Shape Cutting File' instead of a .studio file. Anyway you can help I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
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Hi Jen! I am sorry to say I just saw this. As soon as I get my son down for the night I will e-mail that file to you.
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I'm not able to download the shape either, can you help me please? aimeemkey@yahoo.com
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I'm new to silhouette and can't seem to get the file to work either! Maybe I'm doing something wrong? I would love to have the file. If its not too much trouble would you mind emailing it to me too?
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I've been cutting these out by hand. It didn't occur to me to use the silhouette. Great idea!
I'm going to try to add a download to this post. I think 4shared is having issues. Sorry about that!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get this cut file. Maybe I'm just not looking in the correct place but I dont even see where to download it. Anyway, could you please email it to me? natashalove10910@gmail.com
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I would really love to have this file! I am so grateful that you made it but I can't seem to download it:( would it possible to email me the file to lilbrat_1@hotmail.com?\
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Hi! I tried downloading your file via 4shared, but am getting an error when I try to open it in my Silhouette Software. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteI am unable to get this file from 4shared - will you email it to me as well please?
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thank you so much!!
Stephanie
I love making customized inserts for my iphone 4 cheap cases!
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ReplyDeletey isnt the file working for me?
ReplyDeleteHere is some error in downloading the file. These cases are for iPhone 4 I have iPhone 5.
ReplyDeleteWe can't get the file to work in studio either. The error is "The file type you are attempting to access is not supported."
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Please email me the I phone 5 case. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWould you be so kind as to email this file to me, as well. My email address is jenniferdanyalemorton@yahoo.com Thank you so very much for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the file :) Download link does not seems to work again. Could you please email me to khudomaka@gmail.com?
ReplyDeleteAlso if you have iPhone 5 design that would be awesome! Thanks
I can't seem to open the file either. Can you please email it to me?
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