# DIY Aztec iPhone Cases Denise Heredia Tell You How to Jazz Up Your iPhone By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-01-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-iphone-cover References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/21/a-diy-iphone-case_n_2517019.html?ref=topbar) & [expecttheunexpectedwithdenise.blogspot](http://expecttheunexpectedwithdenise.blogspot.ca/2012/05/diy-tribal-print-iphone-case.html) Check out this teenage blogger's DIY iPhone cover guide. In her step by step guide, Denise Heredia of 'Unexpected Expectations' shows how to jazz up your phone with this fabulous Aztec print. First, you need a matte-white iPhone case or the same for a BlackBerry, which you can use as your canvas. Once you have this, you can let your imagination run wild! She also advises coating the finished product with a clear varnish (like nail varnish) to ensure your design won't smudge. Denise's finished design is super bright and eye-catching and perfect for the upcoming spring/summer season. This DIY guide is a great way of cutting costs on phone accessories. It could also make the perfect modern personalized gift for a friend, family member or spouse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Phone Case:** Opportunity for businesses to create customizable phone cases with DIY options for customers. - **Personalized Phone Accessories:** Businesses can offer personalized phone accessories as a unique selling proposition. - **Creative Consumerism:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the trend of consumers valuing unique and creative products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can offer DIY customization options to their phone cases or accessories. - **Personalized Gifts:** Businesses in the gift industry can offer personalized DIY phone cases as gifts for special occasions. - **Craft Stores:** Craft stores can offer DIY kits for phone cases to cater to the trend of creative consumerism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-experience.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Surrealist Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dali-x-casetify.md) - [Neo-Expressionist Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-1.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [Stocking Stuffer Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech21.md) - [Singer Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkle-case.md) - [Floral-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floralthemed-phone-cases.md) - [Minimalist Designer-Made Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-the-white-case.md)