# DIY Felt Phone Carriers This Felt Phone Wallet is Ideal for Storing Money and Mobile Devices By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-11-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felt-phone-wallet References: [whimseybox](https://whimseybox.com/projects/felt-phone-wallet) [Smartphone accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-mod) can often end up costing you a fortune, and if you're looking for something a bit more cost-effective to carry your phone in, then this DIY Felt Phone Wallet is just the thing to keep your mobile device in place. A smartphone case that also doubles as a wallet is a very practical option for people constantly on-the-go, but if you find that you don't want to break your budget purchasing a new case, then this DIY Felt Phone Wallet is a fun and crafty alternative. Simply requiring some basic items such as colorful pieces of felt, snap closures and sewing materials, this DIY activity is a great way to secure your mobile device without having to purchase a brand new accessory piece. Featured on 'Whimseybox,' this DIY activity will definitely attract crafty individuals looking to add some technological accessories to their collection using some inventive techniques. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smartphone Case-wallet Combo:** Opportunity for companies to develop affordable smartphone cases that also function as wallets, providing convenience and cost-effectiveness for consumers. - **DIY Tech Accessories:** Opportunity for businesses to cater to crafty individuals by offering DIY kits and materials to create unique and personalized tech accessories. - **Reimagining Traditional Materials:** Opportunity for innovative companies to create phone carriers using unconventional materials like felt, offering a fresh and creative alternative to standard smartphone cases. ### Where This Applies - **Tech Accessories:** Opportunity for tech accessory companies to expand their product offerings by integrating wallet features into smartphone cases. - **Craft and DIY:** Opportunity for craft and DIY businesses to tap into the tech accessories market by offering DIY kits for creating phone wallets. - **Materials and Fabrics:** Opportunity for companies in the materials and fabrics industry to explore innovative uses of traditional materials, such as felt, in the production of phone carriers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets.md) - [Knitted Phone Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Stand Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satechi-magnetic-wallet-stand.md) - [Minimalist Magnetized Smartphone Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-mag-wallet.md) - [Card-Friendly Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alto-metro-leather-wallet-case.md) - [Recycled Smartphone Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-magsafe-wallet.md) - [Cable Storage Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hold-the-phone-stand.md) - [Hidden Storage Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sd-card-phone-case.md) - [Trackable Magnet Smartphone Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-magsafe-wallet-stand.md)