iPhone Case DIY

1. Select your image and print from your computer.

(Check out Zazzle for inspiration, or Google your word + "sketch")

2. Choose your medium.

(Sharpies & paints work well on hard cases. Oil pastels on silicone.)

3. Wash with soap and water, and dry the case.

4. Position your clean case on the image to trace.

5. Trace the image from left to right to avoid smudging.

Start with your main color, then highlight with other colors.

6. Now smudge the image to blend using a damp finger.

(Skip this step if you want a crystal clear line drawing.)

7. Coat the inside of the case with a water-soluble sealant such as Mod Podge.

(if your image might smear, dab instead of painting.)

8. Let the case dry completely.

9. Now use a damp cloth to clean up any smudges around the image.

10. Ta-da! To change your image, simply wash with soap and water,

and start all over again!

Dreadlocks for earbuds

I recently joined Pinterest, and my favorite "pin" so far is this idea for a cord detangling solution for earbuds. There wasn't a tutorial online for the Chinese staircase, or spiral knot, technique - think friendships bracelets from junior high - so I'm posting one here. It does take an hour or so, and lots of embroidery floss, but it is well worth it to have snag-free cords every time you plug in to your device.

You will need floss about 3 times as long as the cord (including headphones).

Tie a simple knot with three strands of cord on the plug-in end of the cord.

To make the first knot in your ladder, time a half-hitch knot.

To begin, cross the thread under the cord and the other colored threads.

Next, cross the thread over the cord.

Next, cross the floss under the first loop.

Pull the thread tight. Every so often, push all the knots upward on the cord

to eliminate gaps. 

For a more complete visual, check out this video on friendship bracelets.