Shortly after buying my iPhone, I bought a case to protect it. Especially in my house (with 5 kids who inevitably handle my phone many times a day) my phone need some extra protection. I bought a nice, boring black and blue case which worked well for me, except for the fact that it had no personality. I admit that I was slightly jealous of my friends who had custom cases.
I jumped at the chance a few weeks ago to create my very own custom case at Zazzle.com. I browsed Zazzle’s selection of designs, and ended up deciding to create a case that featured the header picture from my blog. As excited as I was to have a phone that showed off my personality (and my blog!), I was a little fearful that the cute case would not protect as well as my old, boring case.
When the package came, I opened it immediately and tried the new case on my phone. It fit like a glove (or as the packaging stated, “Like a thong for your smart phone”). And I was pleasantly surprised that it not only provided equal protection, but that I liked the feel of my phone in my hands even better with my new case.
My kids have not stopped commenting on the new case from Case-Mate, either. At first, they thought that I’d gotten a new iPhone (I wish!). My custom case really does give my phone a whole new (and unique) look. My kids are not as excited as I am about the candy picture on the back, but they love the way the case fits.
Win your own custom iPhone Case-Mate case from Zazzle!
Do you have an iPhone? Maybe you’re getting a new iPhone for Christmas? Or perhaps your phone just needs a make-over like mine did!
We’re giving away a customized case for your iPhone! One winner will receive a free Custom Case-Mate iPhone case (up to $34.95 value) plus free shipping. Simply visit Zazzle.com and leave a comment here letting us know what kind of case you would chose for your iPhone.
This giveaway will end on January 2, 2012 at midnight ET and a winner will be chosen at random and announced on Sunday in the weekly Around The Blogosphere. Please see our site’s terms and conditions for more information.
Disclosure: I received a customized Case-Mate iphone case from Zazzle to review, but the thoughts and opinions about the product are my own.
Written by 5 Minutes for Mom managing editor, Lolli. You can find me blogging at Better in Bulk and tweeting at @1momof5.
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I would choose the Blue Scroll Work Barely There Iphone 4 Case. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would chose the barely there case and put a picture of my family on it! What a great idea!
Wow – their options for case designs are ENDLESS!! There are a ton of cute ones, but I really like your idea to have a custom one made from my blog header, so I think I would do the same!
I think I would also choose their Barely There case, although the Tough style is tempting as well.
I’m a girly-girl in a house full of MEN.. I would choose any of the damask prints, either in pink or black and white. I love the one with the initial in the middle..
I like the Barely There case and create a collage of my family.
I really like – Peacock Animal Iphone 4 Cases – Thanks@
Awesome! I would love the Funky Stripes Zig Zag iphone 4 case.
I would get the retro polka dot case!
if it was my choice the owl but i would let my mom choose -she would love it
Wow, there are so many to choose from! I think I would get the meditating Buddha case. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
I love these. My fave is probably the Blue Owl Iphone 4 Case.
I like the Twig Mask Iphone 4 skin.
I would do the barely there case with a pic of my family
So many to choose from, if they have a drum one, that’s what I would pick.
I looked and looked and most of the ones that I saw were over $34.95, so I think I would have to look for quite a while to find the one that I would choose. I did like the cute elephant one, though.
Tough style is great
Barely There
I would choose the Red Gerbera Daisies and Zebra Print case for the IPhone 3GS because those are two of my favorite things. Thanks
I would choose the Case Mate barely there case with a picture of my 2 children on it!!
I would choose the custom case with a photo of my son.
I like anything sports related.
I would love to create my own with the custom feature they offer! How Fun!
Thanks for the chance
I would choose the abstract case! They are all so cool!
There are allot of different styles to choose from, will be hard to pick.
I would choose Ice Heart Iphone 4 Id Cover
http://www.zazzle.com/ice_heart_case-179038856205139782
love the funny beer case!
I would choose the Early Spring, by Guo Xi Case For The Iphone 4
i like the love birds swirl case
nannypanpan at gmail.com
I like the Batman Classic Logo Iphone 4 Case
I think that I would pick out something music related.
I would choose the my little pony case it was soo cute
Mice cream cones.
I’d get the Zebra Iphone 4 Case!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
I REALLY REALLY REALLY want the “Marie Masquerade” iPhone 4 Case!!!
Like this giveaway, but am going to have a hard time choosing one though, so many neat ones.
I would choose the New Orleans Fleur-de-lis iPhone 3G Case.
i like the Funny Public Pay Phone iPhone 4 Case
I like the blah blah blah iphone 4 skin.
Thanks for the chance!
I really like the Atlas of a Cat’s brain phone case!
I like Diamond Monogram “B” Iphone 4 Skins
I would choose the custom case with a photo. Thanks for the opportunity.
I think the photo I-Phone case is neat!
I like the Happy Panda Iphone Skin.
alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
I’d love the tough case to personalize for my wife!
I would choose the pet photo case.
Hot Pink/Black Argyle iPhone 4/4s Case “K” Iphone 4 Cases
kport207 at gmail dot com
I would chose the Pastel Pink and Blue Cloisonne with Name
i like the – Cute doodle flowers and oriental illustrated case
I just adore the Fifties Style Red Polka Dot Iphone 4/4S Case .
I like the Abstract Pink and Blue Flowers Iphone Skin design – but if I win I’d let my mother pick on out.
creedamy [at] yahoo[dot] com
I think I would choose the British Red Telephone Box iPhone 4 Case
dlsloveblogs at gmail dot com
I really like the blue owl!
faramena at gmail dot com
I like the Preppy Pink Diamond Argyle iPhone4 case. Thanks!
vmkids3 at msn dot com
I love lots of them, but I’d probably pick the wood grain electric guitar and give it to my daughter who plays
Thanks!
I would choose the Darth Vader – Episode IV Iphone Skin for my hubby
I would get the Friendly Turtle iPhone 4 Case.
Little Miss Death iPhone 4 case.
For my iPhone 4 I would chose the Hot Pink Damask pattern. It is gorgeous.
I would choose the Black white stylish monogram damask iphone case. Pretty!
Thank you for the giveaway! I would choose Mermaid iPhone 4 Case!
pkbw28(at)gmail(dot)com
I want to get a case that says My Brother is in The U.S. Army and our last name at the bottom. He gets deployed in February to Afghanistan for 1 year. I’m on my iPhone 4 24/7 so I could be reminded of him every time i’m on my phone, if i win the iPhone case.
i would choose a Damask one. so pretty! thanks
I would want the Katsushika Hokusai Great Wave case
I like the Preppy Pink Diamond Argyle iPhone4 case
The agony skull Iphone case. Its scary but I like it!
Mypreciousmonkeys(at)yahoo.com
I’d choose a Fine Art iPhone Case
I’d get the Argyle case!
i would want a case with my granddaughters pictures on it
sherwalk at yahoo dot com
I’d choose this one:
http://www.zazzle.com/tree_and_moon_cross_hatched_case-179223617954412102
I LOVE it, love it love it.
I would be picking one of the Harry Potter ones!
I love the camo one. Really stands out!
I would love the Kandinsky Concentric Circles iphone case
blue owl
jdmimi at gmail dot com
I would sooooo get the Purple Owl case.
Marcella Cook
emmerswee at gmail dot com
Thanks for the great contest!
bahjeep@aol.com
I like the Blue Owl case.
Genesis Abstract Art iPhone 4 Case
by OniArts
I like the cute Onigiri Family Iphone Case
I love the Village Kitties Case (so hard to choose!)