Start by drawing out a pattern on to cardboard. Simply draw around the iPod shuffle, making sure to draw each of the sides that go together in one big template. Leave a rectangle at the top for the flap. If anyone has any problems I can put up my template.
Cut out the template and score along the edges. Fold the template in to the iPod shuffle shape, making sure that the iPod will fit nice and snug.
Now the fun part, pick a bubble gum wrapper that you like. I needed to use two gum packet wrappers, but I'm sure you can get bigger ones. Glue the wrapper to your cardboard template.
Cut off all the excess wrapper and make sure it's all neat. Fold it back up and glue the ends together (I found it best to use super glue). Use a small piece of Velcro or a popper to lock down the flap.
I've got a chewing gum ball the size of my fist and still about 6 more packets to chew through. We overbought on the gum. Slightly. But now I've got minty / juicy-fruit breath...
t./
thunder_kiss
Oct 14, 2005 12:48am ago
Thats so cool =)
OWNS A NANO
May 19, 2006 1:48am ago
What if you have a Nano, I want a bubble gum case for the nano; could someone let me know if that's possible?
becca
Jun 2, 2006 1:31am ago
what are the dimensons of the wrigleys bubble gum wrappers and how can u make a gum chain
Lauryn
Jul 3, 2006 2:14pm ago
i recently got a shuffle and decided to dress it up in a home-made cozy... so i tried the tutorial here. i made the case according to the directions, only i didnt use cardboard cause we apparently dont have any *rolls eyes*... i found that if you use the foil/sparkly kind of wrapper you dont really need cardboard. i didnt have velcro or a clasp either so i just put a hole in the top with a hole puncher and put the headphones in to secure it. it works pretty well.
anyyyway, thanks for the tutorial! ^___^
warsaw hotels
Sep 28, 2006 12:50am ago
That's awesome, now I need a shuffle ^.^
I do not agree.For more info go to http://www.apartments.waw.pl
Dominique
Oct 29, 2006 4:22am ago
man thats clever
Kinnat
Jan 7, 2007 7:17pm ago
This is the cutest thing EVER!! I really want a shuffle now xD I only have a nano :P
Ko
Feb 7, 2007 3:48pm ago
How crafty! But may I see the template? I've having some issues @_@
this is a a really "sweet" (!) tutorial i'm gonna have to make one for my friend - i suggest using Fruitella/Starburst packets as they're quite big in size
Sorry...
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Cat Morley
Oct 13, 2005 10:47pm
I know the feeling.. I have a pink ipod mini but I really wanted a shuffle too.. so I could make cases for it. x
Cat Morley
Oct 13, 2005 10:48pm
Thankyou x.
Cat Morley
Oct 13, 2005 10:48pm
Tom made the wrigleys one.. he was so cute, he even went and bought his own scissors. x
Cat Morley
Oct 13, 2005 10:48pm
No.. he just came home with them so that we didn't have to share. When are you coming over?
petite_loune
Oct 14, 2005 12:47am ago
That's awesome, now I need a shuffle ^.^
april_cocaine
Oct 14, 2005 12:47am ago
thats so clever :)
newartriot
Oct 14, 2005 12:48am ago
i love the hubba bubba one! soo cute!
joebeard
Oct 14, 2005 12:48am ago
OMG you made him buy his own scissors?!
tom./
Oct 14, 2005 12:48am
I've got a chewing gum ball the size of my fist and still about 6 more packets to chew through. We overbought on the gum. Slightly. But now I've got minty / juicy-fruit breath...
t./
thunder_kiss
Oct 14, 2005 12:48am ago
Thats so cool =)
OWNS A NANO
May 19, 2006 1:48am ago
What if you have a Nano, I want a bubble gum case for the nano; could someone let me know if that's possible?
becca
Jun 2, 2006 1:31am ago
what are the dimensons of the wrigleys bubble gum wrappers and how can u make a gum chain
Lauryn
Jul 3, 2006 2:14pm ago
i recently got a shuffle and decided to dress it up in a home-made cozy... so i tried the tutorial here. i made the case according to the directions, only i didnt use cardboard cause we apparently dont have any *rolls eyes*... i found that if you use the foil/sparkly kind of wrapper you dont really need cardboard. i didnt have velcro or a clasp either so i just put a hole in the top with a hole puncher and put the headphones in to secure it. it works pretty well.
anyyyway, thanks for the tutorial! ^___^
warsaw hotels
Sep 28, 2006 12:50am ago
That's awesome, now I need a shuffle ^.^
I do not agree.For more info go to http://www.apartments.waw.pl
Dominique
Oct 29, 2006 4:22am ago
man thats clever
Kinnat
Jan 7, 2007 7:17pm ago
This is the cutest thing EVER!! I really want a shuffle now xD I only have a nano :P
Ko
Feb 7, 2007 3:48pm ago
How crafty! But may I see the template? I've having some issues @_@
OX____SARAH<3
Oct 28, 2007 5:16pm
this is a a really "sweet" (!) tutorial i'm gonna have to make one for my friend - i suggest using Fruitella/Starburst packets as they're quite big in size