(Almost) Free iPod nano case!

Whist surfing around today, I found this most interesting article on how to make your own 'stealth' iPod nano case: http://www.sneakmove.com/2005/09/diy-ipod-nano-case-with-urban-camo.html

Since 'official' nano cases are still a couple of weeks out from even being able to buy, this article caught my attention. Talk about brilliance!

Thus, I set about creating my own 'stealth' case, just by using a simple gum packet from my own pocket! Total time invested: 10 minutes!

I'll post some photo links below, so you can have a better look at my 'handiwork', and get the idea of just what I did. I started out with a pack of CitrusMint Orbitz gum. I removed the gum (duh), as well as the foil inner lining. Note: If you're VERY careful taking the plastic wrap off the gum package when you buy it, you'll end up with a 3/4 length plastic sleeve to wrap your nano with, before you put it in the box after modification! (see photos) Not only will this protect your so VERY easily scratched nano, but will give you that 'stealth' look to hide your precious!

Some tips:

1) Besides the aforementioned plastic sleeve saving, using the cap off of a bottle of Pepsi, Coke, Sprite, or some other soda in a plastic bottle, just happens to be the same diameter as the thumbwheel on a nano, hence, it makes a great template to use to cut the circle for the wheel on the box.

2) Make sure you've got a sharp blade for this. An exacto is best. You're going to be making some precise cuts here, so you want to be as careful as possible.

3) Put something disposable inside the box to protect the opposide side from your cutting blade! This project ends pretty quickly if you punch through the other side of the box, and it falls apart!