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ipod nano card case

this is my first instructable i will show you how to make a ipod nano case from half a deck of cards.

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Step 1Stuff you will need

-deck of cards
-pen
-white glue
-paint brush
-ipod nano
-sharp knife
-tape
-ruler

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37 comments

Jun 11, 2008. 3:05 PMSunShine.1111 says:

very nice!

i did something like that a long time ago... but with a book :P

it turned out to be too bulky so i dont use it anymore...

but this inspired me to make another one! :)

but more in this style: http://www.urbanjunkie.co.uk/product.php/1031/0/leather-hymn-book-cover-for-your-ipod

Mar 14, 2010. 2:31 PM

TSC says:

That is a sweet case it has inspired me to try to make one like it!!!!!!!!!

Feb 20, 2010. 4:16 PM

TSC says:

Good job I would make one but i do not have a deck of cards!

Feb 21, 2010. 6:28 AM

TSC says:

I got cards

Jan 10, 2009. 1:42 PMmaeve says:

My new nano doesnt fit on regular sized playing cards, but i made one for my freind. I also cut a round hole so you can use the keypad, and put clear cellofane over the front instead of adding another cover.

Mar 7, 2009. 2:14 PMColiflower says:

but, if you're looking for a case, it fits perfectly (at least vertically) in an altoids tin. there are a few guides on instructables about these, you should check 'em out. I'm also probably going to write an 'ible on it.

Mar 8, 2009. 1:55 AMmaeve says:

cool! tanx!

Dec 11, 2008. 3:47 PMbb_crazy says:

well ok

May 6, 2008. 8:38 PMSirius Lock says:

I wish I could do this with my ipod touch...

Oct 18, 2008. 2:04 PMyodog4444 says:

you could use a deck of jumbo sized cards....

Oct 10, 2008. 2:34 PM

berky93 says:

I found that notecards are the perfect size for a touch case

Sep 11, 2008. 4:26 PM

mweston says:

Hey, thats what I was looking for, I just upgraded my touch to the new one today!

Sep 14, 2008. 10:19 AMSirius Lock says:

???

Sep 16, 2008. 12:17 PM

mweston says:

The new iPod Nano and Touch came out September 9th in the U.S.

Oct 17, 2008. 12:42 PMLaserTaser64 says:

you could line the sides of the inside with tissue so it wouldnt be too hard... anyway, nice job

Sep 23, 2008. 5:42 PMrada194 says:

i couldnt do it first of all glue was everywhere and 2nd i cut it and it peeled the cars of the cardboard

Sep 19, 2008. 11:09 AMkiller towels says:

nice!!! ill make a cutout of the scroll wheel so it can be used in the case.

Jul 27, 2008. 4:19 PMWaffles Will Rule says:

Any mods to make this work for the 2nd Gen of Ipod nano? (I think I just found a way: Glue to cards together to make it taller?)

Jul 25, 2008. 1:58 PMkylethenerd says:

im gonna make one for my new shuffle
and since its about half the size

im gonna make a second hole thats a little deeper to put my headphones into_,

Jul 2, 2008. 11:05 PMRedneck2 says:

I love this instructable and has inspired me to make one of my own.

May 12, 2008. 9:46 AMJoanassie says:

awesome. my music-lover and card-player can co-exist now.

May 2, 2008. 6:09 PMcheeto_3 says:

"sigh" nvm_{, cards to small, but hey, get some invisible cards and try it out for ur ipod}

May 2, 2008. 6:07 PMcheeto_3 says:

INSPIRATION: Your product gives me thought and im gonna make a case for my ipod nano 1st gen using INVISIBLE CARDS you know the ones im talking about rite? check it out later

Apr 27, 2008. 5:01 PMPSPerson says:

i wish i had a new nano.. i'm stuck with the 2nd gen nano... but w/e this is great!

Apr 14, 2008. 7:56 AMBig G says:

Wow, that's pretty incredibly awesome. Great first Instructable! If I had a nano I'd try this, but I have the old 5g video iPod. My mom has one of the new nanos though....maybe I'll make one for her. *clicks the +1 button*

Apr 6, 2008. 10:55 AMjason-2590 says:

very nice, must try this, gonna get a deck of cards tommorow

Mar 9, 2008. 6:29 PMdenona (author) says:

thanks every 1. I did not cut a hole for the controls because I know where they all are but you could if you want. I'm thinking of adding a screen protector.

Apr 1, 2008. 4:13 PMjeffconnelly says:

Use two layers of packing tape(sticky sides in), and to add to other comments, if you expose the controls, then you can put tape layers over tht to, and you will still be able to adjust the volume. By the way, I'm trying it!

Mar 30, 2008. 2:52 AMchi says:

thats so great =)
i have everything ready except for the glue =(

Mar 11, 2008. 9:00 PMkobezbro says:

wow im new here and i am in the process of making one of these ill make lots of instructables

Mar 15, 2008. 7:38 PMkobezbro says:

crap i dont get the cutting but then again i dont have any fancy cutting tools

Mar 9, 2008. 6:26 PMKevvixx says:

I would cut out a hole on the bottom for the plug in to charge it. I'm going to have to try this one. This is the best one I've seen. And you could also put on the bottom half of cards and use it to store the cables. Wow!