I’ve been wanting a phone holder for my desk for a while now, you know, something to keep my phone upright and easily visible while I work. I looked around online, but everything was either too expensive or just looked kinda flimsy. So, I thought, why not just make one myself?
First, I gathered some materials. I found some old, thick cardboard from a box I had lying around. I also grabbed a pair of scissors, a ruler, a pencil, and some tape. Pretty basic stuff, really.
Next, I started sketching out a design. I wanted something simple, just a basic stand that would hold my phone at a good angle. I measured my phone’s dimensions and drew a few rectangles on the cardboard, one for the base and a couple for the sides. These would support the phone.
- Base: I made this piece slightly larger than my phone.
- Sides: Two identical rectangles, cut at an angle to create the lean-back effect.
Then, I carefully cut out the pieces with my scissors. It wasn’t perfect, but hey, it’s a DIY project, right? After that, I started assembling. I taped the side pieces to the base, making sure they were aligned and sturdy. It was a bit tricky to get the angle right, but after a few adjustments, I got it to where I wanted it.
Finally, I tested it out with my phone. It worked! My phone sat nicely on the stand, at a perfect angle for viewing. Sure, it’s not the prettiest thing in the world, but it’s functional and it cost me basically nothing to make. Plus, I got that little sense of satisfaction from building something myself. I used the stand for a few weeks.
It worked like a charm. The phone stayed in place while I did other tasks.
I’ve since decorated it a bit with some colored paper, just to give it a bit of personality. I might even make another one, experimenting with different designs and materials. It’s a fun little project, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap and easy phone holder solution.
Key Takeaways
- You don’t need fancy tools. Scissors and tape worked just fine.
- Cardboard is surprisingly strong.
- It feels good to create things with your own hands.
Give it a shot! You might surprise yourself with what you can create.