10 Creative iPhone Cases Found On Etsy For Your Casual Friend's Christmas Gift

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Do you know what you're getting your vague friends and good acquaintances this Christmas? Opting for a smartphone case is a solid choice.

A phone case is an impersonal enough gift for your half-hearted friendship to retain it's moderate energy, and can be personalized enough for the thought to actually count.

There's really no way to fail, because if they end up hating it, it's the perfect re-gift! "Oh wow, thanks for this bedazzled iphone case!" they'll say before giving it to their teenage sister. Everybody wins.

Though if you peruse the lovely items found on Etsy, chances are you'll be able to walk away with a good gift your casual friend will actually like.

This gift is perfect for someone you only know well enough, like a co-worker, roommate or the person you run in to on your morning commute every day.

People you like right now, but probably won't remember in ten years time, just like their cell phone number.

Boom. Phone case. Merry Christmas.


1. For the Old Soul
This vintage rotary payphone. Four score and seven years ago, you talked to this person.



2. For The Young Republican
This not-so-subtle phone case all about Republican party pride. Complete with custom monogram.




3. For The Beauty Blogger
This hyper-realistic eye-shadow case. You'll be reaching in to your purse for make-up and pull this out more times than you'll be able to count.



4. For The Diehard Nicolas Cage Fan
This authentic replica of the Nicolas Cage Mona Lisa.



5. The Future Cat Lady
This. Because cats.



6. For The Environmentalist
This hand-made wooden phone case made from 100% bamboo, walnut, or cherry wood is guaranteed to stop your tree-hugging friend from talking your ear off about climate change for 0.3 seconds.



7. For The #Selfie Addict
This customizable case featuring one's own human face. Bonus points if you give this as a Christmas gift with your face on it.



8. For The Stoner
This joint-covered case that definitely won't raise any suspicions about your hobby of choice.




9. For The Foodie
This delicious pizza. Om nom nom nom nom nom nom.





10. The Newlyweds
These His 'n' Her cases, because they're undying love wasn't annoying enough.