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\"\"<\/a>When the iPhone was announced I was really eager to see how it would look in person, size up against my RAZR, how it might fit in my hand, etc. They weren’t going to release it for a few months still, so using the photos and dimensions posted online, I designed a PDF file that lets you print, cut and fold your very own paper iPhone. It got a lot of attention online (someone even tried to sell one on eBay) and is one of Sneakmove’s most popular posts.<\/p>\n

Here’s the original post from Sneakmove – go ahead and make one yourself.<\/p>\n

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[Sneakmove.com Wednesday, January 10, 2007]
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diy: cut and fold paper iphone<\/a><\/h3>\n

apple’s iphone<\/a> (announced yesterday) will truly be a world changing device. i expect these will be more prevalent than the ipod itself. but who can wait until june? not me. using the images and information on apple’s website i’ve made my own for the time being, and so can you. cool? sure feels like it!<\/p>\n

**here’s the pdf layout and instruction sheet to cut and fold your own iphone<\/a> (pdf)**<\/p>\n

as usual, we’re posting an illustrator-editable version<\/a> (pdf, 1.1mb) if you want to make changes\/improvements. send them our way and we’ll share with everyone.<\/p>\n

if you like these projects, subscribe to our RSS feed<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n(click any image to enlarge)<\/p>\n

check these adorable cuties<\/a> who made an animated gif of themselves holding our paper iphone!<\/p>\n

two other sneakmove ipod projects:
\n\u2022 cool contest! iphone ringtone beat-making challenge<\/a>. (UPDATE: here are the winners<\/a> — some great mixes made!)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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