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Kate Spade “Darla” Card Case + Adding a finger slot

By Lauren @LaurenMechelle · On June 11, 2013
So a couple months ago, I lost my house keys (and luckily ended up finding them under my desk at work) when a hook in my key case broke (similar here).  I wanted to find a combo wallet/keychain with a clear window for my ID, and fell in love with this "Grand Street" version of Kate Spade's Darla Card Case (now unavailable - but check eBay).  I love everything about it - the twist toggle in front, the surprising number of pockets, the traditional keyring, all with a clear window for my ID on the back.  After a couple months of use though, one thing REALLY annoyed me.  The ID pocket doesn't have a cut-out to help slide out whatever card you put in it.  I spent a number of times standing in front of a bounder that INSISTS I take my ID out of my wallet for him to check, trying to pull it out with one tightly wedged finger.  Today I did it for the last time, and decided to do something about it once and for all.  Check out the (really easy) steps below - hope it keeps you breezily sauntering past bouncers!
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The Struggle

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You'll need rubber cement, a piece of cardboard, scissors, a nail file (medium grit), and exacto knife.

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First, make a template. I made this one on my computer, but you could use a ruler etc to make one too.I made the whole thing about the same width as my license ( 2.1 inches), and about double the length so I could pull it out easily (mine is 4inches). The inner rectangle is the same dimensions as the clear window, so I can line up the cut-out easily, and the oval in the middle is 0.75"w x 1.5"h). After cutting out the whole thing, I rubber cemented it to the cardboard so I can easily get it in/out of the slot.

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Insert the template into the slot, and line it up so it's centered in the window.

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Use the exacto knife to carefully score the window, following the template. Go slowly, and be careful when doing the curves. After you go around once, go around again with a little more pressure - the plastic should cut easily.

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Pull the template out, and use your finger to pop the piece out that you cut. Using the nail file, lightly buff the edges so they're smooth - shouldn't take much effort.

Voila!

Voila!

Now, you can easily slide your ID/card out of the slot =)

Now, you can easily slide your ID/card out of the slot =)

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Current bunny lover & future dog owner, Lauren blogs about hair, beauty & other topics that interest her from the heart of Philadelphia's Midtown Village. Est. 2009

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