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Sunday, April 3, 2011

Vinyl can add pizzazz to anything!

I fondly refer to my computer as Gert (named after my Nana who was Gertrude Evelyn) I think I’m currently on Gert the third. Computers all look the same, and I wanted mine to stand out in the crowd! I dressed Gert up in a new outfit! Ya’ll know I  LOVE vinyl of all sorts! When I was offered some vinyl from Ten23 Designs,  I happily chose a new outfit for my computer!  I spend countless hours on my computer every day and it pleases me to dress her up a bit.

These are the items I used:

  • Vinyl decal from Ten23 Designs
  • Alcohol
  • Cotton ball
  • Something to smooth the vinyl (I used my AAA card)

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I used some alcohol on a cotton ball to clean the lid to my computer. (be very careful with any liquid around your keyboard) I used alcohol to remove any oily residue.

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I smoothed the vinyl onto the transfer paper.

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Then I peeled the vinyl off of the backing.

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Here, you can see that the vinyl is totally free of the backing.

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I arranged the vinyl where I wanted it  on my computer.

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Once I got the vinyl where I wanted it, I rubbed it down with the AAA card.

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To remove the transfer paper, I gently peeled it back allowing the vinyl to adhere to the computer.

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Easy does it!

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Voila!

 

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I love the girl’s new outfit!  Now, when I hang out with friends, my computer will stand out and be noticed!

gail

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Denise Beverly said...

i call mine mabel and i have no idea where that came from, :-D

Granny said...

That looks great. The white on black really stands out.

Debbie said...

I call that darned elegant! Woohoo!
Next thing you know, they'll be offering something similar from the factory. Get a patent! :D

Kate@TwentySixToLife said...

Very nice. I love the contrast between the black and white. Now you have the most elegant laptop around :)

Megan said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE, who doesn't want a snazzy laptop!?!?

Pam said...

Loving her new look and yes, she will stand out.

Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt said...

I am typing this because my computer is jealous of your computer and wants me to tell you how jealous she is....your darling looks FABULOUS!

Cheers~
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Suzanne said...

Beautiful!

⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜ said...

Fantastic project Gail!

Erin @ Crafts and Sutch said...

I've been wanting to do this to my work computer to give it a little personality and spunk! Such a fun idea!

Dawn said...

Wow Gail, I really like that - the sharp color contrast and the fluid curli-q's together is really a bold statement, and so welcome on a laptop. Love, love, love!

Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama said...

woo -- deja vu -- i could've sworn i've already seen this post.. love it!

 

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