How to Make Laptop Decals

Transform your laptop from dull to one of a kind with personalized decals.

One of the very few drawbacks of having a good laptop is that you're joining the ranks of thousands (or maybe millions) of people who have the exact same machine. Luckily, though, you don't have to sacrifice even this small part of your individuality. Laptop decals can help you reclaim and display your personal sense of style. If you create them yourself you can be sure no one else will have them.

Things You'll Need

• Sticker paper
• Stencils
• Pencil
• Design knife

Instructions

1. Visit a craft store and select sheets of sticker paper that have designs and colors you like and that truly showcase your individuality and flair.

2. Lay your sheets face up in front of you and place stencils over them. Use letter stencils to spell out words or phrases of your choice, or you may opt for designs, images or patterns.

3. Lay the blade of your design knife over the sticker paper and push it around the pencil marks, creating smooth, even cuts. When you've completely sliced all around the image, peel it off to place on your laptop as a decal.

Tips & Warnings

• Purchase vinyl self-sticking paper if you don't wish to put sticky paper on your machine.

References

• "The Michaels Book of Arts & Crafts"; Dawn Cusick, ed.; 2003