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Did I leave you guys hanging waiting for the Tutorial?! It is Tutorial Tuesday so I thought I’d go ahead and let you guys in on the secret!
It is the easiest tutorial ever! It is just SUPER time consuming. So POP in your favorite movie and go to work!
I’ve needed a new laptop for a while. The screen on my old one broke so we turned it into a desktop. Then just recently it started doing some crazy things so I knew it was time… I loved the new laptop on it’s own. I had never seen one like it before. I could have left it as is, but I LOVE personalizing things. Enter the Washi Tape Makeover!
You can see the post where I got the inspiration here: Meet Red
Supplies:
Washi Tape (choose a few different colors…I went with 12 because that’s how many I had)
Scissors (don’t use your nice scissors, the tape will get them extra gunky)
Ruler
Computer Keyboard
This project is seriously so simple.
I started with the bigger keys and just measured them with my ruler and cut the tape to size.
I moved on to the smaller keys (not the smallest, I left those without)
I realized that one key is about the width of the tip of my finger, so I didn’t even have to use a ruler anymore. I basically unrolled some tape, put my finger up to it and cut. If it was too big I trimmed it down a tiny bit and that’s it!
I did that 66 times.
I bet you could totally use the same method of using your tip of your finger as a guide! It’ll make life easier and help speed the process.
The great thing about Washi Tape is that it’s like masking tape, so you can peel it off and re-stick it!
Please note: After using it a few times, you might notice the tips coming up a little bit. Simply rubbing them down with your finger gets them to re-stick. For me, I used the edge of a paint brush in preparation for my next step.
I wanted a more permanent solution so I took a VERRRYY fine tipped paint brush and put a minuscule…I mean MINUSCULE amount of modpodge on the edges (not the sides…just the edge).
IF you try that please be extremely careful, you could ruin your computer, so proceed at your own risk!!!!
And there you have it! A unique computer nobody else has!
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What can I say?! I’m a proud Momma!
**please note that since washi tape is transparent you can still see the keys!!**
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That's really cute! I don't think I would have the patience to do that though.
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Thank you! It's really not too bad!
This is so so awesome!!! My mom had bought me keyboard stickers and everyone loves it…I really like this almost quilting style keyboard.
I've never heard of keyboard stickers! Those seem like a lot faster approach! Thank you so much for stopping by!
I have been wanting to do this forever! Great tutorial! Would love for you to link up to the Pomp Party!
http://jill-createcraftlove.blogspot.com/2012/07/pomp-party-25.html
LOL – I'm half asleep. THANK YOU for linking up to the Pomp Party! Pinning to our Pomp Party board on Pinterest!
LOVE it! I've wanted to do this to my keyboard so bad! It looks great and I can't wait to try it on mine
It really is simple! You'll have to let me know how it goes!
wow this is so fun & unique!! Not sure my husband would approve, but I certainly do!!
Thanks for sharing at “20 Below Thursday”!
Lol thanks! I'm sure my hubby wouldn't approve either if we shared a computer!
This is so much fun. What a great way to spice up a keyboard. Jodi @ http://www.meaningfulmama.com
It really does add a lot of pizazz!
I've never seen this done to a keyboard before! How amazing!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Thank you! It was a lot of fun!
Very cute! But I would go crazy if I couldn't see the letters because I don't know where they are without looking!
Thank you. The great thing about Washi Tape is that it's transparent so you can still see the letters through the designs!
This is great! But…if I did it, I wouldn't be able to type lots of those keys that I STILL don't know!!!
The washi tape is transparent so you can still see the keys! It definitely helps!
Very cute! My husband would kill me! Thanks for linkin up! Can't wait to see what you've made this week!
Kim@madeinaday
Thank you! I'll definitely stop by!
It looks fun, but my husband would kill me! Thank you for sharing on Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you'll be back this week.
-Mackenzie
http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com
I'll definitely be back. I think if I shared a computer with my hubby he'd kill me too!
I REALLY love the way this turned out! It was my pleasure to feature you today in my Fabulous Friday Favorites. Please feel free to take an “I Was Featured” button & I hope you'll come back again next Friday!
Warmly, Michelle
Oh yay! Thank you so much for featuring me! I'll definitely grab your button!
Hey girl, I am new follower. This is really cute, I never would have thought to do this.
Thanks
Thank you! I'm so glad that you found my blog!
Wow, that definitely makes your computer unique! I don't think I'd be brave enough to do it though…it's a good thing you can still see which key is which, though. I can type but some of those faraway keys on the side I rarely think about and I don't think I'd remember which is which!
Another wonderful think about Washi Tape is that if you leave out the Mod-Podge part it's not permanent at all! I LOVE the stuff!
Oh man….so simple…yet so amazing! I love washi tape!
Me too! I can't get enough of it!
Jess, this is the custest, stinkin' thing ever! Could not PIN fast enough. LOVE!
Thank you Nike! I so appreciate you stopping by to visit!
Can I just say I loved your comment about “friendly fire”. I think that was my biggest issue about it. I felt so blindsided. Oh well, things happen right?!
Anyways, I'm glad you came by and I appreciate the pin!
Jess, cutest stinkin' thing ever! Couldn't PIN fast enough! LOVE.
Thank you Nike! I so appreciate you stopping by to visit!
Can I just say I loved your comment about “friendly fire”. I think that was my biggest issue about it. I felt so blindsided. Oh well, things happen right?!
Anyways, I'm glad you came by and I appreciate the pin!
where did you get all of that great washi tape!? i need some.
have a lovely day!
{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com
I got the bulk of them over at http://www.mindysminutemarket.com/ they have a bunch of different colors and styles. I love them a lot!
I've seen a lot of washi tape on blogs, but no one ever mentioned it's transparent! I don't get out much (literally, health restrictions) and I don't want to order something new I've never seen. But the keyboard and the IKEA frames are great! My nearest IKEA is about 50 miles away so I really don't get there often. I devour the catalog! It's pretty hard to shop there in a wheelchair, can't push a cart and use the chair controls. Maybe I need to see if there are other bloggers who would be interested in doing what you did at IKEA in CT? Janet
Yep! It's definitely transparent. Some of them are harder to see through than others, you can definitely see through them. I had a hard time ordering some at first too because I just wasn't sure what I was getting, but I'm glad I took the plunge! Our Ikea is about 40 so I understand your pain…at least a little. I bet it would be way tough to shop there with a wheelchair…I wonder if you could call ahead and ask for assistance or bring someone along. I think our event was catered to us, but it's SO worth the try. I would check and see if you have a CT Bloggers Group. Joining mine was the best thing I have done blogging wise!
Cute! It looks like it took a long time, but how fun will that be to look at every time you open your computer! Fun!
It’s definitely something you’d want to do while watching your favorite show, but it is super easy!
This is a super cute and super original idea. There’s no mistaking that it’s your laptop
Thank you for linking up to The CSI Project Washi Tape Challenge! Laura at The Ironstone Nest
Thank you! You’re definitely right…there’s not doubt it’s my laptop!
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