Big Mac Attack!

Getting into the vinyl racket, I knew i wanted to make laptop decals. Because I live in Indiana, I don't see a lot of Macbooks out and about. I only ever saw them on television shows, so I began to think that they were just the laptop equivalent of 555 phone numbers! But no, they are real! People actually own them and use them! It came as no surprise, then, that people also wanted to slap stickers on them!

Now, there is no shortage of clever decals that incorporate the glowing Macintosh Apple. But, as I began to search around, I began to see the same decals over and over and over: Iron Man, Snow White, Totoro, Yoshi....the list goes on and yet the diversity seemed so lacking. So, to break up the monotony, I've uploaded a few of my custom Macbook decals. If you see something you like or have any clever suggestions, then feel free to comment! Who knows, maybe the most clever idea will get a surprise? Enjoy!

#1. Serenity Macbook

This was my very first sale on Etsy! I love Firefly and jumped right on this Alchemy request! Brown Coats forever!


#2. Hobbes Mac

When I got into this business, I vowed to never cut a "Calvin Pissing on [insert logo]" no matter what, because Calvin and Hobbes is my all-time favorite comic! I would never want to sully such a beloved piece of my childhood.



#3. Miles Davis Mac
This customer gets a lot of comments on his Macbook. I admit that I am unfamiliar with Miles Davis' work. But, I loved the design and the customer was appreciative enough to buy 2 and upload this great picture!



#4. Warhammer 40K Inquisitor Mac
I do not play Warhammer, but I am a fan of tabletop war-gaming! The many 40K related jobs I've done has immersed me in the mythos and imagery, both of which I find very fascinating!



#5. Maleficent Mac
When Etsy decided to put their Alchemy feature on hiatus for undisclosed period of time, I was devastated! I would check Alchemy several times an hour all day long looking for custom jobs. Luckily, I snagged this custom request right before it went down. I am particularly proud of how it turned out as it required a fair bit of work.

I've designed and cut many other Macbook designs, but as of this posting I have not received any pictures of them applied. Since I now have followers (other than the obligatory girlfriend follower) I will start updating more often and including more content! Thanks for reading!

Layering Vinyl Decals Sucks!

I recently completed my largest and most challenging job to date. The task: cut and layer 3 wall decals for a little boys nursery. The theme: Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat. Now, i have put off doing layers for a while as I didn't think I was ready. But, this was my chance to finally dive right in, the money was right after all.

The first challenge was sizing each color element so that when applied everything would be proportionate. The second challenge was actually applying each layer onto the next and ending up with a single application, mult-layered decal. The application tape I was using is paper based and is fairly thick. I had to purchase a new plastic tape that was sturdier and transparent. See the examples below:

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This new tape is amazing. It doesn't curl up at the edges and you can get multiple applications per sheet. After screaming and cursing and help from my girlfriend, I was able to successfully layer all three decals. They are pictured below.

2011 SNEAK PEEK #2: Zombie Chow T-Shirt

After having many people rave about the Walking Dead, I was forced to check it out. In doing so, I started thinking about all things Zombie. This number will be coming out in May (apparently it's Zombie Awareness Month). I was surprised that something similar has not already been done. Though, I'm sure it has, but if it's not on the first two pages of my Google search then it must not exist. Right?

2011 SNEAK PEEK #1: GIR Macbook

Starting January I will be releasing new designs every month! As a treat to all my readers here is a sneak peek at one of the many designs to be made available as decals and T-shirts. This one features the lovable Robot side-kick of Invader Zim: GIR. He loves piggies, cupcakes, and destroying! Keep checking in for more previews and thanks for reading! Happy New Year!

Silver and Gold Vinyl

Vinyl Edge is excited to announce that Silver and Gold T-shirt vinyl is now available! This is an exciting addition to our color line-up. I imagine that many of the plain white symbols and heraldry that I've done for gamers will look pretty sleek in Silver or Gold. Happy Holidays and be on the lookout for more colors in the future!

Vote For My New Logo And Get 20% Off

The time has come for Vinyl Edge to revamp its logo. I have come up with 4 design variants. For each person who registers and votes by leaving a comment on this blog, I will give a Coupon Code giving you 20% off of 1 item from my shop. This can be something I have in stock or a custom request. Click on the above image to get a better look! In your comment please indicate the number which got your vote and why you chose it!

Warhammer 40K Baby Onesie

Warhammer transcends age and gender! Tonight was just a 40K kinda night, I guess! This onesie is for a little warrior named Atticus. Way to go Mom and Dad!