Use a Bubble-Mailer for a Netbook or Laptop Sleeve

Use a Bubble-Mailer for a Netbook or Laptop Sleeve
I needed a laptop sleeve for my iBook, but didn’t feel like waiting days for a glorified computer glove. Using a bubble-mailer is a cheap replacement if you plan on carrying your laptop in a schoolbag.
 
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Step 1Gather Materials

Gather Materials
The bubble mailer itself is a sufficient sleeve for the duties of a backpack. I wouldn’t want to drop-test it, but so far have no complaints. I also added a simple Apple logo to the front using transparent printer sheets. If you don’t already own these, it might be cost-prohibitive (at least in the sense of using a bubble-mailer to protect a laptop.) I bought my pack in the clearance section of Staples. My Mac is an iBook, so I picked a representative apple. Choose yours accordingly.

Materials:
  • (1) Staples QuickStrip Poly Bubble Mailers, #5.
  • Dollar store Velcro strips.
  • (1) Sheet of Avery 8665 Clear Inkjet Full Sheet Shipping Labels, bought on clearance.

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5 comments
Oct 21, 2011. 2:53 PMMRedu says:
A possibly useful ible :)
Jun 26, 2011. 8:41 PMmlordmistress says:
and you've had no problems with static?
Jun 4, 2011. 12:38 PMElvenChild says:
Nice
Feb 24, 2010. 6:08 PMluvit says:
 stick the socks inside the bubblewrap for added protection. *thumbsup*

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