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.

Step 1: 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.

Comments

[MRedu]

A possibly useful ible :)

[mlordmistress]

and you've had no problems with static?

[ElvenChild]

Nice

[luvit]

 stick the socks inside the bubblewrap for added protection. *thumbsup*

[Stan100]

Ha! I didn't even  think of that :-P