Month: April 2016

How to Remove the Dealership Logo from a Vehicle

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All cars come with emblems displaying the brand names or dealers. Tired of these pesky emblems? Some emblems are bolted on and you will need to have these shaved by a professional but, many emblems are actually held on by foam stickers. This article will show you how to remove them easily.custom mlb stickers

1. Wash the area around the emblem with warm soapy water. This optional step will prepare the area.

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2. Use a hair dryer to add a little heat to the emblem, or remove it on a warm day. Heat it enough so it’s warm to the touch, this loosens up the glue.

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3. Keeping it warm, take your fingers and slowly peel back the sticker.custom NHL decals stickers

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4. If simply peeling the warmed sticker doesn’t work try any of the following:

  • Spray a bug and tar remover or WD-40 onto and around your emblem.
  • Use a plastic spatula, fork, or floss or fishing line and go behind the emblem and act like you’re flossing it off, to slowly break loose the glue bonding your emblem to the car.

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5. Continue slowly till the emblem is entirely removed.

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6. Once it is removed, remove any left-over glue with a goo removal product, such as Goo Gone, 3M Adhesive Remover or WD40. Wax area when done for best results.

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Tips

  • Go slowly for best results!

Things You’ll Need

  • Hair dryer

  • Bug and tar remover or WD-40

  • Plastic spatula, fork, floss or fishing line (optional)

  • “Goo Gone” or “3M Adhesive Remover”

  • Car wax (optional)

How to Remove Automobile Stickers

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There are many who like to express themselves through their cars. It is very easy to find bumper stickers or window art on cars and other automobiles. Although they make your car look more appealing, doing away with such bumper stickers when necessary can be a nasty job. Many a times, the sticker is removed but it leaves behind the residue to make it look worse. But no worries, if it’s your first attempt at removing a sticker from your car, here are a few simple ways to remove the sticker.

1. Pre-soak. Pre-soaking is an easy method to remove stubborn stickers. Use soapy water to remove the sticky paper. Use a spray of soapy or alcoholic solution and spray it generously over the sticker. Or soak the sticker in the soapy water for some time and then try removing it as much as you can. If it still doesn’t work, use natural agents.

2. Use natural agents. Dip a cloth in vinegar. Place it on the sticker and let it soak for about 5 minutes. Reapply as and when required. Then, peel it off starting from the edges. If it still leaves away sticky residue, rub vinegar over the area. You could also follow the same procedure using a mixture of eucalyptus oil, soapy water, and alcohol solution.

3. Use a Blow dryer. Another interesting way to remove the sticker is to heat the surface using a blow dryer. Make sure you hold it at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) away from the desired area. Start peeling off the sticker from the corners while you go on applying heat.

4. Use WD-40. Wet a cloth using WD-40 or a lighter fluid and rub the cloth on the sticker. Use a spatula or an old CD or credit card to start peeling off the edges. This will make it come off easily.

Warnings

  • WD-40 can mess up the paint if rubbed for a longer time. Work on smaller patches at a time.
  • While using a blow dryer, avoid excess heat or the paint would start chipping off slowly.
  • Do not use a razor or sandpaper. It would take off the sticker quickly but it might damage the paint.

How to Decorate a Wall Using Plastic Wrap

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Looking to make a temporary wall decoration without harming it? Want to decorate your room without leaving a mess? You can use the plastic wrap to cover your walls and draw/paint whatever designs that you like, while leaving your wall or walls clean and unharmed. Here are some steps and guidelines to consider when using this method of decoration.custom NHL decals stickers

1. Get a hold of the necessary supplies. Some explanations and considerations are listed below.

  • Plastic wrap. This is the same wrap that you might use to cover leftovers or other dishes, designed to stick to the surface when applied correctly. Whether you intend to do one wall or an entire living, you will need at least one full roll.
  • Art supplies. You will be placing the wrap onto the walls, so you will need something with which to make some kind of design. Paint, permanent markers, construction paper—use your imagination! Be careful of particularly messy or odorous products (e.g. paint), as these may take longer to dry and may create a mess on the floor when removing, especially if you are doing this as a temporary decoration.
  • Tape. While the plastic wrap may stick to the wall on its own, it’s risky to cover the wall with any substance with weight (construction paper, thick paint), and it could fall off without warning. Enough clear tape should be sufficient, but you can use masking tape to ensure that it sticks to the wall securely.

2. Apply the plastic wrap to the wall. It’s best to take large 6- to 8-foot strips of plastic wrap at once and drape them horizontally from the top. Affix the plastic wrap with tape at the top, and smooth the plastic wrap onto the wall as best as you can, avoiding bumps and air bubbles where possible. Continue to do this for an additional wall or the rest of the room, if you so choose.

3. Decorate! Now that you have your plastic wrap “canvas”, use your other supplies to start decorating! Be sure to test small areas to make sure that the plastic wrap can support any additional weight.

Tips

  • Play a practical joke using this technique on your siblings or one of your friends! Make it look as if someone has drawn all over the walls. Who knows—your friend might actually like the design that you’ve made, and decide to keep it. custom mlb stickers
  • You may find it difficult to use washable markers, pens, or other writing tools on the plastic wrap alone, as it becomes difficult to read. You might compensate by using colorful paper to write any other messages that you want. Simply tape the paper to the plastic wrap, itself.
  • Plastic wrap sticks together fairly well, so it isn’t absolutely necessary to tape the sheets of plastic wrap together. You can overlap them and press down on them firmly to have them stick together. However, this is different from taping the plastic wrap to the wall, which is a must if you intend to use heavier decorations.
  • If you’re using Manhattan pressurized walls make sure that you check first the wall before placing the decoration.
  • Make sure to secure the plastic wrap tightly to the wall if you intend to decorate near a potentially windy area, (e.g. outside, near a door, next to a fan).
  • This can be used on virtually any surface. You might try this on a door or a friend’s locker at school as a way to make a temporary decoration, such as a friend’s birthday.

Warnings

  • Be especially careful about adding too much weight to the plastic wrap. If in doubt, use tape to secure the plastic wrap to the wall.
  • Don’t press onto the plastic wrap too firmly, such as with a marker or pen. You might unintentionally tear through the wrap and write on the wall instead!
  • Avoid using heavy duty tape to stick the plastic wrap to the wall, such as duct tape. These tapes can leave adhesives on the wall and may even strip paint once the tape is removed. Masking tape or clear tape is a safer bet.

How to Make Gift Tags

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Gift tags are a great way to personalize your gift. You can match them to the gift bag or wrapping paper, or to the person’s tastes. It’s easy to make your own beautiful, unique gift tags with just a few items and a little creativity.

Method 1. Using Magazine Cuttings. heat transfer for t shirts

1. Find small, good quality images without any text or writing on them. The images should be sharp and clear, not blurry or pixelated. The image should be no larger than the palm of your hand. It can be its own, contained image, or part of a larger picture.

  • This method will also work on other types of paper as well, such as printed images, photographs, scrapbook paper, or even wrapping paper.

2. Cut the image out using a pair of scissors. If the image is already in a box, then cut out the entire box. If the image is part of a larger image, then cut out just the shape.

3. Paste the cut out image onto a sheet of cardstock. Place the image a sheet of scrap paper, image-side down. Cover the entire back of the image with glue. Then, flip the picture over and press it against a sheet of cardstock. Smooth the image out to get rid of any bubbles or wrinkles.

  • The best type of glue for this would be a glue stick. You can also use rubber cement or spray adhesive.
  • If you are using liquid glue, apply a thin layer of white or clear-drying glue using a paint brush.

4. Cut out the pasted image. If your image has an irregular shape, such as a rolling pin, you can follow the original shape. You can also cut a new shape around it, such as a square or circle. The original color of the cardstock will be part of your gift tag design.

  • If your image is square-shaped, consider cutting it out using a pair of zigzag scissors.

5. Write your message on the back of the gift tag. You can use the standard “To… From…” message, or create your own. You can also use personalized names, such as: “Beloved Wife,” “Doting Date,” “Beautiful Daughter,” or “Wonderful Son.” If it is near a holiday or special occasion, you can write the appropriate greeting instead, such as “Happy Holidays” or “Happy Birthday.”

6. Punch a hole through the top of the gift tag. Be careful so that you don’t punch through your message.

7. Cut a piece of string about twice the length of your finger. You can use just about any type of string, including twine, ribbon, yard, or metallic thread.

8. Thread the string through the tag. Fold the piece of string in half. Poke the folded end through the punched hole in the tag, creating a small loop. Slip the two loose ends of the string through the loop, and tug on them gently to tighten the knot.

9. Attach the tag to your gift. Simply tie the two loose ends of the string around the handle of a gift bag. iron on transfers for t shirts

  • Consider sticking self-adhesive labels to the back of your gift tag instead. This will make the back of the gift tag fancier.
Method 2. Using Greeting Cards

1. Find a greeting card with a pretty image on the front. You will not be using the entire card, but rather cutting smaller shapes out of it.

2. Cut a shape out of the card. You can use any shape you want, such as a square, heart, or circle. You can even use scrapbook punches to punch out fancier shapes. Make sure that the tag is no larger than the palm of your hand.

  • To make a standard gift tag shape, cut a rectangle out first. Then, snip the corners off of one of the narrow ends to form a point.
  • To make a folded tag, cut out a square shape, making sure to align one of the square’s edges with the folded part of the card.

3. Consider embellishing the tag further. You can outline the image on your tag with metallic pens or glitter glue. You can also glue on small rhinestones or sequins to make it fancier. Let the tag dry completely before continuing.

4. Write a message on the back of the tag. You can use the typical “To… From…” message, or you can create your own. If it is near a holiday you can write the holiday greeting instead, such as: “Happy Valentine’s Day.” If it is near a special event, such as a birthday or graduation, you could write: “Happy Birthday,” or “Congratulations!”

  • If you made a folded tag, then write your message inside the tag instead.

5. Punch a hole through the top of the gift tag. If you made a folded tag, be sure to punch the hold through both layers.

6. Cut a piece of string about twice the length of your finger. Just about any type of string will work. You can use yarn or twine for something more rustic. If the tag is fancier, you can use ribbon or metallic thread instead.

7. Thread the string through the punched hole. Fold the string in half first. Then, poke the folded end through the hole, creating a small loop. Slip the two loose ends of the string through the loop. Tug on the loose ends gently to tighten the knot.

8. Attach the tag to your gift. Tie the loose ends of the string around the handle of a gift bag.

Method 3. Using Cardstock

1. Find some colorful cardstock. You can use a blank sheet of cardstock, and decorate it later, or you can print out a pretty image instead. If you are printing an image on your sheet of cardstock, feed the paper one sheet at a time through your printer, or it will get stuck.

2. Cut a shape out of the cardstock. You can cut out any shape you want, such as a heart, circle, or square. You can cut these shapes out by hand, or use a fancy-shaped scrapbook hole puncher.

  • To make a standard gift tag shape, cut a rectangle out first. Then, snip the corners off of one of the narrow ends to form a point.
  • To make a folded tag from a sheet of cardstock, cut out a rectangle first, then fold the rectangle in half.
  • Consider printing out images on cardstock and cutting them out. Be sure to feed the cardstock through your printer one sheet at a time.

3. Decorate the tag and let it dry completely before continuing. You can decorate it however you want, but consider matching it to the gift bag, the holiday or event, or to the recipient’s personal tastes. For example, if you know the gift recipient really likes cats, consider drawing a cat on the tag. Here are some more decorating ideas to get you started:

  • Draw designs with metallic pens or glitter glue.
  • Glue on small rhinestones or sequins.
  • Stick on some washi tape around the edges of a square or rectangular card to give it a fancy border.
  • Attach stickers that match the holiday, season, or event. For example, if the tag is for a birthday gift, you can use candle- or balloon-shaped stickers.

4. Consider making a layered tag. Once you have decorated your tag, cut a smaller shape out of cardstock, and decorate it as well. Attach it to the tag using a small piece of foam mounting tape; this will help give it that 3D or layered effect.

  • You can match the smaller shape to the larger one, or use a contrasting shape. For example, if your tag is square-shaped, you can make the smaller shape a heart.

5. Write your message on the back of the gift tag. You can use the usual “To… From…” greeting, or create your own. For example, you can use personalized names, such as: “Beloved Wife,” “Doting Dad,” “Sweet Daughter,” or “Wonderful Son.” If it is near a holiday, consider writing the holiday greeting, such as “Happy Holidays” or “Happy Valentine’s Day.”

  • If you made a folded card, then write your message inside the card instead.

6. Punch a hole near the top of the gift tag. Be careful not to punch through your message. If you made a folded card, be sure to punch through both layers of the cardstock.

  • You can also use double-sided adhesive or tape to affix your tag to the gift.

7. Cut a piece of string about twice the length of your finger. You can use just about any sort of string for this, such as twine, yarn, ribbon, or metallic thread.

8. Thread the string through the hole. Fold the string in half first, then poke the folded end through the hole in the tag. Slip the two loose ends of the string through the loop, then tug on them gently to tighten the knot.

9. Tie the tag to your gift. Wrap the two loose ends of the string around the handle of a gift bag or ribbon that is around a wrapped present, and tie them into a tight knot.

Tips

  • Consider what the gift receiver likes when searching for images. For example, if your little sister really likes kittens, she may not appreciate a gift tag with a picture of a football or a frog on it.
  • Consider the gift receiver’s favorite and lest favorite colors. You want to use colors that the person likes, and avoid the ones he hates.
  • Match the tag to the holiday. For example, if it is around Halloween, use colors such as orange and black, and images of black cats and bats.
  • Match the tag to the occasion. If the gift is for a wedding, use the wedding colors in your design. If the gift is for a birthday, include a picture of a balloon or birthday cake in your design.

Things You’ll Need

Using Magazine Cuttings

  • Magazines, wrapping paper, or scrapbook paper

  • Cardstock

  • Glue

  • Hole puncher

  • String

  • Scissors

Using Greeting Cards

  • Greeting cards

  • Hole puncher

  • String

  • Scissors

  • Metallic pens, glitter glue, sequins, etc (optional)

Using Cardstock

  • Cardstock

  • Printer (optional)

  • Hole puncher

  • String

  • Scissors

  • Metallic pens, glitter glue, sequins, etc (optional)

  • Foam mounting tape (optional)

  • Shaped scrapbook punchers