Wipes Case Laptop Tutorial
I’m so glad lots of you liked the (Low Tech High Tech) Wipes Case Laptop—thank you!
I admit, it is a little silly (ridiculous!) but, I assure you, it is lots of fun!
Really, what child doesn’t want her own laptop computer toy with a picture like this on it?

(I talked her out of her favorite picture “Bloody Eye” which was taken just after she got stitches. Ewww!)
Here's how to make it...
Materials
empty wipes case
paint thinner
sand paper
spray paint for plastic
cardboard scraps
1/2 sheet craft foam
white cardstock
hot glue
Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
alphabet stickers
To make the keys with paper and wood (if you have small or flat stickers), you will need to buy a piece of thin, flat wood that is 1/2 inch wide. I got this at JoAnn’s. I think it was balsa—it is very thin and lightweight (I cut it with scissors). You will also need a piece of cardstock.

Instructions
Cover alphabet stickers with Mod Podge Dimensional Magic. Let dry for 3 hours. I think this is what really made the project—the keys feel like real keyboard keys and my daughter loves them! The clear alphabet stickers I bought were epoxy and are kind of rubbery, but not nearly as cool as the other ones!

Prepare the wipes case:
Trace around wipes case on cardboard and craft foam. Cut out.
Check the fit in the wipes case (turn case upside down so foam is actually going in the top of the case) and trim as necessary. I used my fingernail to make a crease in the foam and just trimmed that.

Hot glue the cardboard in the bottom of the case (it was the top of the case, now the bottom of the laptop) and glue the craft foam on top of that.

Make the Keyboard
Hot glue the alphabet stickers to the craft foam. I used the side of the sticker sheet as a guide to line them up.
It was hard to decide if I should set this up like a real keyboard or in alphabetical order. I finally went for alphabetical order since this is, obviously, geared for very young children. 

(It looked unfinished so I added a piece of wood colored it with a crayon to make a space bar. Then, I added Mod Podge Dimensional Magic to that as well. This picture was taken before it was dry—it dries clear.)

To Make Your Own Keys:
Cut wood and cardstock into 1/2 inch squares. Glue cardstock to wood. Place something flat and heavy (i.e. a book) on top while it dries to prevent curling.

Hot glue keys to craft foam using something as a guide to keep things even. (Mine still weren’t so even…but I was ok with that!) Add the alphabet stickers to the keys. 

To be honest, I am planning to add Mod Podge Dimensional Magic to these as well—the shape just isn’t as good as the other keyboard even though it was already a raised shape.

Make the Screen
Cut cardstock to fit inside of the wipes case. This will be your screen. You can use pictures or print out an email you’ve written to your child or whatever you would like. I let my daughter pick some pictures and then I picked some, too.

I also added some blank sheets and some markers so that we can draw our own “screens” when we are out and about. My purse is already set up to hold a wipes case—this is nothing new! You can even use your cute wipes/diaper holders once you are done carrying around diapers and wipes. It makes a perfect laptop sleeve or case!

I also couldn’t resist adding a little vinyl to the front. Of course, I used a dog—one of my daughter’s favorite things!

Voila!

I’d love to see some pictures if you make a Wipes Case Laptop!
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30 comments:
Cute idea:) I'm sure kids love them, and not much money involved so they can be replaced often. Great tut!
Very cool project! Thanks for sharing!
Wow that is so creative! My niece and nephews would love something like this! I would love if you linked this up to Make it for Less Mondays at www.simplycadence.blogspot.com!
Hope to see you there!
that is absolutely brilliant! my kids are always pretending to be working on their "computer" (which is actually an old phone). They would love this!! thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness! That has got to be one of the cutest ideas I've seen in a long while! What fun!!! Thanks for sharing!
Must have.Great idea.
what a great idea you are so creative!
This was SO CUTE!! I have to make one for my little ones, they would LOVE it! Thanks for your sweet email about the desk! Now following you and excited to see what else you are up to ;)
You NEVER cease to amaze me!!! If I ever quit carrying wet wipes around I know what I'm gonna do with the cases :0) Thanks for another wonderful idea.
Fun!!!
So cute! I don't think I even have any of these skinny wipe containers around anymore...I mostly carried the gigantic ones or the disposable ones. :(
Such a fantastic idea. Both my kids would love it.
ahh i totally love this
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this. I am definitely going to try it. so cool. thanks for posting. I'm a new follower! and glad I found your blog.
kathryn
www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com
I voted for you! This is a seriously genius idea.
came from clue cricket designs. what a great way to repurpose! and a good way to keep paper and a few writing utensils! thanks!
such a clever idea !
Great idea! How fun for the kids!
great idea! my little one will love this!
THis is super cute! I think I need to contact my SIL and tell her to save a wipe case so I can make one for my nephew! I'd love if you'd link up to Sew Woodsy!
This is so funny!!! Very creative. Saw you on she Ff and JB :-)
This is just so cute! What a fun idea!
Oh my gosh, this is awesome! What a fun project!
I would love to have you share this at my For the Kids link party! Stop by and join in on the fun!
http://sunscholars.blogspot.com/2011/05/for-kids-friday-9.html
I love this idea! I posted a link to your article on my blog. http://www.educatinglucy.com/2011/06/wipes-laptop-case-for-toddlers.html
Wow! So cute and cool. Love the idea of a toy laptop. Very creative. :)
Cheers,
Cathy@DigitPlace Remains Steadfast In Its Goal to Provide Cheap Digitizing Service
An AWESOME idea, I love it!!! Thanks for sharing!!
This is a wonderful idea!
Anne xx
This is one of the cutest ideas I have ever seen! Just adorable. I wish I had thought of this when my kids were younger. Great job!
Susan
www.sewfunforus.blogspot.com
You could probably try old Scrabble tiles as well? Just a thought...
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