(P.S. I'm going to hold off putting the decals and dimensions online until we get a little farther along to keep people from jumping the gun.  Be patient, it'll take awhile to get all the steps typed up!)

Tools you will need:

• Pen or Pencil.
• Small Ruler.
• Large Ruler or Straight Edge.
• Cutting Mat (Scrap Cardboard would work, but I prefer a cutting mat.)
• Glue Gun (Not Shown.  I have a low-temp version)
• Double Sided Adhesive tape. (I use Duck Brand.  It's found in the office supply section of Wal-Mart.)

Materials:

• Black Card Stock.  I found this stuff at Hobby Lobby.  It's not quite a 1/16 of an inch thick.  It's pretty stiff and would kink if you tried to bend it.
• Black Foam Core Board.  Until I started this project, I didn't realize they made black foam board.  The reason I like the back is:  if there is a bit of it showing thru when you are done, it doesn't show up as much as the white.  You could use white for this project just make sure to color the edges where it could show with a black Sharpie before you assemble.
• Paper.  I like Heavy weight glossy paper for these projects.  It really depends on what your printer prints best on.  You could probably use adhesive sheet for this.  But, I would think it would be harder to work with, and it's considerably more expensive.

Step 1.

Print all the decals. Cut them out.  Cut out all the foam core and cardboard pieces.

Foam Core:

• Sides (2)
• Keyboard Sides (2)
• Back (1)
• Front (1)
• Under Keys (1)
• Above Keys (1)

Cardboard:

• Top
• Keys
• Inside Back
• Keyboard Cover

Step 2.

Cover the key board.  The Keyboard is a piece of the thinner cardboard.  A couple of things, and these apply to all of the decals and pieces.  Always, fold them BEFORE putting the adhesive on.  After you have folded them, test fit them BEFORE you put the adhesive on.  Then put the adhesive on and press firmly and smooth.  I learned this lesson the hard way so you don't have to.  Also, the brand of adhesive I work with is cheaper than the scrapbook stuff.  So, be cautious about using any adhesive that a scrapbooker may have in the house.

On to Part 2....

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