Because the world needs more Torchwood branding in it...

[patelyne]

Sue's leaving for her trip to ComicCon tomorrow - buses take time you know. Even as she sits here judging my Ianto-ish love of labels, my (apparently) bizzare way of posting here, and my sharpie induced drunk-like haze last night I'm still pretty sure she likes how I improved her luggage. Torchwood NZ branding on one side and the T blown up on the other. Harkness on top, of course.







How to brand random objects and/or people who don't move quickly enough for Torchwood

Step One: Start with a clean surface. In this case it's Sue's new to her suitcase.



Step Two: Print out some handy dandy references from the internet, and type up whatever you can't find in Word. Fun fact? Torchwood branding font is basically Calibri made really really big. You can search through 5000 fonts like she did trying to find an exact one, or one with a fancy name, but really? You're going to end back with Calibri, your generic default friend. Slap some carbon paper to the back and tape it where you think you want it.



Step Three: Trace over the general outline with an embossing tool. Follow behind with a Sharpie (woohoo!! sharpie!!) Here it is part way done



TWNZ side done - note the nifty upside down T :D



After that I followed with HARKNESS on the top, and the other T took up most of the side. Way, way, way more Sharpie. Also, if you don't press hard enough with the carbon paper you will have to lean very very close when you start with the markers. This might possibly get you a little bit high on accident. Ooops. woohoo! sharpie!!





Last one is an "action-shot" with the Jack Coat

Comments

[kittiword.livejournal.com]

*admires*

You two are sneaky geniuses. I approve.

Especially of the Harkness on top. That suitcase is certainly not going to be hard to see under the bus.

Hows your head?

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

Well, they say when you travel that you should make your luggage as easily identifiable as possible. Sue will be able to tell that's her bag from a mile away :D

Sharpie hangover!!

[luvinthe88and20.livejournal.com]

Great with the sharpie on the suitcase.

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

Thank you :D

[lokischoice.livejournal.com]

This is so awesome! I was considering doing something similar to make my blue suitcase a TARDIS, but now I want to do this to my other suitcase!

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

Thanks! She had a great idea and I had a ton of fun doing it.

A TARDIS suitcase would be awesome, especially if you could figure a way to make it bigger on the inside :D

[pergirl14.livejournal.com]

That is pretty epic.
Please send me a box with that on.
Then I will look epicly cool.
:P MUA HA HA
:D
Anyways, I'm jealous.

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

Thanks muchly. You know, you could try and make your own. Feeling of accomplishment and all? Then you can look epicly cool and proud all at once :D

(why is your icon lying at me?)

[ask-theharkni.livejournal.com]

DIAZ! THEY FOUND MY SUITCASE!

THANK YOU, PATTI!

But who is this "Sue"? Is she the one with the cake too?

[ask-theharkni.livejournal.com]

Your suitcase? Uh, Jeannie...I think you are mistaken...

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

Yes, Sue is the one with the cake. Try not to be jealous....speaking of jealous? I'm not so sure that's your bag. I took a peek inside. No crowbar.

[tardistenantsue.livejournal.com]

Sue is VERY EXCITED about this suitcase! In fact, I almost just want to stay home and make more cool stuff instead. And sniff sharpies....

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

Maybe when you go you can scope out all the cool things other people have, then you'll come back with even more cool ideas.
(but I'm glad you like it)

[gypsylady.livejournal.com]

Why doesn't it say Harkni?

That design is ... er ... impressive.

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

Because if it said Harkni it would imply they are willing to share anything other than DNA.

This way I get to watch them fight over who it belongs too. I should have been taking bets on this :D

[bakaknight.livejournal.com]

We are subtle. Very subtle. We're so subtle we're like the 'b' in the word 'subtle'. That's how subtle we are.

Now gimme that awesome suitcase.

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

Nothing says subtle like a bag related brawl in the middle of the station. HANDS OFF THE LUGGAGE!

You can have that suitcase when you are future!you. BE PATIENT.

[amand-r.livejournal.com]

FECKING. SWEET.

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

HEEE! THANKS :D

[51stcenturyfox.livejournal.com]

AWESOME. AWESOMENESS!

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

*beams* THANK YOU!!

Branding is awesome. Now I know why it says TORCHWOOD on everything!

[annemjw.livejournal.com]

You rock hardcore :D

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

Best use I've ever made of Sharpie. Everyone should have a great friend who lets them colour on their stuff :)

[pfiffig-soandso.livejournal.com]

I'm gonna have to do a Doctor Who suitcase now... :) This is a really cool idea, well done!

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

Do it! It's fun!

[grass-angel.livejournal.com]

I have no idea why you've put 'Torchwood: New Zealand' on it, but I highly approve of displaying your geekery on bags and other travel items. The black and red looks snazzy too.

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

Glad you like it, I'm really happy with how it came out. Sue has silver sharpies too, she really needs a black case because I think that would look equally awesome.

(Torchwood New Zealand comes from RPing at ask_twnz and she runs 9 clones of Jack at ask_theharkni)

[debitha.livejournal.com]

Jellus!

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

Mission Accomplished :D

[texan-elf.livejournal.com]

Awesome!

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[morgia.livejournal.com]

Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa you my dear are soooooooooooooo brilliant!!!!!!

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

Thanks muchly!
Sue and I might have too much free time on our hands. And now that she's headed to California for her trip I'll have even more free time...maybe I should use it to mark my dogs property of TW :D

[pirate-moose.livejournal.com]

Oooh! I love it! *dives into wardrobe for a bag to customise* :D

[mrsalemp.livejournal.com]

If you can't find a good bag there don't give up - Her's came from a yard sale
(love the icon)