Boardsies Bumper Stickers

Irishgoatman · 12-04-2012 12:17pm

Not for me, no thanks.

Dublin_Gunner wrote: »

Definitely didn't upset me lol.

I just thought your reasoning for not wanting that text completely missed the whole point.

Here's one just for you

How very droll.
Some people just don't let things drop, do they.

Dublin_Gunner · 12-04-2012 12:18pm

Irishgoatman wrote: »

How very droll.

Nice to know the humour isn't totally lost on you :P

Buford T Justice · 12-04-2012 12:40pm

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Irishgoatman wrote: »

I thought the original idea was that we would recognise each other not advertise boards as such.

I'm with you on this one IG. For me, I think we should put the boards logo or reference to it simply because its the platform that we use to talk about things. If I wanted to plug boards specifically then I'd just put the boards slogan on the side of my bus.

My thinking behind all of this is to have a simple way of us recognizing each other when we're out and about, with a simple opt out of not putting one on your bus if you don't want to.

I think the logo of the motorhome is more suitable really, due to the MH reference and boardsie inside the image. Therefore anyone who is familiar with the forum will instantly recognize the image when they see it, and to outsiders it'll be just another bonkers sticker on a motorhome.

Neonjack, can you tidy up the image a little, and maybe remove the black shadow from under the wheels?

How about even putting www.boards.ie on the bottom as a piece of text under the image?

Actually, can you have a look at zazzle.co.uk and see if you can get the image to fit in their bumper sticker make and do box? Funnily enough, it doesn't give the dimensions of the sticker area they have there, and the logo is quite small when you try to fit it in, like below:

Also, it says that it should be in High DEF to print better

Dublin_Gunner · 12-04-2012 12:48pm

Looking at the dimensions of the sticker on that site, it might be best to separate the van image from the text, and have them side by side.

Alternatively - don't use that site, and send to a local printer who won't restrict you on the dimensions or aspect. Have a circular bumper sticker if you want.

Or even a bumper sticker the shape of the camper van. Sure, there'll be an initial extra cost of getting a cutting forme made (about €80 or so) but once that's done just leave it with the printer and print as many or as few as you want, when you want.

stevire · 12-04-2012 1:19pm

Even better, I'll take two

There's a developer kit at this link for a number of boards graphics:

http://developer.boards.ie/files/userkit-1.1.zip

Dublin_Gunner · 12-04-2012 1:29pm

stevire wrote: »

There's a developer kit at this link for a number of boards graphics:

http://developer.boards.ie/files/userkit-1.1.zip

That's what I was using, not much in it really, and no vector graphics.

Irishgoatman · 12-04-2012 2:03pm

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Hi Sheriff,

I agree with your post but think that the black under the camper makes it look more real. Wheels/feet firmly on the ground. Most of the time at least. As they say, clean side up and dirty side down.

Wouldn't be too keen on the boards web address being on it. Might get people joining just to post about my slow-mobile holding up the traffic:D.

I think that Neonjack has got it just right, with perhaps, a bit of cleaning up as you say.

Neonjack · 13-04-2012 11:24am

I've fooled around with it a little to allow for the sticker size (11 inches by 3).

The red line comes from my snipping tool and wouldn't be on the finished sticker. Any part of the design can still be changed.

stevire · 13-04-2012 11:43am

Even better, I'll take two

I personally prefer the original effort you had Neonjack. The rectangle bumper stickers are a bit dated at this stage imo, would it be possible to get the sticker with a rounded cut in the shape of the camper?

Irishgoatman · 13-04-2012 11:58am

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stevire wrote: »

I personally prefer the original effort you had Neonjack. The rectangle bumper stickers are a bit dated at this stage imo, would it be possible to get the sticker with a rounded cut in the shape of the camper?

I agree with stevire about the original being best.
The black underneath does make it look as though it's on the road.

As to the shape, cut in the shape of the camper I would think will come at a high price. You have to pay for the wasted material when anything is being shaped.

I would think that most of us would stick them on the body of the vehicle, so why not just stick to a square or slightly oblong?.

Also I'm, personally, still not keen on the web address being there, but if they are square those of us who want to could trim that off. (Unless, of course, boards are contributing to the cost!).

dfbemt · 14-04-2012 12:05am

Not for me, no thanks.

Fair play to all for making the effort with the different versions but I like the Neonjack version the best, especially the camper shape and the black underneath. The www doesn't bother me either way really.

Would happily take one.

Buford T Justice · 14-04-2012 2:25pm

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Irishgoatman wrote: »

Wouldn't be too keen on the boards web address being on it. Might get people joining just to post about my slow-mobile holding up the traffic:D.

Yeah, I can imagine how frustrating it must be, getting stuck behind you're olds-mobile...:D......Cos my transit is such a rocket.....

Irishgoatman wrote: »

I agree with stevire about the original being best.
The black underneath does make it look as though it's on the road.

As to the shape, cut in the shape of the camper I would think will come at a high price. You have to pay for the wasted material when anything is being shaped.

I would think that most of us would stick them on the body of the vehicle, so why not just stick to a square or slightly oblong?.

Also I'm, personally, still not keen on the web address being there, but if they are square those of us who want to could trim that off. (Unless, of course, boards are contributing to the cost!).

Right then. First and foremost big thanks for all the help from all the people here, most of all to the guys coming up with the designs.

Neonjack, can we drop off the web address from the logo like the old goat has suggested (:D:D) and just go with the original design of the camper with the shadow underneath it.

As for the size of the image, it does seem that those sites are overly restrictive on size and could well just spoil what we're after.

Is the size of the image itself big enough if it was printed? In terms of waste and cost it might be an idea to just trim the image down to have a small white border around the image to minimise waste?

Dublin_Gunner · 14-04-2012 2:59pm

If you like, I'll do up the camper van design, and do your keyline etc for the cutting forme.

I don't know if neonjack has the tools to make this properly print ready with the proper keylines etc?

If he does, great, but the offer is there

Buford T Justice · 14-04-2012 6:16pm

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Dublin_Gunner wrote: »

If you like, I'll do up the camper van design, and do your keyline etc for the cutting forme.

I don't know if neonjack has the tools to make this properly print ready with the proper keylines etc?

If he does, great, but the offer is there

To be honest Dublin Gunner, I think we're open to all offers we can get for this. The more the merrier

Show us what you can do

dickwod1 · 14-04-2012 7:57pm

Even better, I'll take two

I'd stick one on my camper too,

Irishgoatman · 15-04-2012 7:14pm

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dickwod1 wrote: »

I'd stick one on my camper too,

Two for me please.

One for front above the cab so no excuse for others not waving, and one for rear.

HereAndThere · 15-04-2012 8:30pm

Even better, I'll take two

Haven't looked at the thread in a few days but excellent work lads.

I'd take one for the back of the MH.

unfit2006 · 15-04-2012 8:51pm

Put me down for one also.
Do we know approx what size the stickers will be ?

Buford T Justice · 16-04-2012 3:17am

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unfit2006 wrote: »

Put me down for one also.
Do we know approx what size the stickers will be ?

Not yet no. Waiting on one of the lads to come back with a high res image and we'll take it from there. Might visit the local printers to see what they can do with it.

danny50 · 19-04-2012 8:09pm

Even better, I'll take two

Definately like shadow.
Would be great to see other Boardsies on the road.

Aidan_M_M · 22-05-2012 12:40pm

How's this going? I must get one for the Workshop.

irishtear · 22-05-2012 1:44pm

Not for me, no thanks.

Sticker looks great,put me down for two.Let me know how to get them. Thanks Irishtear.(Irish and a Teardrop Trailer Owner):)

Irishgoatman · 22-05-2012 2:46pm

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Hey Sheriff Buford,

How about an update?. You've got customers waiting:D.

Buford T Justice · 23-05-2012 5:28pm

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Irishgoatman wrote: »

Hey Sheriff Buford,

How about an update?. You've got customers waiting:D.

Buford T Justice wrote: »

To be honest Dublin Gunner, I think we're open to all offers we can get for this. The more the merrier

Show us what you can do

This is where I left it. We had gone with the design from Neonjack, and I was waiting on DublingGunner or NeonJack to give us a HD version of it to bring to the printers.

I'll PM the guys and see if they can help out.

dfbemt · 23-05-2012 7:50pm

Not for me, no thanks.

2 for me, 1 for each of my campers !!!

Buford T Justice · 24-05-2012 1:47am

Not for me, no thanks.

dfbemt wrote: »

2 for me, 1 for each of my campers !!!

Show off!

paddyp · 24-05-2012 8:58am

dfbemt wrote: »

2 for me, 1 for each of my campers !!!

Sounds like Doc Holiday

Irishgoatman · 24-05-2012 10:51am

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paddyp wrote: »

Sounds like Doc Holiday

?

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I also need two.
One for the back and one for the front.:P

Macy0161 · 26-05-2012 9:59pm

Even better, I'll take two

You can put me down for one too, thanks.

Aidan_M_M · 29-05-2012 3:56pm

so who's printing them?

Malta1 · 29-05-2012 5:07pm

Even better, I'll take two

I assume there will be a post here when they are ready for "sticking on the van"
Will definately take one (or maybe 2)

Buford T Justice · 29-05-2012 8:27pm

Not for me, no thanks.

Not sure. Was thinking of heading down to my local print shop when I have a design to see what the story would be.

No words from the two designers yet anyway.

Aidan_M_M · 29-05-2012 11:28pm

my local signwriter is pretty decent if your guy fails you.

Buford T Justice · 05-06-2012 1:38pm

Not for me, no thanks.

I wonder is the image that we have in this thread good enough? No word from the lads about a HD version of it yet.

Irishgoatman · 05-06-2012 2:13pm

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Buford T Justice wrote: »

I wonder is the image that we have in this thread good enough? No word from the lads about a HD version of it yet.

Most people seemed to be in agreement that the design by Neonjack on post #40 was the one to go with.
Just tidied up a little.

Irishgoatman · 05-06-2012 2:30pm

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Size and shape?

about 150mm x 80mm ?

Big enough to be seen by those travelling at 100kph (as they wizz past me).:D

Aidan_M_M · 05-06-2012 7:29pm

Buford T Justice wrote: »

I wonder is the image that we have in this thread good enough? No word from the lads about a HD version of it yet.

I'll mail it to my guy , and see what he says . What quantity?

Irishgoatman · 05-06-2012 7:49pm

Not for me, no thanks.

What do people think about the size?

My suggestion was only because I had my cheque book in front of me and a ruler. So I made it a little shorter but the same width.

Haven't really thought about how it would look on a camper!:o.

Aidan_M_M · 05-06-2012 9:51pm

I would say maybe a little bigger?

stapeler · 05-06-2012 11:17pm

Not for me, no thanks.

Sign me up for a couple of stickers, size seems okay to me.

Buford T Justice · 06-06-2012 1:52pm

Not for me, no thanks.

Aidan_M_M wrote: »

I would say maybe a little bigger?

Yeah, maybe a little bigger than cheque book size alright.

See what he can do. I'm for some reason under the impression that we'd need a high resolution version of the image in order to go to print, but I could be wrong.

As regards a quantity, hard to know. I've added a poll for people to vote on it to get an idea of numbers.

Malta1 · 13-06-2012 12:42pm

Even better, I'll take two

Just voted in the "poll".....havnt been online in a while. Bit shocked to see that only 11 people have voted :eek:

Perhaps the thread needs to be bumbed up....so hence the reply

Dibble · 13-06-2012 1:57pm

Even better, I'll take two

I've just voted in the poll also. I'll take one please.

mrgriswold · 15-06-2012 10:29pm

Even better, I'll take two

Count me in for 1 or 2. Can't believe the numbers are so low

dickwod1 · 17-06-2012 1:27am

Even better, I'll take two

Yeah 1 for me ... what way will the adhesive be? inside facing out or stuck on from outside? hmmm

Aidan_M_M · 17-06-2012 9:23am

Any word from a Printer , B-T-J?

Buford T Justice · 17-06-2012 1:47pm

Not for me, no thanks.

Aidan_M_M wrote: »

Any word from a Printer , B-T-J?

Aidan_M_M wrote: »

I'll mail it to my guy , and see what he says . What quantity?

Was waiting to hear from you Deputy T.

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