[Hopper]

Well, all I can tell you what I did. Firstly, I didn't want mine to be too "busy" Some guys throw all kinds of different stickers all over their trunk and I didn't care for the look...plus the more junk on your trunk, the less likely it is that your name will jump out.

I'd suggest one more color to trim the edges if you're going to keep it white. I'd go with red or blue...but red might make it look a little too Christmasy. (Decent quality colored tape might even be a better option than painting trim, if you can find some.)

Now me...I'd make a mess of the job trying to paint my own lettering, so here's what I did.

Get some mac-tac or contact paper that contrasts with the white on your trunk. Design your name/logo on a printshop program or some such. I'd suggest just the name Razzle Dazzle and maybe drop the "D clown" from it...the fact you're a clown is probably apparent, but whatever works for you. (My own clown doesn't see himself as a clown, so it wouldn't say so on his trunk.)

Do up the logo in full size, but be prepared that you may have to break it down so all the parts can be printed on normal printer sized paper. (I had one sheet that said "HOP" and the other one said "PY'S" to put together and make it a full size logo.)

Anyway, draw up the logo, then transform it so its just an outline of the letters. Then mirror/flip the image so its backwards, then print it out on the backing of the contact paper. Then use scissors or an X-acto blade to cut out your personalized logo. Then do up some complimentary shapes. (if your clown sees himself as a magician, then stars and moons. If he's a cowboy, use horseshoes...etc etc.) Stick it all on your trunk and walla!

It takes time to do this, but the end result is well worth it....and looks so much better than store bought letters.

Of course, if you can paint letters by hand, then more power to ya!