Autograph Book ???

[Poohs#1fan]

So, I've gathered all of the designs, but I have a quick question. When you guys make your own, how big do you make them? Somewhere on here I had seen someone explaining how to set it up in Word, so I did that, but I just printed some and they seem really small. Any suggestions??

[Poohs#1fan]

anyone???

[jillyb]

I sized mine to 4x6 and then had to trim off the excess. Can you post what your page looks like after it's printed?

[jtanddolly]

I print mine on 4x6. You can buy index cards at Walmart that are all white and are already cut down to 4x6 (pretty inexpensive...around $1.26 I think), but I like to buy cardstock and cut it down to 4x6 because it is a lot thicker than the index cards. You can get 3 4x6 cards per 8.5x11 sheet of cardstock.

Also, in page setup...set the top margin to .25 and the rest of the margins to .2 (bottom, left and right margins).

Go to file then page setup in Word and set the paper to 4 by 6 inches. Then paste the pictures/autograph pages into the document. Go to format then picture and click on size. Change the height to 3.55 inches and the width will automatically adjust. This will leave a little bit of white around the picture. Also...make sure you center it on the page.

If you don't want any white around it...in page setup under the "paper" tab set the paper to borderless 4x6 photo then you can make the picture bigger and have no white around the border. I prefer a little white as it looks good and saves on ink...just a little...but when you are printing 236 cards like I did every little bit helped.

Hope this helps!

[jtanddolly]

Here is a picture of how some of my autograph pages turned out from some of the great DISigners on this website:

http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp232/jtanddolly/T-Shirts/IMG_0167.jpg

[joshua4]

Hi --

Love your cards and would also love to make a special autograph book for my DS 8 for our January trip. Couple of questions --

Do you mean you get two 4 by 6's for each sheet of cardstock? Not sure how you fit three on there.

Also, how are you going to bind these together, or are you not going to bind them together?

Did you block and copy all of these images from the dis and create one master word document with all 236 images?

Thanks for your help~

Lauren

[chaoscent]

I didn't bind them together, some people do. My concern was I wasn't sure what Characters I would find, so I put the cards in a photo album that I got from the Dollar store and just took them out when I found a character. Then when I got home I put the character signature next to the photograph of them and my nieces getting their signature. :goodvibes
Penny

[Kyen]

Before my trip in October I printed 100+ 4x6 pages at Walmart. To solve the problem of not knowing what characters will be there I made up several pages that had just a plain colourful border around it( I printed about 100 pictured cards and about 50 blank) this was a good thing because I met Max from Goof Troop, Queen of Hearts, Meeko, Sherif , Prince John and Mr. Penguin (these characters change daily and can be seen at where The Incredibles are. However they only appear at 4:45 on days that Fanasmic has one show and they only stay out for 15 minutes) With these blank cards I also go the autographs of the street preformers at Hollywood Studios (the best interaction was asking Buzz for his!!)
Instead of binding them I used serval small photo albums because I am going to scrapbook them and bring in for the 100th day of school! (I teach SK)

Before you print the pages make sure the document is actually 4x6. I made this mistake and ended up printing several 5x7s out on 4x6 papers.

[jtanddolly]

I take 8.5 x 11 cardstock paper and cut it down to get three 4x6 cards...there will be a little bit of paper left over. I cut the cardstock to make the 4x6 cards before I print on them. I like using cardstock instead of index cards that are already cut to 4x6 because they are a little bit sturdier. Like penny...she is the designer for some of my cards...I do not bind them together. I get a photo album that you can slide pictures in and out of the pockets so that you can get to the individual autograph cards easily when you see a character and they aren't having to struggle with a whole book...just one card. I also have a small clipboard to clip the page to and it gives the character something sturdy to write on and you don't have to worry about it blowing away during the transfer. Fortunately, I have a little one and a stroller so I don't have to carry my book all over WDW.

[Tigger i luv DISNEY]

Where can i get a copy of all the pages for the autograph book... i heard there is 236 or something. I would like to print some...

Thanks

LISA

[jtanddolly]

There are sooo many wonderful DISigners on this website that have autograph pages...here are a few:

http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/dd181/Chaos1Cent/?start=0
http://s345.photobucket.com/albums/p379/ljcollins_2008/ can’t copy
http://www.4shared.com/dir/5978989/a06aa930/Natalies_DISigns.html

[Poohs#1fan]

Thanks for all of your help! I finally got it figured out. I've printed a few and they look great.

[chaoscent]

Let me know if you want the cover personalized. Plus there are blanks in my account if you want to personalize them yourself. Have fun. :goodvibes Penny:hippie:

[jmar2976]

Hi Penny,
We are taking my two little princesses to Disney this weekend! Is there any chance you could create two personalized christmas covers for the autograph books for them?

1. Julia Katherine - She likes Tink and the princesses

2. Morgan - she is a princess girl all the way

Thanks so much!!!!!!

[chaoscent]

If you looked in my photo bucket account and didn't find anything there, I will have to do from scratch. I will do by Wednesday. Here's my account, in case you wanted to check here first.
http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/dd181/Chaos1Cent/Autograph%20Covers/

I will post them in my thread.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1640251&page=21
Penny:hippie:

[stormer]

I take 8.5 x 11 cardstock paper and cut it down to get three 4x6 cards...there will be a little bit of paper left over. I cut the cardstock to make the 4x6 cards before I print on them. I like using cardstock instead of index cards that are already cut to 4x6 because they are a little bit sturdier. Like penny...she is the designer for some of my cards...I do not bind them together. I get a photo album that you can slide pictures in and out of the pockets so that you can get to the individual autograph cards easily when you see a character and they aren't having to struggle with a whole book...just one card. I also have a small clipboard to clip the page to and it gives the character something sturdy to write on and you don't have to worry about it blowing away during the transfer. Fortunately, I have a little one and a stroller so I don't have to carry my book all over WDW.


I like this idea! Do you remember where you found the small clipboard?

[Poohs#1fan]

Let me know if you want the cover personalized. Plus there are blanks in my account if you want to personalize them yourself. Have fun. :goodvibes Penny:hippie:

Thank you for the offer. I'm holding off a little while until I see if she has a new favorite. She's just starting to get into all the princesses and other characters. Thanks!

I see you are in Philly. I'm in Delaware County :goodvibes

[chaoscent]

I grew up in Delaware County. Marcus Hook, I graduated from Media High School, (1966) that was before the kids from Hook went to Chichester. My brother lives in Ogden and his kids go to, graduated from Chichester. it is a small world. :) Take care, Penny:hippie:

[chaoscent]

I like this idea! Do you remember where you found the small clipboard?

I think you can get them at Staples, but I used the photo album as a hard surface for them to sign on. see below, you can see the clip at the top.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd181/Chaos1Cent/Misc/100_1329.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd181/Chaos1Cent/Misc/100_1326.jpg
Penny:hippie:

[suezyq50]

May I have a cover with "Abigail" on it, preference would bewith Arial, but any would work? Also a cover that say "Emma" any princess? Thanks

[stormer]

Thanks Penny. I have a million of those clips so that would definately work clipping them to the album. I learn so much here!

[jtanddolly]

I like this idea! Do you remember where you found the small clipboard?

I got mine at Walmart in the office supply section. It is 9 x 6 which is perfect for the 4x6 cards or even 5x7. It is small enough so that it isn't bulky to tote around. They come in clear plastic , and a few bright colors. If you have a little extra time...you can add stickers and your child's name to personalize.

[chaoscent]

May I have a cover with "Abigail" on it, preference would bewith Arial, but any would work? Also a cover that say "Emma" any princess? Thanks

Sure, would you check out the covers posted in this thread
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29078631#post29078631
or in my photo bucket account. I have princesses and the castle on this page (http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/dd181/Chaos1Cent/Autograph%20Covers/) for Emma? Also, if you like this one
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd181/Chaos1Cent/No%20Names/LMAriel4x6NN.jpg
I can redo with Abigail's name. If not, I will do a new one this weekend. I will post it in my thread (see above)
Take care, Penny:hippie:

[chaoscent]

Thanks Penny. I have a million of those clips so that would definately work clipping them to the album. I learn so much here!
You & me both. I don't know how I made it through Disney before the Internet. LOL That seemed like a world ago. Looking for the best deals through the newspapers and travel agents. :rotfl2:
Penny:hippie:

[stormer]

I got mine at Walmart in the office supply section. It is 9 x 6 which is perfect for the 4x6 cards or even 5x7. It is small enough so that it isn't bulky to tote around. They come in clear plastic , and a few bright colors. If you have a little extra time...you can add stickers and your child's name to personalize.

Thanks, another good idea. I'll check it out.

[chaoscent]

Hi Penny,
We are taking my two little princesses to Disney this weekend! Is there any chance you could create two personalized christmas covers for the autograph books for them?

1. Julia Katherine - She likes Tink and the princesses

2. Morgan - she is a princess girl all the way

Thanks so much!!!!!!

These are done & are here.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=29094799#post29094799
two options each. Hope they are ok. :goodvibes
Penny

[jmar2976]

:worship:

Thank you Penny! I appreciate you taking the time to do this, and I know it will make their experience even more special! I appreciate you so much!

[chaoscent]

You are welcome. :goodvibes Have fun & enjoy the holidays. Penny:hippie:

[CanadaMomto5]

I am taking four of the five kids to Disney for their first and most likely only time ever!:cheer2: :cheer2: I am trying to make autograph books, and clearly I am doing something wrong.:confused3

I go to Photobucket where the amazing designs are, save a picture to my desktop and when I try to insert or paste it to Word, it loses quality, to the point of being barely legible.

Clearly I am missing something! Can anyone help? We leave in 6 weeks and I have four books to make!

Thanks!

[chaoscent]

I am taking four of the five kids to Disney for their first and most likely only time ever!:cheer2: :cheer2: I am trying to make autograph books, and clearly I am doing something wrong.:confused3

I go to Photobucket where the amazing designs are, save a picture to my desktop and when I try to insert or paste it to Word, it loses quality, to the point of being barely legible.

Clearly I am missing something! Can anyone help? We leave in 6 weeks and I have four books to make!

Thanks!

Do you click on the card and open it in a new window? otherwise you are copying the thumb nail, not the picture. :goodvibes

[bear74]

I print mine on 4x6. You can buy index cards at Walmart that are all white and are already cut down to 4x6 (pretty inexpensive...around $1.26 I think), but I like to buy cardstock and cut it down to 4x6 because it is a lot thicker than the index cards. You can get 3 4x6 cards per 8.5x11 sheet of cardstock.

Also, in page setup...set the top margin to .25 and the rest of the margins to .2 (bottom, left and right margins).

Go to file then page setup in Word and set the paper to 4 by 6 inches. Then paste the pictures/autograph pages into the document. Go to format then picture and click on size. Change the height to 3.55 inches and the width will automatically adjust. This will leave a little bit of white around the picture. Also...make sure you center it on the page.

If you don't want any white around it...in page setup under the "paper" tab set the paper to borderless 4x6 photo then you can make the picture bigger and have no white around the border. I prefer a little white as it looks good and saves on ink...just a little...but when you are printing 236 cards like I did every little bit helped.

Hope this helps!

I take 8.5 x 11 cardstock paper and cut it down to get three 4x6 cards...there will be a little bit of paper left over. I cut the cardstock to make the 4x6 cards before I print on them. I like using cardstock instead of index cards that are already cut to 4x6 because they are a little bit sturdier. Like penny...she is the designer for some of my cards...I do not bind them together. I get a photo album that you can slide pictures in and out of the pockets so that you can get to the individual autograph cards easily when you see a character and they aren't having to struggle with a whole book...just one card. I also have a small clipboard to clip the page to and it gives the character something sturdy to write on and you don't have to worry about it blowing away during the transfer. Fortunately, I have a little one and a stroller so I don't have to carry my book all over WDW.

thanks for the tips I did not like the way mine turned out last time I printed some out. Will try again later this year using these tips.

[scrapbookmomma3]

If anyone is looking for the small clipboards I just got back from Target and they have the small clipboards in the dollar section. I will just cover them with Disney Paper and use some of the personalized things I have gotten from the wonderful DISigner. Hope that will help someone else.

[stormer]

Thanks - I am going to check Target tomorrow!

[somethingblue]

Just thought I'd post a couple of images of the autograph book my boyfriend's mom made for me for our May trip last year:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3181695463_7f307629a9_m.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3182527580_65ae3bbb8b_m.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/3182527650_43591f4bcc_m.jpg

[erin327]

If I decide to have my autograph cards bound into a book upon our return, do I need to leave a larger margin? I am thinking the spiral type binding at Staples or the like.


Thanks!

[chaoscent]

A Diser was asking for directions on how to do autograph books. pixiedust:

[BigDogHU75]

Just wanted to stop in & say thanks. My autograph cards turned out great.

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k368/Lynmae75/Disney%202009/100_2475.jpg

[chaoscent]

Just wanted to stop in & say thanks. My autograph cards turned out great.

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k368/Lynmae75/Disney%202009/100_2475.jpg


Thanks for posting, it is nice to see your work being used.:hug: :cheer2: :flower3:
Penny:hippie:

[BigDogHU75]

Thanks for posting, it is nice to see your work being used.:hug: :cheer2: :flower3:
Penny:hippie:

Thank you (and all of the Dis Designers) for taking the time to do such fine work and sharing it with all of us.

[incruzcontrol2]

Penny!!! I used your autograph book designs too! They came out fabulous! I just wanted to say thank you! You are truly talented!!! Thanks.. I guess, I'm too excited... hahahah.. too many "!!!!!" but really... you're great !!!!!! :)

[chaoscent]

Penny!!! I used your autograph book designs too! They came out fabulous! I just wanted to say thank you! You are truly talented!!! Thanks.. I guess, I'm too excited... hahahah.. too many "!!!!!" but really... you're great !!!!!! :)
That is so very kind of you and so nice to share. :goodvibes :goodvibes :banana: Thanks so very much.:upsidedow :flower3: :cheer2: It is nice to know they are being use.:dance3: :banana: :yay: Penny:flower3:

[familyvacationmom]

I was wondering if anyone had printed the cards in the wallet form -9 to a page?

I wasn't sure if these would be too small for the characters to sign or not but I love how cute they are and the fact you get more on a page. Please let me know if you have tried this.

Also, a friend of mine used index cards and just punched a hole in the top corner at attached to one of those loose rings (that hook together in the middle) All she did was flip to the next page for an autograph (her pages weren't cute though). Just a thought for flexibility.

[jillyb]

I'm no expert but I would think wallet size would be too small.

[Kyen]

I was wondering if anyone had printed the cards in the wallet form -9 to a page?

The princesses or the characters not wearing furry hands might be okay but the others might have trouble.

If you want to use the autographs for scrapbooking then you can always try to have the charaters sign a plain piece of paper, then when you get home you can scan them on to the frames. Its extra work but you will have it just right.

[familyvacationmom]

They actually measure like a 3X4 size (business card size). So I may be brave and try it. I think I will borrow my friend's cards and see how the signature's line up on my smaller version(s).

I like the idea of the signature not taking up a ton of room on a scrapbook page. I am a big scrapbooker, so I'm trying to think ahead. But, I don't want this to be a disappointing process (by paper being too small) for my kids who are so excited. I know it will be a wonderful keepsake.

I just have to get SOMETHING done to help pass the time faster! Thanks for the feedback (August 1st 2009 can't get here fast enough)!

[BellesFavoriteBook]

I was going to use my original autograph book from 13 years ago (its been that long since I went to WDW) but I want to do the character autograph pages. I did the instructions jtanddolly had, but how can I get more than one picture to print to the page? I am experimenting with regular paper first, then I'll get card stock.

I set the margins to .25, and .2, but a message came up that the margins wouldn't work that way.......? (at least for me, it did)

Any other suggestions? I am probably going to buy a disney photo album to put the pages in.

[october4mom]

Has anyone used photo paper. Penny - I am planning on using some of your designs. They are great. I printed some on card stock, some on index cards and some on photo paper. The photo paper looks great and Sharpie does not smear when I write on it. Any thoughts?

Also Penny - any chance you could make a personalized cover for my daughter?

[Kyen]

[QUOTE=october4mom;31347396]Has anyone used photo paper. Penny - I am planning on using some of your designs. They are great. I printed some on card stock, some on index cards and some on photo paper. The photo paper looks great and Sharpie does not smear when I write on it. Any thoughts?QUOTE]

I had all mine printed at Walmart on photo paper. I had NO problems using a Sharpie, infact the autographs looked better. The only problem that I had was when a charater used an ink stamper like Buzz Lightyear and Mr.Incredible:sad1:

[chaoscent]

I had all mine printed at Walmart on photo paper. I had NO problems using a Sharpie, infact the autographs looked better. The only problem that I had was when a charater used an ink stamper like Buzz Lightyear and Mr.Incredible:sad1:[/quote]

Has anyone used photo paper. Penny - I am planning on using some of your designs. They are great. I printed some on card stock, some on index cards and some on photo paper. The photo paper looks great and Sharpie does not smear when I write on it. Any thoughts?

Also Penny - any chance you could make a personalized cover for my daughter?

Wow - I didn't think about the people who stamp, that would be a problem. & I didn't make note of those that stamp in my listing????:rolleyes1

But you know the princesses sign, so they would be safe?

I would love to make a cover for your daughter. I saw you posted on my other thread, so post the name and DISign there & I will try and get to in the next week. Penny:hippie:

[Kyen]

Wow - I didn't think about the people who stamp, that would be a problem. & I didn't make note of those that stamp in my listing????:rolleyes1:
I was lucky because I printed doubles and some blank frames so after I learned my lesson I went back to get the autographs but this time I made sure that Buzz Lightyears autograph was dry before I put it away or before I went on a ride.

Some stampers are: Mr. Incredible , Buzzlight Year, Figment, Frozone

[celestialtones]

I have about 130 cards ready to print but I'm kinda stressing over whether or not I should make 1, 2, or 3 identical books for my daughters (ages 3, 5, and 21). I also have a teen son but I don't think he's much interested in autographs....well, except maybe for Tinkerbell and that's cuz he's crushing on pretty fairies right now! LOL

Anyway, should I just make the one for all to share? Or should I make 2 ... 1 for the little girls and 1 for the older daughter? OR should I do 3...1 for each one?


Arrrrggghhh! I need some pixie dust!!!

Thanks!

[chaoscent]

I don't have children, so I am no help. I know I spent hours making cards for my 4 year old nieces and they wanted to buy a book. :lmao:So I used the cards that I got signed for the photo book? that may be your best bet, unless your children are good about sharing???:confused3 Penny:hippie:

[jtanddolly]

I went to Disney in December and made books for all of the children including extended family. If you make 230+ cards like I did...the books can end up pretty heavy to carry around if you have multiples. My sister has two children and she carried both of the books around for her 8 year old daughter and 12 year old son. The son only got a few autographs and wasn't really interested in doing them...he just wanted to ride the rides. After two days of lugging them around...she gave up and only carried one.

My recommendation is only make one and then if your two younger children want to have their own cards signed...take some of the blank ones that have pictures of the four parks in a ziploc baggy that you can pull out. This will save you a lot of time and ink!

[1osfan]

Has anyone bound thier autograph books before they went? I wanted to make cute autograph books for DD6 and DS2. If you did bind them beforehand, how did you do it and how did it hold up?

[EverSoInnocent]

I'm also wondering this. I know I can get them bound at Office Depot or Office Max, but what do you use for a cover? I want to make sure to use something that Office Depot won't have any objections to, but definitely something sturdy.

[posh*tots* resale]

Does anyone have an opinion as to which autograph book I should attempt to make? Does anyone have 1st hand experience as to which one worked better for them? Either way, after I make my decision, I will have the autograph books bound BEFORE we leave on the trip:

1. Should I make all the pages as 4 x 6 MATTE photos & then mount them onto scrapbooking paper which will then be put into a bound album to be brought on the trip. CONS: Harder time getting signatures for characters who "STAMP" their signatures such as BUZZ. Takes time going to MICHAELS & purchasing & cutting all the paper.

2. Should I make my own pages on cardstock & print them at home. Then have the pages bound at KINKO's before we leave. CONS: Use a lot of my own ink, in case in rains.....the pages can get wet & the ink can "run". OH NO!

[stormer]

Does anyone have an opinion as to which autograph book I should attempt to make? Does anyone have 1st hand experience as to which one worked better for them? Either way, after I make my decision, I will have the autograph books bound BEFORE we leave on the trip:

1. Should I make all the pages as 4 x 6 MATTE photos & then mount them onto scrapbooking paper which will then be put into a bound album to be brought on the trip. CONS: Harder time getting signatures for characters who "STAMP" their signatures such as BUZZ. Takes time going to MICHAELS & purchasing & cutting all the paper.

2. Should I make my own pages on cardstock & print them at home. Then have the pages bound at KINKO's before we leave. CONS: Use a lot of my own ink, in case in rains.....the pages can get wet & the ink can "run". OH NO!


I am trying to make the same decision for our August trip. I would love to hear everyone's opinions, too.

[Sandy321]

following Posh!!

someone posted they got them printed at walmart? How much did that cost? Where at walmart? (photolab?) TIA

I appreciate the hints and tips - and I esp appreciate that DISers are so willing to share their DISigns!! :goodvibes

Thank you!! :wizard:

[Kyen]

following Posh!!

someone posted they got them printed at walmart? How much did that cost? Where at walmart? (photolab?) TIA

I appreciate the hints and tips - and I esp appreciate that DISers are so willing to share their DISigns!! :goodvibes

Thank you!! :wizard:

In Canada 4x6 prints cost 19 cents! All you have to do is put the pages on to cd then take it to walmart, upload your photos then pick them up in an hour... or you can have them printed in minutes by using either the instant option or machine, but that costs a little more.

Just a little heads up if you have a problem getting the photo lab to print them because of the copy rigjht laws then you can print them using the instant machine.

[mickeymouse1017]

I printed them out as 4x6 but put them on 5x7 paper so that I could spiral bind them. I used the regular spiral binding back cover and the clear cover that you would usually use when you bind a report. I am lucky as I have the binding machine available to me at my office. I made my own cover but it was seen through the clear cover so that was fine with me. I made three different books only because I had to many pages. I have not started on the scrapbook yet but plan to trim off the edges before I put the pages in it so that only the picture shows. I kept all three in a backpack and they all held up well. Plus, the characters really make a big deal of seeing a personalize page for themselves. I had a lady come to me and ask me where I got it because as she said , "she wanted to go buy one right now, I LOVE IT!" That should make those of you that share your talent with us feel very good.

[Ohana90]

I am taking four of the five kids to Disney for their first and most likely only time ever!:cheer2: :cheer2: I am trying to make autograph books, and clearly I am doing something wrong.:confused3

I go to Photobucket where the amazing designs are, save a picture to my desktop and when I try to insert or paste it to Word, it loses quality, to the point of being barely legible.

Clearly I am missing something! Can anyone help? We leave in 6 weeks and I have four books to make!

Thanks!

What I did is used Publisher. I saved all the images into a file on my computer, then on page 1 i added cover at top and autograph page at bottom. On page 2 I had childs information at top and autograph at bottom. This way when I went to print i would print 1st page,flip over and print 2nd. This way the cards were double-sided and in order. Then took to kinkos and had them bind it. Cost me a TON of ink but sooo worth it. Characters loved them too:banana:
Here is a photo of one of them.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/Fanessa_2006/Photographs/PICT0107.jpg

[Ohana90]

I have about 130 cards ready to print but I'm kinda stressing over whether or not I should make 1, 2, or 3 identical books for my daughters (ages 3, 5, and 21). I also have a teen son but I don't think he's much interested in autographs....well, except maybe for Tinkerbell and that's cuz he's crushing on pretty fairies right now! LOL

Anyway, should I just make the one for all to share? Or should I make 2 ... 1 for the little girls and 1 for the older daughter? OR should I do 3...1 for each one?


Arrrrggghhh! I need some pixie dust!!!

Thanks!

Last time I went we took our 2 yr old DS, 6 yr old DD and 16 yr old DS. My suggestions are to first make sure that the 3 yr old likes the characters.(speaking from experience) MY DS(2) was NOT a big fan :sad2: and I thought maybe the more he saw them the less scared he would be.....WRONG!!:lmao: So i just ended up lugging around an autograph book the whole trip. DS(16) pretty much told me that getting autographs was soooo gay. :scared1: So basically that was 2 books i could have left home.:sad2: Moral of the story, ASK your kids if they want them or not. Will save you $$$ and weight from the extra baggage fees.:rotfl2:

DD loved it though :thumbsup2:cool1::banana:

[pjajatt]

What I did is used Publisher. I saved all the images into a file on my computer, then on page 1 i added cover at top and autograph page at bottom. On page 2 I had childs information at top and autograph at bottom. This way when I went to print i would print 1st page,flip over and print 2nd. This way the cards were double-sided and in order. Then took to kinkos and had them bind it. Cost me a TON of ink but sooo worth it. Characters loved them too:banana:
Here is a photo of one of them.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/Fanessa_2006/Photographs/PICT0107.jpg

What type of paper did you use to print on? They look beautiful!

[BigDogHU75]

What I did is used Publisher. I saved all the images into a file on my computer, then on page 1 i added cover at top and autograph page at bottom. On page 2 I had childs information at top and autograph at bottom. This way when I went to print i would print 1st page,flip over and print 2nd. This way the cards were double-sided and in order. Then took to kinkos and had them bind it. Cost me a TON of ink but sooo worth it. Characters loved them too:banana:
Here is a photo of one of them.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/Fanessa_2006/Photographs/PICT0107.jpg

Thank you for sharing. Your autograph book looks beautiful.

[jessie6376]

Let me know if you want the cover personalized. Plus there are blanks in my account if you want to personalize them yourself. Have fun. :goodvibes Penny:hippie:



Could I get the one with Mickey and Minnie on the beach.

Mackenzie Disney magic 2009 Please...

[chaoscent]

Could I get the one with Mickey and Minnie on the beach.

Mackenzie Disney magic 2009 Please...


I will post here (in my thread) later today. :goodvibes
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32966308#post32966308
Penny:upsidedow

[pjajatt]

Loving everyone's books! Thanks for the helpful tips.

How did everyone decide on which pages to add to your books?

[micandminforever]

I have spent the afternoon reading this thread, and copying. I would like to thank everyone for the advice and the autograph pages are beautiful. A big Thank You for Chaoscent.

[BigDogHU75]

Loving everyone's books! Thanks for the helpful tips.

How did everyone decide on which pages to add to your books?

I just printed out the cards for the autographs that I & DS wanted. I also printed out some generic autograph cards with the name on the of the park on it.

[Rincelex]

I print mine on 4x6. You can buy index cards at Walmart that are all white and are already cut down to 4x6 (pretty inexpensive...around $1.26 I think), but I like to buy cardstock and cut it down to 4x6 because it is a lot thicker than the index cards. You can get 3 4x6 cards per 8.5x11 sheet of cardstock.

Also, in page setup...set the top margin to .25 and the rest of the margins to .2 (bottom, left and right margins).

Go to file then page setup in Word and set the paper to 4 by 6 inches. Then paste the pictures/autograph pages into the document. Go to format then picture and click on size. Change the height to 3.55 inches and the width will automatically adjust. This will leave a little bit of white around the picture. Also...make sure you center it on the page.

If you don't want any white around it...in page setup under the "paper" tab set the paper to borderless 4x6 photo then you can make the picture bigger and have no white around the border. I prefer a little white as it looks good and saves on ink...just a little...but when you are printing 236 cards like I did every little bit helped.

Hope this helps!

I tried this but when I resize the pictures they go all blurry, any tips.

[tnmom25]

Any tips for using Wordpad, paint or Photoshop? Those are the only programs that I have available.

Also, about how many color ink cartridges will I need if I print these at home?