Fish Extenders?

[LuvtheEars]

So today I went shopping for the material to make my fish extenders.

I'll make one for my nephew and wife's room too.

Can somenone show me what the back looks like? Do you just take the base material and use it on the front and back?

Thanks

I used the base material for the back of mine. I used bias to finish the edge. I made my own bias, but you can buy it pre-packaged too.

 

[LuvtheEars]

Has anyone thought of making a 2 sided one? I am thinking about trying this, one side that we will use most of the cruise, the other for pirate night.

I love this idea!!! I just might have to do this!!!

 

[WDWLVR]

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It is a fine line when others are posting what they bought and where when the orignial item was shown on this site. This is a great thread full of wonderful ideas, however if any more "sale" posts appear it runs the risk of being closed.

 

[disney1990]

Here's the one we used in July. The "P" "D" "Q" represents the last names of the 3 families that cruised together.

 

[jsheridan]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSAA:US:11&Item=180155289817#ebayphotohosting

Here is one I just bought from Ebay for $5.99 + tax! Hope I linked it right. I don't really know how to do this stuff!

 

[dahuffy]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSAA:US:11&Item=180155289817#ebayphotohosting

Here is one I just bought from Ebay for $5.99 + tax! Hope I linked it right. I don't really know how to do this stuff!

It's cute but I think it's going to be too wide. It's twice as wide as the recommended size and may hang out into the hallway.

 

[eapawsat]

I understand what the fish extenders are and that they are for mail, but do you have to be part of a certain "group" to participate? how does that aspect work? TIA

 

[mickeyluv]

When you use the zip tie to secure your fish extender, to what on the fish to you attach the zip tie to? Looking at the fish itself, I can't see where you would put a zip tie.

Also, what are some of the things that people give in fish extenders. I think this is a neat idea but I can't think of anything to give that people would like.

 

[Sandaneli]

I wrapped the zip tie around the back of the fish, where it is mounted to the wall, and through the hanger on the fish extender. Then either cut it off or wrap the extra around the back of the fish. It worked well and you couldn't really see the tie.

As far as gifts, we were on the 11 night med cruise and had 27 rooms participating in the fish extender gift swap. Some ideas were custom pens with our cruise logo and cruise date. (see July 28, 2007 Rome...ancing the mouse, on the meet board), a deck of disney playing cards, magnets and pins with our logo but you could also use any Disney character, postcards from hometowns or ports of call, a small package of pasta picked up at one of the ports, A small bag of "pirate" things including stickers and pencils etc.., glow sticks, candy, key rings, pads of paper, sticky notes, mardi gras type necklaces, a british flag, dice, and lanyards.

It was great fun to check the fish extender as we returned to our room. You never knew what would be in the pockets waiting for you.

 

[ibouncetoo]

I understand what the fish extenders are and that they are for mail, but do you have to be part of a certain "group" to participate? how does that aspect work? TIA

The need for fish extenders happened because groups of DISers on particular sailings included a lot of people/cabins (hence the need for more 'room' for treats). These folks all 'met' on their Cruise Meets thread here on the DISboards and a group of people interested in the treat exchange were formed. Now people who are traveling with their own family/friends group that have multiple cabins do extenders for their group of cabins too.

So yes, you would need to be part of a group of people who agreed to do an exchange.

 

[anewmac]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSAA:US:11&Item=180155289817#ebayphotohosting

Here is one I just bought from Ebay for $5.99 + tax! Hope I linked it right. I don't really know how to do this stuff!

HAHA I was watching that exact listing also! But Ya it is too big I have learned that it should be between 9-11 inch wide... anything over that will be hanging in the hallway and in the way!

 

[100acrewooddoc]

We brought the Magic home last Saturday. The Transatlantic cruise. I signed up somewhere along the line to be in a fish extender contest. It was fun especially since we did place 2nd or 3rd, I can't remember wich. It was really cute. Left in our fish extender was an award certificate that said we "chews" you, with a pack of chewing gum taped to the certificate along with a captain Mickey pen. I was so excited because I never have sewed anything in my life and I did all of this with just a needle, thread, and iron for the patches. I think the kids were so proud of me as well!!

We also added a couple of high school musical pins which probably helped too.

Go Me, Go Me!!

 

[dahuffy]

We brought the Magic home last Saturday. The Transatlantic cruise. I signed up somewhere along the line to be in a fish extender contest. It was fun especially since we did place 2nd or 3rd, I can't remember wich. It was really cute. Left in our fish extender was an award certificate that said we "chews" you, with a pack of chewing gum taped to the certificate along with a captain Mickey pen. I was so excited because I never have sewed anything in my life and I did all of this with just a needle, thread, and iron for the patches. I think the kids were so proud of me as well!!

We also added a couple of high school musical pins which probably helped too.

Go Me, Go Me!!

How Exciting!

 

[elderfam]

Way to go! Don't you just love the little "extras" that make your cruise so special! Disboards ROCK!
By the way, GREAT door as well.
I think we need a thread dedicated to decorating doors as well.

 

[tksbaskets]

We brought the Magic home last Saturday. The Transatlantic cruise. I signed up somewhere along the line to be in a fish extender contest. It was fun especially since we did place 2nd or 3rd, I can't remember wich. It was really cute. Left in our fish extender was an award certificate that said we "chews" you, with a pack of chewing gum taped to the certificate along with a captain Mickey pen. I was so excited because I never have sewed anything in my life and I did all of this with just a needle, thread, and iron for the patches. I think the kids were so proud of me as well!!

We also added a couple of high school musical pins which probably helped too.

Go Me, Go Me!!

You would get the most decorated door award! Love all the princesses. What is the significance of the ice cream cones?

 

[100acrewooddoc]

the ice cream cones were invitations the girls received for a meet and great ice cream social for girls their ages. It was a cute idea to make them as magnets and put them on the doors of the girls invited.

 

[tksbaskets]

the ice cream cones were invitations the girls received for a meet and great ice cream social for girls their ages. It was a cute idea to make them as magnets and put them on the doors of the girls invited.

Very nice idea. We loved our magnetic door. You make me look like quite the under achiever Lots of good ideas from your door!

 

[bgsnmky]

bump

 

[LuvtheEars]

Here is my finished FE. Only about a year early!
Sorry the picture is so big. I'm not sure how to make it smaller.

 

[Buckeye Gal]

Oh my gosh, Tiffany!!! It's awesome!!!! Absolutely a fantastic job with the top!