19 Fun-Filled Days in May (pre to trippie) Creations & Pics!!!

[seobaina]

I came across this design which I LOVED, so I figured I'd have a play with making something for Graham.

I'd done the pirate's league ID for Karen, so it was Graham's turn. Karen will never do TOT and I won't anymore but I have done it.

Using the test track design, I came up with this to go on the other side of the picture above...

I just stuck a Check-in and Check-out date with Guest's name underneath the wording. And obviously a photo on the right.

 

[seobaina]

I then figured I'd better finally finish the autograph books.

I needed a front and back cover and an inside front and back cover. I raided all the designers online and used/adapted their stuff for the following...

Inside front cover

Inside back cover

and the back cover

 

[seobaina]

Much as I loved all the covers out there, I kinda wanted to make my own. This is what I came up with, I hope you like it.

 

[seobaina]

I did realise one small problem...if I laminated the covers I couldn't write in the room numbers etc LOL. So I printed the back covers (both sides) and laminated those, then I just printed the front side of the front cover and laminated that one. I then cut around the cover leaving just a bit of plastic to protect the edges of the pages inside.

I took them down to Staples to be bound today. They did an 'ok' job but despite me explaining, she lined the covers up with the bottom of the book so I had a section of plastic and cover stuck above the pages and nothing below :nonono: When I got them home I took them apart and cut the holes bigger in the covers and in the few pages that weren't lined up and then put them back together again. It's not perfect but at least I can make them line up now.

Whilest there I bought some double sided sticky tape and stuck the inside front cover in place.

This is the end result...

My cat, Klio, is not so impressed.

She is 11 so she knows what things like this mean. Her answer? If I lie down on them...

Helen can't go on holiday

LOL could she look any smugger? She's on my book too. And she's such a cuddly cat normally.

 

[seobaina]

Ok, I got all excited again about this after bumping in to a friend of mine:

But I've been busy typing up the last bit of last year's trip rep. Never taken so long to do one LOL But I have finally finished it, so it's back to this one! YAY.

Just gonna do a recap so I know where I was and then I'll post my latest updates.

 

[seobaina]

Ok, so my 'to do' list was as follows...

Tickets for WDW
Remainder of Accomodation Payments
Remainder of Car Payment
Insurance
Holiday Supplies (some sorted)
Things I've forgotten about​

I need to add to this list slightly because I need to add the fact I have to change my hotel booking at POR. I had made the booking for all 9 nights but then I upgraded to the BCV for the last three and haven't yet changed the original. Might do that later.

I also have to add mousekeeping envelopes. I'm not entirely sure how many I need because I'm not sure how it works in the villas but I've gotta sort them. I'm gonna do some new ones for this year (even if they are adapted) but here are some of my own designs from back in 2006ish - http://s55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/seobaina/mousekeeping/.

I can tick a few more of these off the list now though too *yay*

I sorted out my insurance *touch wood*. It was by no means an easy process. I saw a code on the forums for discount at Columbus Direct so I phoned them up and booked. However, despite my repeated requests to be covered for volcanos they didn't put it through and tried to charge me more later, so I cancelled with them. Long story short they have since apologised and offered me discount with them on any future bookings I wish to make.

In the meantime I went searching for another company. AA who I was with last year were great but they were asking for a minimum of £110 (without volcano cover). I tried a few more and they were all similar costs *shakes head*. I finally found Insure and Go who offered me a year policy with my bp and with extra legal cover for £64. I checked several times about volcanos and they assured me I was covered. The lady actually laughed cause I was so paranoid. I even wrote down who I'd spoken too and when just in case. Anyway, they seemed great and a good price so I've booked with them. So insurance....tick!

Last week the final payments for the car hire and villa also went out. I've had confirmation from both with the car voucher and villa details all arriving in my inbox. So tick, tick for those two things as well.

WDW ticket wise, I've been a very lucky lady. I bought one 14day ultimate ticket at the £225. That left two of us needing two adults for 9 days worth of main parks and two adults for Blizzard Beach and Disney Quest. Each year we, as cms, get a couple of one day hopper tickets that can be used in DL, WDW, DLP or DHK. They do expire but we normally get about 18months on them. Well, I had a few left and a number of my colleagues had some due to expire at the end of May this year. They gave me theirs so I was able to get 18 days worth of one day hopper tickets for free *HUGS my kind fellow cms*. We're pretty sure the tickets didn't work for Disney Quest or BB so I've got to buy those but they shouldn't cost more than about £60 per adult. So split between the three of us it shouldn't cost more that £118 each (with the one 14 day ticket that is). So we've saved lots. I'm very grateful. Here's a pick of some of them in case anyone is interested in the designs (we have some TS3 ones too).

These also arrived safe and sound...I feels more real now:

So my new 'things to do' list is...

Remainder of Hotel Payment (and alteration)
Mousekeeping Envelopes
Holiday Supplies (some sorted)
Things I've forgotten about​

I'm getting there.

 

[seobaina]

As those of you who know me (or read this thread) might have twigged...I like creating things so I decided to make something else for the trip...or rather the flight.

I gathered pages from around the net & forums as well as doing some of my own, in order to create an activity book. It's full of crosswords, dot-to-dots, word searches, mazes, colouring pages, etc. There's a lot actually LOL. It's about A5 in size though. Here's a pic of the front covers (design not by me).

And a sample inside:

 

[seobaina]

Ok, in case anyone wants them, here are the other activity book pages...laid out ready to print on A4 size (apart from the cover).












As I say, not all the pages are my designs.

 

[jenseib]

Sounds like a great deal on tickets for all of you! You know how to charm your fellow CM's!
I love the activity books!

 

[seobaina]

Sounds like a great deal on tickets for all of you! You know how to charm your fellow CM's!
I love the activity books!

LOL yeah, I have a good team, we do try to help each other out.

Thanks, glad you like them....I got a bit carried away

 

[seobaina]

P.S. Can't believe you only have 11 days to go!!


Ok, I started playing with mousekeeping envelopes. Pretty basic designs but I'm quite pleased with them.

Alternative (ink saving)

 

[seobaina]

Tangled - I couldn't decide on a colour (eventually went with the purple)

 

[seobaina]

Pirates

 

[seobaina]

Mulan:

 

[seobaina]

Last Ones:

and oops, I forgot there was a green version of the first one:

 

[jenseib]

It's getting close...but everything has changed. My DH can longer come along now so my mom is going to fill in for him. My dad is going to come down too now and visit with his sister while we go on the cruise, then he will join us for the rest of the trip.

 

[seobaina]

Aww bad luck about DH but the new version sounds great too. I'm gonna go check out your pre trippie later, not had a chance yet!

 

[seobaina]

Here's a pic of the final mousekeeping envelopes:

 

[seobaina]

Update time.

My to do' list was...


Remainder of Hotel Payment (and alteration)
Mousekeeping Envelopes
Holiday Supplies (some sorted)
Things I've forgotten about​

And how am I doing? Well...

- I've paid $300 more off the hotel and altered the dates. Will pay the rest in next day or two.

- Mousekeeping envelopes - done. Not filled but done

- I'm adding t-shirts to the list. I've bought the t-shirts but not printed out the designs yet. Hoping to do it today.

Also adding...

Car Online Check In
Airline Check In
Holiday Prep




holiday prep

Hair cut and dye (cover the gray ) - booked for 12th
Manicure - trying to book at the moment
Possible Pedicure - debating the 'fish' one. Anyone done it?
Eyebrows (will do myself)
Doctors Apt x 2 (for longer term prescriptions for hol time)
Weight Loss - going badly due to badly pulled muscles & tablet side effects *SIGH*
Possible Keretese Hair Treatment.
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I'm in debate about the Brazilian Keratese Treatment. I can't afford to have it done in a salon but I MIGHT be able to have it done cheaper. Waiting to hear.


And finally...

Holiday Supplies... Not the packing list!​

Now this list is probably gonna be LOOONGG. I always take too much anyway lol But if you can think of anything I've missed please let me know.

- Sun Tan Lotion *tick* (Got from 2 bottles diff strengths & pocket size all for a total of £5 from Asda)
- Tinted Moisturiser *tick*
- Concealer (bags under eyes)
- Facial/Make Up Powder
- Video Camera & Charger
- Video Camera Batteries & Memory Cards
- Adapters
- Camera
- Camera Batteries & Memory Cards
- Moleskin (lifesaver) *tick*
- Straighteners *tick* (have GHDs & fabulous USA ones too)
- Anti Frizz for hair
- Shampoo & Conditioner Travel Size
- TSA Case Locks *tick*
- Pain Killers
- Poncho *tick*
- Mascot (see next post) *tick*
- Sandals *tick* (old & brand new ones from Clarks)
- Travel Money Cards
- Travel Money
- Postcard Pre-Printed Labels (easier & quicker. Just stick them on rather than looking up addresses, etc)
- Gift for helpul friends in Orlando (who has been a posting point for me recently as I found some things on ebay in USA)


So, remembering that's not a packing list just prep...what have I forgotten?

 

[seobaina]

So, I have a dilema that I'm hoping you guys will help me make a decision on. Do I fill up my bag with Pluto or have space and take eeyore?

First I should explain about Pluto. Many years ago I bought a Pluto plush and he came with a smaller one about beanie size. He's not the same as the one you can buy as a beanie but similar.

The original idea was that he would go on holiday with cast members from the store and he did for a while but the cast have changed and it kinda died down. He does still often go on holiday with me and sometimes my friends....not always but sometimes.

So you get a real feel for him (or are interested) here are some photos of Pluto's great adventures:

The airport

Las Vegas

Oatman

Laughlin, Nevada

Grand Canyon

Monument Valley

WDW 2006