A question from a rank amateur.

[coastgirl]

First off, I hope this isn't out of place, but if anyone would know, it's you guys.

I am finding so many fun things here, and want to print some for our upcoming trip--found some fun autograph books, and so on. But our printer isn't that great, and my ink budget is limited! I was wondering if anyone has printed some of these as photos through a photolab. I was thinking of sending some through to Walmart photo lab or something like that. But I'd want something we could also write on...I wonder if a Sharpie would bleed/otherwise ruin a page printed that way? Or if say, matte is better than gloss or vice-versa. If anyone has any experience or insight, I'd love to hear it.

Also wanted to take a moment to say thanks to you all for sharing your wonderful creativity! Wow! (It even got dh excited about wearing matching shirts! )

 

[Ohana90]

First off, I hope this isn't out of place, but if anyone would know, it's you guys.

I am finding so many fun things here, and want to print some for our upcoming trip--found some fun autograph books, and so on. But our printer isn't that great, and my ink budget is limited! I was wondering if anyone has printed some of these as photos through a photolab. I was thinking of sending some through to Walmart photo lab or something like that. But I'd want something we could also write on...I wonder if a Sharpie would bleed/otherwise ruin a page printed that way? Or if say, matte is better than gloss or vice-versa. If anyone has any experience or insight, I'd love to hear it.

Also wanted to take a moment to say thanks to you all for sharing your wonderful creativity! Wow! (It even got dh excited about wearing matching shirts! )

What I did was for my autograph books,journals etc. I went to walmart and purchased 110 lb cardstock.. I then created a autograph book from the images in publisher,saved it in a flashdrive and took it to kinkos. Had them cut and bind it for around $40/book (i think) If you take your own paper its cheaper.
As for the iron ons, i purchased the ink for my friends computer and printed on theres. Alot cheaper than having someone else do it. (kinkos, etc) You can purchase the irons ons at any store (walmart,target,etc) and I also know that AMY Mickey sells iron ons as well. Maybe she can chime in to assist. Or just look for her post.

Good luck and welcome to the world of Disney addiction

 

[coastgirl]

Good luck and welcome to the world of Disney addiction

Thanks for the idea. I will check out Staples (we don't have Kinko's here), see if that might work...

ETA, it looks like I can send to Staples on line and a cardstock colour page is only going to cost me 50 cents or so per sheet. That is a great solution.