autograph idea...Cheep idea too

[bigfish2215]

This was a huge hit when we were at Disney a few weeks ago. We had the characters sign a picture frame. It was 5x7, white, heavy duty almost canvas like. We brought it at a walmart for less than $4.00. It had big wide sides and you could slide the photo right in. The characters seemed to love it Baloo gave us the thumbs up and Minnie kissed it. We carried it in a backpack all over and had different color sharpies for them to sign with. Because it was heavy duty you couldn't bend it at all. At character dinners we had it set up right on the table for all to see. A lot of people liked the idea. A cheep way to frame your free 5x7 with your Disney visa.

 

[ilandrazdsw]

We used a 8x10 mat for a 4x6 picture. It fit all the signatures we wanted and it is a souvie that will not just be closed up and put on a bookshelf/box.

 

[bigfish2215]

that was my plan too. Now it sits on our fireplace mantle too reminds us four weeks ago you were in a warm place. lol

 

[Kblue]

I LOVE this idea. My DFi doesn't want us to get an autograph book for our Disneymoon because there won't be any kids with us. So I will def try to convience him to do this for our character meals.

 

[scraphappyjones]

OK I totally love this idea. We did a 8x10 one for our engagment and we love still looking at it. I think that I will get one for both of my kids rooms!

 

[Oceans]

o man this is an absolutely amazing idea.. My DGF nd I will definitely use this idea. What do you have the characters sign with?

 

[heaven2dc]

That is a fantastic idea (why didn't I think of it lol)!!

Do you have a pic you can share of what it looks like? I'm trying to envision how the characters signed it. Thanks!

 

[poohfriend77]

How many autographs could you fit on there? I love the idea but was a little worried that some of the characters would have a hard time seeing where they should sign if there are already autographs on there. Did you have any problems with that?

I'm thinking maybe we'd have one (probably just mats, not whole frames) for princesses, one for Mickey and gang, etc. I can already see them lining my entry hallway.

 

[ilandrazdsw]

we had them use a click Sharpie (different colors)

i'll try to get a pic when I have them framed (next week)

on one frame (4x6 pic for a 8x10 frame) we have all the populars (Mickey & his gang) and the princesses. The characters didn't seem to have a problem signing them. Just have characters with smaller signatures sign first to start the trend...some of the characters reall take advantage of the space and sign bigger than I would have liked, therefore limiting a few signatures.

I like the idea of having a separate mat for each "bunch" of friends (mickey, pooh, princesses, etc)

 

[phins_jazy]

That sounds like a great idea!

 

[bigfish2215]

The autographs are every which way. I think it looks special that way.

 

[bigfish2215]

 

[phins_jazy]

That looks so cool!

 

[bigfish2215]

Thanks a lot!! My kids had fun doing it. The only thing I should of done was to buy 2 of them, one for each. Oh well it will be something for them to fight over when I'm dead and gone.(lol)

 

[sueh]

What a great idea!

Thanks! I will have to do this on our trip in December.

 

[poohfriend77]

Bigfish-- thanks so much for posting the pic! I love it. I'm not sure my kids will want to give up their regular autograph books, but I'm definitely doing a frame/mat too. Guess I'd better head to Wal-Mart to check them out.

 

[KJ and Crew]

I LOVE your photo; that's one of the best ideas I've seen! We're leaving in 40 days or so, and I'll have to put that on my shopping list! I'll take your advice and get 3, one for each kid.

THanks,

KJ
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[bigfish2215]

I found our frame in the craft section at our local Wallyworld. It was by the wooden little bird houses, and easy crafts. It fits a 5x7 pic and its about half in thick, so its very strong and can with stand the backpack.

 

[michmatt25]

That is such a great idea- thank you for sharing!

 

[heaven2dc]

Thanks for posting the pic! What a cool idea