Fish Extenders?

[Teyedoubleguhrrrr]

I am actually making mine. I have googled pictures like the DCL logo, Mickey captain hat, etc. and I have made paper patterns from those images that I then transfer to fabric. Then I use Heat n Bond to layer the pieces and stick them together before zig-zagging over the edges. I have never appliquéd before, and while some results are better than others, it has been pretty easy, and I can make the items the size I need to fit the extender.

 

[Tehanna]

I thought I'd share our FE here. I have very little sewing ability, and no sewing machine. At first, I felt intimidated by the multi-pocket FEs that I saw from people with much more talent than I have. I felt very encouraged when folks posted non-traditional FEs.

It's just the two of us, so I bought a canvas bag from a craft store and used iron-on patches and fusible web to create this FE. The border at the top is made up of buttons that I sewed on in the shape of Mickey heads.

 

[Teyedoubleguhrrrr]

Tehanna,

Looks great!

 

[o4me2playn]

I thought I'd share our FE here. I have very little sewing ability, and no sewing machine. At first, I felt intimidated by the multi-pocket FEs that I saw from people with much more talent than I have. I felt very encouraged when folks posted non-traditional FEs.

It's just the two of us, so I bought a canvas bag from a craft store and used iron-on patches and fusible web to create this FE. The border at the top is made up of buttons that I sewed on in the shape of Mickey heads.

Very Cute Tehanna!!

 

[kayci7877]

Thanks for the large picture; it really helps! I now see that it's hanging on a fish .... hence, fish extender -- makes more sense now!

Of course, at this late date, even buying one off eBay and receiving it within a week, here in Canada, would likely be impossible.

Ah well, thanks for all your help!

I was wondering why they called it "fish extender"!!!

 

[alisrockin]

Can a room with 2 kid less adults participate?

 

[Ptwolfman]

Can a room with 2 kid less adults participate?

Yes. My DW & I are going on our first cruise in Nov and we are on our FE sign up list. The thing about the FE is there are no hard and fast rules. Have fun!

 

[Teyedoubleguhrrrr]

Can a room with 2 kid less adults participate?

I think that is part of the fun! We have a teen & a tween, and the FE will connect us to others that we might not see otherwise. It is the little things sometimes that have the biggest impact.

 

[Pink23]

I love FE surprises !

 

[trickiwoo]

Can a room with 2 kid less adults participate?

My fiance and I don't have any kids and we are participating in the FE on our honeymoon cruise in a few weeks! There are a handful of other adults without any kids on our cruise that are also participating! So yeah, it's pretty common!

 

[iloverags2]

Can a room with 2 kid less adults participate?

No kids here and we always participate! My mom and I cruised alone once...participated. One of my BFFs and I will be cruising next month...participating!

Join in and have fun!

 

[Cruisingbuddy3]

Fish Extender for my DD (I modified)
It was a door gift at MouseFest 08, from Mouse Fan Travel. So I can't take all the credit. DD wanted me to add Mickey Ears, and her name.


Hi I will be making my own FE for my second cruise this November! Where can I find the mikey rod?

Thank you!

 

[Cruisingbuddy3]

And finally figured out how to post a picture (albeit, a fuzzy one).

You did an amazing job! I am attempting to make my first one!

Did you do all the embroidering yourself? Any tips for a newbie??

 

[Clotho]

Wow, that one with all the glittery ship names is amazing! How did you do the letters?

Here is our duct tape FE in use from our trip last week:

 

[slg4crzn]

Lol I totally get the name FE. I haven't been on a Disney cruise for a few years and could not figure out what a fish extender was or how it got that name. I understand the name but not sure of the "purpose". Looks really exciting. I decorate the door every cruise so this might be something new to try.

 

[Skipper Justin]

Here is mine for my upcoming cruise! It is made up of a lot of glue haha!

 

[LiseG]

Lol I totally get the name FE. I haven't been on a Disney cruise for a few years and could not figure out what a fish extender was or how it got that name. I understand the name but not sure of the "purpose". Looks really exciting. I decorate the door every cruise so this might be something new to try.

We were introduced to FEs our last cruise. First, you go find the Cruise Meet thread for the cruise you will be on. There you can meet lots of folks you will be cruising with. Someone will set up the FE. It's basically a gift exchange between those who want to play. The organizer makes a list of the participants with their cabin numbers, names, ages, etc. The everyone come up with something fun for all the rest. Some people make/buy a gift for the whole cabin, many make/buy gifts for each individual in the cabin. Usually the individual poctets on the FE have names on them, so you get the Princess gifts to the little girls and "Cars" to the boys.

Sometimes the giving is random... other organizers choose to assign specific delivery days so it spreads out evenly. Last time we were assigned the last night... so we did a heading home theme. We brought mini craft projects for each kiddo that could be done in the car/plane. For the grown-ups, we put a snack in their pockets. It's just like Christmas morning evey time you wake up and sometimes when you get back from dinner

 

[asmith1113]

For those saying they need it quick, I got mine super fast and great quality. It has bigger pockets than some of the other ones I've seen on the ships and our "treasures" all fit nicely, whereas I had some trouble delivering gifts to those with smaller, more shallow pockets. Search on ebay for Custom Fish Extender for Disney Cruises and you should find the one i mean. She has other styles available too, so just pm her if you need something custom. Happy FEing!

 

[binhpetit]

Hello all,

I'm a newbie and trying to get the hang of the forum. We're cruising on the Disney Fantasy on 10/20. Can someone tell me if the FE / Gift Exchange group and schedules have already been assigned? I believe I signed up our family a while ago but didn't receive a PM : (. Hoping to get in on the fun...ready to get my craft on and make some cool gifts for the families.

 

[Ptwolfman]

Hello all,

I'm a newbie and trying to get the hang of the forum. We're cruising on the Disney Fantasy on 10/20. Can someone tell me if the FE / Gift Exchange group and schedules have already been assigned? I believe I signed up our family a while ago but didn't receive a PM : (. Hoping to get in on the fun...ready to get my craft on and make some cool gifts for the families.

I would suggest going to your cruise meet thread and sending a PM to the person in charge of the FE gift exchange