It's a Small World! Themed Record Player

[pharmama]

Just wanted to share my latest project with others who might appreciate it (other than the intended recipient )!

Backstory: The lead teacher/manager at the daycare/preschool my youngest two kids go to is a big Disney fan. She picked up a large collection of vintage Disney records (yes, the vinyl kind) at a garage sale and has been adding to it. She plays the records at preschool and all the kids LOVE them. My middle DD has a special spot for It's a Small World largely from hearing the song and dancing to it at school. The record player has had some hard times lately and I came across a good deal on some vintage looking portable record players recently so I picked one up for her/the school.

But I wanted to make it special for this teacher so I got the idea to decorate it in a Small World/Mary Blair style theme. So here it is! This was done with adhesive vinyl using a Cricut with the Make the Cut! program and the Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge. I can hardly wait to give it to her tomorrow (the photo colors aren't great...the brownish-orange is actually metallic gold)!

 

[Eeee-va]

You did an amazing job! The artwork on the top is outstanding and the children are very cute. Even the base color of the case is perfect. Brilliant work!

 

[Disneygirl NY]

How beautiful and thoughtful. She will love it - it looks very authentic, like you found an actual old disney record player. That is a very special gift.

 

[dsneprincess]

WOW!!! You did an amazing job on this! She should love it forever!

 

[mlamanna1701]

I agree...WOW! You did an amazing job. It looks great. I can't see her not liking it.

 

[pharmama]

Thanks everyone. She wasn't in yet this morning so we left it on her desk with a note. She just texted me that she loves it and even teared up a bit over it.

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[mansionmama]

That looks amazing! What a great idea and thoughtful gesture. As a teacher, I know that gifts and kind words are always appreciated, but this really shows how much you care. The children (and the teacher) will really enjoy using it!

 

[Disney owl]

brilliant!!!

 

[MissHippy]

That is super cute. Great job

 

[LMN]

wow! Fantastic! Just think how many kids will come to love Disney all because of your thoughtfulness!

 

[Juliebell56]

Very clever! You did a wonderful job - what a thoughtful gift!