Question about having a photo mat autographed instead of a book

[esquared221]

I bought a photo frame matted for a 5 x 7 photo and I'm going to bring the mat and have the characters we meet sign it instead of an autograph book. That way we can choose our favorite family photo from our trip and frame it with the mat signed with our favorite characters! I have read that they'll sign just about anything as long as it's backed by something hard to make it easier for them to sign. My question is this: do I need to bring something hard to put the mat on for them to sign or is the mat stiff enough? Has anyone done this?

 

[momofkids]

I think I would probably put it on a clip board or something. It would protect the mat during park activities and also give the characters something easier to sign on.

 

[esquared221]

A clip board! I'm embarrassed to say that I didn't think of that!

 

[ariane37]

Yes, a clipboard is a great idea We brought photo mats on 2 of our trips in 2012 & 2013, but they were bigger-for 11x14 frames. The characters were happy to sign them but sometimes looked around for a wall or something to lean on, I felt bad. So in 2013 I brought a clipboard and before we got up to the character, I made sure the space I wanted them to sign was backed by the clipboard. Seemed to work better and take up less of their time. I would think your whole mat will fit on the clipboard given the size.
Have a great trip!

 

[MistyD]

I want to do this when we go in October but I worry about it getting bent up or damaged while in the parks. How did you carry it around? I also thought about only taking it to character meals because I think between the ones we are doing we would see just about everyone...except Anna and Elsa of course..lol! Would love to hear any tips!