What Does YOUR DCL magnetic door sign look like? With other great tips for your sign

[taeja71]

I haven't used either one either. is the magnetic paper ticker than normal paper?

Yes magnetic paper is thicker than normal paper, I don't know the exact thickness, but you'll probably want to feed it through the manual feeder. I'm guessing its heavier/thicker than 20 bond paper.

Here's one site I just randomly clicked on. HTH http://www.magnetvalley.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/3574

 

[RRB]

Actually, I was going to take a copy of my finished file (on disk or zip drive) to Office Depot or Staples and ask them to print them on a high quality printer.

 

[LoriS]

Thanks so much to everyone for all the great inspiratin for my door. I honestly did not see too many decorated doors, but I loved having mine decorated. HEre is my door.

 

[lillygator]

Lori it looks great!

 

[LoriS]

Lori it looks great!

Thanks

 

[RRB]

I haven't been able to find the magnetic paper, but found the 3m paper at target today and bought it. I just opened the pack. The back of the paper has an adhesive that feels just like a post-it. I wonder if it would be safe to use it?

my questions are ... is the sticky back like the small post-it notes or is it more sticky like tape. If it is like the notes, it won't harm the door and you will be able to easily pull the sign off when you leave. Also, is the paper thin like regular paper or thicker like photo paper. Have you tried printing on it yet? does it produce a quality image? Is it matt or gloss.

Thanks

 

[Mommaraven]

These are the ones we just had for our 9/30 Eastern cruise. I had a lot of fun making them!

 

[dee47]

OOOOHHHH...I love that Resistance is Futile circle! Can I steal it? It is SOOOOOOOO cool! (your entire magnets are amazing, BTW!)

 

[Mommaraven]

Thanks Dee! No worries, take anything you want. I actually did a google image search for DIS logos and found that one...so it's double borrowed! Share the DIS love!

 

[mfern4]

What is the best method to hanging up the signs... can I just use tape? Or should I buy self sticking magnets from the craft store (tape would be cheaper...lol).

Any suggestions?
thx
Michelle

October 2006 Halloween Disney Cruise!!

 

[CaptainJack]

What is the best method to hanging up the signs... can I just use tape? Or should I buy self sticking magnets from the craft store (tape would be cheaper...lol).

Any suggestions?
thx
Michelle

October 2006 Halloween Disney Cruise!!

Best way is magnets. You can purchase magnet strips with peel off adhesive on one side in the craft section of Wal-Mart for less than a dollar.

 

[RRB]

What is the best method to hanging up the signs... can I just use tape? Or should I buy self sticking magnets from the craft store (tape would be cheaper...lol).

Any suggestions?
thx
Michelle

October 2006 Halloween Disney Cruise!!

some of the posts in this thread discuss the use of magnetic paper or sticky back paper that you can use in your printer. You can also use regular paper and use tape or magnets to adhere the sign to the door. Some folks laminate their poster to keep it preserved.

 

[Disnylvr77]

I love you sign! Can I use it? GREAT WORK!!!!

 

[Mommaraven]

If you were referring to my sign, feel free.

 

[wdwstar]

I use photo paper tp print my pic on and then use a glue stick and glue it to the magnetic paper. It works like a charm, i came hoem and put them on my fridge and from the sun light the pics are starting to fade, but just in time for me to peel the pic off the magnetic paper and glue another one on for my up coming cruise

 

[MouseFaninQueue]

Sorry about reviving a thread that hasn't been posted to for awhile but I thought I would share our magnets that we are using for an upcoming cruise.

Instead of full sheet sized magnets, we decided to get business card sized magnets instead and do 10 different designs on them. Anyhow, here are the 10 we are bringing. Hopefully posting 10 isn't against any board rules.

I'm a huge Lions fan so I had to do this one, especially considering the playoffs are on when we are gone and when we get back my beloved team will be in the Western Finals before the Grey Cup. Probably doesn't mean much to anyone on this board, but what the heck...

 

[cruisecrzy]

Ilove your pirate themed one. It is great!!!

Enjoy your trip.

 

[taeja71]

Sorry about reviving a thread that hasn't been posted to for awhile but I thought I would share our magnets that we are using for an upcoming cruise.

Instead of full sheet sized magnets, we decided to get business card sized magnets instead and do 10 different designs on them. Anyhow, here are the 10 we are bringing. Hopefully posting 10 isn't against any board rules.

(((images)))

I'm a huge Lions fan so I had to do this one, especially considering the playoffs are on when we are gone and when we get back my beloved team will be in the Western Finals before the Grey Cup. Probably doesn't mean much to anyone on this board, but what the heck...

What wonderful ideas and great creativity. Thanks for bumping up the thread, I've missed seeing it on page 1. Never thought of using magnetic business cards. Fantastic idea! Have a wonderful trip!

 

[TiggerKing]

Sorry about reviving a thread that hasn't been posted to for awhile but I thought I would share our magnets that we are using for an upcoming cruise.

Instead of full sheet sized magnets, we decided to get business card sized magnets instead and do 10 different designs on them. Anyhow, here are the 10 we are bringing. Hopefully posting 10 isn't against any board rules.

Hey Ken, thanks for getting it bumped back up. We need more participation here!

So, all of your signs are magnetic business cards? That is a cool idea! The signs look fantastic. What software did you use?

 

[CastleCreations]

These were 2 of ours!!