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Vixynne
04-08-2009, 09:32 PM
best DIY "gotta have" for a WDW trip? Something you made yourself to get around inconvenience or high costs; such as freezing juice boxes/pouches to keep your sandwiches cold in their cooler... Eat your heart out, MacGyver.

Mine is the autograph books that I made for my kids. I got tired of spending outrageous prices in the parks just to have something Disney-themed, and hit on the idea of buying a few sheets of heavy weight paper, a couple sheets of sturdy cardstock, some stickers and glittery bits in Disney themes--all for under 15 dollars at my local craft shop. Then off to Staples office supply, where they happily measured, cut and spiral-bound my miniature books into autograph size. Kiddos decorated 'em with the stickers to make a personalized book that nobody else will have, and each page is big enough for a costumed CM to grab and hold with those cumbersome mitts in order to sign. There's even enough room for a character photo on the facing pages. I'm turrible proud of 'em...and I spent less than I would have on the standard issue ones at the parks! :wiggle:

Ursula
04-08-2009, 10:24 PM
God that's brilliant wish I thought of that.

Beccaberry
05-08-2009, 12:16 AM
What a FANTASTIC idea, Vixynne!!! Do you have any photos?

Vixynne
05-08-2009, 12:32 AM
Yes ma'am, I surely do! Just one, mind you, but it's a good shot of the very lavishly-decorated covers that my kids created. The word "moderation" doesn't come into play here, LOL!
The 3-D character stickers are shaped like bottlecaps. Madison's is all Tinkerbell'd up, and Nicholas opted for the classic Mickey & Pals theme. The title on Nick's says "Disney Memories" and Maddie's says "Wishes Do Come True", and she trimmed it with jewels, just to make it extra sparkly! :yes:

Beccaberry
05-08-2009, 12:35 AM
The word "moderation" doesn't come into play here, LOL!

And it most assuredly should NOT! There is NO room for moderation when it comes to creativity!!


They are BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you for sharing!

Tinker
05-08-2009, 05:00 AM
Wow, they are great ! Way To Go !!!

Ursula
05-08-2009, 05:31 AM
aw bless... love love love, how precious are those!

sunsetlakes
05-08-2009, 07:49 AM
What a great idea, they're lovely and much more special than buying one - thanks for sharing :wave:

Isafari
05-08-2009, 09:19 AM
Wow, your kids did a great job :yes:

mumof2
05-08-2009, 09:31 AM
wow! they're absolutely brilliant - what a fab idea! :yes:

Tinkfan
05-08-2009, 01:10 PM
They are lovely indeed!!!! Wish I was that creative!!

foreverducky
05-08-2009, 01:50 PM
Oooo, I have those stickers in one of my scrapbooks! :D

Love the idea.