Back in Blog Action

When my digital camera took a turn for the worse I simply couldn’t get inspired to blog with no photos to show you my creations.   But, I turned another year older recently.  It didn’t feel like a big deal, but boy I got some amazing presents this year.  One of which is a cute new little Nikon camera.  So I’m back in the Blog Business.  You may have noticed the updated layout and class calendar.  I’ve been busy.  A big reason I needed a new camera was for my family’s upcoming Disney World trip, so I thought I’d kick off my return to crafting with a mini-series I’m calling Crafting to Disney.  Stay tuned for Disney themed how –to posts on T-Shirt tote bags, homemade hair bows, and my trip smash book.      

 

Crafting to Disney Series, Part 1

 

I’m really not joking when I say that this is one of, if not THE, best thing I’ve ever made.  It’s my daughter’s homemade Disney Autograph book.  What started off as a stack of paper bags was brought to life with the personalities of the films portrayed.  Each page reflects my interpretation of the character’s style, with unifying colors, themes, and embellishments throughout.  The cards slide in the ends of the bag pages, and can singly be presented to the character for signatures.  I even consulted a former Disney World character cast member who helped me with sizing the blank areas large enough for signatures and what type of pens I should bring.  Characters included range from Mickey to Agent P.  I’ve left plenty of open space for photos to be added, and included eight blank cards for those special extra characters.  Some of my favorite details include Aurora’s card being inked pink AND blue to show the famous fairy fight over her dress color and Jasmine’s card back chosen to look like a magic carpet.  I can’t wait to show this off at character dinners during our trip, and I love knowing my daughter has an amazing pre-made keepsake, practically done before we even leave the house.  You cannot buy this for fifteen bucks in a gift shop.

This is a very interactive piece, but here are card layout photos and flip through photos from BEFORE the trip.  I’ll try to remember to re post when it’s full of photos and signatures.

Signature Cards:

 

 

 

Photo Flip-Through

 

Getting character autographs was a favorite Disney park pastime during my childhood trips.  I don’t think I saved any of my generic park bought half-filled autograph books.  Now I wish I had.  Planning a trip yourself?  Help yourself get in the magical mood by making crafts for your trip with your kids.  It doesn’t have to be this fancy.  A blank sketch notebook decorated with Disney stickers could make a cute basic version.  The memories are going to last forever, so you might as well make a cute book to put them in!