I have a 7x7 scrapbook to use for character autographs, but I have another idea. I can get an album that holds 4x6 index cards, about 5 per page. Could I just take a stack of cards and a small clipboard with a Sharpie for autographs? Would the cards be too small for some characters to sign?
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Autograph Book Question
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ChipmunkStar
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4x6 notecards would probably be fine. Now if you were talking 1/2in. x 1in. notebooks and a golf pencil...... then there would be problems! 
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joanna71985
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Nope, the cards are fine. Just make sure the pens aren't too small, and you will be good.
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Rob562
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For additional card options, check your local arts & crafts store. In the scrapbooking/cardmaking aisle they sell booklets with lots of different colors (and even patterns) of cardstock.
If you get one with enough colors, you could even choose an appropriate color of card for each character to sign, and then the card pulls out of the booklet cleanly.
-Rob
If you get one with enough colors, you could even choose an appropriate color of card for each character to sign, and then the card pulls out of the booklet cleanly.
-Rob
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BigB911
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I purchased a pack of 5x7 card stock at my local Michaels for my DD's. Then I found a binder that holds 5x7 paper at Office Depot. I printed out individual pages with various Disney characters and border on each page, 2 per character so that, looking at it, both characters are on opposite pages. One page was for the character to sign, whichever they choose, and on the other page, I put a picture of DD with the character. It turned out great, and she got some extra attention from the characters as they admired her book. I'll get some pics of it and post for you. :wave:
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Pooh'sBuddy
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Being so not-so-crafty, I would absolutely love to see your pics. It's late for us to do something that cool, but maybe we can improvise after we get back. Thanks in advance.
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joanna71985
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Cardstock is awsome! 2 years ago, I made homemade autograph cards out of cardstock. I printed clipart of characters onto the cards (and left some blank for unexpected characters- worked great for when I went to Characters in Bloom). The characters LOVED the cards. Many added stuff (Quincy drew little music notes, and Foulfellow drew an arrow pointing at himself), and others wrote little notes (Mary Poppins wrote the sweetest note). I can add some pictures of the cards later.
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Is a regular Sharpie big enough or do I need a bigger marker? If so, what do you suggest? I was thinking of taking the Sharpies that "click" closed instead of dealing with pulling off the cap every time we want a siggie. I was going to get all different colors of markers. Maybe use a different color for each day we're there.
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Phonedave
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I am impressed that you made a Quincy card beforehand.
My ex used to scrapbook and we did the cardstock thing a number of times. I never though to put characters on them. I still have them. I guess I could add clipart after the fact, but then that eliminates any character interaction with it.
-dave
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joanna71985
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Quincy was a regular at this point, so I knew I would see him. I did do some rare ones though (like Clara Cluck- she was amazed I had a card for her). The majority of the cards I made I knew I would find the charcter.
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ThinkTink721
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We have used both autographs books & post cards in the past.
Personally, I prefer the post cards.
They are easier to carry around & you can find some nice ones at the gift shops at WDW.
:wave:
Personally, I prefer the post cards.
They are easier to carry around & you can find some nice ones at the gift shops at WDW.
:wave:
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joanna71985
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There are websites with characters. But they are all outdated to an extent, some more then others.
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RWilliams
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I think that would work well with 5x7cards as long as the clipboard isn't too heavy or cumbersome. But I would add that you shouldn't tie your sharpie to the clipboard. Doing that can be difficult for the characters.
I like to use the clickable sharpies when I get character autographs. Many of my friends who hang out with the characters prefer those to just about anything else. Try to stay away from anything too big or too small. If you're unsure of what will work put on your oven glove and try to use the pen to write your name.
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Theresonly1
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I buy index cards that are spiral bound that way they have a bit of a hard surface to use. (I have them sign the sign without lines) and never have a problem. They are preforated so I just tear them out and use in a scrapbook. One bit of trivia....Mickey Likes "clickable" sharpies 
plus it's easier than trying to keep track of a lid.
plus it's easier than trying to keep track of a lid.
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pintraderpayee
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We take our students to the Wal Marts nearest WDW. The kids buy the inexpensive small top-bound spiral notebooks that have Disney characters on the top cover to use for sigs. On the long trip home each student with a notebook passes it around the bus for everyone to jot down a Disney memory on the blank pages in the back. This makes a great addition to their Disney scrapbook, senior memory book, etc.
Less than 3 months until we are ºoºrlando bound with 30 teens on a school bus for 930 miles of smiles:hammer:
Less than 3 months until we are ºoºrlando bound with 30 teens on a school bus for 930 miles of smiles:hammer:
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