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Old 03-25-2009, 09:38 PM   #91
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Mine came yesterday . . . It came neatly rolled up in the tube and DD ripped a half inch long tear in the edge as soon as I got it out. I bought a 20x30 frame and put it up this afternoon.

Here's a pic . . . sorry it's so dark but I was getting a lot of glare off of the frame . . .

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Old 03-25-2009, 10:44 PM   #92
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which would be the official mickey mouse portrait featured in the magazine
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Old 03-26-2009, 05:21 AM   #93
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Thanks for posting the pic Sarah - I love it!!! Hopefully mine will arrive today
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Old 03-26-2009, 05:35 AM   #94
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Hmm - all I've received is the membership card- no magazine, no gift.

It's a nice card, but not worth $75 - hopefully mine will be here soon!
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Mine came yesterday . . . It came neatly rolled up in the tube and DD ripped a half inch long tear in the edge as soon as I got it out. I bought a 20x30 frame and put it up this afternoon.

Here's a pic . . . sorry it's so dark but I was getting a lot of glare off of the frame . . .

Sweet!!!! I was hoping it was this as soon as I saw it in the magazine!!!!!! Now if only it would come!!!
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That's a cool looking print! Thanks for sharing!!
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Thanks for posting the pic Sarah - I love it!!! Hopefully mine will arrive today

Ours arrived today at 11:30 AM. I went to Michaels thinking I'd use my 40% off coupon for a 20x30 frame. To my surprise they had 50%
off 20x30 frame in store ....even better.
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How cool! I love that print!
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Mine's framed and ready to go on the wall! Gotta love Michaels frame prices!! Love this print!!!
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oooh... okay, just broke down and signed up for D23
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I got my magazine, certificate and sticker already, no gift yet nor membership card. Hoping it comes soon....but I love the print, can't wait to get it and frame it.
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I miss the Disney Club mag OK I haven't heard of D23, anything like DC mag?
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