Meri's Dream Come True - A Birthday Celebration! - PTR updated 02/04/2014 - Page 14 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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The pillowcase idea is cute. I've heard of that (or a bag or a tee) and then when you get home, you embroider the signature in the same color that they wrote. (if that makes sense). That way the signatures don't fade. I just figured as long as you're embroidering. Just a thought.
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We did the pillow case for Jolene and Kevin when we were on the Magic. We put the pillowcase in a ziplock with lots of different colored sharpies - so the characters could sign with different colors and make the white pillowcase more colorful. I love the idea of the stitching prior to the signatures.
I can't wait to see photos of the birthday party. And add me to the list of ladies that luv a good creme brulee!!!
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Love the idea about the pillowcase. Glad that your friend is a letting you use her camera for your trip!! I bet you are right that when you get home you will find your camera.
The pillowcases are fun! We did that with an iron on (designed by Shadowryter) for one of our cruises. Whenever I leave something for autographing at Guest Services, I always include a few bags of some kind of yummy candy to say thanks. I did the Dove white chocolate mint things they only have at Christmas when we sailed for New Years Eve.
The embroidery will be awesome!!
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The pillowcase will be wonderful! I love the idea of embroidering it first. Eventually, you'll have to frame it or make a quilt out of it or something so it doesn't get washed too often. Enjoy your pampering pedicure!
I am so excited for the pedicure! My poor feet need some TLC! I was thinking the same thing about the quilt!
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I like the pillowcase idea! Meri is going to like it.
Glad you were able to solve the camera issue without having to buy a new one.
Me too! We do ultimately want a new one (I want a DSLR) but it can wait.
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Originally Posted by Coop
The pillowcase idea is cute. I've heard of that (or a bag or a tee) and then when you get home, you embroider the signature in the same color that they wrote. (if that makes sense). That way the signatures don't fade. I just figured as long as you're embroidering. Just a thought.
Love that idea!!!
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Originally Posted by DrDolphin
We did the pillow case for Jolene and Kevin when we were on the Magic. We put the pillowcase in a ziplock with lots of different colored sharpies - so the characters could sign with different colors and make the white pillowcase more colorful. I love the idea of the stitching prior to the signatures.
I can't wait to see photos of the birthday party. And add me to the list of ladies that luv a good creme brulee!!!
That's exactly what I want to do with the multiple colors!
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Love the idea about the pillowcase. Glad that your friend is a letting you use her camera for your trip!! I bet you are right that when you get home you will find your camera.
It always happens that way, right?
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Originally Posted by cubfancolleen
The pillowcases are fun! We did that with an iron on (designed by Shadowryter) for one of our cruises. Whenever I leave something for autographing at Guest Services, I always include a few bags of some kind of yummy candy to say thanks. I did the Dove white chocolate mint things they only have at Christmas when we sailed for New Years Eve.
The embroidery will be awesome!!
Great idea about a few little goody bags! I'll do that!
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What a great idea with the pillowcase. Sorry you still can't find the camera, but thank goodness you'll have one with you.
I'm still so annoyed about that stupid camera! But I'm relieved I'll have one so I don't have to rely on the stupid iPhone (which takes the worst photos imaginable)
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I'm sure Meri will love the pillowcase!!
I think she will, too! Fortunately she's VERY easy to please!
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Originally Posted by shazza
The latest plans sound like fun. Great idea to do the embroidery on the pillow case.
My friend has her own little business so I try to throw business her way whenever I can!
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Can you believe the trip is three sleeps away? And the cruise itself is a mere five sleeps away! Unbelievable! And even more unbelievable is the fact that we have thus far managed to not slip up! Can't tell you how many times I've said, "When we're on b... vacation..." to Meri. I keep wanting to say "on board" but I catch myself and am able to adjust before she notices. *sigh*
Today was our day trip to Nashville, and I'm straight exhausted. The car is cleaned out, though, so that's something! We ate at the Rainforest Cafe, something that never fails to get me in the Disney spirit because we often eat there when staying at WDW.
So excited for you guys! I can't believe it's almost here! Only a few more days to keep the secret...and Meri had better not disappoint when it comes to the big reveal!
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Sorry you still can't find the camera, but thank goodness you'll have one with you.
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