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We agreed that DH His Drewness will get himself an Apple Watch as his birthday-yuletide gift this year. So, I want to get myself something similarly pricey at Disney since we customarily go even-steven or close to that on selfie gifts.
Nooooooooo, not the Arribas brothers Castle replica ($37,500 ) I talk about endlessly. If we could afford that, then he'd want a new car!
I don't want something to do that will be done and gone but rather something I can look at and enjoy after we're back to "everyday magic."
Plus, I've lost the five pounds that kept sneaking back to me, and I've promised myself a nice Disney reward if I lose five more and keep them off until our trip. Thus, I am MOTIVATED.
You guys know me pretty well. What do you think I'd like? Gimme ideas!
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I do a piece of artwork - statue or framed print maybe. If you like jewelry, then go the Pandora route! Absolutely darling charm/beads available, especially at the World of Disney store.
I agree with the Pandora suggestion if you like jewelry. I got a Pandora bracelet last summer with several charms while we were at WDW. It was a belated gift from my parents for my bday with a little extra added! Then I got several more charms for Christmas and my bday this year, all Disney charms! I absolutely love it and it reminds me of WDW every time I look at it!
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We bought DS a sketch from the Art of Disney store. It is of Stitch and his little stuffed toy taking a nap. It was one of the ones you can actually watch the artist do (although we ordered it and had it delivered to the resort)
The sketch itself wasn't expensive, but the framing of it was a little pricey even with the coupon from Michaels.
And he loves it!!!!
You could pick out something with your favorite character and then have it custom framed when you get home.
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But, then, I thought maybe Jessica reclining on a grand piano with Roger as pianist. Never have seen anything like that, but we could ask if Art of Disney has something similar. Maybe. That's an almost-not-quite.
Any other ideas for art? I like the Stitch sketch one. That has possibilities.
Keep 'em comin', please.
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You intrigued me with this...my DS LOVES Stitch. He has four little figurines...nothing that sparkly tho! He wants a "fleet" of Stitchs for his desk.
Don't think this is quite his style, but it's cool!!
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You intrigued me with this...my DS LOVES Stitch. He has four little figurines...nothing that sparkly tho! He wants a "fleet" of Stitchs for his desk.
Don't think this is quite his style, but it's cool!!
There are several other options at various price points too!
Yes, Pandora charms are available to be made into earrings & necklaces. I would concentrate on the exclusive Disney charms while there & find either the chain or earring posts at home. The great thing about the charms is they can be changed based on your mood. For example once you buy the earring posts you can customize the earrings based on your mood. See the example pic below. Same is true with the necklace & the bracelets. uploadfromtaptalk1434642921638.jpg
Yes, Pandora charms are available to be made into earrings & necklaces. I would concentrate on the exclusive Disney charms while there & find either the chain or earring posts at home. The great thing about the charms is they can be changed based on your mood. For example once you buy the earring posts you can customize the earrings based on your mood. See the example pic below. Same is true with the necklace & the bracelets. Attachment 55756
This is cool....I didn't realize you could do this!!!!!!!!
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This is cool....I didn't realize you could do this!!!!!!!![emoji14]
Yep. Scary & cool all together! Scary for the pocketbook & husband/boyfriend.
Also if you opt for a bracelet - spend the little extra & purchase a safety chain. There are several Disney ones available and it will ensure if your bracelet clasp should open or break (mine did) you will not lose your charms. uploadfromtaptalk1434649369679.jpg
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Then I got several more charms for Christmas and my bday this year, all Disney charms! I absolutely love it and it reminds me of WDW every time I look at it!
Michelle - with my step sisters!
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