Re: What do you think of this menu board idea?

[HillbillyDiva1]

I haven't used picture boards for years. When I started out there were several painters at the park and we would take turns but no one painted the same and when they see the pictures they want it exactly like that. Once I get a line I have no problem with the word list because we're so much better than what their use to. You get the Wow from the kid and the Mom. I do need a new sign but can't get it till Mom pays me back what she borrowed. Using a dry erase board for pricing because it changes from PPF to PPF.

[Lady Jayde]

Hi all, here is my belated picture of my picture holder/banner. I almost forgot to get a picture of it before taking it down, that's why it looks slightly war beaten. I usually have it hanging facing out but if there's a chance of rain, I hang it in the interior of the tent. The pockets open at the top allowing me to customize my board for different events. Hope this helps clarify what I was talking about.

[MelodyFPL]

I've found that a pocketed canvas banner type display keeps my pictures in place. The one I made holds 36 5x7 photos and the pictures fit snuggly in the pockets so there's no way they can be removed easily. I've only had one kid try and when he struggled, his mom told him that it was probably hard to remove because it wasn't supposed to be removed, lol.

That sounds similar to what I use. I used a 5' x 4' vinyl window shade that I had kicking around the basement, and took the pages out of an old 4x6 photo album and attached them with heavy clear packing tape. I can slide the photos in and out to change them, and I haven't had any problems with people trying to remove them.

[MelodyFPL]

Yup it looks just like that!

[OtterGirl]

Dang! I wish I wasn't too lazy to make one of those.

[Geekophile]

Dang! I wish I wasn't too lazy to make one of those.

[MasterpieceFacePainting]

Lady Jayne, I love your banner, the canvas style is exactly what I was thinking of! I assume it's rollable? Did you use a sewing machine for the plastic sheet on the top?

[barbb919]

Here is a picture of my photo board and banner combined.[img][/img]

[JJJJJ]

For ppf events, I use two or three art canvasses (24" x 36" and 24" x 48"), covered with black glitter felt. I get the felt at a fabric store, then stretch it over the canvas and staple gun it to the wooden frame on the back.

Next, I use photos of my designs (as full close-up face shots) and laminate them. They are all at least 4 x 6 photos, and more often 5 x 7s. I put sticky back velcro on the back of them. Then, I create a separate name label for each, bright and bold and colorful, and velcro the backs of these.

Then I position them all on the boards - photos and labels.

With the black background and the colorful photos, it's very eye-catching. I've also begun to simply lean them against my table and tent legs (I use a bit of cord to secure them). I find that when they're on the ground at eye level for the children, it's a great way to attract people over.

I haven't had any troubles with photos disappearing. The kids do what they're supposed to do, which is to look at the designs and change their minds over and over until it's their turn ).

Also, when I take these pictures, I really aim to have the child smile and have a happy natural face. I take about ten or twelve shots and wind up with a few that just shine. I think it looks really nice when everyone looks so happy on my chooser board.

The design then becomes a complement to the child's joy in an interactive way, instead of just a representation of the artwork. Because my favorite part of all of this is to make a magical experience for the little person.

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