Lanyards

[FL LuluBelle]

I did a search for lanyards and didn't come up with any nice ones. Does anyone know where to find "pretty" laynards ~ beaded maybe. Thanks, Lu

[sysguy]

Check out eyeglass holder chains. I've seen pretty beaded ones in the dollar store, Just put an "O" ring through the 2 loose ends and there you go! We also use a small carabiner clip to make it easy to get our cards on.

Have fun!

Cindra

[FL LuluBelle]

Cindra, Thanks for the great idea. LU

[MIcruiser99]

I buy my lanyards from a seller on ebay. I have found some beautiful ones in many different colors. I probably have bought way too many but they are truly gorgeous!

 

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZjenniferhineline

 

Take a look!

[FL LuluBelle]

Thank you Miriam ~ I can see why you have bought so many:D . LU

[SheltieLady]

I found a beaded one at Office Depot really nice.

 

 

Christine

[RachelD]

I did a search for lanyards and didn't come up with any nice ones. Does anyone know where to find "pretty" laynards ~ beaded maybe. Thanks, Lu

 

Definately check EBay.....there are tons in so many colors and patterns.

 

OR...... if you are crafty, you can even make your own. That is what I did. I made one for my mother and I for our last cruise, and we got so many compliments on them. I just went to Michaels Craft store and picked out my own beads and whipped them together in a few hours.

[ll6747]

If you are sailing Royal Caribbean, they have them onboard in their Logo shop. I think they were $4. Very pretty beads/"crystals" with a plastic pocket to hold the sea pass.

[snausman]

Definately check EBay.....there are tons in so many colors and patterns.

 

OR...... if you are crafty, you can even make your own. That is what I did. I made one for my mother and I for our last cruise, and we got so many compliments on them. I just went to Michaels Craft store and picked out my own beads and whipped them together in a few hours.

 

This is what I do also. Michaels has a great assortment of beads. And it is really easy to put them together. I have gotten a lot of compliments on them and always tell everyone I made and so can you.

 

Laura

[FL LuluBelle]

Thank you all for your ideas:D . I'v ordered one from E-bay already and I am going to look at the beads at Michaels and "maybe" make one. I am not sure if HAL sells lanyards like RCI does ~ $4 sounds like a great buy~ next year I will have to get one when the Freedom comes to Port Caniveral. LU

[eltigre]

Check out eyeglass holder chains. I've seen pretty beaded ones in the dollar store, Just put an "O" ring through the 2 loose ends and there you go! We also use a small carabiner clip to make it easy to get our cards on.

Have fun!

Cindra

 

Last night I bought eyeglass holder because it looked so pretty & I wear glasses for reading & I just did the impulsive:p So now I have a great idea & I have o rings BUT then what? Obviously I am not a crafty person cause if I look at lanyards I still need a plastic pouch (where to get one)& a way to attach it? Punch a hole & put O ring through? Won't it rip through plastic if even slightly tugged on?:confused:

[snausman]

Last night I bought eyeglass holder because it looked so pretty & I wear glasses for reading & I just did the impulsive:p So now I have a great idea & I have o rings BUT then what? Obviously I am not a crafty person cause if I look at lanyards I still need a plastic pouch (where to get one)& a way to attach it? Punch a hole & put O ring through? Won't it rip through plastic if even slightly tugged on?:confused:

 

You can get the pouches from Wal-Mart. They are the the vertical badge id holders and they are strong. The pouch already has a hole in it so just put your sea pass card in the pouch. O ring thru the hole in the pouch on to the eye lass holder. Very easy to do.

Laura

[Hockeymom0431]

You can get the pouches from Wal-Mart. They are the the vertical badge id holders and they are strong. The pouch already has a hole in it so just put your sea pass card in the pouch. O ring thru the hole in the pouch on to the eye lass holder. Very easy to do.

Laura

Took me a while to find them in my Walmart. Finally found them in the office section. Think it was a package of 12 for $4.

[kittyluvrnurse]

Not as budget friendly, but definitely fashionable.. I have a lanyard that my mother-in-law purchased for me from Brighton. I think it was nearly 30 dollars (for work). Everyone always compliments me on it. I never considered wearing my sail & sign card around my neck at all times... perhaps like wearing a camera all the time (Asian tourist). Anyway, I've always stuck it in a pocket or brought a little handbag.

[ll6747]

Last night I bought eyeglass holder because it looked so pretty & I wear glasses for reading & I just did the impulsive:p So now I have a great idea & I have o rings BUT then what? :confused:

 

Another option - no plastic case. The guest relations desk can punch a hole in your card and then it can be slipped into the o-ring.

 

I actually bought (wal mart) a bracelet made of a plasic spring with an o-ring attached. It slips off and on my wrist, but not so easily that it falls off.

 

At 47, I might look a little strange walking around with it on my wrist, but I don't care. I don't have to worry about carrying a purse nor will it fall out of my pocket. I do have to remember to always put it in the same place when I take it off in the cabin.

[MIcruiser99]

Thank you Miriam ~ I can see why you have bought so many:D . LU

 

You're welcome!

 

One of the reasons I don't bother making my own is that Jennifer makes such beautiful lanyards. AND makes them so they are incredibly strong. The one time I tried a bead job on my own, I was picking up beads off the store floor where I was shopping. I think she says she double crimps her lanyards and they hold up well (unlike my pitiful attempt!:rolleyes: ).

[madge57]

Thanks I make beaded jewlery and never thought about making a lanyard out of them!!:eek: I always double crimp my jewlery so that way it doesn't break as easy. Wow this gives me something to do while waiting for our cruise. Now I just need to know how many to make!!!!:)

[Hockeymom0431]

Another option - no plastic case. The guest relations desk can punch a hole in your card and then it can be slipped into the o-ring.

 

I actually bought (wal mart) a bracelet made of a plasic spring with an o-ring attached. It slips off and on my wrist, but not so easily that it falls off.

 

At 47, I might look a little strange walking around with it on my wrist, but I don't care. I don't have to worry about carrying a purse nor will it fall out of my pocket. I do have to remember to always put it in the same place when I take it off in the cabin.

Or, also at Walmart, you can buy the clips that allow you to attach the little pouch (or card if it has a hole in it) at your waistband, or pocket, etc. Not as pretty as a lanyard around your neck, but just as functional, and perhaps a little more discreet for those of us that do not want to wear it around our necks. Think those were four for $4 at Walmart

[cruzinfamilyof4]

I bought DD one at Claire's. It's purple with monkeys both of which she loves; and it was only $1.99. I bought mine at a Big Dog store. It is hot pink with hibiscus flowers on it. I also bought DS one there and ours combined only cost $1.99.

 

I looked at the ones at Wal-mart, Target etc. but didn't like them nearly as much as the ones I got. If I remember correctly you can order the Big Dog ones online.

[eltigre]

Another option - no plastic case. The guest relations desk can punch a hole in your card and then it can be slipped into the o-ring.

 

I actually bought (wal mart) a bracelet made of a plasic spring with an o-ring attached. It slips off and on my wrist, but not so easily that it falls off.

 

At 47, I might look a little strange walking around with it on my wrist, but I don't care. I don't have to worry about carrying a purse nor will it fall out of my pocket. I do have to remember to always put it in the same place when I take it off in the cabin.

 

for the ideas. I will check out Walmart & I have seen those wrist braclets!

and :confused: remember to put it back in the same place...you mean I'm not the only one with DOB (date of birth ) problems;)

[Fergus]

You'll be easily able to find one at your first port - and it will make a good souvenir too. In Alaska especially, I saw tons of really pretty lanyards at all the stops.