10 creative ways to collect and display band autographs
Meeting a band member you admire is a momentous occasion, and an autograph is a tangible memory to hold on to afterward. To help you make the most out of those precious mementos, we’ve gathered up 10 creative ways to collect and display band autographs.
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Desk and plexiglass
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This easy DIY task will remind you, as you’re getting some homework done, of that time you met Brendon Urie. Just grab a piece of plexiglass cut to the size of your desk at a hardware store. Collage the autographs on the desktop, and then place the plexiglass over it.
Shadow box
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Shadow boxes are available at craft stores. You can decorate with scrapbooking supplies like the one above, or keep it simple. Either way, displaying your autographs this way will be a perfect addition to your coffee or side table. (Alternatively, a Mason jar works as well.)
Journal/photo album/scrapbook
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Keep all your photos and autographs in one place with this idea. Have bands autograph your ticket or an actual journal page, and pair the signature with a picture from the concert or with the band themselves. These mini instant cameras from Urban Outfitters are a nice touch. After a while, you’ll be able to open up your autograph book and a take a trip down Concert-Memory Lane.
Baseball cap
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Autographed T-shirts are a thing of the past. Update your style by having bands autograph a simple, white dad hat, and turn your concert mementos into a great addition to your wardrobe.
Display pillowcase
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This one’s a little out there, but a white pillowcase is easy to find, buy and store in your bag during a show. Have bands autograph it and turn a boring white accent pillow into a conversation starter.
6. Corkboard collage
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Convert a cork board into a giant scrapbook page by collaging your autographs and concert photos. Adding an attractive picture frame, like the example above, takes it to the next level.
7. Washi tape “picture frames”
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Speaking of picture frames, displaying your precious autographs on the wall turns your fondest memories into art. But don’t worry about spending big bucks for actual frames: Just grab some cheap, patterned washi tape at a craft store and create your own unique “frames” by outlining the photos with different shapes.
8. Bookmarks
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Simply ask your favorite band member to sign a concert ticket, and, afterward, use it as a bookmark. It’s that easy.
9. Tattoo
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If you want to preserve and display that autograph from your favorite band member forever, have them sign a piece of paper to use for a tattoo. You can even pair it with the band’s symbol, like this fan did with Black Veil Brides and Andy Biersack above.
10. String lights clothesline
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Commonly used to display photographs, light up your band autographs with a string lights clothesline. Just find a set of white string lights and clothespins. Hang the lights in a few rows on your wall, and pin the autographs to it. Beautiful.
What's your favorite way to collect and display band autographs? Let us know your secret in the comments.
