Still Need Help on your Stateroom Door Label?

Still confused, huh? Not sure what to do? Let me help, here are past tips and ideas that I can share with you to get your creative juices flowing;

Pick a theme: Cruise, Nautical, Sun & Beach, Viva Mexico, Travel Adventures, Art & Music, Fishing & Hunting, Sports, Friends & Fun, Cooking & Gourmet, Your Hobby, Home town or as with this posted photo label sample which was our last cruise Top Winner “Fun & Sun” Karen & Buzz.

Think Scrapbook: there are a number of scrapbook items you can get at Michael’s Arts & Crafts, Target or Wal –Mart. Michael’s has a great selection and often sets it up in themes. You can also cut photos from your favorite magazines, try looking over your photo albums, copy and paste?

Personalize: Reflect yourself or in some cases your humor. It’s important to make it interesting and intriguing. Put your photo or a group photo if you're shy! Think about what will make you stop and look at the door label? But remember it needs to be G-Rating as it's visable to the public. Want to secure items? Here's our tip, use velcro strips, you can secure directly onto the label.

Okay, is it coming to you now? It's your turn to be creative or just stick the label on your door with your name on it for the minimalist approach. Add a simple note with a permanent marker on the label if you like or not. . It's fun and the creative side is endless with your personality at the helm...

A final note, we have asked Karen and Buzz to be our judges for Roger's Birthday Bash Cruise Door Label Contest. So here's another pro-competitor off the contest for you to worry about! And no bribing the judge with drinks either, you know who you are...Good Luck!

Photo: Carnival Spirit Mexican Riviera, March 2009 Top Winner Door Label Contest

Decorating Your Stateroom Door Label

We are now on our third cruise offering this fun and creative contest for our guests…”Decorating Your Stateroom Door Label” As in all of our activities, it is optional as to whether you would like to participate or not. So you can give it a simple complimentary peel and stick the label on your stateroom door or get creative, plan ahead with photos & decorations and personalize it with your cabin mate till your heart content!

Each stateroom will be given an 8.5" x 14" removable label for your door. You and your cabin mate will have the opportunity to decorate as you so choose, providing that you do not damage the door and keep your decoration on the provided label as much as possible. Remember, any damages made by your decoration will be held liable by you. So be wise and smart!

Oh yes and for some individuals whom I will name nameless, a reminder to keep your decorations G-rating and appropriate for the general public viewing. I recall on our Mediterranean Cruise we had a little censorship as the decorations was not appropriate for public viewing. Carnival is a family friendly cruise so keep it General Audience!

A favorite past experience we had for doing this particular activity is the number of comments we have gotten from other guests who pass by our door. Our standard is to leave a pen on a string and post it notes and it’s so much fun getting notes, comments & even email address for follow-up!

Yes, Roger and I will be decorating our door...but we will not be in the contest, so fear not - one less competitor for you!

Just remember please keep your decorations on the label which is REMOVABLE so as not to damage the stateroom door. Common sense: you damage it --- you pay for it!

Oh, this is a perfect time to spotlight our friends Jean and Gary Jones who help assist us in creating these labels through their label company. If you need labels here’s the place to go. The Label Company contact is noted on the door label or better yet introduce yourself and give them your contact information.

Lastly there will be three prizes available for this contest and it will be awarded at our cocktail party. If you have questions, please feel free to email or call me! Looking forward to coming by your stateroom…

Photo provided by The Label Company