The Polaroid Timeline

String up your whole story and let the last frame do the asking.

Every one of these got us here. Last frame stays blank til you say HOCO.

Print 8 to 10 of your best photos together as Polaroid-style shots and clip them along a string in order, oldest to newest. Leave the very last frame blank except for the question in Sharpie. Hand them the string rolled up, or hang it on their locker so they read it left to right and land right on the ask.

What You'll Need

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Step-by-Step Plan

  1. 1. Pick 8 to 10 photos of the two of you, oldest to newest.
  2. 2. Order Polaroid-style prints, or print on white cardstock and trim.
  3. 3. Clip them along 4 feet of twine with mini clothespins.
  4. 4. Leave the final frame blank and write the ask on it in Sharpie.
  5. 5. Hang it on their locker before first period, or roll it into a gift box.

Effort

medium

Cost

$12-22

Best for

the person who already has real history with their crush and wants the ask to feel earned

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