Giant checks and event props made for the photo
Oversized presentation checks, selfie frames, big heads, rally fans, and auction and golf paddles. We design them in Buffalo, MN, you approve a proof, and they arrive ready to use.
The picture everyone shares
The donation handoff, the gala auction, the student section on Senior Night: the moment people photograph is usually built around a prop. We design giant checks, selfie frames, big heads, fans, and paddles in your event's logo and colors, have our trusted print partners produce them, and ship them to you ready to use. We make them for fundraisers, golf outings, booster clubs, and ribbon cuttings across Wright County, the West Metro, and Central Minnesota. One designer handles the whole set, so every piece matches.
- Designed, not templated
Your logo, colors, and wording, laid out by a designer and proofed before print.
- Yard-sign tough
Printed on 4mm corrugated plastic, the same fluted plastic used for yard signs.
- Numbered or personalized
Auction paddles and rally fans can carry numbers or text through variable data printing, and every big head can carry a different face, up to 50 per production run.
Pick your props
Typical turnaround: most orders run a few business days after proof approval; we confirm the date with your quote.
Building a whole photo spot? Put the check or frame in front of a retractable banner or a step and repeat backdrop in the same design (plan the logo grid with our step and repeat calculator).
Get a free quote →Props, sizes & uses
| Prop | Stock sizes | Custom up to | Build | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant check | 46 × 23 (standard), 36 × 18, 30 × 16, 24 × 12 | 96 × 48 | White board, full-color print on one side, writes with a marker or pen | Donations, contests, giveaways, ribbon cuttings, grand openings, charity events |
| Selfie frame | 32 × 46 XL (standard), 24 × 36, 24 × 32, 32 × 16 | 46 × 46 | White board, full-color print on one side, cut-out center | Birthdays, weddings, real estate |
| Big heads | 12 × 12, 16 × 16, 24 × 32 | 36 × 36 | Printed one side, cut around each face, no stick or handle | Student sections, Senior Night |
| Auction paddles | Circle 8 × 12.5, rectangle 7.25 × 13.5, hourglass 7.25 × 13, paddle 5 × 23 | 24 × 24 | Handle, one or two sides, numbered | Galas and fundraising auctions |
| Rally fans | Same four shapes as auction paddles | 24 × 24 | Handle, one or two sides, variable text or numbers | Handheld fans for a crowd |
| Golf paddles | 5 × 23 (standard) | 24 × 24 | Paddle shape with a handle, one or two sides | Golf tournaments (quieting the crowd), charity events |
| Standees | Custom only, from 24 × 24 | 44 × 92 | Printed one side, .25 in white border, optional easel back | Freestanding cutouts with the easel back |
Every prop in the table is printed on 4mm corrugated plastic. It is light (a giant check weighs 0.16 lbs per square foot), and our print partners list checks and selfie frames as outdoor durable for up to 1 year, so a charity golf outing or a parking-lot ribbon cutting is fair game.
Designing each prop so it works
A prop has one job: read clearly in a photo while real people hold it.
- Giant checks
A giant check (also called a big check or presentation check) in the standard 46 × 23 in size suits a photo with 2 to 4 people holding it; for a bigger group, go custom up to 96 × 48 in. We keep the standard check layout, so it still reads as a check, and your colors can run full bleed to the edge.
- Selfie frames
Cuts that leave less than 1 in of material are not recommended, so we keep every strip of the frame at least 1 in wide. The center ships intact and can carry its own custom cut paths, which turns the leftover middle into handheld props.
- Big heads
The larger sizes work best for the front row of the student section. Optional foam tape squares can go on the back, but that adhesive is permanent and leaves residue, so use it only where residue won't matter.
- Auction paddles and rally fans
Unlike paperboard, corrugated plastic paddles hold up to water and wipe clean if a drink spills on them. Rally fans take variable text or numbers too, so every fan can be different.
- Golf paddles
Volunteers use golf paddles to manage crowd noise at a tournament, and the paddle carries your tournament or sponsor logos. Print both sides and the sponsor shows from either direction.
- Standees
Standees taller than 32 in ship scored and folded. The optional easel back comes with foam tape already placed and needs simple assembly. With a custom outline, the shape itself has to stand up, so we look at the base with you at the proof.
Who orders event props
- Nonprofits and galas
Numbered paddles for the live auction and a giant check for the donor presentation. See the nonprofit event print guide.
- Golf outings
Golf paddles with sponsor logos for the volunteers, and a giant check for the charity at the end of the day.
- Schools and booster clubs
Big heads for the student section and Senior Night, fans for the stands. See the booster club guide and our post on hockey sponsor banners.
- Businesses giving back
A giant check with your logo when your business presents a donation, a contest prize, or a giveaway to a Wright County school or cause.
- Realtors
A real estate selfie frame for the closing photo. We can also source a giant key for the handoff and confirm its size and material with your quote.
- Grand openings
A giant check with your logo in the ribbon-cutting shot. See the grand opening checklist.
How ordering works
- 1. Tell us the event
The date, which props, and how many. For paddles, the number range; for big heads, photos you have permission to use.
- 2. We design the set
Your logo, colors, and wording on every piece, designed together so they match.
- 3. You approve a proof
Check every name, amount, and number on the proof before anything prints. A typo on a giant check is a very public typo.
- 4. It ships ready to use
Your order goes out once production is done, and the date is confirmed with your quote. There is nothing to install.
Build out the event
Banners
A backdrop banner with your logo behind the check presentation.
Explore →EventsEvent Tents
Printed canopy tents for the outdoor booth or tournament tent.
Explore →EventsTable Throws
Printed table covers for the check-in or auction table.
Explore →DisplaysRetractable Banners
A portable banner stand to use as the photo backdrop.
Explore →Why businesses choose Shift
- Design first
Every order starts with professional design, not a template.
- Proof before print
You review and approve before production.
- One point of contact
Design through delivery, handled by one local team.
- Local & personal
A real person who knows your brand and is invested in it.
Giant check & prop FAQ
The standard giant check is 46 × 23 in (width by height), which suits a photo with 2 to 4 people holding it. It also comes in 36 × 18, 30 × 16, and 24 × 12 in, or a custom size up to 96 × 48 in.
Yes. The check is made to be written on, and a marker or pen works on it. It is not a dry-erase check, so plan on filling it in once, not wiping it clean for the next event. Leave the payee, amount, and date blank to fill in live, or send the details ahead and we print them as part of the design.
No. Leave your real routing and account numbers off the giant check, because it will end up in every photo and social post. Hand over the actual check at the same time.
The Small (32 × 16 in) and Medium (24 × 32 in) frames fit 2 people, the Large (24 × 36 in) fits 3, and the XL (32 × 46 in) fits 4 or more. Custom sizes and shapes go up to 46 × 46 in.
Yes. Auction paddles are numbered with variable data, so every bidder gets a different number in the same order. They can be printed on one side or both.
Send photos you have permission to use, and we create the cut path around each face, with a no hair, short hair, or long hair outline. Each production run holds up to 50 different faces; a bigger group runs in more than one batch. Stock sizes are 12 × 12, 16 × 16, and 24 × 32 in, with custom sizes up to 36 × 36 in. They ship as flat cutouts with no stick or handle attached.
Yes. Giant checks and selfie frames are printed on 4mm corrugated plastic, and our print partners list both as outdoor durable for up to 1 year. That makes a golf outing or a parking-lot ribbon cutting a good fit.
Who buys this & helpful guides
What customers say
He has done all of our banners, posters, and Fat Heads for our boys varsity basketball program. His products are high quality. Luke is efficient, professional, and so easy to work with.
We have used them to make business cards(multiple times), they made some stand up displays for trade shows, signs on the outside of my buildings, as well as graphics on vehicles. Top notch and beautiful work.
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