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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Pet Shop Facade and Embossing Set

I just completed a pet shop facade using the clay embossing set bought from Michaels last Sunday.  I'm planning to use this store front as a prop/background when I photograph my felted dogs or dog accessories for sale on Etsy.



I had so much fun using the brick and stone texture sheets from the set!  I'm indeed quite pleased with the result even though the size of the alphabets is a bit too large for most of my craft projects.  The clay cutters will come in handy too for magnets.  Well, I consider that $24 on the set a pretty good investment.


ETSY STORE FACE-LIFT AND REORG


I've got some well-intended advice to install a banner in my Etsy store as it will reflect on how serious I'm as an Etsy artisan.  Quite true!  As I was told, the quick and easy way is to buy a premade Etsy banner from other Etsy sellers for a few dollars.   However, the DIY nature in me told me to go for something probably less professional looking but has more uniqueness as it is self-made.  Using the most basic feature in Photoshop, I made my own banner!  I even spent time to resort my very few items on Etsy under different categories.


I'm thinking of felting a Jack Russel Terrier pup but then realize I won't have enough core wool after sending some to my sister in Canada for her first felted beagle.  It's ime to reorder some more white corriedale wool.

9 comments:

  1. Your banner looks great- I popped over to take a look :) I love your little pet shop prop too- what a great idea!

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  2. Hi Kiim,

    Thanks! I'm now ready to make some mini pet accessories from clay. :-)

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  3. Your etsy shop banner is just fine :-) your little shop front is just perfect.

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  4. Your shop is looking good and your banner is great :0)

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  5. I love the paw prints on the door :-)

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  6. Hi Louise,your blog is full of wonders,I like it so much.Miniregards from Spain.

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  7. You're all so kind about my new Etsy banner and the pet shop. :-) THANK YOU!

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  8. Hi Louise, I'm loving your new blog, I'm new to Polymer Clay Miniatures, so would be very interested in seeing any step-by-steps if you would like to post them, or just seeing your new creations as you make them! I'm loving your cute wooly creations too! Gorgeous Etsy shop! Best of Luck! :)

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  9. Hi Sketching Girl,

    Thanks for following my blog and your kind words!!! I'm thinking of posting a short tutorial on making miniature pet food bowls... But then, it's so simple, it doesn't seem like it'll benefit anyone...

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