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Pick the shelf story first, then carry the right family to the bench.

This page is the ready-made family board. Porch joke, pet likeness, or heirloom keepsake gets chosen here; the configurator turns it into a proof-ready ticket; consult catches anything that outgrows the menu.

Workshop routing

Use this page as the shelf-story board before you touch the bench ticket.

  • Start here when the real question is which family belongs on the shelf, desk, porch, or memory nook.
  • Carry the winning family into the configurator once the first-proof priorities and finish direction feel honest.
  • If the project grows reviewers, deadlines, or memorial gravity, switch to consult before the bench ticket starts bluffing.

Pricing at a glance

Premium builds get easier when the families, proof layers, and routing choices are visible in one place.

Start with the family that fits the moment, compare what each one is best at, then use the upgrade stories below to decide whether you need a gift-ready build, a pet likeness with more detail, or a fully merchandised keepsake centerpiece.

Workshop shorthand

If you can name the family, the must-save detail, and whether this is still a one-off, the workshop handoff gets dramatically easier.

Step 1 · Shelf-story board

Pick the family here.

Products is for the ready-made decision: porch joke, pet likeness, or premium keepsake. Get the family right before you touch the option stack.

Step 2 · Bench ticket

Carry the family to the configurator.

Once the family feels right, the configurator turns it into one readable handoff with photos, finish choices, props, plaque notes, and proof cues.

Step 3 · Consult board

Switch lanes when scope gets heavier.

The moment a one-off becomes a launch, memorial set, family approval chain, or deadline-sensitive build, move it to consult before pricing overpromises.

Proof before production

What the proof desk is protecting while you are still choosing the family.

Products is not just a catalog. This is where the workshop decides what kind of shelf story the first proof has to protect before printing, coating, and packing make late changes expensive.

  • Family choice saves the first proof from a reset When the shelf story is clear before the bench ticket starts, the proof desk can protect expression, pose, and props instead of undoing a mismatch.
  • Pricing stays honest while edits are still cheap The right family tells the workshop which finishes, colors, plaques, and add-ons actually belong in the quote before anyone gets attached to the wrong version.
  • Heavier projects get rerouted before the handoff gets messy If approvals, launch timing, or memorial sensitivity start steering the build, Products should hand that story to consult before pricing acts more certain than the plan.
If this still feels like a neat one-off, carry the winner to the bench ticket. If the story keeps adding reviewers or emotional load, switch lanes before the quote starts acting final.
Proof trail · Pet parent

6 photos

Captured markings and attitude

A family-board decision should already make the first proof easier.

“We uploaded glamour shots AND goblin shots of our dog, and the concept somehow caught both moods. Legend.”

Why it matters on Products

The family choice did the first layer of work: the pet likeness stayed a likeness, the color upgrade had a reason, and the bench ticket could focus on markings instead of undoing a wrong route.

  • Carry the family to the configurator when the shelf story is settled and the must-save detail is finally obvious.
  • Stay on Products a little longer when the photo pack or upgrade ladder still changes the story more than the price does.
  • Switch to consult early when reviewers, memorial weight, or launch timing start steering the proof more than the figurine menu.
Carry this confidence to the bench Need a bigger proof plan?

Anchor the quote

Bench starting band

$79.00–$109.00

The honest floor before proof layers, finish stack, props, and plaque-worthy weirdness get added.

This range gives customers a believable starting band before style, size, finish stack, and plaque-worthy details start changing the total.

Bench families

3

Three ready-made shelf directions so the workshop never has to force every story through the same brief.

Bench favorite stack

Medium + 3 colors

A workshop favorite when you want stronger likeness and shelf presence without jumping straight to collector-tier sprawl.

Bench dials

7 + coat

Seven core choices plus optional UV coating change what the proof desk has to price, protect, and finish.

Families

Compare the product families like a buyer, not just a catalog browser.

Each family solves a different buying moment. Use the cards for the emotional read, then use the comparison table for the practical tradeoffs.

Front-yard centerpiece

Portrait Garden Gnome

Turn a face, fit, or family inside joke into a premium hand-finished gnome with a display-ready base.

Starts at

$89.00

Best when you want the most instantly giftable porch, shelf, or front-yard personality.

Bench ticket moment

Bench ticket moment: the proof desk locks the beard, hat, and one prop gag first so the porch joke reads from across the room before the tiny details start showing off.

Best for

  • birthday gifts
  • inside jokes
  • housewarming
  • front porch flex

Upgrade story

Size and base upgrades do the most here. Add UV coating when the finished piece will sit near sunlight or outside display zones.

Proof desk confidence read

Use the proof to lock the beard, hat, stance, and prop gag that need to read instantly from across the room.

  • Hat and beard silhouette stay readable from shelf distance.
  • The prop gag lands on first glance before tiny flourishes pile on.
  • Base choice makes the joke feel porch-ready, not randomly decorated.

Most first-proof revisions here tighten stance, beard trim, or prop placement rather than rebuilding the whole silhouette.

Lead time
2 to 3 weeks after proof approval
Example premium path
Gift-ready porch flex · $176.00

What moves price most

  • Medium or large sizing adds more silhouette read from a distance.
  • Scene-style bases create a fuller display story fast.
  • Prop packs help the humor or inside joke land on first glance.

Next stop if this feels right

Carry this family into the configurator with photos, finish choices, and the one detail the first proof is not allowed to miss.

Build a gift-ready gnome See pricing levers
Best likeness runway

Print Your Pet

Dogs, cats, beardies, birds, and small legends translated into collectible desk or shelf pieces.

Starts at

$79.00

Built for pet parents who care about markings, expression, favorite gear, and memorial-friendly detail.

Bench ticket moment

Bench ticket moment: a simple photo set becomes a likeness keeper because the proof desk pins the ear tilt, coat pattern, and collar cues before paint choices harden.

Best for

  • pet parents
  • memorial keepsakes
  • desk mascots
  • holiday gifts

Upgrade story

Color count matters most for coats and markings. Bases and plaques make the likeness feel more personal without overcomplicating the build.

Proof desk confidence read

Use the proof to protect the ear tilt, coat markings, and favorite gear before paint choices become permanent.

  • Ear tilt and eye expression read like the actual companion, not a generic pet.
  • Markings and collar details stay visible enough to guide color choices.
  • Favorite toy or memorial cue feels intentional instead of decorative garnish.

Most first-proof revisions here catch expression tone, collar detail, or coat contrast before the likeness needs a larger rebuild.

Lead time
2 weeks after proof approval
Example premium path
Pet likeness with heart · $183.00

What moves price most

  • Three or four colors help fur patterns and accessories read clearly.
  • Nameplates and plaque text make memorial or holiday gifting feel specific.
  • Storybook and medium-size upgrades add softness without losing desk-scale appeal.

Next stop if this feels right

Carry this family into the configurator with photos, finish choices, and the one detail the first proof is not allowed to miss.

Start a pet portrait See pricing levers
Mini you, upgraded

Keepsake Figurine

Stylized portrait figurines for couples, families, memorials, or creator merch drops with layered personalization.

Starts at

$109.00

The most premium route for couples, family gifts, creator merch, and layered memorial builds.

Bench ticket moment

Bench ticket moment: the proof desk balances faces, outfits, florals, and plaque wording early so the final scene feels sentimental and composed instead of crowded.

Best for

  • weddings
  • family gifts
  • creator merch
  • premium keepsakes

Upgrade story

Collector styling, larger scale, and story-scene bases push this family into the strongest premium display tier.

Proof desk confidence read

Use the proof to balance faces, outfits, florals, and plaque wording so the scene feels sentimental instead of crowded.

  • Face balance stays readable before scene details start competing.
  • Outfit, floral, or merch cues support the story instead of crowding it.
  • Plaque wording has room to feel intentional, not squeezed in at the end.

Most first-proof revisions here refine pose balance, outfit hierarchy, or plaque placement so the centerpiece keeps its calm.

Lead time
3 to 4 weeks after proof approval
Example premium path
Collector-tier keepsake · $271.00

What moves price most

  • Collector finish and large sizing create the biggest premium jump.
  • Story-scene bases make room for props, florals, and merch cues.
  • Plaques and four-color mixes help dense outfits or family details read better.

Next stop if this feels right

Carry this family into the configurator with photos, finish choices, and the one detail the first proof is not allowed to miss.

Design a premium keepsake See pricing levers

Family comparison table

This is the fastest way to see who each family is for, what tends to change the quote, and what kind of photo pack makes the proof stage go smoother.

Compare Shelfie product families by starting price, lead time, photo priority, and upgrade focus.
Family Starting price Best for Lead time Popular upgrade angle Photo priority
Portrait Garden Gnome Front-yard centerpiece $89.00 birthday gifts · inside jokes · housewarming · front porch flex 2 to 3 weeks after proof approval Chibi style · Nameplate plinth · Prop pack Lead with a strong front photo, then add signature outfit, beard, hat, or prop references.
Print Your Pet Fur, scales, or feathers $79.00 pet parents · memorial keepsakes · desk mascots · holiday gifts 2 weeks after proof approval Storybook style · 3 colors · Nameplate plinth Bring a front portrait, both side angles, and one clear shot of markings, collar, or favorite toy.
Keepsake Figurine Mini you, upgraded $109.00 weddings · family gifts · creator merch · premium keepsakes 3 to 4 weeks after proof approval Collector style · Story Scene Base · Plaque Text Use one full-body pose, one face close-up, and any outfit, accessory, or memorial detail shots that need to survive the proof.

Final quotes can still change with subject handling, UV protection, or other proof-stage clarifications. Use this page to set the family, open the configurator when the build is still a neat one-off, and switch to consult if the scope stops acting like menu work.

Carry the handoff cleanly

Products is the family board. The configurator is the bench ticket. Consult protects the bigger plan.

Products locks the shelf story

Choose the family, the buying mood, and the one detail the first proof is not allowed to miss.

Configurator builds the bench ticket

Carry that family into one readable handoff with photos, finish stack, props, and plaque-worthy notes.

Consult protects the heavier handoff

If reviewers, memorial context, batches, or launch dates pile on, reroute before the quote starts bluffing.

Family picked?

Carry that choice into the configurator while the bench ticket is still honest.

You already know the shelf story, the likely size, and the kind of finish stack that matters. That means the bench ticket can do the heavy lifting without a cleanup email later.

Carry it to the bench

Scope getting bigger?

Hop to consult when reviewers, launch dates, or memorial context start steering the proof.

Memorial-heavy builds, creator drops, batches, or anything with approvals deserve a proof plan before the quote pretends to be final.

Switch to consult planning

Photo pack still fuzzy?

Bench the option math for a minute and tighten the reference pack first.

If the real question is what the first proof should capture, pause the SKU math and clean up the front shot, side angles, props, and notes first.

Tighten the photo pack

Decision support desk

All three routes land at the same proof desk. The route only changes how much context gets attached before pricing.

Use the FAQ when the hesitation is about uploads, proof timing, or what happens after approval. Use contact when memorial notes, reviewers, deadlines, or “I do not know which lane fits” might change the route before the quote locks.

Read proof FAQs Ask for a routing read
Proof Layers

Show buyers what the proof desk weighs before they hesitate.

Product family sets the floor. The next choices tell the proof desk what to protect first so buyers can see why the quote moves.

Proof desk note

The biggest jumps usually come from size, collector-style finishing, and richer color mixes because those choices change what the first proof has to carry.

  • Use family price as the anchor, not the final promise.
  • Show one “sweet spot” upgrade path so buyers understand what premium looks like without building it from scratch.
  • Remind customers that the proof stage confirms the likeness and catches any final quote changes before production.

What the first proof listens for

  • Collector style tells the first proof to protect pose dignity and fabric detail before accessory polish starts showing off.
  • Three or four colors tell the bench to keep coat markings, outfit contrast, or merch accents readable from the first concept.
  • Story-scene bases, plaques, and prop extras tell the proof desk to stage context, not just silhouette.

Most merchandised combo

Classic Gnome · Medium · 3 colors · Nameplate Plinth

This stack gives buyers a premium-looking proof without jumping straight to the highest-finish, highest-size combination.

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Proof layer 1

Who needs protecting?

Subject focus

Solo or partner base to +$9.00

Tap for the proof logic

Who the build is for changes how much likeness, tenderness, and review context the proof desk has to protect before style upgrades even start.

  • Myself base
  • Partner base
  • Family Member +$4.00
  • Pet +$6.00
  • Memorial +$9.00

Memorial or family-heavy requests usually deserve the most context before the first proof.

Proof layer 2

How polished should it feel?

Style direction

Base tier to +$26.00

Tap for the proof logic

The style pick changes the pose language, surface detail, and how premium the proof feels before anyone starts falling in love with the wrong silhouette.

  • Classic Gnome base
  • Chibi +$9.00
  • Storybook +$15.00
  • Collector +$26.00

Classic Gnome is a featured crowd-pleaser.

Proof layer 3

How much shelf presence?

Size tier

Included to +$52.00

Tap for the proof logic

If you want more pose detail or a stronger shelf presence, size is usually the biggest single upgrade lever.

  • Small included
  • Medium +$24.00
  • Large +$52.00

Medium stays gift-friendly while adding display impact.

Proof layer 4

What context lives under it?

Base + display

Included to +$22.00

Tap for the proof logic

Bases set the stage. They can stay clean and simple or push the build toward story, memorial, or merch energy.

  • Meadow Plinth included
  • Nameplate Plinth +$11.00
  • Story Scene Base +$22.00
  • Cloud Pedestal +$18.00

Nameplate Plinth is an easy upgrade for dates, names, or one-liners.

Proof layer 5

How much likeness detail?

Color count

Included to +$32.00

Tap for the proof logic

Color upgrades are what help fur markings, outfit contrast, props, and painted accents read more premium.

  • 1 color included
  • 2 colors +$12.00
  • 3 colors +$22.00
  • 4 colors +$32.00

3 colors is the sweet spot for premium contrast.

Proof layer 6

What makes it unmistakably theirs?

Add-ons + coat

Optional to +$13.00 · UV coat +$12.00

Tap for the proof logic

Plaques, prop packs, and specialty accents are where a build starts feeling truly custom instead of just nicely finished.

  • Plaque Text +$5.00
  • Prop Pack +$9.00
  • Festival Hat +$7.00
  • Halo + Wings +$13.00
  • UV protective coat +$12.00

Prop Pack is the featured finishing move.

Upgrade Paths

Show the premium ladder with example builds, not just option lists.

These curated paths turn the raw pricing levers into recognizable buying stories. They are examples, not fixed packages, so buyers can still swap details in the configurator.

Fastest premium win

Example total

$176.00

Gift-ready porch flex

A playful gift stack that reads clearly on a shelf or porch without jumping straight to collector-tier pricing.

Family
Portrait Garden Gnome
Subject
Partner
Style + size
Chibi · Medium
Finish stack
3 colors · Nameplate Plinth
Add-ons
Prop Pack · UV coat

Why this path works

  • Medium size gives the pose more personality without feeling oversized.
  • Three-color coverage keeps outfit or accessory contrast sharp.
  • The nameplate and prop pack add story fast with minimal decision fatigue.

Example totals include current upgrade pricing and UV coating when shown, but do not include shipping or any proof-stage clarifications that add scope.

Bench this direction
Most emotional value

Example total

$183.00

Pet likeness with heart

Balanced for markings, favorite toys, and memorial-friendly notes while staying approachable for gifting.

Family
Print Your Pet
Subject
Pet
Style + size
Storybook · Medium
Finish stack
3 colors · Nameplate Plinth
Add-ons
Plaque Text · Prop Pack · UV coat

Why this path works

  • Storybook styling softens the proof without losing breed or marking detail.
  • Plaque text turns dates, nicknames, or memorial copy into part of the display.
  • UV coat helps preserve the finish for bright desks, windows, or memory shelves.

Example totals include current upgrade pricing and UV coating when shown, but do not include shipping or any proof-stage clarifications that add scope.

Bench this direction
Highest merch impact

Example total

$271.00

Collector-tier keepsake

When you want the page-to-proof story to scream premium, this is the clearest path to a shelf-commanding centerpiece.

Family
Keepsake Figurine
Subject
Family Member
Style + size
Collector · Large
Finish stack
4 colors · Story Scene Base
Add-ons
Plaque Text · Prop Pack · UV coat

Why this path works

  • Collector finish and large scale create the biggest perceived quality jump.
  • Story-scene bases make room for props, florals, or creator-merch context.
  • Four-color coverage helps outfits, multiple subjects, and layered accessories stay readable.

Example totals include current upgrade pricing and UV coating when shown, but do not include shipping or any proof-stage clarifications that add scope.

Bench this direction
Reference Pack

Better photo packs create cleaner proofs and fewer quote surprises.

Once buyers know which family and upgrade path fits, the next win is helping the proof desk see expression, markings, props, and plaque-worthy details fast.

Shot 01

Lead with one clear front photo

Start with a well-lit front angle that shows facial shape, eyes, and the main expression you want preserved.

Shot 02

Add side angles and signature details

Profile shots, markings, collars, glasses, tattoos, or favorite props help the proof lock onto the right character cues.

Shot 03

Use notes to explain pose and personality

Call out the smile, posture, chaotic pet energy, or memorial details that matter so the proof reads like the right person.

Start With Better References
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Ready To Price Yours?

Pick the family here, stack only the proof layers that matter, and send the bench ticket in one clean handoff.

The configurator turns everything on this page into a proof-first workshop brief, so buyers can move from comparison to action without losing the shelf story.

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