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Occasion-led · proof included · built to feel like them

Pick the Shelfie mood that matches the moment.

Start with the feeling first: playful gift, pet or family keepsake, or collector-worthy centerpiece. Then fine-tune the details with a proof you can approve before we print.

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Shelfie is for birthdays, memorials, pet people, family shelves, inside jokes, collector displays, and any little story that deserves more personality than a generic custom gift page.

Products as a vibe board

Think like a shopper, not like a catalog manager.

  • Start with the feeling first: giftable, keepsake-worthy, or collector-cute.
  • Once the vibe is clear, the configurator turns it into a real quote, photo upload, and proof you approve before we print.
  • You approve the look before we print, so confidence shows up before production begins.

Start with the feeling

The easiest way to shop Shelfie is to choose the moment first, then style the details.

We make the families visible up front so you can decide whether you are buying a playful reveal, a tender keepsake, or a richer centerpiece before the fine print ever starts to compete with the feeling.

Quick price read

Starting range

$79.00–$109.00

An honest starting band before subjects, finishes, plaques, props, and collector-worthy extras start nudging the total upward.

Think of this as your honest starting band. The fun extras, richer finishes, and more premium storytelling layers can still move the total—but at least you are starting from a believable place.
Customer note

6 photos

Markings and personality checked

The right family choice should make the first proof feel easier, not harder.

“A mix of cute photos and goofy photos helps the proof balance markings and personality before approval.”

Once the vibe is right, the proof gets to focus on likeness, tenderness, props, and polish instead of undoing a mismatch at the very beginning.

Pet parent · Proof review · Illustrative example

Families to choose from

3

Three distinct Shelfie moods, so the right story can lead before the option stack does.

Sweet-spot stack

Medium · 3 colors

A favorite way to add shelf presence and more likeness detail without jumping straight to the most premium build possible.

Signature finishing touch

Prop Pack

The little extra that pushes a cute custom piece toward “this feels unmistakably ours.”

Choose by occasion

Three Shelfie moods. Start with the one that feels most like your moment.

These are not rigid packages. They are the fastest way to get emotionally aligned before you customize.

Gift energy

Make them laugh, grin, or instantly text the group chat.

Starts at

$89.00

Perfect for birthdays, thank-yous, front-porch personality, desk collectibles, and all the delightfully specific one-off gifts that should feel playful on sight.

Family match

Portrait Garden Gnome

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

Great next step

Birthday scene-stealer is a good “show me the premium version” example at $176.00.

Build a playful gift Start customizing

Keepsake energy

Turn love, loyalty, and memory into something display-worthy.

Starts at

$79.00

Built for pet parents, family shelves, anniversary gifts, memorial keepsakes, and the kinds of details that make people say “wait, that really is them.”

Family match

Print Your Pet

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

Great next step

Pet parent favorite is a good “show me the premium version” example at $183.00.

Build a pet keepsake Start customizing

Collector energy

Go bolder, richer, and more centerpiece-worthy.

Starts at

$109.00

For couples, family scenes, merch-flavored shelf pieces, and premium custom builds that want a little more presence, detail, and scene-setting drama.

Family match

Keepsake Figurine

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

Great next step

Mantelpiece showstopper is a good “show me the premium version” example at $271.00.

Build a centerpiece Start customizing
Family compare

Meet the three Shelfie families

Use the cards for the emotional read, then use the table for the practical comparison.

Playful gift icon

Portrait Garden Gnome

The fast-read, smile-first family for porch charm, punchline gifts, retirement jokes, housewarming weirdness, and “this looks exactly like them in miniature” energy.

Starts at

$89.00

2 to 3 weeks after proof approval

What the proof is protecting

The first proof focuses on the silhouette, facial expression, prop gag, and overall charm so the joke lands immediately.

Best moments

  • Birthday gifts
  • Housewarming laughs
  • Front-porch personality

Premium nudge

Go up a size or choose a scene-style base if you want the piece to read from across the room, not just up close.

Photo priority

Send one strong front angle plus the beard, hat, outfit, or prop detail that makes the whole joke click.

Build a playful gift See what changes price
Pet & family heart

Print Your Pet

The family built for fur markings, favorite gear, memorial softness, and the kind of likeness that matters because the emotional connection is the whole point.

Starts at

$79.00

2 weeks after proof approval

What the proof is protecting

The first proof protects expression, markings, ear tilt, and the one tender detail you would be saddest to miss.

Best moments

  • Pet parent gifts
  • Memory shelves
  • Anniversary or family keepsakes

Premium nudge

Three or four colors, plaque text, and a story-friendly base do the most work when likeness and sentiment matter more than spectacle.

Photo priority

Bring a clear front portrait, side angles, and one shot that shows the markings, collar, toy, or accessory everyone would notice first.

Build a pet keepsake See what changes price
Collector-style centerpiece

Keepsake Figurine

The premium family for couples, families, creator merch energy, layered scene builds, and gifts that should feel like the star of a shelf instead of a sweet little accent.

Starts at

$109.00

3 to 4 weeks after proof approval

What the proof is protecting

The first proof balances pose, outfits, scene details, florals, plaque wording, and emotional hierarchy before the build starts feeling too crowded to refine easily.

Best moments

  • Wedding or anniversary centerpieces
  • Collector shelves
  • Premium family scenes

Premium nudge

Collector styling, larger scale, and story-scene bases create the biggest jump in shelf presence and perceived polish.

Photo priority

Use a full-body hero pose, a face close-up, and any outfit or scene details that need to survive the jump from memory to miniature.

Build a centerpiece See what changes price

Family comparison table

Use this if you want the practical side-by-side on price anchors, lead time, and the kind of photo pack each family tends to love.

Compare Shelfie product families by starting price, lead time, best moments, and photo priorities.
Family Starting price Best moments Lead time Photo priority Premium nudge
Portrait Garden Gnome Playful gift icon $89.00 Birthday gifts · Housewarming laughs · Front-porch personality 2 to 3 weeks after proof approval Send one strong front angle plus the beard, hat, outfit, or prop detail that makes the whole joke click. Go up a size or choose a scene-style base if you want the piece to read from across the room, not just up close.
Print Your Pet Pet & family heart $79.00 Pet parent gifts · Memory shelves · Anniversary or family keepsakes 2 weeks after proof approval Bring a clear front portrait, side angles, and one shot that shows the markings, collar, toy, or accessory everyone would notice first. Three or four colors, plaque text, and a story-friendly base do the most work when likeness and sentiment matter more than spectacle.
Keepsake Figurine Collector-style centerpiece $109.00 Wedding or anniversary centerpieces · Collector shelves · Premium family scenes 3 to 4 weeks after proof approval Use a full-body hero pose, a face close-up, and any outfit or scene details that need to survive the jump from memory to miniature. Collector styling, larger scale, and story-scene bases create the biggest jump in shelf presence and perceived polish.
Price guide

What nudges the price up—and why it can be worth it

Product family sets the floor. These six layers are what usually move a Shelfie from sweet and simple to richer, more detailed, and more display-worthy.

Quick translation

Bigger jumps usually come from size, style, color depth, and scene-setting—not from tiny hidden fees.

  • Use family price as your emotional anchor, not your final total.
  • A single well-chosen upgrade can make the whole piece feel more premium.
  • The proof stage is where likeness and story cues get protected before production, so premium choices feel intentional instead of accidental.

Easy premium formula

Classic Gnome · Medium · 3 colors · Nameplate Plinth

This combo gives a build a noticeable polish bump without forcing you straight into the most maximal option stack on the page.

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Price layer 1

Subject count & complexity

Who is on the shelf

Solo or partner base to +$9.00

Tap for the shelf logic

A solo pet, a couple, or a fuller family scene changes how much likeness, composition, and emotional balance the piece has to carry.

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

This is often the first big “how custom is custom?” decision.

Price layer 2

Style changes the vibe

Art direction

Base tier to +$26.00

Tap for the shelf logic

Style sets the polish level—from sweet and playful to richer, more display-worthy, and more collector-coded.

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

Classic Gnome is the easiest crowd-pleaser when you want premium without going all the way maximal.

Price layer 3

Size shifts impact fast

Shelf presence

Included to +$52.00

Tap for the shelf logic

Size is usually the quickest way to make a Shelfie feel more gift-ready, more display-worthy, or more centerpiece-like.

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

Medium keeps a build friendly while making the details read more clearly.

Price layer 4

What lives underneath matters

Base and scene

Included to +$22.00

Tap for the shelf logic

A clean base keeps things simple. A story base gives the gift context, lets a plaque breathe, or makes room for a little more collector drama.

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

Nameplate Plinth is a strong move when the story deserves a little stage.

Price layer 5

How much detail needs to read

Color depth

Included to +$32.00

Tap for the shelf logic

More color depth is what helps coat markings, accessories, outfits, and layered paint moments feel richer on the first look.

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

3 colors is the sweet spot when likeness and polish both matter.

Price layer 6

The unmistakably theirs layer

Plaques and personality extras

Optional to +$13.00 · UV coat +$12.00

Tap for the shelf logic

Plaques, prop packs, and finishing extras are what turn a nice custom piece into the version people remember years later.

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

Prop Pack is a favorite because it adds story without forcing a whole new build direction.

Example builds

Want to picture the premium version? Start here.

These example stacks show how a Shelfie can evolve from sweet and simple into something more styled, more personal, and more display-worthy.

Fastest wow factor

Example total

$176.00

Birthday scene-stealer

A bright, giftable stack with enough color, story, and shelf presence to feel special the moment it comes out of the box.

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 overbuilt.
  • Three colors keep the outfit or prop contrast clear.
  • The nameplate and prop pack add story fast with very little decision fatigue.

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

Start with this energy
Most emotional value

Example total

$183.00

Pet parent favorite

Balanced for markings, memory, and giftability—a beautiful middle ground between adorable and deeply personal.

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 piece without losing likeness.
  • Plaque text gives names, dates, or a tiny memorial line room to matter.
  • UV coat is great for desks, bright rooms, and keepsake display shelves.

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

Start with this energy
Most premium presence

Example total

$271.00

Mantelpiece showstopper

A fuller, richer route for families, couples, and collector-minded builds that want to feel like the centerpiece instead of the side note.

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 clearest premium jump.
  • Story-scene bases make room for props, florals, and richer storytelling.
  • Four-color coverage helps layered outfits and multi-subject builds stay readable.

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

Start with this energy
Photo prep

Great reference photos make the whole Shelfie feel easier.

Once the vibe is clear, the next win is making it obvious what the proof should protect first—expression, markings, props, plaque wording, or collector details.

The hero shot

Start with their best face forward

One well-lit front-facing photo goes a long way. Show us the eyes, the smile, the expression that screams 'that's so them.'

The detail shots

Now show us the little things

Side angles, ear markings, favorite glasses, that one tattoo — the quirky details are what turn a figurine into a tiny legend.

The personality note

Tell us what photos can't

The way they stand, their chaotic pet energy, a memorial detail that matters — a quick note helps us capture the stuff a camera misses.

Start With Better Photos

Questions first?

Read the FAQ

Best when you mostly need upload tips, proof timing, or reassurance about how revisions and approvals work.

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Want a human opinion?

Contact Shelfie

Best when the story is memorial-heavy, batch-oriented, or simply easier to explain in a quick message than a series of menu choices.

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Ready to go?

Start your build

Best when the vibe is clear and you are ready for a live estimate, photo upload, and a proof before we print.

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Ready To Build Yours?

Pick the mood here, then let the configurator turn it into something personal.

Shelfie keeps the fun of choosing by occasion and the confidence of approving the proof before we print, so you can go from “this feels right” to “let’s do it” without losing the story.

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