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  • Birch Grove Cattery

    Posted by Steve Broughton on November 20, 2003 at 3:21 pm

    Just got the go for this sign, 4′ x 3′ ish on 2 posts supply only. Before anyone asks I found the cat in a Corel clipart book and designed the rest of it around him. Painted exterior grade MDF board and the rest vinyl.


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    Lorraine Buchan replied 20 years, 4 months ago 14 Members · 20 Replies
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  • Adrian Howard

    Member
    November 20, 2003 at 3:28 pm

    Very nice I like it the only thing that bugs me is the dash lines between the sub text i think small diamonds or dots would do the trick maybe a different colour – maybe the colour used in the heading immitation gold

    Adrian

  • Jill Marie Welsh

    Member
    November 20, 2003 at 3:38 pm

    Hi Steve!
    I’m with Adrian on the dashes. But I would use little cat paw prints instead of dots. And the kitty needs a corresponding grey shadow under him like on the main copy to make him “pop”.
    Cute! I like the main copy font too. Can you soften the areas between the 2 colors on it to blend it?
    I was laughing when I saw the title of your post…as far as I know, we do not have catteries here!
    Love- JILL
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  • Steve Broughton

    Member
    November 20, 2003 at 3:53 pm

    Great idea about the paw prints Jill thanks and yes there should be a shadow under him, between Signlab and making a JPG in Corel its vanished (?)

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    I was laughing when I saw the title of your post…as far as I know, we do not have catteries here!

    So what happens when you go on holiday for a couple of weeks, leave the poor things to fend for themselves, tut tut ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿ˜† Yeah I know what you mean, with a dog I understand but a moggie ๐Ÿ˜•

  • Phill Fenton

    Member
    November 20, 2003 at 5:03 pm

    Great work Steve. I love it. That’ll make a brilliant sign. Post a picture of the actual job when it’s done will you?

  • Alan

    Member
    November 20, 2003 at 6:42 pm

    Mmmm fully licensed cattery no wonder the old tom looks the worse for ware *drink*

    Thatโ€™s going to be a real fun job Steve.

    Alan

  • Brian Curtis

    Member
    November 20, 2003 at 6:43 pm

    Great Looking Sign, but just one thing, I hope you haven’t completed it yet, as accommodation has 2 ‘c’s. ๐Ÿ˜†

  • Alan

    Member
    November 20, 2003 at 6:51 pm

    Steve

    quote :

    Great Looking Sign, but just one thing, I hope you haven’t completed it yet, as accommodation has 2 ‘c’s.

    We all know youโ€™re well qualified for this job from just looking at your work but this confirms it, ask Rob. ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿ˜†

    Alan

  • Steve Broughton

    Member
    November 20, 2003 at 7:16 pm

    Its that Scotsman’s influence, just cos he can’t spell he’s put a bug in to jinx everyone else ๐Ÿ˜† well that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it, honest it was right before I uploaded it ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ˜†

  • Nicola McIntosh

    Member
    November 20, 2003 at 8:32 pm

    terrific stevie!!

    Nicola

  • Lee Attewell

    Member
    November 20, 2003 at 9:39 pm

    That looks GREAT!!! The only thing that’s got me thinking is that the black outline on the cat is thicker than the sign border, and the pussy is not jumping as maybe the lazy bugger should.

    I can’t wait to see this one made Steve.

    Lee

  • Steve Broughton

    Member
    December 11, 2003 at 6:26 pm

    Finished photo


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  • Henry Barker

    Member
    December 11, 2003 at 6:36 pm

    Looks really great in real life much better than the sketch

  • Bill Dewison

    Member
    December 11, 2003 at 6:43 pm

    Fantastic sign Steve, should get the customer noticed ๐Ÿ™‚

    could I ask what font you’ve used for that?

    Cheers, Dewi

  • Alan

    Member
    December 11, 2003 at 6:45 pm

    As Henry says even better in the flesh/vinyl. Colours really kick out.

    Alan

  • Lee Attewell

    Member
    December 12, 2003 at 3:36 am

    Brilliant Steve…Well done. I bet the customer’s gonna love it.

  • magpie

    Member
    December 12, 2003 at 9:14 am

    I bet this surpasses their expectations Steve.
    Its a pleasure seeing your work.

  • Mike Brown

    Member
    December 12, 2003 at 1:06 pm

    great work Steve – they’re gunna love that one!!!

    mikethesign

  • Phill Fenton

    Member
    December 12, 2003 at 4:49 pm

    Yup – it’s even better in real life ๐Ÿ˜€

    That’ll be one happy customer!

  • Robert Lambie

    Member
    December 12, 2003 at 7:17 pm
    quote :

    Great Looking Sign, but just one thing, I hope you haven’t completed it yet, as accommodation has 2 ‘c’s.

    I read this! Then thought โ€œyes!! Ive got the big man! Chuckling to myself.. ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿ˜†

    Then I read this

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    Its that Scotsman’s influence, just cos he can’t spell he’s put a bug in to jinx everyone else well that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it, honest it was right before I uploaded it

    ๐Ÿ˜ฎ Damnโ€ฆ Ill get you yet mate.. I have to. Itโ€™s in my blood.. ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ˜†
    Who said freedom… ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿ˜†

    Steve I love the sign.. Really, cracking work and comical at the same time. I bet many comment on it to your customer..
    I greed with Jill and Adrian about the dash-paws..
    Looks better now you amended it. One thing though.. (No im not mentioning kerning) the paws maybe better in the same brown as the top half of the title letter.. Breaks it up a little
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  • Lorraine Buchan

    Member
    December 14, 2003 at 5:57 pm

    Fantastic work Steve, I love this thinking outside of the box.

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