New Banner- Thoughts??

[Former_Member]

Hi everyone, I hope you all had an excellent news years eve :)

Anyways, This year I really would like some Etsy success, and first things first a new shop banner was needed! The old one only had my shop name, and gave no information as to what I sell. I created this new one just now, and would really enjoy some feedback.
Is the font clear enough?
Is it easy to read?
Is it pretty?? :P

All the best to you guys~!
and THANK YOU!

[MerceryMerceryMe]

I like it, a lot. Like, a lot. :)
Same goes for your photography. :)

[Former_Member]

i think it look fantastic!!!!

[Former_Member]

Very crisp and clear. I think it's great!

[Former_Member]

Very cute, I really like it !!
It's funny how I just did the same thing yesterday for the new year !!

Good sucess to you for the wonderful year that's coming :)

[MichelleDionDesigns]

I love your banner, it is clear and concise. Gives a good feel for your art. Your photographs blew me away. I added you to my circle because i just love your site and photos. I myself am trying to get good photos of my jewelry. I am having such a hard time. The photos i have up just won't do. Good luck I love your stuff!
Michelle Dion.

[Former_Member]

very nice! great use of color + creative, perfect reflection of your photos!!!

best of luck in 2012!!!

[Former_Member]

one TINY critique as an afterthought - maybe use a simpler font for the word "photography", but keep it small like it is (=

[Former_Member]

Its absolutely beautiful! I'm jealous!! :D Love your shop too!!

[Former_Member]

I like it! It looks great!

[CreateByTheYard]

Love it!!!

[Former_Member]

Ok I wasn't going to say anything especially as everyone has been so positive but I've come back for another look and I hate to be the one who says something negative but the position of the fingers does look a little like you're swearing with your fingers =/
It's something that struck me straight away and I think it steals the attention away from what is otherwise a great banner!
Forgive my ignorance but is it maybe just a UK thing to swear with fingers in that position?

[Former_Member]

I think the banner and all pics in shop are great!

-nadine

[Former_Member]

@ Michelle Dion: Thank you kindly! I took a look at your shop and thought your photos do capture your jewelry finely. The only thing Id have to say would maybe consider visual unity when you choose your main photos so your shop can have a more consistent look. Perhaps all of them laying on a similar shade of blue or all of them laying on a wooden background ? But I have no experience selling jewelry so keep that in mind :)

@ Maya: I had no idea that was being portrayed! Maybe it is a UK thing? In Canada we swear with our middle finger alone. I guess when I look at it I see a pose similar to a peace sign. I would really love some more thoughts on this because i obviously do not want that to jump out at people!
Thank you, don't feel bad going against what everyone else is saying :)

[Former_Member]

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! I really appreciate all your thoughts!

[Former_Member]

Hi kristen yes we use our middle finger too but also in the UK holding your fingers like that (a back to front peace sign) means f*** off. Lol :)

[Former_Member]

I think it looks really cool!! :)

[Former_Member]

Lovely, but a thought about the finger positioning. your shop is "nightnight" what about the same rred fingernails positioned against a pair of lips. like whispering Shhhh!
Just a thought.

[MerceryMerceryMe]

It doesn't look like you're swearing with your fingers at all. Not even a little.

[AnneLondezGlass]

Kristin, I love your photographs. The fingers do bother me a little though because it took me a while to figure out what they were. On second view, it seems to be because the skin is so light I can't see the lines on the skin... but it's such a tiny little detail, your banner is lovely.

[Former_Member]

Really nice banner - one of the nicest I've seen. I think the font works great with your photos. Good job! :D

[Listiques]

really cute :) love the font, its clear and yet still cute and unusual. The photo background is lovely and tells kind of a story :).
Really like it, Lisa