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Title: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: bonniebeth on October 11, 2011, 02:03:57
Since I posted pics of my gift shop in the zoo diorama, I have made some modifications and improvements. The biggest improvement is that I made the walls higher, adding windows and transoms above the shelving units and doors. I also had to change the formerly curved window display and make it square, partially because I did not have a tall curved window, and also to accommodate the other big improvement... roofing sections. And I added some artwork to the gift shop, made out of stickers and displayed in the window. Hope you all like it!

(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2612.jpg)
An overview picture of the gift shop

(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2613.jpg)
View of the front door, showing the new walkway and planters, and the artwork in the front window.

(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2614.jpg)
A close-up of the butterfly print

(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2615.jpg)
A view showing another print on the wall

(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2616.jpg)
A third painting, and the bin holding additional prints for sale

(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2617.jpg)

(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2619.jpg)
The new window display area

And some close-ups of the merchandise on the shelves:
(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2620.jpg)
(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2621.jpg)
(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2622.jpg)
(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2623.jpg)
(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2624.jpg)
(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2625.jpg)
(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2626.jpg)

(http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy289/bonniebeth2/100_2632.jpg)
My new invention to keep dust out of the shop. I will start another topic about this. ;D

Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on October 11, 2011, 03:31:25
Excellent custom project, bb! Very well stocked! You have fantastic detail in the entire display, well done :)9!
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: Wolf Knight on October 11, 2011, 06:47:05
WOW!!! This is excellent Bonnie!! I love every little detail  :love: So many items for one to get as a souvenir for visiting your zoo!!! What are those cremes over the binoculars and the cameras? and I see you made more painted fans  :lens: Are the butterflies stickers?
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: tahra on October 11, 2011, 07:53:06
Great!

And I love the idea to keep the dust off too..
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: bonniebeth on October 11, 2011, 11:15:57
Thanks everyone!

Panos, the creams are sunscreen. :lol: and yep, they're stickers I found at the dollar store.  ;D
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: skypurr on October 11, 2011, 14:47:37
It is looking fantastic Bonnie  :wow: :wow: :wow:
Each time I look I see more...  :love:  hadn't noticed the tiger masks last time, they are a great idea.  :clap: and love the butterfly pictures  :inlove:

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: flatcat on October 11, 2011, 14:53:47
What an amazing display of goods, Bonnie! :wow: :wow: :wow:

Like Elaine, I keep spotting more every time I look :lens:

I love the butterfly prints, and the hats display I also love :love: :love: :love:

Btw, it's nice to see that the shopkeeper put's her customers first :lol:

Damo :)
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: bonniebeth on October 11, 2011, 15:16:06
 :lol: yeah, she looks quite absorbed in her magazine, doesn't she? :P that's my custom super geeky keeper. :lol:

Thanks for the nice comments! :)
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: Luis on October 11, 2011, 15:29:29
love the sunscreen bottles! ;D

very pretty Bonnie! - does it have a front view?
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: tonguello on October 11, 2011, 15:34:32
great improvements bb!
I guess the animals for sale are stuffed... otherwise I'll call PETA right away!  :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: conniefrere on October 11, 2011, 16:58:28
 :clap: :clap:'
I already liked in the zoo diorama and still like it now even better.
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: Tiermann on October 11, 2011, 17:45:51
That's looking great! Where did you get the shelf unit the micro animals are on?

The front view is missing the usual massive Gift Shop sign. That's the only possible improvement I can think of.
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: playmofire on October 11, 2011, 18:39:02
Excellent updates to your zoo shop, Bonnie.   :wave:
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: rms008 on October 11, 2011, 18:48:47
love it ! simply love it! :love:
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: bonniebeth on October 11, 2011, 20:36:18
love the sunscreen bottles! ;D

very pretty Bonnie! - does it have a front view?

Thanks Luis! The front side isn't much to see.... just a bare white wall... but I do have something in mind for it eventually. ;D

great improvements bb!
I guess the animals for sale are stuffed... otherwise I'll call PETA right away!  :lol: :lol:

Thank you Gaston, yes, they are stuffed! :lol: No exotic pets for sale at the zoo! ;)

That's looking great! Where did you get the shelf unit the micro animals are on?

The front view is missing the usual massive Gift Shop sign. That's the only possible improvement I can think of.

Thanks, Tim! I got that insert from Chris... I believe it was part of the police station. I'll have to ask him where it came from. It's really great, I think!

As for a sign.... I was thinking I might design a sign/mural for that long bare white wall that needs something.

Thank you for the nice comments, conniefrere, Gordon, and Ryan! :thanks:
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: Clong on October 11, 2011, 22:57:06
That's looking great! Where did you get the shelf unit the micro animals are on?

The front view is missing the usual massive Gift Shop sign. That's the only possible improvement I can think of.

It came from the current police headquarters http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-28-9150

it's a very useful part for storage and displays but bonnie took mine but thats what ds is for. ;D
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: tonguello on October 12, 2011, 00:25:58
It came from the current police headquarters http://playmodb.org/cgi-bin/showpart.pl?partnum=30-28-9150

it's a very useful part for storage and displays but bonnie took mine but thats what ds is for. ;D

NO dessert for her tongiht!  :lol:
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: bonniebeth on October 12, 2011, 01:53:49
Oh, I think I more than made up for it this evening. ;D

I just spent a long time helping him with a custom, and severely cut myself in the process.
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: tonguello on October 12, 2011, 01:56:18
Oh, I think I more than made up for it this evening. ;D

I just spent a long time helping him with a custom, and severely cut myself in the process.

ok you must be forgiven then  ;D
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: Tiermann on October 12, 2011, 17:37:43
Thanks, I will add it to my ever so long list.
Ouch, hope you heal up quickly.
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: PlaymoMan on October 12, 2011, 23:39:39
Great shop, bb! :wow: :clap:
What sets did you build the structure out of?:eh?:
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: bonniebeth on October 13, 2011, 01:00:58
Um.... I'm not sure. :-[ :lol: I just sat down with a giant bin of system x parts and started building. Possible sets... the school, hospital extensions, pony ranch barn, the newest vacation home, numerous smaller sets like shops. I'm trying to remember where those roof pieces are from... maybe the school? Or perhaps the pony ranch. I'm really not sure!
Title: Re: My Updated Zoo Gift Shop
Post by: Lindama on October 13, 2011, 03:04:57
Love it Bonnie - some great ideas!