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NEW — Pet Potrait, Framed Ornament

Discover the latest addition to Rue Noelle’s shop — the classic custom pet portrait in a handcrafted brass + glass frame.

Custom Pet Portrait - Framed Ornament - NEW!
from $50.00

Because your pet deserves an ornament. Whether it’s hanging (literally) around your house all year or sparkling on a Christmas tree in December, this framed ornament of your pet will add an sweet touch to your home.

This ornament is fully customizable! Scroll down for full details. You’ll be able to pick your pet’s portrait style for the front, and have an option to make this double sided with a design on the back.

The frames are handcrafted in Sweden and made of brass and glass. Each ornament has a taupe colored velvet ribbon for easy hanging.

NOTE: additional customizations will be gathered when you click “Customize & Add to Cart”. Please have the following selections ready, or open this product page in another tab so you can refer back without losing your inputs.

  • Your pet’s info (name + details)

  • Full Sketch Pet Portrait Only - color vs. black & white (note: the “simple sketch” portrait option gives you black and white by default)

  • Maximalist Only

    • Name Banner Font Choice - see product photos (or the following link which will open in a new tab) and be ready to make a selection from a drop down list

    • Backdrop Design - if you’re using an existing backdrop, have your selection ready! See product photos for all existing backdrops (or the following link which will open in a new tab) and be ready to make a selection from a drop down list

    • Custom Backdrop Request - if you’re upgrading to a custom backdrop, use this field to describe the backdrop you’d like —e.g. “waffle ice cream cones, with strawberry ice cream, sprinkles, and a purple pastel colored background”

    • Note: backdrops will come in full color unless otherwise requested. The same backdrop will be used on the front and back, if you pick a Maximalist front and back.

  • Additional Requests - use this for any other requests you have and I’ll do my best to accomodate

  • Proofing choice

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Custom Pet Portrait - Simple Sketch
from $40.00

Capture your pet beautiful sketch! The simplest of the three custom pet portraits available from Rue Noelle, this custom pet portrait will give you a lovely simple sketch of your pet or pets.

There are a few customizations available with the simple sketch. The most basic version will give you a black and white sketch with basic shading. You can also:

  • include your pet’s eye color

  • include a simple script with your pet’s name

  • include multiple pets

Let’s create something beautiful to honor your pet!

After you order, make sure to send an email with photos of your pet(s) to shop@ruenoelle.com. Guidelines on best photos to submit can be found in additional details below.

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Custom Pet Portrait - The Minimalist
from $60.00

Capture your pet with a simple but beautiful portrait. With “The Minimalist” custom pet portrait, you’ll receive a full sketch of your (or your friends and family’s!) beloved pet.

Choose from full color or black & white. Both versions will give you full shading and texture, so it’s just a style preference!

You can also choose from a thick matte cardstock or fine art giclee watercolor paper, which uses archival quality inks for a fine art finish. Note that selecting the watercolor finish will add $4-$11 to your total depending on print size.

PLEASE NOTE: your customization options will be gathered when you click “Customize & Add to Cart”. Please have the following selections ready, or open this product page in another tab so you can refer back without losing your inputs.

  • Your pet’s name & info

  • Additional Requests - use this for any other requests you have and I’ll do my best to accomodate!

After purchasing, please send an email with a photo (or photos) of your pet to shop@ruenoelle.com. Guidelines on best photos to send can be found in additional details below.

I can’t wait to get started!

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Custom Pet Portrait - The Maximalist
from $70.00

Celebrate your pet with a beautiful protrait. “The Maximalist” custom pet portrait goes a step beyond “The Minimalist”, allowing you to honor your pet in a unique way.

Does your pet love chasing squirrels? Racing around a beach? The simple joy of mealtime? You’ll find backdrops for those, and more.

Select from 12+ hand drawn backdrops, or add on a custom backdrop request (fee applies). Existing backdrops and font choices are available to view in product photos or by clicking here (link opens in a new tab).

PLEASE NOTE: your customization options will be gathered when you click “Customize & Add to Cart”. Please have the following selections ready, or open this product page in another tab so you can refer back without losing your inputs.

  • Your pet’s info (name + details)

  • Name Banner Font Choice - see product photos (or the following link which will open in a new tab) and be ready to make a selection from a drop down list

  • Backdrop Design - if you’re using an existing backdrop, have your selection ready! See product photos for all existing backdrops (or the following link which will open in a new tab) and be ready to make a selection from a drop down list. You can also request for the backdrop to be in black and white or with a different background color

  • Custom Backdrop Request - if you’re upgrading to a custom backdrop, use this field to describe the backdrop you’d like —e.g. “waffle ice cream cones, with strawberry ice cream, sprinkles, and a purple pastel colored background”

  • Additional Requests - use this for any other requests you have and I’ll do my best to accomodate

  • Proofing choice

After purchasing, please send an email with a photo (or photos) of your pet to shop@ruenoelle.com. Guidelines on best photos to send can be found in additional details below.

I can’t wait to get started!

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NEW! Have more than one pet? Options for 1, 2, and 3+ pets can now be selected within each Custom Pet Portrait product!

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