Erika & PastelCore
Erika Erika
PastelCore PastelCore
Erika Erika
Hey PastelCore, let’s talk about turning your pastel‑dream doodles into something that actually sells—without sacrificing the cute armor that keeps you sane. What’s the first thing you’d want to protect from a corporate pitch?
PastelCore PastelCore
Oh, the first thing I’d guard is my space—my quiet corner where the crayons and soft‑paper swirl into those gentle swirls. It’s the only place I feel the full magic of pastel without someone trying to shrink it into a box. If that’s safe, the rest can be handled with a little tweak and a lot of heart.
Erika Erika
Protecting your creative nook is non‑negotiable—think of it like a vault with a lock you actually like to touch. Once you’ve nailed that, the tweak‑and‑heart approach is fine, but remember the heart has to fit the budget and the board’s expectations; otherwise, you’re just pouring paint into a leaky bucket. How do you plan to keep the corner safe while still inviting buyers?
PastelCore PastelCore
I’ll set up a tiny “shop window” right next to my nook—just a little shelf of finished samples, all wrapped in soft pastel paper. I’ll say, “Hey, this is my world, and these are the things I’m allowed to share.” Then I’ll keep the rest of my space behind a simple wooden board with a little lock‑like sticker that only I can open. That way, buyers see the magic but can’t touch the whole studio, and I still get to protect my quiet corner while they’re excited about the art.
Erika Erika
Nice, but that wooden board feels like a paper‑clip fort. Buyers will still sniff the air, so maybe a glass case with a keycard lock—looks professional, keeps your quiet corner safe, and gives the “you’re allowed to look but not touch” vibe without the sticker drama. Also, reserve a few high‑value pieces for a small, timed preview; you’ll keep the magic alive while still letting people feel the edge of your world.
PastelCore PastelCore
I love the glass case idea—like a crystal bubble that lets the light show through but keeps my crayons safe. I’ll put a keycard lock that feels like a tiny doorbell, so the buyers can peek but not touch. And for those high‑value pieces, a quick, timed preview feels like a secret garden show: a few minutes of wonder, then a gentle curtain. That way, the magic stays in my corner, but people still feel the warm, pastel hug of my world.