AI Skill Report Card

Creating Etsy Thumbnails

A-85·Mar 21, 2026·Source: Web

Quick Start

Canvas: 3000x2250px
Background: Gradient (#1E4A73 → #F4F7FB)
Accent: #F2C94C
Text: #0F1720
Font: Montserrat Bold/Medium
Mobile optimization: Move all text +5-8% higher

Workflow

Progress:

  • Set canvas dimensions (3000x2250px)
  • Apply background gradient
  • Position product images (scale ~70%, brightness +8%, contrast +5%)
  • Add text hierarchy (move higher for mobile crop)
  • Apply highlights and accents
  • Add soft shadows to documents
  • Review mobile readability

Core Layouts:

  1. Hero: Single product + strong headline
  2. Problem/Solution: Split layout (45%/55%)
  3. Clarity: Minimal dashboard focus
  4. Feature: Clean highlight of key functionality
  5. Value: 3-panel product overview

Examples

Example 1 - Hero Thumbnail: Input: Equipment maintenance dashboard Output: Clean gradient background, dashboard scaled 70% with soft shadow, "EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE LOG" headline, "Never Miss a Service Again" subtext, Excel/Google Sheets badge

Example 2 - Problem Version: Input: Messy vs organized tracking Output: Split layout - left side shows torn papers with "OVERDUE!!!" red sticky note, right side shows clean dashboard, "MISSED MAINTENANCE = COSTLY REPAIRS" headline

Example 3 - Feature Focus: Input: Auto-calculation feature Output: Minimal white gradient, Next Due column highlighted, "AUTO-CALCULATES DATES & HOURS" headline, "No Manual Tracking Needed" subtext

Best Practices

  • Mobile-first: Always move text 5-8% higher for mobile crop
  • High contrast: Use #0F1720 text on light backgrounds for readability
  • Soft shadows: Add subtle depth to document images
  • Consistent branding: Stick to #F2C94C accent throughout
  • Clear hierarchy: Bold headlines, medium weight subtext
  • Strategic highlighting: Use thin boxes or underlines, not heavy borders
  • Scale appropriately: 70% for single products, +10% for multiple items

Common Pitfalls

  • Don't center text vertically - mobile crops the bottom
  • Don't use heavy borders or thick highlights
  • Don't make chaos sections too perfect - they need to feel genuinely messy
  • Don't overcrowd 3-panel layouts - reduce spacing between elements
  • Don't forget soft shadows on document images
  • Don't use pure white backgrounds - gradients convert better
  • Don't make accent colors too bright - maintain professional feel
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Grade A-AI Skill Framework
Scorecard
Criteria Breakdown
Quick Start
15/15
Workflow
13/15
Examples
18/20
Completeness
20/20
Format
15/15
Conciseness
14/15