tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71057111305412498142024-03-05T17:46:56.747-08:00gofiguretteDK Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01273556132184695159noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-12045219462420631942010-11-26T18:27:00.000-08:002010-12-03T15:30:30.888-08:00Long time no post!<div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 335px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546510605762449634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PUKxQgZb3dgebuRi5BTqdqo7bw3GPYFfw92uLNaMNHQAhy15dpCR0X0e7ZumHagVARyVc1cUOuM2kxc11eGsfZzG2z01ZRjO1ZGdv83iN3vjVsSP7J5DexzRoKA5-pxs6_TNSdsPzhKH/s400/3-minions1.jpg" /> <span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It seems like a long time since either Diane or I have blogged for gofigurette! . Diane has been super busy with continuous wedding orders and I've been dabbling here and there on different projects. I've been making a lot of figurines compared to flowers and just wanted to share some of the things I've been doing. </span></span><br /><div align="center"><div align="center"><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Funny how when friends hear that I work with clay, they think up ways that I can help them with their kid's school projects, lol. The first project that I was asked to help with had to do with a book report on Terracotta Soldiers. This was way off the norm for me since it wasn't a cute figurine, but I thought I could give it a try. I had 2 days to figure this one out! </span></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544075802038275858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Gx5zTWXKFOC6SkwAWlqnysy2eGvZXsdZsgLyjE3eLVNkJs5vJ_P6e7-uG91fbgAXyHZ16y5zs2wB5EWHoCoEwn-G5Dr6n6dxkeyzeF-ug9VPUbR9hzTFMUAPKza-FX5fOyE_RMH-CHUG/s400/terracotta-soldier.jpg" /> The next project that I was asked to help with was a set of 4 fairies, which each had to be different and in accordance to the book that my coworker's daughter was reading. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544995983579862946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVz-2Dwmh-AIU9hYClQNQ8FZDHgZNU4V8SKzQ4DqiIN9L07HIkYe9b4tyHCjD5b4YexRXgr9s56YolRuMLUQT6Hlk_AxXOTiIGoQH_xikFWSKoPhJbgMfW2J8OZ4-k61bo3FBCHrkHca7Q/s400/finished_fairies--etsy.jpg" /> I had fun making the fairies since this was more my style as far as making cute figurines.<br /><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center">We had quite a few custom orders on gofigurette!, one of which included a request for a feather headpiece with a birdcage veil for a bride owl caketopper that I had made. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544076369092860066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-96oC5U441n2WclBddM8w892PfHGBH6PGNr-I-uGFneUnItPsh6PjUlg_1ZqbS8_nYQabZO1igiHKoEghVZwJeENk5b7dIvR0fYUGzeQsQ2auNSUcI818GDBOyN8m0_2n1cDP8cZzQml8/s400/birdcage-veil-1.jpg" /> Another bride requested a set of large penguin cake toppers with the groom in a top hat. The bride also wanted her penguin couple to be holding hands, which I thought made the topper look really sweet. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 280px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544077295217127794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyVEahCIr7aqwhI2BPMIVQj-s3yxqaUw1f7ljfTrfIjsyjHEbIY4tnsrATgY1pqZgGn2pBE86ROac1VX30e5rO_IUQTnUZE-jUWeR0vgjUOc67yBso0WEcjWYWcBJZyckmzBsF16MpskdY/s400/Manditopper-etsy.jpg" />We also got 2 birthday requests. One was for a 1 year old's birthday whose mom was having an owl themed party for him.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546519017297976642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk7BpaLAbVoDCKYjnTzOyqmJVA-HNDQBqC1E2OZ_3B0VaxhtRb2GhhhuB2y-0JyWdNL_pJfHovAXAkqzfjwmprWEHQL3vL1pHiu913pLf67MbLbMWKf-uKFqFsqR3KQKFgi1SmnWlR_fL1/s400/owl-etsy.jpg" />For another birthday request from a special client, she asked if we could do a sock monkey for her husband's birthday which I've never done before, but thought I would give it a try.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544078715041712706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vVswZDmPGPB9bgJkb4-WhaRRuGBwiZFIeE5gxM30pZhG-l-xvGqeX7IN_atgVu3nyI5AWvJwAu93rXgpjjCvPu8wnSKJk6SncHkvsI0ufdh2PMslf3pwP82ybF4dk4RtyeGKFRpVjMZS/s400/sock_monkey-etsy.jpg" />I was glad to know that our client's husband was quite happy with how it turned out! </p></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Moving on to the holidays, Diane asked me to try putting figurines in glass orbs. Well, my first response was "Do what?", but she said to go forward and give it a try. So glad my instructor/good friend has so much faith in me! </div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545000976028326834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-6Gs9fYqkTS-rVQ79msshP0D_IA5pCaZiJAb17uo6Mz5IWkxhEUjaJ6yqMvephR6xCH7ekFJYKnocznR3ppzRDElRegwTw473OJd0IkV9bw3YP4xwBOMcOQs9OE7leEsGddbMYBQDYMF/s400/hockey-penguin-etsy.jpg" /> Hockey playing Christmas penguin<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546510623057462370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOeXdCAC-SdQIN1ONWfxxMMrtrcqV09WaefAoLajUoujoZ9dsmduDb94tTXsKG6BV39D2V8cbjYobEfCdOEitEm9_xsAbC63g1ONvRrvzvlmCl49FarPFwYvG0EndgtWe_wjmnii4VBCb/s400/minion-globe-etsy.jpg" /> Minion with Christmas tree<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546510600880601794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6LA4tazjaQO_FFzJnxqS8KENHEuLq-fPvCIM0V8YGbed8wxprIQfdHyA8rT3teUPCLgc0NC4lose0P9rhyphenhyphen7r9_1x47mGDS-WjyfeTVqYZyeC2TPtCYLEk1ho1qb3HRptXkS8s6KtxbeT/s400/caroler-etsy.jpg" /> Caroler </div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 349px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545000980305991602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgN8fPrZ_a93Jb8drW5ib6nUEiAQ8H2xeZ2WSdG781O7Rcdfq-5w40ab8SezIB7pfYg_IMgQq82kZn8ZcxT_5sml-dWOBuzTIdk1OX9-3SfB8cSi66hH55uNUV5acwT7TIziHMcPOTXRDn/s400/little-boy-etsy.jpg" /></div><div align="center">Little boy with snowman</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545000962433976802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii1Gv0iWcQhtS_XrM3I7oSgCx6KEUlJFjaL-FBkBeEbqE0Sn3L5rEuizxkVzmUiEpYSfsbG7SyihxyNeQwWtqNbO4hwY8ZA4eOUmciPxuXgyj3ZLZ0tcSfiWOTJym2RDf8gS_DhMQw2FUZ/s400/eskimo-etsy.jpg" /> Eskimo and seal celebrating the holidays :)<br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 263px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545000955511546322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwfrXJMRVvZs0EWSmkw4YmP_KHW16LmZ47zew2UtpBj-KYAIbAQdzX0tK08tK1xZ3KxYJBpiKH3m8wEiKHYS8mzx7shVOD6g7ObSELwRai7inDPSGU8ulLFrIujme4QDdpzhz7XtQXh86/s400/catching-snow-etsy.jpg" /> This one is my favorite. I call her "Snow catcher" since she's trying to catch snowflakes on her tongue after making her angel print in the snow.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 327px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546520057872111186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6eiAkOv3KFaP20tce_QHShO4j-WlFvcb_TT9RbYGUmQuai-ij5GKaTLlFSQD5ViSw48Z6IANIs-eVPVG-g-XpMv28vZwzIbLeeWl93CgssZ6LyMFwwQgEgm-RP_CIBGzUiqPLCjBC7HZe/s400/hanging-ornaments-etsy.jpg" /> <div align="center"></div><div align="center">Guess that's it for show and tell right now, lol. We hope to post more in the future and suggestions for new figurines are always welcome :) </div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-38451265249887911652010-08-10T19:36:00.001-07:002010-08-10T19:59:10.370-07:00More Cupcakes!<div align="center">Check out Diane's really stunning flower cupcake!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLo80T7wvYcC-k-IQlfQ5L-8bMe_gdkmIGpE4JXtxBiizfiJbz2taFjnOb9yR4X0TtAaWzMezKjjgDSM9arNVrKhpsy7e3umVXaCM9EZERZKiUeXGrfC3bGrF7I-SB1ZTgcIJblO-VuCih/s1600/il_430xN.165067542%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503979470161600738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLo80T7wvYcC-k-IQlfQ5L-8bMe_gdkmIGpE4JXtxBiizfiJbz2taFjnOb9yR4X0TtAaWzMezKjjgDSM9arNVrKhpsy7e3umVXaCM9EZERZKiUeXGrfC3bGrF7I-SB1ZTgcIJblO-VuCih/s400/il_430xN.165067542%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a>Flowers are her specialty and critters seem to be mine. <div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53557341/bunny-cupcake-clay-bunny-with-lettuce"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503976045790646082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBkjWbfKXOaEAaVXujo1hezmynVNIwEo_JEfDs2OUEil7AGTb4XrWOK6sASImp9c48hUmdf1kcRrPLkY-Kcr-vjSnuay7VmGI4mcUyeA659YuRG6A0ND82pXiJbmaVnMK5cOMUqX1f-4I/s400/doggy-4.jpg" /></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 263px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503975708774665746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1IGTc31suetnAgtCOYz3yy5SW8EGDqYVWxpbo-j3tIpyGax2duX7ZZBFy_ACq7iyrgvU_wBFPfZwYjLeJYbjYeXniT1cUunUFFWUBDhtAfI1BFG0hry8BwtgWrHiEFYaVGYFJlEjVLQJu/s400/bunny-1.jpg" />Wouldn't these make super cute caketoppers? More holiday cupcakes and other items to come!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-75355982145855845062010-08-08T19:06:00.000-07:002010-08-08T20:07:05.920-07:00New Cupcakes listed on Etsy<div align="center">It seems like ages since I've written on this blog. I know that Diane has been super swamped with wedding orders and today she has her Garden Art Party with <a href="http://http//www.etsy.com/shop/zenatona?ga_search_query=zenatona&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">Debbie Friedrich of Zenatona</a>. For those of you who haven't checked out all the gorgeous creations that Diane has been making, check out <a href="http://www.dkdesignshawaii.blogspot.com/">her blog </a>for her original designs! I know she'll have great pictures from the party too to show off Debbie's artwork as well. </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">I've been a bit busy and just recently finished working on my Curriculum 3 projects so I can attend Decoclay classes in California for October. Now I have no excuse but to get back to creating cute figurines. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53383887/made-to-order-owl-bride-and-groom"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 234px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503227298047831602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEHf9nrqoto_0B1Kr7HTzGg-0qvi4rQNBlAtk0N8VT-9jxjz4cfwGWRWD-J2lzIwsvZ8kh21E4Z7YI_NGHGNywesnz8nkfYQrfZrEXRIy_aA2inx78ulYdkY_6_TJrKpnf9KJZMmGFdIST/s400/owl-3.jpg" /></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 264px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503231169104078466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ2sVMcCjpTquAJ8kBH9mt1xZvgNNhzZU9Pl15j1lw6Ci16g_PsRsgPmxMUHN9KpD8YqtY0xtjGyY4q-UAczhtSYg5P3UYkgH_ROsPPxvyuS1PJndo3Tc3MVAygFYoBlITC7lq-2F0vRvh/s400/owl-side.jpg" />This is a made to order cupcake for a wedding cake topper or keepsake item. I made a similar cupcake back in April for a custom order and liked it so much that I wanted to make it available again. The bride is complete with a sequins topped, scalloped-edged veil and interested customers can request their color choice for the cupcake bottom, flowers and ribbon. Isn't the cupcake stand too cute? (Sorry, the stand is not included, lol.)</div><div align="center"><br />I've been hearing more and more that we should start listing items for upcoming holidays, Christmas in particular. Christmas already? But before Christmas is Halloween :) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53386365/halloween-cupcake-pumpkin-girl-on-a"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 264px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503232843520999362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidhZzSsH-SS1eNjnnweZtRzYtVfbwKmBVU7cOMgEK91EtZ2LEVQ4V7AJ72KzAc4ShlBPUlSF7rOWhlFvIpx1AgHJQML_kEyE7CPbmyJClrpUcNvkFsXf9piKzK-B9jLCG5A2mBJlxfJDPK/s400/pumpkin-4.jpg" /></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 253px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503230822420203506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz74MCLohNvnRjeMfJcEGJ_GmjJ_N2jMqDNOhkVNajVLJ6X_JZPFS19oexnctXxY6qecECX0OOyLqN5ktsC7Pnk-gCcFR6d17lN3BzZF5Duv-y76RtBzrGY_0ul0bLNklxpxxJi8Q1z7pX/s400/pumpkin-5.jpg" />I LOVE Halloween. This little cutie is a trick-or-treater dressed up as a chubby pumpkin. She's even got a stem hat to complete her costume!<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I have a couple more new designs that I'm putting the final touches on, so check back soon! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-27976963927463285102010-05-18T07:54:00.000-07:002010-05-18T07:59:27.798-07:00Special Cupcake for my 10 Year Old Niece<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFatruJOmWuDAD3mfg8YI3v6yfEz3pcAWcP7xFDx_eAeCVA1ctJbkCXoqwTrrCaB9xbew9astI8xcFndvveW_L7kUfGzYwwljlPBSyQiCR64WlyOw8MMGHUdO4YKRSSkYnAS4ypvw9mc/s1600/kylie3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFatruJOmWuDAD3mfg8YI3v6yfEz3pcAWcP7xFDx_eAeCVA1ctJbkCXoqwTrrCaB9xbew9astI8xcFndvveW_L7kUfGzYwwljlPBSyQiCR64WlyOw8MMGHUdO4YKRSSkYnAS4ypvw9mc/s400/kylie3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472624678746641170" border="0" /></a>My niece is turning 10 this weekend. It's hard to believe that she's going to be 10. Seems like just yesterday I was holding her in my arms as a baby. She's such a beautiful young girl, smart, athletic and has a great personality.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAw4G2D4ydAaE-5uR2tjnuyq_AdYSL1pALQrg-FjTph7HPqUjqDRVQ973XtJxpxIHJCOYGG_TZgTklEelWw1bjZUooIqTJDh58d603oKRrSx7b3u0PigtHpzoGk3L84ibQk1oRkLPkx0M/s1600/kylie4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAw4G2D4ydAaE-5uR2tjnuyq_AdYSL1pALQrg-FjTph7HPqUjqDRVQ973XtJxpxIHJCOYGG_TZgTklEelWw1bjZUooIqTJDh58d603oKRrSx7b3u0PigtHpzoGk3L84ibQk1oRkLPkx0M/s400/kylie4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472624668753504994" border="0" /></a>After we started gofigurette! she saw our figurines and asked if she could have it for her birthday. She wanted me to teach all her friends how to make figurines. So she gave me specific details as to what color she wants her cupcake as opposed to her friends' cupcakes. As I was making the cupcakes, the idea came to me to make her a special one. She's in competitive gymnastics and I believe her favorite event is beam. So I decided to make her a little cute pink penguin on a balance beam with the perfect score of 10 which so happens to be also be how old she is this weekend! Hope she likes it.<br /><br />It'll be interesting to see how the party goes. Hopefully I can take photos and share them with you. My first kid's birthday party teaching kids how to make figurines. So wish Myrna was here to help me! :)<br /></div>DK Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01273556132184695159noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-71016635984087691382010-04-27T12:00:00.000-07:002010-04-27T12:34:50.962-07:00Custom Cupcake with Owls<div align="center"><a href="http://www.gofigurette.etsy.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 309px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464894281823659362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLpmltDTZhv3zBCfyQ8c0PYfT8bpeWpKpZBx8t7DgY8mNGzyjAq45_ckREWlZq1d6nd_nTIsjG1KPUawNGAM4QR1A3RNwtdlieESDIK7YZGG5NsSzZS9Dkebt1l1OTsnXDX_Vr0vwlxnPf/s400/owl-closeup.jpg" /></a>A few weeks ago we got an inquiry for a custom order for bride and groom owls, but this order combined a few other things. The couple is having a destination wedding and thought it would be fun to have their bride and groom on a cupcake. In addition to this, the bride-to-be requested that their wedding colors of aqua and bright pink be incorporated in the caketopper. She totally knew what she wanted and asked that the cupcake bottom be aqua and that a ring of flowers in bright pink be placed around the bride and groom. <a href="http://www.gofigurette.etsy.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 261px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464894388107478306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDHKsrbWFyBTCgtHMiFyrwX7Fo6GmGA1D0tbDCkyn0BzrJoOMD5vn9be_XIBItQCLeCCwQoH31N7WLMJMuQMxyVr5SPoS-nBWnjj61X7ASDuyicOSdXSw0txE4HU56F3esKtTwP-uupML/s400/owl-custom-topper.jpg" /></a>Another detail that she wanted was the initial of their last name placed below the owls, which I did in the same aqua color.<br /><a href="http://www.gofigurette.etsy.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464894485523446066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJFoWQ6MypwY8Lh37txv58_d3_lxLhmNHGOCuUb5oP0sRnQDrZkSW5w1qfzzswSo_GATYsjFU_bb9oaSLnD8tbBaCw5NHusVT8r_aSvdN8TbX6ZVUI6gr115HAXCZSE9iBclLEl2DJxLmq/s400/owl-back.jpg" /></a>Lastly, a request was made to have a veil on the bride owl and flowers to adorn her head as well, which was done in a super miniaturized version-these owls are only a little over 1 inch tall!<br /><a href="http://www.gofigurette.etsy.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464899265012163442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpU9wfaPAakScnrvv_TQN5tZNulZUVa_HQsQyL_GhzcyLpvPO9w8Ur7jkzWDa2Sz3AZbBFLIpHG3IE3ZeGQ_v1pleOcOW2arssJmJcNIFfrEVHLVIQB68JYrWtgGbWncvAvQsynnQ9XZz/s400/slanted.jpg" /></a>Congrats to the bride and groom and thank you for letting gofigurette! be part of your happy day! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-37276819375339615902010-04-24T20:24:00.000-07:002010-04-24T21:21:16.853-07:00Gofigurette! joins the Garden Art Party<div align="center">For those of you who keep up with <a href="http://www.dkdesignshawaii.blogspot.com/">Diane's blog</a>, you'll know this is her Garden Art Party weekend with her good friend Debbie Friedrich of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/zenatona">zenatona</a>. In addition to featuring Diane's lovely flowers and Debbie's amazing art work (Diane and I proudly own several pieces), they also discussed having some figurines from gofigurette! at their party.<br />Of course owls were number one on my list of what I would make and I wanted to incorporate the garden theme, so I made flowers with each arrangement. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463911571037109666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFRZZ-rf-Cu1WNrmYV3vSAByY-2lUq_r-GTDJfVfY5hwNLdOhR5GaIZ2fx24klWRTK6Ltj5g3e8c5N2x1rh0Zmq2c2fuO5JA0YmyBfGo3WpCqtgXu6NQ_qz62RBKdAp7-vw56inQ8QLJcK/s400/daisy-owl.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463911687644197138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4nbDl5OZF8mYee8cvMW2Io_WRnGJyokezTsli2q9CwQQRgNjqENydPbDG0VtOHZzMMMBqWrXNkkCxHsBLRsOr2zUqKGasPjrXo4BV6Bq0MaZSbRIJ5bBhjiLb_ZBr8eZ9_ApukhJPO9KI/s400/mom's-day-2.jpg" /></div><div align="center">Focusing on other animals, I made a bunny in the middle of a head of cabbage surrounded by carrots.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463911447331437426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh76dd9cuMYw2OfF_jU7ANJ48HSFUoFuudGxNwa-Ou8sLs9YLGxUrVaLGhP_0Uz8AB9LYC8FRH2T8jeRzZrCE4b1TKdu_yBI7hbliGx-JlcEeySwXDyIs4RUkzif2ZQmuEhw73WkaYWPiID/s400/cute-bunny-final.jpg" />And lastly I created a couple of racoons with a tiny blue bird,<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463921700873989826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95tN16V1HDDoRdF72VFM2QK0RbUbQtaX-uxBQpFLCgND0bTkFrUbNoStIu6lRpqRT8dQIB9mGZRD8Byq9M-00K7OPRdJt_FbuE8_6Rr-CjQyr8f-YBnysZJs2KNOTaoHJQz2JR5UBgjWp/s400/birdie-racoons.jpg" /> complete with flowers surrounding the tree stump. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 264px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463919291624151602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJrnFrCBxYFepp9gTrklLQHS8pFybkggaVW5ALgf0rP311_QFaIHTjGxN2To9GV3NKh2b4BQqp-yvw_lzH0KHsQq8mButR42v-8u08_ugN7OMC8yK3UCfHXLXwG7cmgzDmEl7hfAa1X7ve/s400/back-view.jpg" />I'm sure Diane and Debbie are having a very successful party. Watch for an update from Diane on her blog :)<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-31866034621047072722010-04-11T22:56:00.000-07:002010-04-11T23:02:51.234-07:00Another Custom Penguin Pie Topper<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbokS3cxT5zAYy9BVgFZe0FoYv6v6ylX-z4CS4OBwjUuw_2hRjXWrsCN4zcP74imLGaUl9OIXmGYIFGHFiHquflr5J1erUOmhl4l4rjEeadg5LoTdDJukcQ_XC543-x8nSRjOPKV6gSo/s1600/astrahley1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbokS3cxT5zAYy9BVgFZe0FoYv6v6ylX-z4CS4OBwjUuw_2hRjXWrsCN4zcP74imLGaUl9OIXmGYIFGHFiHquflr5J1erUOmhl4l4rjEeadg5LoTdDJukcQ_XC543-x8nSRjOPKV6gSo/s400/astrahley1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459126955885776818" border="0" /></a>While Myrna never gets tired of making owls, I guess I never get tired of making cute penguins. My large size penguin cake toppers have been gaining popularity. I have had 4 requests for custom cake toppers. This particular client however is buying it for the bride and groom. She wanted the aquamarine body of the penguin, but instead she requested them to be larger (3" tall) and if she could have a medium blue striped tie and have a crown of medium blue flowers for the bride. The bride is Swedish, so I accented the flowers with a bit of yellow glitter in the center of each flower. The client also said that the couple won't be having a traditional wedding cake but rather pie because they are pie fanatics. This was a fun one. The client was quite happy with the end result.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9VNtgj87GVsw79C3kO27Z3WjoFYYyoNVpwpMepIyFhRDUwC7sP6rpwx5_MbGyH4OA85QEcZNhqMUTelCOGvnoh_UV-m9Y4SBLFnWsov6olt5XCv4ZbIuqkkaDIk1Q6YCLOQ3vvXGvv4/s1600/astrahley4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9VNtgj87GVsw79C3kO27Z3WjoFYYyoNVpwpMepIyFhRDUwC7sP6rpwx5_MbGyH4OA85QEcZNhqMUTelCOGvnoh_UV-m9Y4SBLFnWsov6olt5XCv4ZbIuqkkaDIk1Q6YCLOQ3vvXGvv4/s400/astrahley4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459127054894748178" border="0" /></a>Myrna and I are always coming up with fun and unique ideas, but she may be the one executing on a lot of new ideas since I'm swamped with my flower business for the next few months. But I am sure I'll need a creative release from my flowers and make some new figurines. My husband suggested a hula girl penguin! Hmm......<br /></div>DK Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01273556132184695159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-47004188299500898332010-04-11T18:47:00.001-07:002010-04-11T20:02:59.575-07:00More Owls-Hoot!<div align="center">One thing I don't think I'll ever get tired of making is my owls. Just something about them makes me smile. We got a custom order for a set of bride and groom owls in a shade of green to match the succulent plants on the happy couple's wedding cake. The bride-to-be was quite happy with the way they turned out! </div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 280px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459061957133097378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQr6M0kudXEU59yY50LY5hz0IJQ-bMQmKsDCMo4-pOR2EuitQ38i9XLsm3tWh6Gm7A3nwZ9-_xSv8OGX0lFPXkjnAnOOrxII9qHOVJzDqUzrEVe_OV-g_0bugPnst4STaRgpt_XdH0Cf7w/s400/owl5.jpg" /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">And keeping with the theme of owls, I wanted to make something in relation to upcoming graduations. How perfectly fitting for a wise owl to be in a graduation cap complete with tassle and a diploma under his wing. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44591126"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459062188990187442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnMvRmG-4NE3KkMyf8bWi9pOimhQie8Wlbcn62Dab8j675B_xbYrhWmhyphenhyphenMjyzKAq830BoxAebOS9rcpairinVUWKwM4GXmlPcP6SWbpMvQiquSIrbZJCZu2Ps7Tb0bihmLNdldwMdrWAgj/s400/grad-owl3.jpg" /></a> I think this would look really cute on top of a graduation cake and it would be a wonderful keepsake for the graduate :) </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-26417630090861008982010-04-06T18:00:00.000-07:002010-04-06T18:36:43.735-07:00Custom Wedding Cake Topper<div align="center">Last week we got a convo from a bride-to-be asking us to do a puppy dog cake topper based on the cupcake topper that we had listed on our gofigurette etsy site. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457195378825826706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqmMsKYhTUuGhnhc-2mFfeSHPFnpgheXIyrz3CuCk9Ryh6sO6xZe-QGQ_Cr-MK_NQnra8XzTjptnopJryw0adSW1uUGZhr1rRQteVhDi9mxemYIAkmPv8JSRoWNPTEC0JQnJzXpUUV4_s2/s400/dog.jpg" /> <div align="center">Since this was one of the cake toppers that I made, Diane told me to go for it. The bride is getting married May 1st, so she immediately sent a picture of her dog, just so I could get an idea of the colors she wanted and some of the detailing she wanted that was specific to her dog. She also requested that the bride wear a veil and carry a bunch of lilac flowers. </div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457200787720694914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnh6A46DqxTvI0QyVOApsC0pAPAdmvVD6nPOyPprsXMX9Pms14d9rYZ6Alp1feU-Zfy7Hg_v6B0IYPouvujjZeabUphprbtxQZNaFl5GlfJz2tx2xvIiDeq4fqEDTWKLI3xbSsh7VBlwW4/s400/bride-dog.jpg" /></div><div align="center">For the groom, she requested a top hat and with lilac trim. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDachdFO9XJAdzb2-OcKbS1EHiHcUci4uyzLTcNWbrKyFYt6Iu1xxw9yARx17KFkeT92o0VTavkkN_qrmnGQLl41sSLl7y9qzh08LYTkt_K_MC1QQuq3QGaQQhCpZQPxYFmPTro_kKIzcn/s1600/couple-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457194681826102978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDachdFO9XJAdzb2-OcKbS1EHiHcUci4uyzLTcNWbrKyFYt6Iu1xxw9yARx17KFkeT92o0VTavkkN_qrmnGQLl41sSLl7y9qzh08LYTkt_K_MC1QQuq3QGaQQhCpZQPxYFmPTro_kKIzcn/s400/couple-1.jpg" /></a> It's always a challenge to do a custom order and although I hadn't done a dog bride and groom couple before, I thought they came out pretty cute :) </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-39975768220866951112010-04-04T10:46:00.001-07:002010-04-04T11:10:18.372-07:00Easter Cheer!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ALfpj1ldNwrHnTyY-xRh6TSgP1986eyqLLc3oZwEf2sMtgi_i0O-ZcPSYFq7wxLQ6mvfvxGKzrtuxRGggEKa15E0u703pDlbF3DNu9luWBg10fw-RwYMBI0R2HDuya8rc8W6dA_SVlU5/s1600/bunny-chick%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 331px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456340318405312946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ALfpj1ldNwrHnTyY-xRh6TSgP1986eyqLLc3oZwEf2sMtgi_i0O-ZcPSYFq7wxLQ6mvfvxGKzrtuxRGggEKa15E0u703pDlbF3DNu9luWBg10fw-RwYMBI0R2HDuya8rc8W6dA_SVlU5/s400/bunny-chick%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> Although both Diane and I have been quite busy, we always seem to make time for family. Yesterday my family and I celebrated the Easter holiday and I made arrangements of bunnies, chicks and glittered easter eggs for them. The great thing about Diane and I is that although we may make the same things, we each have our own original style and creativity, so nothing really looks duplicated! Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter holiday! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">More to come on wedding cake toppers and graduation figurines so stay tuned! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-4883411866231114992010-04-01T16:37:00.000-07:002010-04-01T16:43:42.448-07:00Happy Easter from gofigurette!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9J6NMOVr8eSYHXQMJEXiSeAyvwp0VZf3XG7EoskyU8wW-D_cwvFEY9IQsgNOmcKrrZt8atFSRu5B_pMdbClMmqwtSj4iF8xJToaP_DnlBNxO3uZqcZTZLBQfcjA3Lu-ozlrp8jy0DVo/s1600/happyeaster1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9J6NMOVr8eSYHXQMJEXiSeAyvwp0VZf3XG7EoskyU8wW-D_cwvFEY9IQsgNOmcKrrZt8atFSRu5B_pMdbClMmqwtSj4iF8xJToaP_DnlBNxO3uZqcZTZLBQfcjA3Lu-ozlrp8jy0DVo/s400/happyeaster1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455318313739461490" border="0" /></a>It's been quite a busy week for Myrna and me with various projects we've been working on. Trying to split my time between <a href="http://www.dkdesignshawaii.etsy.com/">DK Designs</a> and <a href="http://www.gofigurette.etsy.com/">gofigurette!</a> sometimes can be challenging. Myrna made me this cute baby chick and Easter eggs in a cute latte style egg cup and because I was running out of time to make gifts for my nieces and nephews for Easter, I decided to follow her lead. So I had these 1 inch square ceramic salt & pepper holders and decided to use them for the chick and the eggs. They came out super cute. I made one each for my son's teachers and for his girlfriend at school. My son is 5 mind you and he's had a girlfriend for over a year now. At least he's a one girl kind of boy! LOL.<br /><br />Anyway, Myrna and I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Easter and hope that all your little loved ones find lots of Easter eggs and treats on Sunday!<br /></div>DK Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01273556132184695159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-66249719807753386932010-03-29T15:48:00.001-07:002010-03-31T06:56:15.769-07:00Figurines and Flowers<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454193243647175218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXjj4Hqxb_pSMw_-i7WzqmmlW08IEVQCUZ2slgIkcLkmVmR8xtlClOruW25XnYqGy8qQ1NL6PTGbMLC_HiQj0axfwPg6S_KkXV_Mjo3DikBPax9vGyhwZtk9GCWpETAXFgkMQnX66RJD7/s400/bride-and-groom-1.jpg" /> <div align="center"> I've been getting quite a few inquiries on my bride and groom owls and wanted to think of different ones that I could make. Since I had the wedding theme covered, I started thinking about making a cute baby owl for baby showers. What could be cuter than a baby owl?<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454191797418932018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLGyox8nTWUnZo5MR8PqNVO-oDLNB4vN6HOD34GRC1Mqtg13tpIy40UZx4sBoOcWJcFV9Nc3zJgnLptfGtYr9RZqZoGxN7CJwGarpPS7HVxhILRybO2jBlxDSEpiXw__NPJ5puRcxsL-Y/s400/blue4.jpg" /> I made the mama owl cradling the baby and thought of combining it with some flowers and a "Welcome Baby" banner for a unique baby shower gift. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43688418"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454191606418140450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmpZvg-tOQ8beq4LZ0pv0Vq28XsbpHugintH0nGpWrSyZrwqTjw8khGbrgA3djESXlTErH_tXEPNO4Ej9qIy7m84JslVkJIk5OX91wNG_YZ2pp28_DcrpqjwMljTK3DnlR9_0EmopO8tTd/s400/blue2.jpg" /></a> I think a mom-to-be would love a gift that celebrates a new born baby as well as having a nice remembrance of the anticipated time before the baby actually arrives :)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43846165"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454796089717104706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidko_kCkkdzCWJ9P07fLecUUeOCZJCt2s4r-kZCxn9U7B87JtFA29PbK5vx7VNx9f-pSgRucpP6ama8NY0GRM7ph2P9hrDXH_e8qLGg1NqepnmuJXJpF8ifYpLU1ZZ8Vpr8qp7F78BOTHM/s400/il_430xN.134158747%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a>Showers of happiness with gofigurette! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-90457172828771829602010-03-26T21:44:00.000-07:002010-03-26T21:48:09.802-07:00Large Penguin Bride & Groom Cake Topper<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-eYxesy7vXQFmRmWS_JX-Po9LnHlVdRj-i8Ta7PR_OzAvKUbVxq_TDc_smvODIs0PEKET6pvYgnsFXa8Wxm4QVrPb6MgS028nMBvvjal4J37bo8aSmUDojLX0sA0Pa8Sj5g89cbwEqfA/s1600/lbaillio3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-eYxesy7vXQFmRmWS_JX-Po9LnHlVdRj-i8Ta7PR_OzAvKUbVxq_TDc_smvODIs0PEKET6pvYgnsFXa8Wxm4QVrPb6MgS028nMBvvjal4J37bo8aSmUDojLX0sA0Pa8Sj5g89cbwEqfA/s400/lbaillio3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453170289008985938" border="0" /></a>Most of what Myrna and I do are on the small scale, but recently I got a convo via our <a href="http://www.gofigurette.etsy.com">Etsy</a> site asking if I could do a 5" bride and groom penguin. So although it didn't make 5 inches, it was 4.75" tall. It's pretty big but very cute.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcDkSpVqiFPOSc_xTL60VFwOBrny0Ef5Sa2gsxCxSwDKz6aZlHecJK3xntnyO13HAtRm6NleLcha53qmPdFG7eWhqkJ-b7S2dfkG7vc8WF5sH9XYIZmAoO-r8WP2Ik7F1UeMvJb9YPnk8/s1600/lbaillio1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcDkSpVqiFPOSc_xTL60VFwOBrny0Ef5Sa2gsxCxSwDKz6aZlHecJK3xntnyO13HAtRm6NleLcha53qmPdFG7eWhqkJ-b7S2dfkG7vc8WF5sH9XYIZmAoO-r8WP2Ik7F1UeMvJb9YPnk8/s400/lbaillio1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453170295264478706" border="0" /></a>We've definitely been getting more inquiries for custom cake toppers for weddings. Especially for Myrna's super cute bride and groom owls! Thank you to all our wonderful gofigurette! clients and custom orders! We are so appreciative of the business!<br /></div>DK Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01273556132184695159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-36750647581263456492010-03-15T11:36:00.000-07:002010-03-15T11:44:56.796-07:00St. Patrick's Day Penguins for My Son's Classmates<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmKYrOFhzrRE7FTFySV-QKJnCxGGgKOvXZ9aDSgc6xDpr-tdHeQ2RHAyTdm92f_X0QVk2zaX5MDb9I_QiHkY4AMfFnPPDANUeQREb39bf92c7dMACiNzk6GBENngrSXAd79RbZHM5Wyg/s1600-h/stpatricksdaybag1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmKYrOFhzrRE7FTFySV-QKJnCxGGgKOvXZ9aDSgc6xDpr-tdHeQ2RHAyTdm92f_X0QVk2zaX5MDb9I_QiHkY4AMfFnPPDANUeQREb39bf92c7dMACiNzk6GBENngrSXAd79RbZHM5Wyg/s400/stpatricksdaybag1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448932223876030098" border="0" /></a>St. Patrick's Day is something special to my husband because he is half Irish and it kills him that our son calls it <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Leprechaun</span> Day! Something created by Hollywood. Anyway, I wanted to make something to share Aidan's ethnic background with his classmates and also to share some traditions his grandmother passed on to her kids and hopefully one day to Aidan.<br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjK_8C6z4Z5LctThyphenhyphen8NdGxntr7lqtZC75YuDK6yq53QF8WDBcBMPk8HrxwDjLNpA9Ga2L8nmQVEnuijFtAFj4AjcDo48G196wqkNotKACDNzUJFALxGYWcpL8YBQ3z8w74rtRcuMz_WYU/s1600-h/stpatricksdaypenguin.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjK_8C6z4Z5LctThyphenhyphen8NdGxntr7lqtZC75YuDK6yq53QF8WDBcBMPk8HrxwDjLNpA9Ga2L8nmQVEnuijFtAFj4AjcDo48G196wqkNotKACDNzUJFALxGYWcpL8YBQ3z8w74rtRcuMz_WYU/s400/stpatricksdaypenguin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448932213986142978" border="0" /></a> A tradition in the Phillips' family is Irish soda bread. So I'm attempting to make it for Aidan's classmates so he can share a little about his heritage with the kids, but at the same time take something home that's cute and fun and in honor of St. Patrick's Day! I made an iron-on transfer with a 4 leaf clover and a St. Patrick's Day greeting. So cute!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8tybOW8GSTr22LmIrgDauxxy5npSHr10Sfe6DNNss2W1LULCGYjuCTVY6e0sALI6hMm1mbUECGpFgCbSiw88NwscD7eOxHy5JqTQtl2Q4NNSzJdo2Nuw69-CEJP0zYH0tMYRUUXrO3Q/s1600-h/stpatricksdaybags.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8tybOW8GSTr22LmIrgDauxxy5npSHr10Sfe6DNNss2W1LULCGYjuCTVY6e0sALI6hMm1mbUECGpFgCbSiw88NwscD7eOxHy5JqTQtl2Q4NNSzJdo2Nuw69-CEJP0zYH0tMYRUUXrO3Q/s400/stpatricksdaybags.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448932231208141954" border="0" /></a>DK Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01273556132184695159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-87454989256232920762010-03-14T16:29:00.001-07:002010-03-14T19:43:29.636-07:00New Critters Posted on Etsy<div align="center">I've been really behind with making figurines for gofigurette!, since I was busy making favors for my Grandmother's 90th birthday party. Flower boxes for the ladies and penguins for the kids. Diane was sweet enough to design an awesome favor card for me and it just pulled everything together :) <a href="http://www.gofigurette.etsy.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 369px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448636145706589762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQQcj2U7H_LaQI3dV9i_kq5wa9nplpOue1un5xGuqT5xXLF8qXT7yEf2-RXkttHQef8vn2fTGz5UpyupyrxHmFXz31EF3aUt5wgewelwu0Kf_FdNlcNyd907bTNRJF1KJafNCjN0jeSF1/s400/penguin-4.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center">With day light savings time here and Easter right around the corner (time has just been flying by!), I wanted to make my little chicks for the Easter holiday. When I was trying to figure out how to make a tiny cake topper arrangement, I found that egg cups work just great -how fitting for Easter!<a href="http://www.gofigurette.etsy.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 338px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448636373655795570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcUclAi3Nbd35Ti-tMIeHisCzRGTG1Hceww1iLmJYBoxpb5kdAdcBtyyT6MZk7vK-ZGWJKwRXDBaGy-UTLZedPLsLeAceRYL-bqlCMxex62Zfwz5dQv_Fqoylok-nNdYdinaLte7n0AMXh/s400/2-chicks-2.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center">I thought that the egg cups worked out so well that I was thinking about other figurines that I could make and came up with clown babies for baby showers. I think this would make a super cute cake topper and a nice keepsake for the mom-to-be. <a href="http://www.gofigurette.etsy.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 324px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448636251005432690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbkGs3sXJQtAT9CwsFeDpBcVvAqu-rm7Icg4aamLKAIjcTm5CtY4oqYkM4kcUSjwDkQvx9kkNmI4vY1UZBnZdw35QsJABkbhmt3_UCLjkikIo1OlRvpfLhaeDONYB0tlw4jdACavvNq0y/s400/babies-2.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center">Lastly, I wanted to make a few new animals and also go back to making a few familiar ones. The raccoon was something I had made when I gave a gift to Diane, so I thought one would be cute sitting on top of an egg cup. And although I thought I had enough of my dinosaur (flashback Aidan's birthday party, lol), I figured one single one with some rocks and flowers would make a cute topper for a boy's birthday party. The bear with flowers was just to celebrate spring! <a href="http://www.gofigurette.etsy.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448635978332521154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZQcdNGJt_G911gUr8Atuvjmg_oEN0Cj0glwwL7_cdbkxk1PSVHuzqFa5odjY3oek6HLw_R3R1UUGF1Ml2sxNhBBv01HcYnOPuzZg42e-tzTb8OfN_fPj628GmUHLZ7enVJujnHhoTjJ1k/s400/2-arrangements.jpg" /></a> I think my absolute favorite is my angel-winged pig. What I was really trying to do is match the unusual cup that I found and the pink just made me think of pigs and the saying "When pigs fly".</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 395px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448652609850326594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb3ssLRpHm1up0Z0OoOwW1JUbntaOTEySkZO2-NlqrEavOWGIODXTy676NBf9OsgpSn3tjbS7OLgjDy4HHKJrd_oGxLk4CAJ_V6K4Pgxefvx6I-4r4YmMrjeE0J05Hyh80mKRLNvdzQSH2/s400/pig4.jpg" /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42672006"> <p align="center"></a></p><p align="center">Being that this saying is an old one and it's not heard that often anymore, maybe this would come in handy as a Mother's day or Father's day cake topper! LOL </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-56683467701672876212010-03-05T07:33:00.000-08:002010-03-05T07:38:52.942-08:00St. Patrick's Day Gift<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA3MkV5R9Dq69HVNVSf2pjvflG_7b_8Rt5o_SdB8bb-OVx9aoCoc2RJT5aMNzKFqkB-8wKGeoPWDvaztpP_26nohf6Natv-z2Wdutly5kIPvG3wErQtsL_2rBE9XvMpeSi1wK7gGnOKKc/s1600-h/stpattysdayensemble.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA3MkV5R9Dq69HVNVSf2pjvflG_7b_8Rt5o_SdB8bb-OVx9aoCoc2RJT5aMNzKFqkB-8wKGeoPWDvaztpP_26nohf6Natv-z2Wdutly5kIPvG3wErQtsL_2rBE9XvMpeSi1wK7gGnOKKc/s400/stpattysdayensemble.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445174632075501762" border="0" /></a>I couldn't get myself in gear to work on flowers after working on the favors for my son's upcoming yet 1 month late birthday party. So I stayed in the figurine mode and whipped up this. Myrna was the first one to make tree stumps way back when she made her theme project for certification and she had sent me this cute raccoon family in a latte cup and it had a this uber cute tree stump. It's such a great idea so I made some St. Patrick's Day penguins with 4 leaf clovers and tried to think of what I could create. I thought about the cupcake, but then decided that wouldn't work given the size of each penguin. Then I thought about the one Myrna had made for me with the raccoons.<br /><br />So, I wanted to make something for my aunt and uncle who are like parents to me and a grandparents to Aidan. My uncle is Irish and with St. Patrick's Day coming up I thought I'd make them something. So I made a tree stump with flowers and a glittered shamrock with the two penguins sitting in a garden of flowers and of course a lucky golden horseshoe! I tell you this stuff is addicting.<br /><br />Today it's back to running errands for the party and working on my flower orders. Must stay focused!<br /></div>DK Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01273556132184695159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-28977429910874255032010-03-04T10:45:00.000-08:002010-03-04T10:53:08.949-08:00Flowers and Cupcakes - Just in Time for Spring!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41986440"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcT_oPOpLGvI_KC3tIVg3v73QUaZDKYDLJlkUgyfHj667gYSb754Xw-TMKBmrnmr7q6Jl9l1LyIiyGC-vjgkhGU3yeHe-3HKSbAEp-aQlL4Cr2fydQEUx0Lc5BYfaQWdiZuHqvJl6Rb3w/s400/springcupcake6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444852842783479874" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I don't know about you, but I sure am ready for some sunshine and warm weather. It's been a really wet winter in California and I know for Myrna, New Jersey has been bitterly cold and more snow than she'd prefer to shovel.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTqN9vdOY_259lyP2aE8aELwOQrhlqG5OWlvT72Oqndeg75mufGEVCroOLhtSHDuGDDfhaxUoyU3JumJ7Bc1CzROHoXOFJEODMSEqlycBlLt9xL69qaBsOK4qUtMagYwkPh0_emyzcfI/s1600-h/springcupcake2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTqN9vdOY_259lyP2aE8aELwOQrhlqG5OWlvT72Oqndeg75mufGEVCroOLhtSHDuGDDfhaxUoyU3JumJ7Bc1CzROHoXOFJEODMSEqlycBlLt9xL69qaBsOK4qUtMagYwkPh0_emyzcfI/s400/springcupcake2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444852827509843778" border="0" /></a>We've been tossing around this idea of combining the cupcakes and our flowers and making one of those flower cupcakes you so often see in the florist shops. It was a bit of a learning curve on how I was going to make it, but here's the first one! I think they would make a great decoration for a baby shower, bridal shower, birthday or just to give to someone you think is special. Who doesn't love cupcakes and flowers? So they are a perfect combination!<br />As I get more time I hope to create a couple other versions with different flowers and colors! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41985794"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf08ewzEwW69nVmsr6mb-jhsh8YiVKi9_3_gvx82U1QODCa9XqvvKFrkUnhF9zq3U4btPZqtIBa07JUjL6NxCiCOs9wS1E-tV-vLa4Is-UruFGoHB9UuZblPWcgkFL_Hreq6_ZeaK8wME/s400/monkeymini3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444852843833183058" border="0" /></a>The sun is out, but more rain is to come, but for now, I can enjoy this nice pre-Spring day! Before I finish this post, I also made this cute little mini cupcake with my oh so cute monkey with a plumeria flower. This would make a super cute gift and Christmas ornament!</div>DK Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01273556132184695159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-19617679794216151992010-03-03T22:24:00.001-08:002010-03-03T22:30:17.828-08:00Monkeying Around<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjtfMFNhbgsYJNeOSs26e7f8Avcs6HYLdj1K8qJ7VtwVzgpKkBIeDdpI9OJMED3wAJHKM0aeUmKzKZEZBnEQ9qBkxtHMclQBluUoUifEo1NslmlgcMIHo7xpmR2-EhW0qO_tN_oEzYQXA/s1600-h/tropicalmonkely5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjtfMFNhbgsYJNeOSs26e7f8Avcs6HYLdj1K8qJ7VtwVzgpKkBIeDdpI9OJMED3wAJHKM0aeUmKzKZEZBnEQ9qBkxtHMclQBluUoUifEo1NslmlgcMIHo7xpmR2-EhW0qO_tN_oEzYQXA/s400/tropicalmonkely5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444661935889171570" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">I should seriously be working on my bridal bouquet orders, but I decided to take a little bit of time and post some of the items I worked on in the last few weeks on Etsy as well as create a new piece. When I first started, I didn't dare make bodies for my figurine heads. As I got more confident with my figurines I decided to try and make simple bodies. After all, we're going for cute. So I'm a big fan of cute monkey critters. My son's favorite stuffed animal is still Curious George and he was my favorite too growing up. I decided to play around or shall I say, "monkey around" with another figurine concept. I decided to make a cute monkey scratching it's head under a palm tree. I think it came out really cute. It can't be complete without lovely & fragrant plumeria flowers!</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKiM1Yj4VYcuvk3EishRDepz5YjAnfNOiQmE4VGT1sGj1hEaMwYyEX36vsrxDpK8uIxeqI2zJtnm4DE9TZBhBEcMhwZxtKLY-BsDOWtj6tRKbqoMz0N39Xjb3Bvyc9Wg-3P8pYZViFHAU/s1600-h/tropicalmonkey6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKiM1Yj4VYcuvk3EishRDepz5YjAnfNOiQmE4VGT1sGj1hEaMwYyEX36vsrxDpK8uIxeqI2zJtnm4DE9TZBhBEcMhwZxtKLY-BsDOWtj6tRKbqoMz0N39Xjb3Bvyc9Wg-3P8pYZViFHAU/s400/tropicalmonkey6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444661946529609186" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Anyway, check out our <a href="http://www.gofigurette.etsy.com">gofigurette! site on Etsy</a> as we just listed a few new items! Don't forget St. Patrick's Day on 3/17 and Easter on 4/4! Happy Shopping!</span></span><br /></div>DK Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01273556132184695159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-87841449964340508772010-02-21T09:01:00.000-08:002010-02-21T09:09:06.394-08:00Personalized Cupcakes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzjV8jWwlAuGV9td-9xv5gmT6_aWwEqvSvZVZzNPZ25In-J6mKUhyi923xf8ZIYysJ2KZh7NpU9OihP2z5zPgO2m_WUpOPUOclj0D30vxvZ7CtUGNk0itOphobj1mcvVrbr35MI2rQkY0/s1600-h/Eva.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzjV8jWwlAuGV9td-9xv5gmT6_aWwEqvSvZVZzNPZ25In-J6mKUhyi923xf8ZIYysJ2KZh7NpU9OihP2z5zPgO2m_WUpOPUOclj0D30vxvZ7CtUGNk0itOphobj1mcvVrbr35MI2rQkY0/s400/Eva.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440743928270593970" border="0" /></a>You're probably wondering why there has been a lack of posts recently. Well, for the last 2 weeks I have been training a delightful woman from the UK (yes, that's right the UK) in the DECO Clay Craft Academy curriculum. She's doing great and I'm excited to say that soon there will be a certified instructor in Europe once she has gone through the examination process. But hold onto your hats, she has decided to take some time and really practice on her own before she is ready to teach others.<br /><br />Anyway, my student asked me if I could make some special cupcakes for her goddaughter back in the UK. She was thinking she would find her something in the US but she's been so busy with classes she hasn't had much time to shop. So she thought this would be special and unique. She asked for pink penguins on pink cupcakes with whatever embellishments she thought would be nice, but that she wanted her goddaughter's name to be spelled out with a touch of glitter. Another great idea for our Etsy site, personalized cupcakes for a little girl or little boy's birthday! Would even be cute for a milestone birthday with numbers!DK Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01273556132184695159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-72751195602470305582010-02-15T21:23:00.001-08:002010-02-15T21:27:28.357-08:00Custom Order for a Wedding<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvlmcIiln88v645Q4Mz3xCoFHsBMfHsfR39VMgZHOvxv1TlOr7UuOPf0IBpXYw2Yy1srSVQ_ylPzYKRvB16bsLSzkE-aLJZhFMLDkdFPbsWH-0WaHpgJjp_iXbZK3hLNlQYWSnlzy4FUY/s1600-h/penguincoupleshells.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvlmcIiln88v645Q4Mz3xCoFHsBMfHsfR39VMgZHOvxv1TlOr7UuOPf0IBpXYw2Yy1srSVQ_ylPzYKRvB16bsLSzkE-aLJZhFMLDkdFPbsWH-0WaHpgJjp_iXbZK3hLNlQYWSnlzy4FUY/s400/penguincoupleshells.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438708520783760882" border="0" /></a>Late last week I got a convo from a potential Etsy client who really liked my penguin surfer cupcake, but she asked if I could modify it. We exchanged several emails back and forth and she said she was having a beach wedding and her colors were navy blue and white. She loved the aquamarine penguins and asked if I could customize them for her. She wanted a bride and groom penguin couple, the bride with a plumeria hair flower and leaf and the groom with a white & navy blue tie. She also requested shells at the base of their feet. These shells are super tiny. I accented with glitter glue and I think they look super cute. She was going cupcakes instead of cake for her wedding and so she thought this cupcake with the custom details to the penguins was perfect.<br /><br />Turns out my client is a professional photographer so I'm hoping she'll share with me photos after her wedding!<br /><br />Awareness of our cute designs is growing and I'm so excited to see inquiries here & there. :)<br /></div>DK Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01273556132184695159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-64474564401326646332010-02-05T19:35:00.000-08:002010-02-05T19:42:31.654-08:00St. Patrick's Day and Easter Items<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPLVr-lIWrGfKLJTcWnJuB3zWulggFg81ZVc1ZzwvQ5x2NyR5y13Ys7kBO5uFTPbuy-3cyo9bPBG6_8CkMQKDsZeX33XW-iYe0MjTR-7_Ji4x0vfnmUJNFRW8mVI8FS3Q-x55qPsZEDiQ/s1600-h/stpattysday5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPLVr-lIWrGfKLJTcWnJuB3zWulggFg81ZVc1ZzwvQ5x2NyR5y13Ys7kBO5uFTPbuy-3cyo9bPBG6_8CkMQKDsZeX33XW-iYe0MjTR-7_Ji4x0vfnmUJNFRW8mVI8FS3Q-x55qPsZEDiQ/s400/stpattysday5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434970598578526738" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I've been busy creating some things for St. Patrick's Day and Easter. I love what I do! It's so much fun and such a creative release. I love cute things but never thought I could make things that are cute until now.<br /><br />My husband is part Irish decent and I was thinking I should make something for St. Patrick's Day, but not something that would be offensive to people who are Irish. He says leprachauns are a Hollywood made up thing and it's offensive to Irish because it's a celebration of an Irish saint. So I technically didn't make a leprachaun, I made a penguin, but I guess the hat makes it a leprachaun penguin. I put a little 4 leaf clover on his tummy. This first one goes to my mother-in-law because she is Irish and I know she would really find this to be cute.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga2zxY_YdMYVkxWYA5Q17McXgblcfZkTn42dFzXW2qsGhaoOixYKVSWcrDvLxQDE9KAfqTv016v5IX6SkxTrbBgUtZFWU9WAVfHAqYL1j-Y5kXgoGxXycuZ52ACoy8KgextQzRlFVR1Wc/s1600-h/bunnyminicupcake1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga2zxY_YdMYVkxWYA5Q17McXgblcfZkTn42dFzXW2qsGhaoOixYKVSWcrDvLxQDE9KAfqTv016v5IX6SkxTrbBgUtZFWU9WAVfHAqYL1j-Y5kXgoGxXycuZ52ACoy8KgextQzRlFVR1Wc/s400/bunnyminicupcake1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434970600659127410" border="0" /></a>The 2nd item is a mini cupcake with a bunny, grasses, roses, tiny flowers, leaves, and glittered eggs. It's a challenge trying to create things in miniature size, but fun nonetheless! Will be posting new items to our Etsy shop soon!<br /></div>DK Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01273556132184695159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-85452955096510186262010-02-03T09:52:00.000-08:002010-02-03T09:59:00.676-08:00Birthday Favors for a Special 5 Year Old!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ2h4dMPGTRVoyN6bozFe02TrpDM5vvn7IxW1L329NTgQQsyoi8zs4Vr39uZbqldjBXmbOuF8MR-qB29AFbA5r8LOdaNC4IWJ8puTax2UBQG4z0i9ZAti9rS1szX5-CtzCvD8oGR97-yU/s1600-h/aidantrex1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ2h4dMPGTRVoyN6bozFe02TrpDM5vvn7IxW1L329NTgQQsyoi8zs4Vr39uZbqldjBXmbOuF8MR-qB29AFbA5r8LOdaNC4IWJ8puTax2UBQG4z0i9ZAti9rS1szX5-CtzCvD8oGR97-yU/s400/aidantrex1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434077868806611858" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Myrna mentioned a while back that she had been working on lots of little TREX dinosaurs out of clay. When she knew Aidan's 5th birthday was fast approaching she asked me what I wanted to do and that she wanted to help. So my son's latest fascination has everything to do with dinosaurs! So Myrna graciously took on the task of making TREX's out of clay. We decided it would be a team effort so I agreed to make the cupcakes in which the TREXs would sit upon.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG6fKCPmeOh0uI2L_S6CauZFgz9NSoxMN3mdBdr81wpbfq8s2FeAoobCCq8GSMFaUuAsBaPcK0aRqM0hfC8FdUPW7wETL4vy7KxvN8Yg_EmD7feLt3DvD-GCCX49C0eLrvVxBQxqgp-KE/s1600-h/aidantrex3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG6fKCPmeOh0uI2L_S6CauZFgz9NSoxMN3mdBdr81wpbfq8s2FeAoobCCq8GSMFaUuAsBaPcK0aRqM0hfC8FdUPW7wETL4vy7KxvN8Yg_EmD7feLt3DvD-GCCX49C0eLrvVxBQxqgp-KE/s400/aidantrex3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434077880399278866" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">The box arrived from Myrna this morning and the OCD person that I am, had to work on them right away. Aidan's birthday is on Monday and it's the day he goes to school. So I finished assembling the cupcakes and the favor bags.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I have to admit, I'm not the "Susie Homemaker" type mom in the least bit, but I remember when my mom used to do special things for me on my birthday and I want Aidan to have that too. He is so utterly amazed and appreciative when I do things for him to share with his classmates. He thinks his mommy is a superstar! LOL. I'm so thankful to Myrna for taking on the task of the TREXs and the countless hours of going cross eyed making them and those ferocious teeth!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9mO4dVtKCKFlK58IbnmvMbICbcv08OAW7y3QRLSzmrT-BV5Rar6lcQAhY1JKgKtv46p3JoIhUG347PfqqgkRWp4VMR6ttZamL9iT6yJLQNAzYStS56sxNGV9BRd5TFXQ9_PE8FpGaXb8/s1600-h/aidantrex2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9mO4dVtKCKFlK58IbnmvMbICbcv08OAW7y3QRLSzmrT-BV5Rar6lcQAhY1JKgKtv46p3JoIhUG347PfqqgkRWp4VMR6ttZamL9iT6yJLQNAzYStS56sxNGV9BRd5TFXQ9_PE8FpGaXb8/s400/aidantrex2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434077876391915746" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">These are the photos I took today that I wanted to share! So if you're thinking of something unique to give as birthday party favors, consider gofigurette! :)</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJbHKeGaOshHre7CKSbpJoYmR_AoW80pwiSAMjG7GMsaK-AptXsjcgdCa4IWYFBqTScd3VmporbhjgelSX5V0xDGS8bwWHCnWj8-Ti26zugTyQdroyHuMPkNb2dNaB_tLSBJshLxszc8/s1600-h/aidantrex4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJbHKeGaOshHre7CKSbpJoYmR_AoW80pwiSAMjG7GMsaK-AptXsjcgdCa4IWYFBqTScd3VmporbhjgelSX5V0xDGS8bwWHCnWj8-Ti26zugTyQdroyHuMPkNb2dNaB_tLSBJshLxszc8/s400/aidantrex4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434077885291325058" border="0" /></a></div>DK Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01273556132184695159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-51863297488280701672010-02-02T23:17:00.000-08:002010-02-02T23:27:47.962-08:00Did Someone Say "Easter"???<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGdHrt9NIY6HncRXVYAgTlb8MCFyAxgJvl-i3gSvd4dsxSGCk15cnAXzegGjaKtryWMvSMyJdmLVL5c8969tRdNDvYd33Na5KInxG_OOg6D1UxdLEXOCC963Ew5W-ucPxaaSJ-GVD-xg/s1600-h/easterbunny4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGdHrt9NIY6HncRXVYAgTlb8MCFyAxgJvl-i3gSvd4dsxSGCk15cnAXzegGjaKtryWMvSMyJdmLVL5c8969tRdNDvYd33Na5KInxG_OOg6D1UxdLEXOCC963Ew5W-ucPxaaSJ-GVD-xg/s400/easterbunny4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433915045791674978" border="0" /></a>Yes, it's not even Superbowl Sunday, nor Valentine's Day but Myrna and I are already thinking about Easter! She showed me something she quickly whipped up and it was so darn cute (I'll let her share it with you in a separate blog post) and her creativity sparked mine.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVeC3kSEHvwlYher1HeJo6XIatIm_cVGWuqFj-qeXYK0tA9I3mFu8GrSx99BoXxeOszzmzExnYY23rygG8404ynL7va7QsRb1gN8PIyBqVO8ghv6TgvOp45R7GnzwQDfwLoQZk_zYu-ZE/s1600-h/easterbunny6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVeC3kSEHvwlYher1HeJo6XIatIm_cVGWuqFj-qeXYK0tA9I3mFu8GrSx99BoXxeOszzmzExnYY23rygG8404ynL7va7QsRb1gN8PIyBqVO8ghv6TgvOp45R7GnzwQDfwLoQZk_zYu-ZE/s400/easterbunny6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433915037187393698" border="0" /></a>After finishing my penguins for my client who wanted the family of penguins, I decided that I would try to make an Easter themed arrangement. I had made an Easter bunny head, but no body a while back when we first started the company, but Myrna has inspired me to make bodies now! So going back to what I know from my theme project when I was going for my DECO certification, I did an Easter themed project. What's not to love about cute little bunnies!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjElJ2sUtV1y7eqUQU54xhN85J8NPTqDiCvsJsGKI40CILswM_wGOAlXx3R583shqQVKdHRrmmj9HuS6EFCCNtLocdswQqTeIQCzgw5Ge1qx4A5eqdvs9LvliD1Ja1KHgeig9Z7I2Z3ds/s1600-h/easterbunny2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjElJ2sUtV1y7eqUQU54xhN85J8NPTqDiCvsJsGKI40CILswM_wGOAlXx3R583shqQVKdHRrmmj9HuS6EFCCNtLocdswQqTeIQCzgw5Ge1qx4A5eqdvs9LvliD1Ja1KHgeig9Z7I2Z3ds/s400/easterbunny2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433915028924419666" border="0" /></a>So I had these little wooden condiment cups from Sur la Table that I bought a couple years back and I thought they were super cute and that I would have a need for them. In the two years I've had them, I couldn't figure out what to use them for.. until NOW! I decided to make an Easter bunny in a small garden with grass, tall grasses, Easter eggs decorated in glitter in various colors and little itty bitty flowers. The whole thing probably only measures 4 inches high by 3 inches in diameter.<br /><br />Soon these will be listed on Etsy. I'm thinking about maybe doing a brown bunny and who knows, maybe a penguin dressed up in bunny ears perhaps? I just finished working on a ton of flower samples and a bridal bouquet replica so doing a little creative figurine creation was just what I needed. So much fun! Looking forward to making more Easter related items to sell. If they don't sell, they'll make EXCELLENT gifts for my nieces and nephews!<br /></div>DK Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01273556132184695159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-34612964634516937612010-01-28T06:34:00.001-08:002010-01-28T07:15:45.732-08:00Creative Monotony<div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431804662530197634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXqHayw9ZKmGXY0GEabfCxNtR0KZ6o-irWcyB3AlwrrLV8c8gvBNg4PyhAenR2IAUdxrKbrCWVkeEyce7_Ha86JGnCMdgeNaoUIi_rr7XYlI9rl26qObUr-By5ejGBa-UI83klD64OATkz/s400/chick1.jpg" />To be quite honest, I was getting a little tired from making all the little dinosaurs and they also started taking on a different shape/form after working on so many in a row. So after every 4th one that I did, I would take a break and work on something else. I wanted to make something for Valentine's so I worked on baby chicks and bunnies.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 255px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431807009493060274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKV_zREY8TbuC7p9kgxwYpXHxMI9H5-z9W_0wif_3IVhZY6gJhJ8ww37NpZW_o-uhFgufhAfSNZIVtYeTau6Y14xDnMEfeOnXZU0m7zE8LpqauEXxr3JaFe92X9KCrXZN2avlZi67lwFL/s400/bunnies-2.jpg" />Going back to the t-rexs', I wondered how I could incorporate dinosaurs and Valentine's day and working with so much green clay was just starting to get to me. With all these thoughts in my head, I decided to change it up and make a pink Lady T-rex. And as I'm always playing around with my new camera, I gathered all of the T-rexs' for a unique picture :)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431804080242934898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_7sFwWVT_8Zz7P_p1YBQ5raOgmQEMm9vIt8HrxNQIBwbkUZCS_IUH8g6V-YupmCoykD8uVmfedvs9HKU4p90vDtZhQWmn6zYs_21Lw7HPbY1xJcqtKTadr4G6jJ0tk9aJmQiIgXdgRtnp/s400/lady+t.JPG" />Doesn't she look in awe of all of her suitors gathering to see her? <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431802283923410178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdSm3gjNrJlIeAWtyxitRIEtoCdckFmzJVMRbDUzXIYFSwrAIHE3UqRXWZWDGkJ5KBOGscwrLt5R1SA0nlxkkOnSm_rz_-5V9xavVHNnJDv5XXbqkwJ0bQ6fG_jY8d1InnajQNdPSgngK/s400/lady+t2.JPG" />With that "come hither" look, she looks like quite the flirt! Work it girl! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7105711130541249814.post-75787193030206626892010-01-27T17:35:00.001-08:002010-01-27T18:29:17.068-08:00A Labor of Love...<div><div align="center">Diane has been hinting around that I've been working on a project for a special little someone and I have! In about a week and a half, her son Aidan will be celebrating his 5th birthday and I wanted to make him something fun. Aidan LOVES dinosaurs, specifically the Tyrannosaurus Rex, so I thought I would give it a try. Little did I realize, but there are a lot of little details to the T-rex, but this is how it turned out! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 257px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431605012075831330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzoX3nCkGCfEr5USY2mbkU6vpDeVZ2UCBzx59nFwrbgp1Y_3_UHdUbxIKTgD0UxV31Ct9ehxd9M0pCeWs6QxJTkcRelONcQqK4PyiCBE0P0y7lQHjOlhmV9DIs1_e97aISwDCuQOET6Yr/s400/trex.jpg" />Aidan will be celebrating his birthday at school with his classmates so both Diane and I thought it would be a cute favor for the kids to have. Did I mention there are 22 kids in Aidan's class? LOL <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431607983137273234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkxSO2mT-IfRID1CW6syzx68vWLKrXFiBrC-4CuQVOc1Qjq2-6vjcpC0yh_t2aCzfnd4WgVSfrOzJ1zHMXDM9kP2Vo0LW5BGAk6SxPQoCaALXY7O-XC66DT5chzAiO4ANmMN_LSCFbRblK/s400/group-2.jpg" /></div><p align="center">I think the kids will be thrilled to receive something that they can keep and remember Aidan's special day by :) Stay tuned because this is not the end of this project- Diane will be adding her special touches to make this project complete! </p><p align="center">Happy Birthday Aidan!</p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0