More Owls-Hoot!

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!

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. I think this would look really cute on top of a graduation cake and it would be a wonderful keepsake for the graduate :)

Custom Wedding Cake Topper

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.

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.

For the groom, she requested a top hat and with lilac trim. 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 :)

Easter Cheer!

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!

More to come on wedding cake toppers and graduation figurines so stay tuned!

Happy Easter from gofigurette!

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 DK Designs and gofigurette! 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.

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!

Figurines and Flowers

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?
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. 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 :)
Showers of happiness with gofigurette!

Large Penguin Bride & Groom Cake Topper

Most of what Myrna and I do are on the small scale, but recently I got a convo via our Etsy 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.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!

St. Patrick's Day Penguins for My Son's Classmates

St. Patrick's Day is something special to my husband because he is half Irish and it kills him that our son calls it Leprechaun 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.
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!