1. get married
2. drink beer
3. make art
cheers!!
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Sunday
these are a few of my favorite things....
This set was made for a couple who is clear about their priorities in life:
1. get married
2. drink beer
3. make art
cheers!!
1. get married
2. drink beer
3. make art
cheers!!
Tuesday
sock it to me!
I loves me a good knee sock, and was inspired to tell you about the almighty Sock it To Me when I saw this very cool photo on their Facebook fan page of the groomsmen in an Australian wedding wearing their Superhero design. Cool, huh?
I treated myself to a few pairs last fall at my neighborhood store Frock where you can get three pairs for $20. Wow! Which designs did the bunny get? This one and this one and this one. And I'd be remiss if I didn't tell you about the award-winning design made by Peggy, the very same gal who I work with to make your Bunny with a Toolbelt wedding cake toppers into personalized invitations, thank you cards, etc.
Sunday
engagement story contest entry #3!!
Hello Beautiful People!! Here it is: our third contestant in the "tell us your engagement story" contest! This is from Monica and David, pictured here after they ballroom danced for David's Grandparent's 66th Wedding Anniversary! (Need a refresher on the rules? Click here.) Voting will commence in early May. The couple chose the Flamingo Bride and Groom cake toppers to depict their saga and took turns telling the story from both perspectives.
As told by David: Monica was told Christmas Eve that one of her gifts needed to be "assembled" as it was in parts and I could only put it together once she had gone to bed. Once she went to bed for the night she was not allowed out of the room (probably the only time I could use the words "not allowed" and actually get away with it). I had purchased many rolls of different types of decorative Christmas ribbon. Actually, over 2200 feet worth of ribbon (slight overkill on my part). Anyhow, I had also purchased 96 different small bows. By the way, 96 wasn't a significant number or anything to us, it's just that the bows came in packs of 12...(-: I strung the ribbon throughout the entire apartment (minus the bedroom obviously) using thumb tacks so that it made one long ribbon-chain, about 650 feet long (see, I told what I purchased was overkill). I then tied the bows all throughout the ribbon. Attached to each bow was a small piece of paper in the shape of a cloud, and inside the cloud was a word. The words each pertained to my definition of love (ok, altogether now, awwwww).
The next morning, Monica's task was to take her stocking, and follow the ribbon around to each bow and collect all the pieces of paper. But wait, there's more! While Monica was occupied with that I went out on our balcony (which connects to the bedroom) where I had more surprises. I had a few hundred blue and white silk rose petals that I sprinkled on the floor, and on the bedspread I wrote the word "LOVE" in white and red petals. I also had two dozen white and red roses (yes, real ones) sitting on a table near the bed. I had arranged that chain of ribbon she was following to end right next to our bedroom door, so I strung up one more ribbon from that point leading into the bedroom and right to the word "LOVE" I had spelled out in petals. When Monica came in, I was there with one of the white roses. I then said some things that neither one of us could recall 10 seconds after I said them. I got down on one knee and had the ring inside the rose. I think you know what words I "asked" next...As told by Monica: One of my favorite details was that in his elaborate planning to execute this proposal David even did a “trial run” before-hand where he timed himself to make sure that he could alternate the colors of each red and white petal to spell out the word love on the bed. I was so shocked when I first saw all of the ribbon! David brings so much magic to our relationship and this proposal is a testament to that. What else could I say when he asked me to marry him except: “OF COURSE!”
Tuesday
engagement story contest entry #2!!
Hello Beautiful People!! We have just received our second entry in the "tell us your engagement story" contest! Here's the latest sweet tale of love from Kelle and Collier, pictured here. (Need a refresher on the rules? Click here.) Voting will commence in early May. The couple chose the Pretty Kitty Bride and Groom cake toppers to depict their saga.
Collier and I have had quite the history - we dated for a year then broke up and lost touch for another two. Proving that true love DOES exist, we reconnected, both expressed that we never had stopped loving the other, and started dating again in 2007. When we reconnected we both realized this was it and were both ready to move forward with our commitment to each other and the only thing standing between us and our engagement was finding money to buy the engagement ring! We were blessed with an heirloom diamond that has been worn by Collier's Grandmother and his Mom, and went to a few stores so Collier could get an idea on what types of rings I like as I don't ever wear other jewelry! Collier took a trip to his hometown and told me he and his mom would be working on designing my ring. A month or so later he mysteriously had to take an urgent trip to his hometown and I knew my ring was ready! The week prior to his proposal was pretty brutal...I kept expecting him to propose every time I turned around!
I started selling my handmade soaps on Etsy about 6 months prior to our engagement and my business was just starting to really take off. Receiving special requests was not totally unheard of and I did receive quite a few local customer requests for pickup rather than paying shipping. But when a new customer sent a request for me to bring 3 bars of soap to my favorite restaurant on Saturday night at 7 pm because she was working, I knew something was up. I thought about it long and hard and then decided to tell Collier that I knew what he was planning. He was upset as I'd ruined the surprise, but ultimately the surprise wouldn't have happened and I knew he wanted it to get me when I least expected it! I also confessed to him that I would really prefer a less public engagement.
For the few days thereafter there were many perfect "pop the question" moments. We were walking along an ice shelf along the lake with our dog on a gorgeous spring day. At our favorite park the next. But nothing. I was convinced that he'd just decided not to ask if I was going to ruin his surprises! We were having a very normal Saturday at home that weekend, Collier was watching a movie and I was in the dining room working on my soap business. I decided to take an inventory of my soaps that day. I went to count one batch and turned around to find Collier standing in the doorway. He asked what I was doing and I told him I was counting soaps. I approached him and asked him to excuse me as I had to update the list in my computer. He said, "I think you should go count the soaps again." I looked at him as though he was from another planet and said, "There are 14 bars of Oatmeal, Milk, and Honey...I just counted...excuse me please." We went back and forth several times with him telling me to recount and me telling him I really didn't need to. 
Finally I went back just so he would give up and let me pass and saw an open ring box sitting on top of my soap shelves. I immediately started crying and wondering how I'd missed seeing it when I initially went back to the room! I turned around, speechless, and Collier kneeled down on the floor (this room was also temporarily being used for one of the kitty litterboxes so he kneeled on scattered cat litter no less!) and asked if I would marry him. Of course I said yes! We were then able to celebrate at my favorite restaurant which was the perfect end to a beautiful day.
Collier and I have had quite the history - we dated for a year then broke up and lost touch for another two. Proving that true love DOES exist, we reconnected, both expressed that we never had stopped loving the other, and started dating again in 2007. When we reconnected we both realized this was it and were both ready to move forward with our commitment to each other and the only thing standing between us and our engagement was finding money to buy the engagement ring! We were blessed with an heirloom diamond that has been worn by Collier's Grandmother and his Mom, and went to a few stores so Collier could get an idea on what types of rings I like as I don't ever wear other jewelry! Collier took a trip to his hometown and told me he and his mom would be working on designing my ring. A month or so later he mysteriously had to take an urgent trip to his hometown and I knew my ring was ready! The week prior to his proposal was pretty brutal...I kept expecting him to propose every time I turned around!
I started selling my handmade soaps on Etsy about 6 months prior to our engagement and my business was just starting to really take off. Receiving special requests was not totally unheard of and I did receive quite a few local customer requests for pickup rather than paying shipping. But when a new customer sent a request for me to bring 3 bars of soap to my favorite restaurant on Saturday night at 7 pm because she was working, I knew something was up. I thought about it long and hard and then decided to tell Collier that I knew what he was planning. He was upset as I'd ruined the surprise, but ultimately the surprise wouldn't have happened and I knew he wanted it to get me when I least expected it! I also confessed to him that I would really prefer a less public engagement.
For the few days thereafter there were many perfect "pop the question" moments. We were walking along an ice shelf along the lake with our dog on a gorgeous spring day. At our favorite park the next. But nothing. I was convinced that he'd just decided not to ask if I was going to ruin his surprises! We were having a very normal Saturday at home that weekend, Collier was watching a movie and I was in the dining room working on my soap business. I decided to take an inventory of my soaps that day. I went to count one batch and turned around to find Collier standing in the doorway. He asked what I was doing and I told him I was counting soaps. I approached him and asked him to excuse me as I had to update the list in my computer. He said, "I think you should go count the soaps again." I looked at him as though he was from another planet and said, "There are 14 bars of Oatmeal, Milk, and Honey...I just counted...excuse me please." We went back and forth several times with him telling me to recount and me telling him I really didn't need to. 
Finally I went back just so he would give up and let me pass and saw an open ring box sitting on top of my soap shelves. I immediately started crying and wondering how I'd missed seeing it when I initially went back to the room! I turned around, speechless, and Collier kneeled down on the floor (this room was also temporarily being used for one of the kitty litterboxes so he kneeled on scattered cat litter no less!) and asked if I would marry him. Of course I said yes! We were then able to celebrate at my favorite restaurant which was the perfect end to a beautiful day.
Monday
a tale of two doxies
I just received these wonderful images from the wedding ceremony and reception of one of my fabulous customers, who saw my bride and groom dachshunds and ordered a custom set to match her two adorable pups! I really love the picture of the couple with their dogs, but the cake is pretty nice as well. Thanks so much for sending them, Meghan--it really makes me happy that I could be part of your big day, the Bunny with a Toolbelt way!
Saturday
Indian Inspirations
I had a recent commission that was really fun--a couple saw my bride and groom elephant figures, but wanted their set to reflect their Indian heritage. I was sent a few images of traditional outfits worn by Indian brides and grooms, and we talked about options, finally deciding to do a pattern on each elephant inspired by the elegant fabrics. Jasmine flowers and a sparkly bindi on the bride too!
Friday
musical wedding
Here's some sweet photos from yet another wedding I made toppers for. To see more pictures of their special day, click here.
modern brides and grooms
Get ready for a flurry of new wedding cake topper designs, which I will post here over the next few days. I'm really excited about these modern bride and grooms, which I just posted on Etsy. Click here to learn more. 
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