Monday, February 3

New Work: Skunk Cake Toppers

What's funny about being a plush artist that goes by the name "Skunkboy" is that I never make skunks. NEVER.  The only skunk I've ever made was in the very very beginning, and I gave that to my best friend who was moving away at the time.  She named him Skunk Boy (you know, like Golden the Pony Boy from "Science of Sleep") and I liked it so I kept it for my brand new artistic adventure-- sewing softies.

Fast forward a good handful of years and I get my first request for skunk toppers.  Well, I'm sure I COULD make skunks... but I haven't in years and now there is this weird pressure that's been building up because it's something I have kind of avoided.  That was silly.  All silly.  I made some skunks, I like them, and I plan to do it again.  Whew.

What's funny about these "first" skunks is that I made these little guys twice.  The first set got lost in the mail, so I'm pretty much an old pro at this point.  Look out world, I'm totally unstoppable now.  ;)

Happy Monday, friends!


32 comments:

  1. Chelle LynnFebruary 3, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    I have always wondered where "Skunkboy" came from...such a sweet story! I love those sort of inside-jokey names. :)

    Your new skunks look absolutely adorable. Too bad the first set got lost in the mail. So frustrating when that happens!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 3, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    Oh my goodness. I just died of cuteness overload. Those are beyond adorable!! You make the cutest stuff.

    xo Denise
    lovelybohemian.blogspot.com

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    these are too cute!!

    xxoo,
    nikki

    www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com

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  4. Emma February 3, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    how lovely they are :3 beautiful!
    xx

    http://bubblyfrenchemma.blogspot.fr/

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  5. UnknownFebruary 3, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    oh my gosh, they're precious!!!!

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  6. CaitlinFebruary 3, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    i always wondered where you got the name "skunkboy"! i love these cake toppers. they are seriously the cutest!

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  7. Holl JCFebruary 3, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    These look perfect Katie, so cute and lovely! x

    holljc.blogspot.co.uk

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  8. UnknownFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    so cute!!! I love your work!

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  9. UnknownFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    Aw! These are just adorable! Their little faces are so cute :)

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  10. IslaFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    They are so adorable!!

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  11. AbbyFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    So incredibly cute! As a girl planning a wedding I love whenever I see your wedding animals!

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  12. HilFebruary 3, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    SO CUTE!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 3, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    These are so adorable!

    P.xx
    GreyWalls

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  14. MelodieFebruary 3, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    They are the cutest ever!! It's a lovely idea for a weeding cake, love them both! ;)
    xoxo
    Melodie
    http://sevenlivesandmore.blogspot.fr/

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  15. UnknownFebruary 3, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    Love them. They are perfect!

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  16. KellyFebruary 3, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    I need these in my life.

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  17. UnknownFebruary 3, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    So, so cute! And I just love how you got your shop name! I wish I was able to come up with mine that easily ;)

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  18. floating thru fieldsFebruary 3, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    these are so fun!! I've wondered where your shop name came from but I had not really noticed you don't make skunks. I'm so sorry they got lost in the mail but you are right now you are a pro when it comes to skunks :)

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  19. bridget anneFebruary 3, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    they're so sweet! keep making skunks, for sure. ; )

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  20. Hanna LeiFebruary 3, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    Those are so cute! -Hanna Lei

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  21. Sue // As It SeemsFebruary 3, 2014 at 11:46 PM

    These guys are adorable! And I love where you got your name from. It's perfect.

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  22. EmmaFebruary 4, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    Adorable!

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  23. It's Sooo FluffyFebruary 4, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    They are too cute!! I've had a few people suggest I try wedding owls. I'll have to give it a shot.
    I live the way you chose your name. When I made an owl for my bestie and she squished it and said it's sooo fluffy!! I told her I'd call my business that if I ever sold my stuffed animals. :)

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    These are absolutely adorable!!!

    xoxo
    Taylor

    www.welcomehometaylor.com

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  25. UnknownFebruary 4, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    So so so cute!

    xo, rn
    www.rachelnicoleblog.com

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  26. Jana Ramic February 4, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    I really like the pretty birdies you make with the legs.... too cute.

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  27. Valentina DuracinskyFebruary 5, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    awww they're lovely!

    Valentina
    Valentina Duracinsky Blog
    -- Facebook Page

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  28. Stacia, Paper Swallow EventsFebruary 5, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    These are SO incredibly adorable!

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  29. thotladyJuly 29, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    So cute.

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  30. FawnSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    Hi Katie! I know this is an old post, but I've been cruising around Missouri blogs tonight and came across yours. It looks like you might be a fellow SWMO gal, but not sure. Anyhow, love your little creations. If you are in SWMO, I'm wondering if you've met my friend Dani who blogs at Be Good Natured. She's a needle felter and makes amazing little softies too. Anyhow, I wanted to say hello, but I also wanted to invite you to come check out Missouri Women Bloggers. I would love it if you would come over and check out the website - we are a fairly new community, but have pretty simple goals - to gather, grow, and connect bloggers by providing support and networking as well as compensated opportunities with brands and companies. I would love to have you join us - we need more experienced member bloggers! Our URL is http://missouriwomenbloggers.com.

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  31. BEKKAFebruary 23, 2016 at 1:44 PM

    Just an update, but we finally got engaged!! Yes, I ordered these in the second year we were dating and now we will finally be able to put them to use. Thank you for making our adorable skunk toppers.

    love, Bekka


    Blanket Fort Adventures – redefining wanderlust
    www.blanketfortadventures.com

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    1. skunkboyFebruary 23, 2016 at 5:34 PM

      Bekka! Congratulations! These are some of my very favorite animals I've ever made, so thank you!!!!

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