I never knew an apple could look quite so elegant.  I was really excited when I received this logo and was asked to make it into a cake topper.

And here is the outcome…

Custom Apple Colors: Erinite (leaf), Peridot (body), Smoked Topaz (stem)

I run into intricacy issues with many custom shape requests but I am thrilled to have finally found an image that can be used for a firefighter’s event theme.   This is one of the most frequent requests I get and while I can’t pull off a fire truck, I think this design is the perfect replacement.  Only the fire hat was crystalled in this example but everything can be covered!

Firefighter Design Colors: Lt Colorado Topaz, Lt Siam

This is to date the most intricate topper that I have done.  I wanted to post this custom piece as an example of the extent of complexity that I can achieve in a cake topper.  The more color changes and places where the metal stops/starts is what made it so challenging but I am pleased with the outcome and excited that it might get air time (more on this as I get the details).

Call me nosy but I always like to know the background story on the items I make.  From the “Gruma” website: Gruma is the worlwide leader in corn flour and tortilla production.  I will never eat another tortilla chip without thinking of this topper!

Just when all the holiday decorations were put away and I was feeling glum that the countdown to winter had to restart, Sherri from The Pastry Studio emailed me this picture from a “winter wonderland” event.  She consulted with me on the addition of snowflakes to give it the ‘pop of color’ and the outcome is stunning.

Snowflake Colors: Montana, Sapphire, Cobalt, Dk Sapphire (a discontinued color)

The original ideas that people come up with never cease to amaze me.  This is a custom logo made special for a Jamaican wedding.  Not even the sheer fabric can tame the brilliance of Swarovksi crystals.  The outcome is just beautiful…

Custom "VR" in Crystal

This is the same photo used in UK’s Wedding Cakes magazine.

This butterfly is a great use of the orange toned colors.  The Hyacinth added to the Topaz (burnt orange) and Sun (vibrant orange) gives it a fiery vibrancy.  When I do custom shapes, I like to use the colors that represent how they’d be found in nature.  With a butterfly, pretty much anything goes, but this is especially good to keep in mind for other shapes that are customary to one color scheme.

Butterfly Cake Topper Colors: Topaz, Hyacinth, Sun

If you are looking for a cake topper made with CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements and already have a pre-designed logo, send me what you have! I can work with many different formats (including PDF and JPG). More often than not, it can be made into a crystal cake topper!

Custom Logo FD: Marilyn, Colors: Chrysolite

A good way to maximize sparkle with a warmer color palette of browns and earth tones, where the stark “whiteness” of Crystal may not blend in as well, is to consider using “Silk” instead. Silk is softer – the whiteness is toned down but it still catches a lot of light. It’s tough to tell Silk from Crystal in a photograph so you are going to accomplish a neutral look regardless but Silk may “go” with your other decor better than Crystal would.

Custom Logo Colors: Silk

*This is the monogram cake topper that will be shown in an upcoming “Platinum Weddings” episode.

Even if you aren’t math whizzes but happen to share the first initial of your first names, this is a cute wedding theme!  Using one letter and creating the mirror image of it is another great outcome.  I hope to get a picture of one added soon!

"R squared" Custom Logo Topper Fonts: Custom Colors: Sapphire, Peridot