GiddyNiddy

GiddyNiddy I love to create. Be it art, clay sculptures, or my myriad DIY projects around my home and kids. Hi! My name is Nidhi. http://www.etsy.com/shop/GiddyNiddy.
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I am a self employed artist, crafter, DIY'er as well as a full time Mom to my two teens. I adore art & crafting and making fun, unique, quirky things. I believe in simple yet almost perfect things (Ya right! like that ever happens!), learning along the way and keeping an open mind! Follow my creative journey on Etsy, FB, Pinterest, Instagram, Wordpress or see me outside of the virtual world by sch

eduling your professional design consult for the interior or exterior of your home. Follow me on my blog at www.giddyniddy.wordpress.com or find me on Pinterest and Twitter as well, keyword: GiddyNiddy.

From Athens our next stop was the iconic Greek island of Santorini where we stayed in the tiny village of Finikia that i...
07/27/2023

From Athens our next stop was the iconic Greek island of Santorini where we stayed in the tiny village of Finikia that is under 10 mins walk to the touristy and very famous Oia. We fell in love with Finikia, it’s narrow alleyways, and the charming homes there. Our home was beautiful and made for some great picture spots. We loved the 3 restaurants that our host recommended in the village and tried all of them. Food was like everywhere else in Greece, delicious. We also visited one of the most famous vineyards of Santorini Domaine Sigalas, that’s technically in Oia but happened to be again walking distance from our Finikia home. Spectacular sunset views and amazing setting. Great start to Santorini even before we hit Oia!

Holy Meteora, the Lithopoilis (Stone City) of Stogai as it’s aptly called is about 225 miles from Athens. The monasterie...
07/26/2023

Holy Meteora, the Lithopoilis (Stone City) of Stogai as it’s aptly called is about 225 miles from Athens. The monasteries of Meteora were built in the 14th and 15th centuries by monks on top of these unique rock pillars.

In the beginning, the monks lived as hermits and took shelter in the caves that were naturally formed inside these rocks. In the 14th century, they began to gather in communities and build monasteries perched on top of Meteora’s dramatic rock formations. Meteora means suspended in air. When driving towards it and as they come into view, these monasteries truly appear to be suspended in air.
Out of 24 monasteries only 6 remain active and are cared for by women and men monks. They are adorned with beautiful frescoes and have pretty gardens tended to by the monks.
We also visited the quaint, little town of Kalambaka next to Meteora and stopped there for a wonderful meal.
Meteora is a must for anyone visiting Greece. One of the highlights of our trip for sure.

I have been MIA on insta. Amongst the various reasons, our vacation was one. When I travel I usually do not post on soci...
07/25/2023

I have been MIA on insta. Amongst the various reasons, our vacation was one. When I travel I usually do not post on social media as that takes up too much time away from other fun things I could be doing and almost feels like a chore! So, here are some belated pictures from our recent trip to the beautiful country of Greece 🇬🇷 We started in Athens where there’s history all around you, scores of judgemental cats everywhere, incredible food, quaint alleyways, and tons of graffiti (something the government is trying hard to control). It all made for a charming time in this historic city of Athena. These are just some glimpses of the city from our first couple of days there. More to follow.

Backyard garden…..between the sawflies, the caterpillars, the bunnies, squirrels, and god knows how many other critters,...
06/27/2023

Backyard garden…..between the sawflies, the caterpillars, the bunnies, squirrels, and god knows how many other critters, we managed to have enough blooms to create this happy space 💕

This one for my favorite Grad, my son! May you soar high and accomplish all that you set your mind to. I love you ❤️ Con...
06/16/2023

This one for my favorite Grad, my son! May you soar high and accomplish all that you set your mind to. I love you ❤️ Congratulations to the class of 2023.

Graduation party season is upon us and what better way than a “forever” cake topper to mark the occasion! This one made ...
06/06/2023

Graduation party season is upon us and what better way than a “forever” cake topper to mark the occasion! This one made for a fresh new grad, heading to

An appropriate topper for a little superhero looking up to her idol. This one was made for a very special little girl wh...
05/31/2023

An appropriate topper for a little superhero looking up to her idol. This one was made for a very special little girl who makes this world brighter just by being in it.

Little bouquets from my garden make for a sweet and inexpensive centerpiece.
05/23/2023

Little bouquets from my garden make for a sweet and inexpensive centerpiece.

The Banyan Tree is revered in Hindu culture and today is one of the days when you worship it and thank it for its gifts ...
05/19/2023

The Banyan Tree is revered in Hindu culture and today is one of the days when you worship it and thank it for its gifts to humanity. These trees live for centuries and are considered the home of Brahma, the creator, and are also a symbol of immortality. It is also the symbol of dedication and commitment to marital bliss 😊
I love how most of the ancient civilizations believed in living in harmony with nature and worshipped the earth and all of its bounty including the flora and fauna and thanked it for all their gifts to us.
Here is my little collection of banyans that I grew from seeds, my very own banyan forest ❤️

A   relic from the past! One of the earliest Graduation cake toppers that I made back in 2012. I have come a long way si...
05/18/2023

A relic from the past! One of the earliest Graduation cake toppers that I made back in 2012. I have come a long way since then in terms of detailing and photography skills I must say. It’s fun to see some of these old toppers though and reminisce about the journey.

I am making new graduation toppers for some fresh grads of 2023.

Message me if you would like to create one for your own newly minted graduate 😊 👩🏻‍🎓

My backyard beauties 💕
05/16/2023

My backyard beauties 💕

This live edge   coffee table was one project that had been pending. I was finally able to finish it! Absolutely love th...
05/10/2023

This live edge coffee table was one project that had been pending. I was finally able to finish it! Absolutely love the texture and grains on this walnut wood. The tree stumps I used as legs are also walnut. It has a different color and texture than the other tree stumps I have accumulated over the years which are primarily oaks. This table adds so much character to our living room and also makes it cozy for those evenings when we have a glass of wine here as we listen to some old vinyls, or when I force my family to do poetry evenings in the room 😁

A blast from the past! First responders deserve all of our gratitude and more. This one traveled all the way to Australi...
05/09/2023

A blast from the past! First responders deserve all of our gratitude and more. This one traveled all the way to Australia to celebrate a family’s own hero on his special cake day. Still one of my favorite toppers I have made! ❤️

I had the privilege of making this beautiful cake topper for a literary themed wedding a few years back. It continues to...
05/05/2023

I had the privilege of making this beautiful cake topper for a literary themed wedding a few years back. It continues to be one of my favorite toppers. The bride was an absolute delight to work with. In this day and age of Technology and dwindling popularity of books, designing and making something for a couple who not only enjoy books and reading but also based their entire wedding on a literary theme was just heartwarming. Their love story was adorable. We need more people like them. Her reaction to the topper, and her reviews post wedding brought tears to my eyes. One of my most memorable customers and works. ❤️

A custom made fairy house for a sweet little fairy obsessed 6 yr old. I loved making this for her. Everything, including...
05/03/2023

A custom made fairy house for a sweet little fairy obsessed 6 yr old. I loved making this for her. Everything, including the little house itself, is made from scratch. There is a little fairy sitting on the roof saying Hi to her as she stands downstairs waiting to spot one :) This house was gifted complete with a fairy letter and another tiny fairy 🧚‍♀️ It made for a very excited little girl.

Graduation season is upon us. Looking for something unique to make that graduation extra special, then order a custom ca...
04/27/2023

Graduation season is upon us. Looking for something unique to make that graduation extra special, then order a custom cake topper from Makes for a great keepsake too.
Message me for details and pricing.

Cake toppers for my daughter over the years! Each one tells a story of that year’s birthday theme, her outfit, things sh...
04/25/2023

Cake toppers for my daughter over the years! Each one tells a story of that year’s birthday theme, her outfit, things she loved at that point and so much more. Each it’s own little time capsule. We love looking at these and talking about her birthdays.
Message me if you are looking to make your milestones, events, occasions extra special with a unique topper.
They are made to order and all handmade completely by me 😊

The coolest cake topper for the sweetest ever, freshly minted, teen. I so enjoyed making this for her. Her love for her ...
03/27/2023

The coolest cake topper for the sweetest ever, freshly minted, teen. I so enjoyed making this for her. Her love for her cats, her sport (lacrosse), with some makeup thrown in, personifies this amazing 13 year old. Happy Birthday S ❤️
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This is one of my favorite cake toppers. Made this some years ago for a customer. She wanted a birthday topper for her l...
03/20/2023

This is one of my favorite cake toppers. Made this some years ago for a customer. She wanted a birthday topper for her little book lover.
Sometimes we forget just how much joy is there in little things. Curling up with a good book is in my top 5!

03/14/2023

Here’s a brief glimpse into the very involved and intricate process of making a cake topper, though this only shows snippets since I am never able to take pictures while making.
There are a series of steps starting with sketching out ideas for what the topper should look like, then sculpting the clay figures and other accessories, baking them, followed by details of painting, drawing finer details on the baked clay pieces itself, and finally putting it all together. Enjoy!😊
If you need a custom topper for that upcoming graduation, birthday, wedding, or a special occasion, DM me and we can come up with your own unique design for a one of a kind topper. These make great keepsakes too.

So, tried making cake pops with whatever I had handy at home. Not bad for the first time. Don’t go by the uneven sizes a...
03/10/2023

So, tried making cake pops with whatever I had handy at home. Not bad for the first time. Don’t go by the uneven sizes and irregular shapes 😁 Teen tested and approved! That’s all the testament it needs 😎

Happy Holi! Wishes for a colorful and delicious Holi to all who celebrate. This Hindu Festival, like many others, celebr...
03/08/2023

Happy Holi! Wishes for a colorful and delicious Holi to all who celebrate. This Hindu Festival, like many others, celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Holi also celebrates the arrival of Spring according to the lunar calendar. People shower each other with colors or even flowers. In India, streets turn colorful and you see people walking around colored from head to toe. And like all of our festivals, food is also integral to celebration. The traditional sweet of Holi is Gujhia. The crisp, deep fried, dough is filled with a special mix of Indian cheese, nuts, coconut, cardamom, and sugar. I grew up enjoying this special treat at home and at all of the relatives places we would visit around that time. Over the years I learnt the recipe from my mom and MiL and now it’s my family’s favorite too. I love these traditions that transcend generations. I hope to continue making these treats for my family and friends for many many years.

May your Holi be filled with vibrant colors, joy, good health, and may prosperity come knocking at your doors this festive season.

Tea party done right! It might be no Ritz, but hey, it’s pretty close 😁Pinkies up, ladies ☕️
02/28/2023

Tea party done right! It might be no Ritz, but hey, it’s pretty close 😁
Pinkies up, ladies ☕️

My favorite 18 year old’s birthday cake topper ❤️ Custom made to reflect current phase of his life which is all about co...
02/27/2023

My favorite 18 year old’s birthday cake topper ❤️ Custom made to reflect current phase of his life which is all about college decisions.
I love looking at the cake toppers I have made over the years with each one capturing that year’s unique phase, be it their interests, hobbies, clothes, and/or things they were into. It’s such a joy to see my kids personalities and those of their toppers evolving over the years.
The last one for my son would be his graduation cake topper.

If you need one to make that birthday, graduation, or party extra special, message me and we can figure out your very own custom topper that would also make an amazing keepsake for many years.

An extra chocolaty birthday cake for my baby who turned 18 yesterday! We now have 3 adults in the house and one teen! Wa...
02/24/2023

An extra chocolaty birthday cake for my baby who turned 18 yesterday! We now have 3 adults in the house and one teen! Wait what!! 😁

A thrift store lamp revamped and fit perfectly in the little nook in the hallway. At $1.50 I figured I had nothing to lo...
02/17/2023

A thrift store lamp revamped and fit perfectly in the little nook in the hallway. At $1.50 I figured I had nothing to lose if it turned out ugly, but I love the transformation. And it works well in the space. Some spray paint and voila! It’s like new. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
Swipe to see the before.

Happy love Day ❤️ When my daughter was little she made the most adorable drawings and art for us. I have saved many over...
02/14/2023

Happy love Day ❤️ When my daughter was little she made the most adorable drawings and art for us. I have saved many over the years, but I especially love these and even made a 3D clay version of one of her fairies. This art was pure love ❤️

The weekend had started with High Tea. Pinkies up, ladies! I could do this every weekend 😁 And that wraps up all the bir...
02/13/2023

The weekend had started with High Tea. Pinkies up, ladies! I could do this every weekend 😁 And that wraps up all the birthday celebrations. Yes, my birthday was November but a girls gotta celebrate and milk it for all its worth!

A beautiful walk with my soul sisters and bunch of berries from my constant gardener friend’s backyard. It was some good...
02/10/2023

A beautiful walk with my soul sisters and bunch of berries from my constant gardener friend’s backyard. It was some good days this week.
Heavenly bamboo berries and propagating cuttings from my own indoor garden makes for a cheery center piece 😍

This has to be my all time favorite   set. This Jazz Quarter was a Christmas gift to my son and he was finally able to f...
02/06/2023

This has to be my all time favorite set. This Jazz Quarter was a Christmas gift to my son and he was finally able to find enough time to finish it. It’s absolutely fantastic. The details on it are mind blowing. I am in awe of Lego designers and their creativity.

This   is a bit late to the party 😀 They typically bloom in December hence the name, but mine decided to throw out bloom...
02/02/2023

This is a bit late to the party 😀 They typically bloom in December hence the name, but mine decided to throw out blooms now!

It’s cake time! 🥳 Not just one, but two of my husband’s favorite cakes. Talk about being a lucky guy..ha! Baked fresh by...
01/30/2023

It’s cake time! 🥳 Not just one, but two of my husband’s favorite cakes. Talk about being a lucky guy..ha! Baked fresh by moi.

I had no clue my almost 18 year old also knew how to use my sewing machine! He never ceases to amaze me with his thirst ...
01/27/2023

I had no clue my almost 18 year old also knew how to use my sewing machine! He never ceases to amaze me with his thirst to learn new things. He bought these Birkenstocks and then made these cool straps to go on top of the existing straps to give it more character and a customized flavor. I think it looks great! He used scraps and old clothes from what I had lying around and small piece of leather from a Jean label. So cool!

Personalized box for a special couple. Adding little details makes all the difference. Need a gift personalized? GiddyNi...
01/12/2023

Personalized box for a special couple. Adding little details makes all the difference. Need a gift personalized? GiddyNiddy is here to help. Message me for customization options for gifts or for yourself.

Verdict on the fresh pineapple cake, delicious! This recipe is a keeper. I know I will be baking this again. It was so g...
01/09/2023

Verdict on the fresh pineapple cake, delicious! This recipe is a keeper. I know I will be baking this again. It was so good!

Beautiful day for a hike ⛅️.
01/07/2023

Beautiful day for a hike ⛅️.

Fresh pineapple equals pineapple cake! Tried this butter pineapple cake recipe for the very first time. Thanks   Added a...
01/06/2023

Fresh pineapple equals pineapple cake! Tried this butter pineapple cake recipe for the very first time. Thanks Added a bit of coconut as the perfect pineapple companion. Time for taste test. Let’s see if this recipe is a keeper.

Not that we needed it, but here’s  another reason to love   ❤️
01/05/2023

Not that we needed it, but here’s another reason to love ❤️

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Showacasing Dreamshaadi Shaadi Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles..GiddyNiddy Thankyou fir this custom Sajja board that is showcased at every Sajja event! Nidhi you are a true artist♥️
Seema Dayma
for this beautiful and unique creation by GiddyNiddy - Art, Design, Sculpt, & Craft! The perfect piece to complete the holiday decorations on the mantel. Keep rocking with your creativity and energy!! Thanks once again🙏😍
Thanks for the GREAT CAKETOPPER!
My son enjoyed his Ninjago topper, (so did all the kiddos!). Here it is sitting on top of a Costco sheet cake and him blowing out his candles.
Giddyniddy Rocks!
Nice work. Got to know abt frm my friend Mamta Chawla 's link. Do u use model magic or just the clay? Are these fired?
Hi.. Wanted to get Chhota bheem and his buddies done for my son. Possible?
Hello, I just wanted to say hi from mimicafe Union!!! Have a great day :)
Hi new fan here! SUPER cute clay creations. Do you make them all by hand? They would be great gifts for teachers or mother's day. Check out Business Among Moms's Gift Round up for next month. Your creations would be a great addition. http://businessamongmoms.com/blog/2012/04/18/gift-round-ups-inexpensive-advertising-opportunity/
Hey these are super cute!!! You have some awesome talent. Very inspiring:-).
lovely..do you make these
Congrats Nidhi!!! Just checked your FB page..All the best for your new endeavour!!! Quite interesting:)
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