Happy Kids Set (Boy + Girl) — Tutorial + Templates

This is such a cheerful little set to make — two seated characters with cosy winter outfits and lots of satisfying details (hat, earmuffs, scarf, and that knitted texture). It’s perfect for winter and Christmas cakes, but the same base is easy to adapt for other themes too.

The tutorial walks you through each stage step by step, with printable templates included to keep proportions and sizing consistent — so everything fits together neatly without guesswork.

Once you’ve made one, it’s easy to adapt: switch colours, hair, skin tone, and small details to suit any theme or client request.

You will learn how to:

• Make two seated winter characters with consistent proportions and a clean finish (the same base works beautifully for other seated toppers)
• Build and assemble the figurines so they stay sturdy and hold their shape as you work
• Create the cosy accessories (hat, earmuffs and scarf) and add subtle shading for a refined result
• Use a knitted silicone texture mat/mould to add texture, then shape a beanie with a soft, knitted look
• Create expressive facial features with simple, repeatable methods, so both characters feel full of personality