Red, White and Blue!

Do you have plans for the 4th of July?!? It's only a week  away! Whether you stay in town, go camping, or visit family, there are many ways to celebrate the holiday. 

Below are a few 4th of July celebrations around you as well as some fun patriotic crafts! 

What: Waterfront Blues Festival and fireworks. Listen to live music and stay for the fireworks 
Where: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Fireworks begin at 10:05 PM 
Cost: Admission to the festival is $10 per person per day, plus 2 cans of nonperishable food for the Oregon Food Bank


What: Annual Fourth of July Celebration at Oaks Park Amusement Park and Fireworks
Where: Oaks Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, When: Monday, July 4. Park opens at 10 AM fireworks begin at dusk
Cost: $5 ages 16 and over; $3 under 15; $3 seniors 62 and up


What: Lake Oswego’s 4th of July celebration, pancake breakfast, parade, face painting, BBQ, pie eating contest, and fireworks display
Where: Millennium Plaza Park (parade) and Lake Grove Swim Center (fireworks) Lake Oswego When: Monday, July 4. BBQ at noon; Fireworks at 9:45
Cost: Free! 

Very cute 4th of July idea from Lisa Storms! What kid wouldn't love this?!?

A fun snack for the party from Room to Inspire! RineVines for all! 

And yet another adorable idea from Eighteen25! "Oh, Snap hope you have a great 4th of July!"

Spectacular Silhouettes!

WOW! What an amazing experience to watch Karl Johnson's artistry! His hand cut silhouettes were unbelievably fantastic.  It's truly a gift to have the eyes to see an individuals profile and cut hundreds of silhouettes. 

Karl and his wife Lauren contacted us in hopes to come to Duck Duck Goose to cut silhouettes for our customers. We were thrilled with the idea and jumped on board to host them on their visit to Portland. Neither had been to the Portland area and were suggested from people in Seattle area to make the trip. 

Karl lives in the Los Angeles area and has cut silhouettes for a number of celebrities! I loved listening to his stories about cutting silhouettes for Tom Cruise's birthday and Katie Holmes assisting him during the day, or Reese Witherspoon's wedding just months ago, or Colin Hank's wedding and meeting Bruce Springsteen!!!! 

It was simply an amazing experience! I hope to meet Karl again during his next trip to Portland. 

Below are a few pictures took during the event at Duck Duck Goose! If you were unable to attend but would like a silhouette done, you can visit his website at Cut Arts. You can email him a side profile image and he can send you the finished product! 

Amazed by the finished silhouette of Brinley! 

Moya sitting patiently while getting her silhouette cut. 

Cavan was a little concerned at first. But loved his finished silhouette! 

Showing off their finished silhouettes!!

Some people where unable to attend the Silhouette Event but email their photos in. Here are some side by side pictures of the hand cut silhouettes and the profile pictures! 

Ultrasound photo! AMAZING!! 

Beautiful pictures of a big sister and her little brother!

Thank you again Karl for sharing your talent with our customers. These are truly one of a kind! 

A Little Something for Dad!

Whether it is his first, fifth, or fifteenth  it is always fun the make it a special Father's day! With a week to go there is plenty of time to plan the perfect gift. Here are some fabulous gift ideas to help celebrate the Dad's in your life :) 

Silhouette Art:


The Tuesday before Father's Day, June 14th we are having an event at Duck Duck Goose! Karl Johnson, a celebrity silhouette artist will be in the Portland area. 


525 NW 23rd Ave in Portland
Tuesday, June 14th Starting at 11 am


Original silhouette $25.00
Duplicate of the same person $15.00
Optional framing $16.00


He is a 3rd generation silhouette artist and has worked with celebrities and their children including Tom Cruise, Jennifer Garner, Reese Witherspoon, and Jennifer Lopez! He can also be seen in national publications such as In Style, People, Martha Stewart Weddings, and O Magazine.


Karl will create a stylish and thoughtful gift, perfect for Father's Day! His work is so elegant and simple, it only takes minutes to produce a timeless gift! For more information on Karl's work, you can check out his website at www.cutarts.com

Space is limited so please contact us today to schedule an appointment. 503.916.0636. Appointments are highly recommended but not required. It only takes 5 min! Squirmy children are welcome! 

An example of Karl's amazing work! 

Karl's work is featured in a new Restoration Hardware Baby & Child store in California. 

A party for a Tie-riffic Dad! 

I love this adorable tie shaped Father's Day banner and tie center piece signs! Shindig Parties to Go!  provides you with the Tie-riffic free set of printables.  

Father's Day POP:


For all you pop lovers, this is a fantastic Father's Day gift for you! All you need is your favorite soda and the adorable fun free printable labels from WhipperBerry and you are set! 

"Pop you put the FIZZ in my life!"