Owl Cake Topper

Alanna had seen this cake topper on Etsy:

 and had been wanting it, but at almost $200 with shipping, It was not in our budget. So after a trip to Hobby Lobby and a little bit of googling or McGoogling as I call it, (don't know why...just sounds funny), this is what I made for less than $40:

What do you think?

I am going to change the rope out for smaller rope or ribbon. We are going to use this at the reception. 

At the wedding, we are probably going to get a cake that looks more beachy... maybe something like this: