Finished baskets!!

bec5670 wrote: »

I have made this nappy cake for a friend at work. It took a pack of 40 ish nappies. There are 2 bottles in the middle,1 lotion and 1 bath stuff. The teddy was 75p from charity shop and was brand new. The ribbon was from the haberdashry stall on the local market. I made it on a cake board. It was fiddly to make but not difficult and I'm really pleased with how it turned out in the end!

Wow I've seen these before, but never close up and I presumed that they were made of real nappies (I guess some are?) But I'm that impressed with the picture, and the instructions, that I want to try making one too. I don't know anyone that's pregnant and I definitely don't have the room, but that's never stopped me before:rotfl:

Thanks for posting it

Would the double sided adhesive tape from Poundland have helped? I've been using it this week, and wondered how I've managed without it

earthmother

I tried to make a 'basket' with the bonnet but it reminds me of a contrived dogs' dinner :rotfl: I'll have to sort it out, and soon lol. If you click on one of the links I posted, you might spot it before I take it down, dismantle the bonnet, and start again.

Should be ready for next Easter then. Ho humm

crystalclear wrote: »

Thanks Bec5670 I think you've explained really well, would love to see more photos.:A
Going shopping on Wednesday and Pampers has gone on the list along with elastic bands so I can start practising nappy rolling

I used 10 inch cake board which I got from Tesco or Asda - can't remember which! It was near the flour, sugar, icing etc. I used 3 metres of ribbon to tie round the 3 layers. I bought thin ribbon orignally but then had to buy thicker ribbon about an inch wide so it covered all the elastic bands better!

To stop it sliding off the cake board I used an extra piece of ribbon which I put underneath the bottom of the board and threaded it up through the ribbon on each layer on both sides and then tied it on top of the teddy with a bow. This also held the teddy on which was handy!! One of the websites I'd seen said you could use wooden skewers to secure the layers but didn't do that in the end.

You can just about see how the ribbon down the side holds it together on this photo (click to make them bigger)





This pics show how the different layers look


This website gives instructions and has some pictures.
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Diaper-Cake

This is a website that sells nappy cakes (for lots of pennies!) but they are good to look at for ideas!

http://www.thetinkirnappycakecompany.co.uk/

Hope this helps

Feel free to get in touch if I can be anymore help and I'll be waiting to see a photo!!

bec5670 - you are so talented! I'm now thinking about maybe giving this a go...

Also wanted to ask if there's a good place for baskets - is one place better than any other? I want nice baskets for not very much £!

Thanks everyone - you've inspired me to get more creative with my presents!!!

My sister has at last given birth to a little boy :j :j :j ...funnily enough it was not far off from the time I finished her nappy cake, all I have to do now is get some ribbon to finish it completely.

I will post picture tomorrow when its done..

Where is the best place to get the ribbons from for bows?