New Nappy Cake

wheezysmith

I've gone and done it - I've made my first cake, a bathtime one. Considering the topic that is going on at the moment I'm not sure about the ribbon. Got the towel from Asda's for £4, I want to make a girls one but can't find any towels the same price - any ideas?

jojo_sapphire

xpf wrote: »

We'll I'm back from the bootsale and it wasn't a complete success but it may lead to some more sales. Only managed to sell 2 of the 7 cakes that I took (1 small one and 1 larger one sold) but had loads of nice comments and quite a lot of people took business cards.
I was pleasantly suprised that people didn't run a mile when I told them how much they were. I was charging £7 for a small one (15 nappies, 1 muslin and a toy) and £15-19 for a larger, 2 tier one (approx 30 nappies, blanket, muslin and toy).

I did a car boot back in the spring, didn't sell much on the day (a few small gifts) it was the first fair et i had done i ran out of leaflets (about 60) and i have since had several orders from them :-)

I could do several fairs this xmas however i have trouble getting a baby sitter especially if they are all day. Our friends always offer however if it was from 8.30 till 5.30 and it was cos i was "working" i would feel that i should pay them. and i cant return the favour cos they all havefamily that baby sit lots.

Barry has his own shop (opened in april) so works 6 1/2 days a week, we aren't taking any wages yet, so we are struggling time & money wise. One plus is that i have taken over 2 shelves in the shop (car parts & accessories so a bit random!) and barry is really good at pointing them out and giving leaflets!

Cos i'm doing all the paperwork 4 the shop, making nappy cakes and trying to keep the house clean & tidy, Joseph (11 months) is starting Nursery 2moro. Hes going 1 am & 1 pm a week, cant really afford it but tax credits pay for some of it.

Also i have some good news which will add to the work load, I'm expecting Number 2 @ the end of April :-) So i have to clear out my office/craft room and move everything to the cupboard under the stars have a small desk in the lounge!

Appologies 4 the long post LOL

Jo

catherinevegh

:beer:Congratulations JOJO! I have missed out on a few fairs due to no real day babysitters that I would not feel guilty about leaving the boys with. Am knackered the whole time at mo with doing all the xmas fairs, trying to decorate and keep house and 2 under 3 1/2! Fun fun fun.;)

carlymummy

moonpenny wrote: »

carlymummy – What sort (and colour) of Booties are you looking for?

Hi
I need baby pink, baby blue and neutral so white or cream?
Thanks
Carly

carlymummy

Congrats JoJo!
Sounds like you are going to have your hands full

irishgirl62

wheezyzmith, love the colours on your bathtime cake! primark? for towels

Popkins

Just did an 'In the nightgarden' nappy cake for my friend's little boy's 2nd birthday - he did a jig when he saw it & couldn't get the pyjamas on quick enough!!! Was soooo cute!!





Ingredients:
Size 4+ active fit Pampers x27
Pyjamas – size 18-24 mths
Library box set of 6 books
Plate, Bowl & cutlery set
Upsy Daisy Puppet Wash Mitt
Igglepiggle Puppet Wash Mitt
Makka Pakka Wash Mitt/soap set
Bubblebath
Wooden Collapsibles: Igglepiggle, Makka Pakka, Upsy Daisy
2 bags of chocolate buttons

vikki_louise

Popkins wrote: »

Just did an 'In the nightgarden' nappy cake for my friend's little boy's 2nd birthday - he did a jig when he saw it & couldn't get the pyjamas on quick enough!!! Was soooo cute!!





Ingredients:
Size 4+ active fit Pampers x27
Pyjamas – size 18-24 mths
Library box set of 6 books
Plate, Bowl & cutlery set
Upsy Daisy Puppet Wash Mitt
Igglepiggle Puppet Wash Mitt
Makka Pakka Wash Mitt/soap set
Bubblebath
Wooden Collapsibles: Igglepiggle, Makka Pakka, Upsy Daisy
2 bags of chocolate buttons

WOW, WOW and WOW again!!! I Love it, even the ribbon is amazing! Can I ask how much it cost to make as there is so much in it?

carlymummy

Popkins that cake is absolutely gorgeous and what more praise could you ask for than an excited jig lol
I would be more than happy if I got one everytime I handed a cake over
Must have cost quite a bit to make though it looks HUGE!

Popkins

Not too sure how much it cost - will try and work it out!! Cos it was for my gorgeous Isaac as a present from us and not to sell I didn't really think about the cost - think it prob did end up costing quite a bit but he's worth it cos I love him!!! Some of the bits were reduced in Boots so saved some pennies there!