New Nappy Cake

Mim_D

natnat13 wrote: »

Hi Mim, just make sure the cello is fairly tight and I'm sure it will be fine.

Thanks Nat. I've just done that on a smaller two tier cake where I couldn't easily secure the teddy on the top and it seems pretty secure... will try to post a photo of that one as it's finished!

Rebob

Mim_D wrote: »

In the past I've used a wooden spoon to secure them all but wondered how others keep their cakes together? Although I don't think the cake will need to be sent by courier, I want to make sure it doesn't come apart in transit!! I guess once it's been cellophaned that should help.
I will try to post a photo when it's finished.
Any help much appreciated!

I use a piece of dowel cut to length. I cover one end of the dowel with a piece of matching ribbon for if it shows. I leave it stuck up above the cake as then I can attach the topper to it so it stays put.

HTH

Mim_D

Rebob wrote: »

I use a piece of dowel cut to length. I cover one end of the dowel with a piece of matching ribbon for if it shows. I leave it stuck up above the cake as then I can attach the topper to it so it stays put.

HTH

Thank you for your suggestion. Just realised my previous post didn't make sense! - I meant that when I had cellophaned the cake the teddy seemed secure. I'm hoping the cellophaning works as well on the larger one.

Thanks again to everyone who replied.

macpep1

Hi All :hello:

I am a bit of a lurker on this thread, have just recently started crafting lots of things and totally loving it, my cousin had a baby girl on Saturday, I had gathered bits and pieces for a nappy cake but was dreading doing it. probably cost me £35 in total to make, there was loads of stuff in it, next time, I would make middle and top tiers a bit smaller but overall, I was pleased with the 1st result and it took me around 2 hours to make, I pegged the nappies rather than putting a band round them, then removed the pegs when ribbon was on constructive critiscism (sp) welcome, sorry I have no idea how to resize the picture

moonpenny

macpep1, Well Done! Your cake is lovely! especially for a first go!

I agree with the middle and top tiers being slightly too big but I prefer that to some where they look really too small. I think that is one of the hardest things trying to get the proportions right.

SallyUK

Hello Ladies

How are you all? It's been a while since I posted, but all your makes are looking great!

I don't suppose anyone has came across any step by step video tutorials for making a pram cake yet??

I just can't understand written instructions! lol

Sal
x

macpep1

moonpenny wrote: »

macpep1, Well Done! Your cake is lovely! especially for a first go!

I agree with the middle and top tiers being slightly too big but I prefer that to some where they look really too small. I think that is one of the hardest things trying to get the proportions right.

Thanks for that, was nervvous putting the picture up!! Yes the layers are too big, and hard to judge the proportions, but I wanted to use up all 70 nappies :rotfl: Personally, I prefer all the things hidden inside so the outside is tidy looking, just my preference though, everyone to their own and all that :rotfl:

Nappy Cake Ingredients:- 70 x size 3 Pampers, 3 x Winding Cloths, 3 x Tommy Tippee Bottles (3m+), 3 x Pairs newborn socks (rosebuds), 5 x bibs, 2 x baby blankets, Sudocrem, Cotton Buds, Infacare Baby Bath, Johnson & Johnson Baby Lotion, Johnson & Johnson Shampoo, Johnson & Johnson Baby Wipes, 3 x Pairs Scratch Mittens, 1 x Winnie The Pooh Rattle, 1 x Digital Thermometer, 2 x Teething Rings (4m+), Toothbrush (0-2 yrs), Baby Slippers (0-3m), My First Shoes, Baby Picture Frame

moonpenny

Wow! You certainly filled your cake to bursting. Must have cost a fortune! You did really well to get everything in.

Like you, I like to keep my cakes plain. I put some clothes on the outside but other than the blanket, they are quite plain.

CandyB101_2

Thought this may be of help to some, either as a 'teddy' replacement on your nappy cakes, or for an additional gift
http://cgi.ebay.com/Baby-Washcloth-Caterpillars-Diaper-Cake-Gift-Shower-/270611698261?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item84b70e120a

Just found a few more ideas here too
http://shop.ebay.com/craftiegiftgiving/m.html

Rebob

Dont know if anyone is interested but they are selling WTP muslin cloths in Poundland.

Had a brill day. Sold 5 cakes to a new baby shop! She even gave me some things to go on top of some more cakes!