New Nappy Cake

Janey21

nikifife wrote: »

Hi folks, I'm Niki and new to this forum I've just about finished my first attempt at a nappy cake as a gift for a friend. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed making it and how well it has turned out so I was thinking about making more and selling them etc. I stumbled across this forum whilst searching the internet and thought fab, it's exactly what I was looking for. I'll take a photo of my first cake and try and post it in the next couple of days and you can tell me what you think lol! I was inspired when I received a cake from a friend when my second son was born 6 months ago. I hadnt seen anything like and thought it was a really great gift. Look forward to chatting to all, niki x

Hi Niki
Welcome to the forum, you'll find lots of friendly help and advice on here, looking forward to seeing your nappy cake...
Janey

Janey21

Yippee ........ I managed to upload my first photo...... this was a 3 tier Twins cake that I did earlier this year....... took 55 nappy's to make this one and it was around 2 feet tall.... local delivery so thankfully I didn't have to post it....

Sweetpea32

Nuninge wrote: »

That is amazing. Can't believe you managed to do that for 30 pounds! Is there any profit in that for you?

Nuninge

Yes, I made around £14 profit as I managed to get a lot of things on special offers that usually cost more. I think she got a good deal though because I kept adding extra things, I got a bit carried away but I've been told this evening that the lady who was buying it for the present for her friend loves it. It did take me a long time to make though as it was very fiddly matching up the pink with the blue things and the bow was a nightmare to make!!

Sweetpea32

Janey, I love your cake. Been on your website, and I love them all!

Janey21

Sweetpea32 wrote: »

Janey, I love your cake. Been on your website, and I love them all!

Thanks Sweetpea, just learnt how to post photos lol......it's lovely to see all the different ones that you all make.... Janey

moonpenny

Lovely cake! Sweetpea32 and Well Done! for making it at such a reasonable price.

Welcome! nikifife and looking forward to seeing your makes. You will become hooked in no time.

Janey21, Gorgeous cake! I love the colour and the Teddies.

I have never made a "twins" cake but am dying to have a go. I might think about making one up in the hope I can sell it.

Giggle

baby cream fleece blanket £2.50
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.207-3922.aspx

baby blue fleece blanket £2.50
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.209-1457.aspx

moonpenny

Giggle wrote: »

baby cream fleece blanket £2.50
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.207-3922.aspx

baby blue fleece blanket £2.50
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.209-1457.aspx

Thanks for the info Giggle but both now discontinued.

rippedoff3

nikifife wrote: »

Hi folks, I'm Niki and new to this forum I've just about finished my first attempt at a nappy cake as a gift for a friend. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed making it and how well it has turned out so I was thinking about making more and selling them etc. I stumbled across this forum whilst searching the internet and thought fab, it's exactly what I was looking for. I'll take a photo of my first cake and try and post it in the next couple of days and you can tell me what you think lol! I was inspired when I received a cake from a friend when my second son was born 6 months ago. I hadnt seen anything like and thought it was a really great gift. Look forward to chatting to all, niki x

Hiya i am new too, i haven't made a nappy cake as yet but i would like to do the same as you when i have the time! I have 4 children and they keep me very busy.How did you learn to make them? I have attempted some cupcakes which look lovely and some flannel cakes for pressies.

Actually to everyone else i have found a lady doing nappy cakes for local sale in my area and when the time comes that i do get stuck into making some i would like to sell them too. Does anyone else do this when there is 'competition' locally? I would hate to think i'd be treading on toes but i have searched for ages for something i could enjoy making and selling and i know this is the thing i want to do. I was actually going to do real cakes but like the idea of this more!
Thanks for all the helpful posts x

skintbint_2

i am also looking to make a few for a fair i am doing - how are the layers put together, i mean what is each layer made of - is it nappies stacked round and round? have never actually seen one in the "flesh"if you like. does anybody have a step by step tutorial (please not you tube i detest it!)

have found one by googling - simple when shown how, in theory anyhow! will have a go tomorrow i think after going to Asda!!! i have 12 inch cake board but will maybe make one with a christmas theme - do you think they would sell - new baby at chritmas time.