Nappy Cakes

RustyFlange

crystalclear wrote: »

I used 33 size 3 Pampers nappies in mine but I've only ever done one, it completely filled a 12" cake board. If you use newborn nappies I suppose you use more.

I also use 33 nappies, mine are generally a mixture of huggies and pampers, but mostly huggies. I also use size 3 as the baby has a chance to grow into them and also the clothes I use in all of mine are 3-6 months as everyone buys clothes for newborn and 0-3 months. Others on here will argue that size 2 is better but there is very little difference between the 2 and everyone I have sold the nappy cakes to appreciate it in a bigger size. I have also had requests for bigger clothes and bigger nappies which have worked just as well.

*Louise*

crystalclear wrote: »

I got my elastic bands from Woolies (recommended by someone here) they cost about 55p; you can get ribbon and cello from www.flowerhour.co.uk or if you only want enough to do one cake try your local florist or Clintons sell it by the metre, probably cheaper places around than them

I ordered from them last night, they were really reasonable, and the p&p wasn't astronomical like some companies I looked at.

I am blimmin impatient to make one of these, but the first baby isn't due till November, so I have to content myself just buying the supplies just now.:D

Shelley3774

I bought my dotty cellophane from a local shop and it was only £4.99 for about 30 metres which was a bargain. I always use the rubber bands from woolies ( as mentioned in earlier post ) as they are so cheap and loads in a bag.
Well I spent a small fortune today - bought a marquee for the stall and ended up going to Sainsburys and found all the rattles and wrist rattles reduced from £2.99 to 74p so I bought the lot. At this rate I would need to sell 50 cakes to get my money back :rotfl:
Never mind I just love making them x

cookiedough38

I have started collecting bits for a nappy cakes, baby due in november. I bought a set with 2 outfits for £3 in matalan today reduced from £6, they had a fair bit in the sale, thought it was worth a mention

Shelley3774

Thought I would post a few more pics of Nappy Cakes I made today. I've made up a good variety for the fete saturday ranging from cupcakes, 2 tiers and 3 tiers.
I've made up one with a black sheep that I know is not typically babyish but the sheep connections (I live in Wales) always appeal to the welsh. I bought six of these Nici sheep new with tags from Ebay for £2 for the 6. I couldn't believe they still had price tags from Clinton on @ £7.99 each !!!! I realise they are not to everybodys taste but I thought I would give them a go.




Just noticed that some of these pics look wonky - I put the photo tent on the bed to take pics DOH !!!!

becs

Hi Shelly3774 and others,

I'm not sure if this website would be of any use to you www.flowerexperts.com I joined when I started doing a floristry course and they sell to anyone. A roll of 30yd cellophane is £2.17 (that is plain),pullbows for £4.70 for a box of 30 and all the usual ribbons etc. Delivery is £7.50 so only worthwhile if you're going to order lots of bits or you can split with someone else. They also sell flowers so if you know anyone keen on buying flowers they could always split the delivery cost with you.
Becs

yummymsmummy

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Shelley (aka Mrs Nappy Cake! ), they're great! You're going to do fab on Saturday! :j

Just looked at all your other pics on imageshack, they look even better when wrapped - you're a pro!

x x x

Shelley3774

yummymsmummy wrote: »

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Shelley (aka Mrs Nappy Cake! ), they're great! You're going to do fab on Saturday! :j

Just looked at all your other pics on imageshack, they look even better when wrapped - you're a pro!

x x x

Thanks - can you imagine how long its going to take me to wrap this lot !!??!! Might not be ready in time for Sat LOL

moonpenny

They look gorgeous Shelley - so pretty!.

I'm sure you won't have any trouble selling them. Did you make all of them today? That's what I call speedy!

Hope you're going to take pics when wrapped.

Shelley3774

moonpenny wrote: »

They look gorgeous Shelley - so pretty!.

I'm sure you won't have any trouble selling them. Did you make all of them today? That's what I call speedy!

Hope you're going to take pics when wrapped.

Hiya Moonpenny - I didn't make them all today but my mum kindly took the kids out for me to crack on this afternoon. OH is working 12 hours all week and I can't get anything done with the boys around!!:D
I made about 6 today though so very tired now x