Nappy Cakes

almond

moonpenny wrote: »

JulieH, The only place I managed to get some lemon socks were Poundland. They are dead plain in pks of 3, pink, mint and lemon.

Am still having to pay full price for Ellies! Am really angry about it. I have sent ANOTHER email to Asda and all they do is acknowledge but don't give me an answer.

Where has all the cheap (£1 - £1.50ish) blankets gone? I want these for smaller cakes and can't find any!

i managed to get some from a £1 shop not the normal one's but can't remember the name. i need some socks to but are having no luck
done asda , matlan etc

Popkins

Hiya - sorry haven't fully caught up myself yet - fab cakes though everyone!! Just a quickie from me too - please can you let me know how you all secure your ribbons at the back? I have just made up my first 'real' cake and the ribbons are driving me a bit demented!!
:eek:

will post photo once I've sorted out the ribbons - its the florist ribbons that doesn't seem to want to stick no matter what I use!!!

TIA

Giggle

I always do my ribbons on the front in a bow so i cant help sorry

CandyB101_2

Popkins wrote: »

Hiya - sorry haven't fully caught up myself yet - fab cakes though everyone!! Just a quickie from me too - please can you let me know how you all secure your ribbons at the back? I have just made up my first 'real' cake and the ribbons are driving me a bit demented!!
:eek:

will post photo once I've sorted out the ribbons - its the florist ribbons that doesn't seem to want to stick no matter what I use!!!

TIA

Hi Popkins, I know exactly what you mean. Had the same trouble as you last year.

I use double sided tape. I add a very small piece onto the front, back and both sides of the cake, so the ribbon is held securely against the nappies. At the back, I overlap the ribbon, again using double sided tape, and secure with a piece of clear packaging tape (this tape seems to have more staying power than ordinary sellotape).

threelittlepigs

Popkins i use double sided tape on mine too
like candy said i put a bit on the florist ribbon and overlap it
slightly and stick

chatty123

Hi Popkins I use double sided sticky pads on the florist tape and then a strong craft glue on the normal ribbon...

almond

hi ladies
does anybody have instructions for doing the sock flowers (buds)
I know its on here somewhere but 197 pages is a lot to read
thanks in advance
from a windy north east

threelittlepigs

almond wrote: »

hi ladies
does anybody have instructions for doing the sock flowers (buds)
I know its on here somewhere but 197 pages is a lot to read
thanks in advance
from a windy north east

http://www.plan-the-perfect-baby-shower.com/baby-sock-rose.html
there the instuctions i followed but theres loads on google
theres one with a video too
HTH

threelittlepigs

sorry this is nothing to do with cakes but have you seen the
announcement that mse will be closed from friday 3rd to sunday 5th:eek:
does that mean i will have to clean my house :rotfl:

Giggle

Have a look on you tube there is some on there