Nappy Cakes

becs

Hi Bellag,
I don't pin blankets but just use an elastic band under the ribbons. Pins would probably look neater at the back but I don't like to pin things in case they leave holes.
I use sellotape's sticky pads to stick the teddy on the top, it's enough to hold them in place and the cello also helps keep it there.
I've just bought boards from the bagnboxman as Moonpenny says they are very thin but to be fair all of my cakes seem secure without a base so it's just really to give it a flat base to work on.
Shelley and I have both found word of mouth is good. I've now done 4 through work, the last one they were going to buy flowers but then thought the nappy cake would be nicer!

Liz_uk The cakes look lovely by the way. well done!

Becs

kr15snw

My latest creation!!

For this one I used:

Bottom teir:

9 size 2 nappies
3 baby grows - inside
2 sick blankets (to stick over your shoulder when feeding) - inside
1 blanket
1 pair of booties

Top teir

7 size two nappies
1 sick blanket
1 teddy

Layers held together with an old pen shell, lol.

Cost for this one about £12.50 but its for a mate so I dont mind spending a tad more

becs

Hi kr15snw,

Looks great, you might like to glam it up by calling the "sick cloths" muslins though.:rotfl:

Becs

bellag

kr15snw thats gorgeous! How did you get the booties to stay there? do you pin them on?

thanks Kizzyw, moonpenny and becs. I've had a look at the bagnboxman website and have also come across www.thecraftcompany.co.uk for boards too. They are more expensive but postage is half the price. Anybody have any experience with them?

I've never posted a piccie before so here goes...my first cakes!

http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq288/bellagriffiths/DSC00199.jpg

Hope you can see it?!
please be honest! I have thick skin

B xx

kr15snw

Hehe I dont put ingredient things on mine as I dont have the facilities to print on card But yes I would glam it up. Lol

bellag

hmmm that didnt work did it. Try again

becs

Wow Bellag! They are fantastic! They look absoloutely brilliant! I'm so jealous I wish mine looked like that! It's funny though I'm sat here looking at them and I know where everything has come from how sad is that!

Becs

moonpenny

Bellag, Your pic did work first time and WOW!!! They are absolutely georgeous. So professional

chatty123

Bellag...They look so gorgeous... well done. now your addicted

rjh090384

i am gonna start a business i nmy area doing this (in ni so dont worry i wont be a competitor!) having toruble with suppliers though. not many will deliver at a good price to ni! cant start them properly until after an exam i have in november but soon i shall put my pics up! soft toys are what i am having most trouble sourcing and nice blankies..bellag how much did they cost you to make??