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Janetlydia · Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:13 am Post subject: selling diaper cakes

Just an idea for some of you who have an over abundant stockpile of diapers. Make diaper cakes to sell. You most likely got the diapers super cheap or free. Get some cheap ribbon, and little things (paci's, bottles, washclothes, etc) and sell them for $25-30 and make a nice profit. I have seen a lot of postings on CL, and I am sure not all of them are using coupons to buy the diapers cheap.

I have also seen the homemade tutu's on there, selling for $30-45. They only cost about $5 to make. I am going to try making some today and selling them for $15. (A bargain price around here)

motherofmolly · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 6:05 pm Post subject:

what is CL? wonder what the tutu's look like

cole_b27 · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject:

im guessing craigslist

motherofmolly · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject:

i should of known that one! lol

FrugalShopaholic · Coupon Lover Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 2190

Are you going to share pictures of yours? I want to make one for a friend's baby shower and could use some ideas. Smile

poohbear19711 · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:04 pm Post subject:

this thread gave me a great idea. i went and got 3 packs of pampers this weekend at cvs with 3-5.00 coupons and i am making 1 for my DD's baby shower as a centerpiece.

shashabell · Coupon Lover Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 17342

I've only seen them made with real cloth diapers but I guess you could do it with disposable. Most people use those anyhow.
Post pictures if you can. I'd like to see the tutu thing too.

uaught2nvme · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:10 pm Post subject:

I have TONS of baby samples if ne one makes these on a regular basis I can fill a flat rate priority box of johnson and johnson small baby bottles, huggies samples and more Smile

Jen

FrugalShopaholic · Coupon Lover Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 2190

I finished a diaper wreath today and just need to put finishing touches on my diaper cake and it will be done. I will post pictures of both when I find the cord to my camera. Embarassed

scottzbabiedoll · Coupon Lover Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 7308

Could anyone explain how to make these? It seems like a fantastic idea, but I don't how to make them. I searched one time (not on CF), but didn't come up with anything real cakes Laughing

uaught2nvme · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:07 pm Post subject:

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Janetlydia · Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:34 pm Post subject:

I haven't made one in awhile. I may go to wal-mart and get some ribbon and stuff to make one. They are very easy to make.

I overlap them about 2 inches. Then roll into a large roll. I use about 25-35 (depending on what size you use) for the bottom layer. 15-18 for the middle layer, and around 8-10 for the top. I use a wide ribbon to "cover" them. Then smaller ribbons to decorate and tie stuff on-like samples, paci's, bottles, basic baby stuff. I usually put a rubber duck on top. Either all yellow, or the ones that are blue or pink.

I haven't made any tutu's yet. I think this next week, I will probably make several and post them, since I won't have any kids to take with me to hobby lobby.

Yep. CL is craigslist. Sorry.

scottzbabiedoll · Coupon Lover Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 7308

I have never heard of the tutu's...

Janetlydia · Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 12:41 pm Post subject:

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