Only Three Days Left in Washcloth Lollipop Giveaway!!

If you have not become a fan on Facebook yet and entered to win the 5 washcloth lollipops I am giving away, you should now! There are very few entries, so you have a good chance at winning! All you have to do is become a fan of Diaper Cakes by Wendy on Facebook, then click on the Discussions tab on the fan page, and you will see the giveaway post. Read it for ways to get extra entries as well! :-) Good luck!

If you have never seen my washcloth lollipops, here is what they look like: (the washcloths are all brand new and 100% usable for the new baby!)

I am so sad :(

I don't really know what to do. I should be sleeping right now because I have not had much sleep and Brooke-Lynn will be up soon but I can't. My Grandma passed away a few years ago and I started thinking about her earlier. About how she used to watch me in the mornings when my Mom went to work before I had to go to school. Every morning she would make me breakfast. Every morning her house would smell like coffee and eggs. She always made them exactly how I liked them, egg whites only fried well. I miss her so much and I cannot stop crying. I know people lose loved ones every day but it is so hard. I do not have many people I can talk to. My Mom called and I think I made her cry a little too, I do not want to make her sad. I live in a little city pretty far away from everyone I know. I still go see my parents every couple of weeks or so but that is not enough. It is so rough. I stay home with the kids all day so I do not get to talk to many adults. My and Jimmy, we try so hard to make it but we still struggle every day. I feel like we are going to be stuck here forever. There is no hope of us buying a home so we can be closer to our family, we went and talked with a mobile home place not too long ago and they pretty much laughed at us. They told us if we wanted a house we would need at the very least $10,000 down, and that would just get us a refurbished trailer, that, as he said, is "just legal enough" for them to sell again. This sucks. I know people struggle and I know we have it better than a lot of people. I try to help people when I can but I do not feel like I make much of a difference in this world. Everywhere I turn there is something bringing us down. About a year ago we weren't doing too bad. Jimmy was making enough money for us to pay our bills and have a little food in the house. Now, Jimmy's pay got cut to almost minimum wage, and he is a welder. He hates it because he feels like he doesn't provide for our family. Our bills barely get paid and we never have enough left for food. When I do get orders, I usually spend too much on groceries then struggle to even ship out the items that got ordered. I feel like I am failing at this diaper cake thing but I love doing it. I know I sound like a big cry baby but I do not care. I thought we finally had a big break when we had a chance to move into my Great-Grandma's old house, but it was snatched away from us by someone who is much better off than we are. Life is just so unfair. I feel like a lot of this is my fault because I don't have a "real" job, but even if I did we wouldn't make enough to pay for daycare, gas, etc... so it's a waste even trying. I honestly do not know if anyone really reads this blog. I see there are visitors, but they never leave a mark, a comment, a thank you for giving me the info I was looking for, nothing. If you are reading this please let me know. It would make me feel not so alone. I am going to try to get some sleep now, if you read this, thank you, and I promise my next post will not be so sad.

Added Lots of Pictures!

I just added a bunch of pictures to the right sidebar, there is washcloth bunnies, washcloth lollipops, washcloth baby doll, different diaper cakes, and a bunch more! Let me know what you think! :-)

Free Washcloth Lollipop Giveaway

I am doing my first Facebook giveaway, so come become a fan on Facebook and then go to the discussions page to enter to WIN!! The prize is 5 washcloth lollipops, made in your choice of colors. Good luck! :-)

ChaCha is hiring!

Great news people!! ChaCha is currently hiring SMS Guides, this is a great chance to earn some money from home, and yes, it's legit. I have been a Guide for a long time now and love it! I usually spend about 3 hours a day answering questions. If you have never heard of or tried ChaCha, it's free, just text them a question at 242242 or you can call in your question at 1-800-2ChaCha. :-) If you apply, please use my email, Sassy8722@yahoo.com as your referral. Thank you so much!! :-) Here is the link: Become A Guide

Diaper Drive Update

I have an update and a picture of all the diapers I have so far!! A few great members of Wish Upon A Hero have helped me out with this drive. One member donated a dollar, which I took and added to and bought the first pack of diapers. Another member, Brandy, sent me two partial packs of diapers, about 50 in total. I have purchased 2 packs of diapers other than these as well. Today a Wish Upon a Hero member, Amy Wood, donated $4 which I took to Family Dollar and got a large pack of size 2 diapers with, they were on clearance for $5. The Walmart in Columbia, SC donated a $50 gift card!! With that card, I got 3 boxes of diapers (size 3, 5 and 6) and two packs of diapers (size 4 and 2). Another member of Wish Upon a Hero, Tamara, sent me a few sample diapers and Pull Ups they received. One other member has Pull Ups they can donate but no money to ship them with. It will be about $9.50 to ship them, so as soon as I have it (I am pretty broke!) I will be getting those donated as well!

So, to sum it up, so far I have 3 boxes, 6 complete packs, 2 partial packs, and 3 sample diapers! This is a total of over 5o0 diapers so far! It is so awesome to see how many people are willing to help! I am still aiming for a car full, please, if you can even just donate a dollar, it will go a long way! For every $2 I get, I will match it and buy a pack of diapers. If you have any diapers/pull ups/adult diapers/ feminine pads you do not need, please consider sending them to me. You can email me at Sassy8722 (at) yahoo (dot) com with any questions of to get my mailing address.

My original blog post on the diaper drive can be seen here. A picture of all diapers is below.

If you would like to donate, even just a dollar, you can do so securely here:

Thank you so much!

Made a Facebook Fan Page

Diaper Cakes by Wendy finally has a Facebook fan page, please become a fan if you like what I do! Thank you so much!

Diaper Cakes by Wendy Facebook Page

My Colorful Treasures Web Design & Graphic Design

Look at my new button! I ordered it from Lisa at My Colorful Treasures Web & Graphic Design.

She is so incredibly helpful, I needed it quickly and she had no problem helping me with exactly what I wanted promptly!

If you need professional web design, a 125 x 125 button, banners, and more, head on over to her website today!

How to Cure the Common Cold

I know what you are thinking, there is no cure for the common cold, well guess what, there is! Click the link below to go to my free article teaching you how to cure the common cold!

How to Cure the Common Cold

South Carolina Craft Shows 2010

So, I have craft shows planned for some of the months this year, but not all. I am open to ideas for craft shows in or around Sumter, SC or anything else I could go to where people would be interested in my items. I do not know many people in Sumter, but would like to get out more and expose what I do to more people. I am pretty sure there aren't very many other people here in Sumter (maybe 1 or 2) who do what I do, and of those 1 or 2 (if they exist), I know they don;t make everything I make. So, if I could just get to the people of Sumter I believe this could become something I could actually live off of. Right now it is barely gas money, if that. If my husband didn't work we would be in trouble! One day I would like to have a store and he could help me run it instead of welding for barely minimum wage.

Anyway, I am so easily distracted lol and got way off subject. If anyone knows of anything in or around Sumter or Columbia SC as far as craft shows or something similar, please leave a comment here and let me know, I would greatly appreciate it! (comments can be anonymous)

Here is what I have so far:

March 19, 20, 12 - Spring craft show at the Sumter SPCA (Memorial building right next to it) on Guignard Drive

May 28, 29, 30 - Iris Festival at the Swan Lake in Sumter, SC

August (not sure of dates yet) - Summerfest in York, SC

September 25, 25 - Irmo, SC Okra Strut

October 15, 16, 17 - Oktoberfest in Walhalla, SC

And that is all I have. I am interested in street fair, shows, markets, or even renting a space outside of a business to set up a tent on the weekends, I am up for it! Please, let me know and thank you! :-)

I Won $50!!!!!!!!!

I never win anything, I am SOOOO excited!!!!! I have been posting about Instant Cash Sweepstakes for a long time (and also have a widget on my sidebar), and have been with them over a year, and I have won a few cents here and there, and a few dollars here and there, but today I finally won the daily $50 prize!! I am SOOO happy!!!! Now, if you have not signed up yet, DO IT!! Instant Cash Sweepstakes Hey, who doesn't like free money?

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Reborn Doll with Washcloth Lollipop

Cyndi's newest reborn doll goes home with one of my washcloth lollipops, absolutely adorable! If you want to learn more about me, or Cyndi, just scroll down on my blog, I have several other posts about her and her babies. :-)

To see this baby just click this link.
To view all of Cyndi's current listings, just visit this link. (If there are no babies listed, keep checking back often, there will be one soon!)

South Carolina Diaper Drive

I have posted before, with no response. Hopefully this time I can collect some diapers for babies in need! The following info is taken from SCDiaperChange:

Why Give?*

In low-income homes, babies often spend a whole day in a single diaper.

Dirty diapers raise the risk of health problems, from skin disease to hepatitis.

Babies who cry for a long time because of dirty diapers raise their risk of child abuse.

Babies often spend 2½ years in diapers. They need almost 12,000 changes, costing more than $4,000.

Parents who can’t afford to leave a diaper supply at their child care center may have to quit work to care for their children.

State programs don’t cover diapers.

Now, I live in Sumter, SC but I plan on taking a trip to the Harvest Hope Food Bank on Shop Road in Columbia, SC. I would love to have a car FULL of diapers when I go. If you have diapers that your child has outgrown, or would like to buy a package or two of diapers to donate, I will gladly come pick them up from Sumter or Columbia. If you live further away and would like to help, I will take donations and use all money for diapers. If you visit a Piggly Wiggly, you can get a pack of generic diapers for just $3.99. While newborn and size 1 diapers are needed, the need is greater for larger diapers, even Pull Ups and adult diapers.

Please email me at Sassy8722@yahoo.com if you would like any more information or if you would like to donate. All donations are tax deductible for you, as I will not be claiming any donations, just delivering them. You can also purchase diapers online and have them delivered to me, please email me for my address. Thank you so much!

*Also, if you have canned goods, formula, baby food, or other non perishables, I will be happy to pick those up and deliver them to the food bank as well.

One other note I forgot to mention: The diaper donations will be tax deductible for you, as I myself will not be claiming any of the donations (even the ones I buy), but will simply be delivering them.

Reborn Baby Girl with Washcloth Candy

Here is Cyndi's newest baby! She comes with one of my washcloth candies, among other goodies for the new 'Mom'!

To see this baby, please visit this link.
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Diaper Cakes by Wendy Complete Product List with Prices

I have not yet listed here on my blog a complete list of items I make with prices, so I thought it may be a good idea to do this! To order anything you see here, simply go to Diaper Cakes by Wendy.

First, a little info on the actual company. I am a home bases business in Sumter, South Carolina (SC). I offer free shipping on everything I make, but if you live nearby, in Columbia, SC or in Sumter, SC I will gladly offer a discount and personally deliver your items to you, if you meet me in a public place. I make everything to order, so you can get the colors, themes, etc.. to match your baby shower. All items are made in a smoke free, pet free, baby friendly home. I have two children, but my items are kept away from them, in a room they do not have access to. I am a stay at home Mom, and this is what I do to bring in grocery money and help my husband with our bills.

One more little note: all of my diaper creations are made with Luvs diapers, size 1 to fit babies 8-14 pounds. I never use store brands. My washcloths are high quality, 9" x 9" washcloths, which are silky soft on one side for baby's delicate areas (such as the face), and coarser on the other side for dirtier areas (such as knees). My cakes have more diapers than your typical cake, and are also priced lower. Feel free to shop around before you buy, if you find a better deal on a comparable cake, please let me know!

Now that you know a little more about Diaper Cakes by Wendy, here is a list, with descriptions, of my items. Enjoy! :-) (I will be listing the diaper cakes first, then the favors, such as washcloth lollipops, etc..)

Two Tiered Diaper Cake - Baby Boy

This adorable boutique style swirled 2 tiered diaper cake is one of my newest creations! It is two tiers of delicious beauty, of course, you can't eat it though! This cake contains approximately 60+ stage 1 Luvs diapers, measures 10" by 10" and is the picture of perfection! Each cake comes with a porcelain baby boy figurine, a great keepsake for the new baby's nursery! Your cake will come "iced" with new paper shreds and wrapped in tulle. Perfect! And of course, this ships for free within the US!

Price: $35.00

Two Tiered Diaper Cake - Baby Girl

The same as my baby boy 2 tiered cake, but in pink! Each boutique style spiral swirled cake is made with approximately 60+ stage 1 diapers (fits 8 - 14 pounds), and has an adorable keepsake porcelain baby, perfect to display in baby's nursery! Your cake will come "iced" with paper shreds, set atop a 10" cake board, and wrapped in tulle. As always, free shipping within the US!

Price: $35.00

Undecorated Do-It-Yourself Two Tiered Diaper Cake

For those who want to create their own cake, without actually "baking" it! Your cake will come just as pictured, 2 tiers of perfect boutique style spirals! Your cake will have approximately 60+ stage one diapers. The diapers in the middle of each tier can be removed without damaging the cake, allowing you to "stuff" your cake with bottles, blankets, etc... And there's free shipping within the US!

Price: $25.00

Two Tiered Diaper Cake - Themed

These 2 tiered diaper cakes are made to suite any baby shower, nursery, or other theme you would like! The pictured cake was a requested turtle theme. (Please visit my website to see the pictures) I have done hundreds of themes, such as ladybugs, safari, flowers, team colors, police car, fire truck, pretty much anything you can come up with I can do! Your cake will come with approximately 60+ stage one diapers, and this is a boutique style swirled cake, very popular! Matching ribbons will adorn your cake and the whole thing will come ready to give, wrapped in tulle. Free shipping within the US! (also visit my website for theme ideas)

Price: $32.00

Three Tiered Diaper Cakes - Themed

These 3 tiered diaper cakes can be made to match any theme you can come up with! The ladybug cake pictured was a special request from someone who is having a ladybug baby shower! Each cake is made with 70+ stage 1 diapers, fashioned into three perfect layers, decorated with grosgrain or satin 1.5" ribbon and adorned with your choice of themed figure. Your cake will come wrapped in tulle decorated with curling or satin ribbon, ready to give as a gift. And, as always, free shipping in the US!

Price: $48.00

Three Tiered Diaper Cake with Carnations or Gerber Daisy

This elegant boutique spiral diaper cake will have everyone stunned! Made with 65+ stage one diapers, each tier is wrapped with beautiful 1.5" satin or grosgrain ribbon and adorned with a flower of your choosing. The whole thing comes wrapped in beautiful tulle, tied with a satin ribbon and ready to give! I have many different flowers and ribbons for these cakes, check back often as I update my site for pictures!

Price: $52.00

Two Tiered Gerber Daisy Diaper Cake

This beautiful boutique style 2 tier spiral diaper cake is made from 60+ stage 1 baby diapers. Each tier is wrapped in beautiful 1.5" satin or grosgrain ribbon and adorned with a Gerber daisy which has a rhinestone center! Ribbon and flower color choices are in the drop down menus, but check back often, I will be adding a picture page for all choices. Oh, and free shipping! (pictured is the aqua/chocolate roundabout dot ribbon and white Gerber Daisies)

Price: $32.00

Mod Mom Chocolate Three Tiered Diaper Cake

This beautiful 3 tiered boutique spiral style diaper cake is made with 65+ size 1 diapers (to fit babies 8-14 pounds) and features chocolate and your choice of color grosgrain and satin ribbon. Will have matching bow on bottom tier and cute monkey figure on top tier. Topped with chocolate icing, your cake will arrive wrapped in tulle and tied with a satin bow, ready to give! Choice between blue/brown, green/brown, pink/brown, or enter any 2 colors of your choice in the text box to have this style cake made with different colors, such as pink/green, yellow/green, pink/purple, and more, in which case the monkey will be replaced with another figure to match your colors choices! And as always, free shipping!!

Price: $55.00

3 Tiered Undecorated Diaper Cake

This boutique style swirled diaper cake lets you have all the fun, as the hard part is already done! You will receive 3 perfectly formed tiers to decorate and have fun with! This cake contains between 65 and 70 diapers, Luvs brand, in a size 1. And of course, free shipping!

Price: $30.00

Bumblebee or Butterfly Garden Three Tiered Diaper Cake

This beautiful 3 tiered boutique spiral style diaper cakes can either be made with bumblebees or butterflies! See diaper cake photo gallery for other pictures! Each cake is made with 70+ size 1 Luvs diapers. Each tier is wrapped in tulle to match the bumblebee or butterfly on that tier. Colors may vary based on availability. Free shipping!

Price: $52.00

Mini Diaper Cake

Diaper Cakes by Wendy is the maker of the ORIGINAL mini diaper cake, be assured you are getting the best when you order here! Each mini cake is made with 6 size 1 Luvs diapers. The cake is wrapped in high quality 1.5" satin or grosgrain ribbon, and adorned with your choice of themed adornment. Wrapped in tulle, ready to give as a gift or decorate a table with! FREE shipping!

Price: $9.00

Washcloth Lollipops

Washcloth lollipops make adorable and useful baby shower gifts or favors! Each lollipop is lovingly made to order from one high quality 9" x 9" baby washcloth. Each washcloth is inserted into a treat bag, with a lollipop stick. Coordinating ribbons and a pom pom adorn each one. These lollipops are available in boy, girl, or neutral colors. Free shipping on all items!

Price: $1.50

Washcloth Spoon Lollipops

These lollipops are just like my ever so popular regular lollipops, but instead of being made with a lollipop stick, each one is made with a brand new BPA-free baby spoon! Free shipping!

Price: $1.65

Washcloth Gumdrop Candies

These gumdrop candies also make wonderful baby shower gifts, favors, or even table decorations for your baby shower! Each gumdrop is made with one new, high quality 9" x 9" baby washcloth, and is wrapped in tulle with coordinating ribbons. Many colors available! Free shipping!

Price: $1.25

Washcloth Baby Doll

Our washcloth baby dolls are absolutely adorable, and as always, every washcloth is 100% usable after disassembling. Each baby doll is made from three high quality 9" x 9" baby washcloths. Available in boy, girl, or neutral colors. Free shipping!

Price: $4.00

Washcloth Lollipop Bouquet

Each bouquet is made from three of our original washcloth lollipops, inserted into a 'vase', which is actually a brand new baby bottle! Each bottle is filled with new paper shreds for decoration, and adorned with ribbons and a cute baby figure. The whole thing is wrapped in coordinating tulle. Available in boy, girl, neutral, or mixed colors. Free shipping!

Price: $6.75

Washcloth Candy Rolls

These washcloth candy rolls make great additions to any baby shower as decorations, diaper cake add-ons, gifts, favors, and more! Each candy roll is made with one high quality 9" x 9" baby washcloth, made to look like a Tootsie Roll and wrapped in tulle with coordinating ribbons. Many colors available. Free shipping!

Price: $1.50

Diaper Butterflies

Each diaper butterfly is made with one size 1 baby diaper and 1 high quality baby washcloth, fashioned to look like an adorable butterfly with tulle wings and chenille antenna! Available in many colors. Free shipping!

Price: $3.25

Washcloth 'Bag' Baby Shower Favors

These favors make the best table decorations and will have all the guests talking long after the shower! Each 'bag' is made from one high quality 9" x 9" baby washcloth. It is filled with new cotton balls for fullness and adorned with ribbons and an adorable baby figure! Available in boy, girl or neutral colors. Free shipping!

Price: $1.75

Burp Cloth Candies

Each burp cloth candy is made just like a washcloth candy, with one high quality burp cloth, fashioned to look like a candy, wrapped in tulle with coordinating ribbons. Free shipping!

Price: $4.00

Washcloth Candies

The original washcloth candy! Each candy is made from one high quality 9" x 9" baby washcloth, wrapped in tulle with coordinating ribbons. There is a pom pom in the center of each candy as well! Available in many colors. Free shipping!

Price: $1.50

Diaper and Washcloth Cupcakes

My newest creation! Each tiny cake is made with one size one baby diaper, and one high quality 9" x 9" baby washcloth! The cupcake is wrapped in ribbons and adorned with a baby favor. The whole thing will arrive wrapped in tulle ready to give! Free shipping!

Price: $3.00

Washcloth Butterflies

These adorable butterflies are much like my diaper butterflies, without the diaper! Each butterfly is made from one high quality 9" x 9" baby washcloth fashioned to look like a butterfly body, with tulle wings and matching antenna! Absolutely adorable! A hanging loop can also be added at no extra charge, if you would like to attach to a gift or maybe hang up at the baby shower. Free shipping!

Price: $2.00

Diaper Cake Purse

How cool!! This "purse" is actually approximately 10 stage one baby diapers and 2 high quality 9" x 9" baby washcloths, fashioned to look like a purse, complete with handles! Your purse will be decorated in lots of beautiful grosgrain and satin ribbons! Available in boy, girl, or neutral colors. You can just choose a gender and let me create the perfect purse, or enter in any color preferences in when you buy! Free shipping!

Price: $15.00

Mini Diaper Purse

Like the regular size diaper purse but smaller! This adorable purse is made with one size 1 Luvs diaper and one high quality 9" x 9" baby washcloth. It is fashioned to look like a trendy purse, complete with handles! Check out the favors photo gallery for more ideas. Please choose two ribbon colors when ordering. Free shipping!

Price: $5.00

Baby Washcloth Bunnies

These are the cutest things I have ever seen! Little tiny bunnies made with baby washcloths. Each bunny is made with one washcloth and has a cute ribbon adorning it's head. Of course, the washcloths can be used once the bunny is taken apart. Available in boy, girl, and neutral colors. Free shipping!

Price: $1.50

Boo Boo Bunny

These are great for babies and older children alike! These boo boo bunnies are each made with one regular sized, 12" x 12" washcloth, fashioned to look like a bunny. In the bunny's back you will find a reusable ice cube. Keep your ice cube in the freezer, and when your child gets a boo boo, put the frozen cube in the bunny's back and you have a cute ice pack! Too cute! Available in boy, girl, and neutral colors! Free shipping!

Price: $5.50

Diaper Cupcakes

Adorable individual cupcakes in pretty much any theme imaginable! Each cupcake is made with one size 1 Luvs diaper, one cupcake liner, and one cupcake pick, with ribbon adorning each one. The cupcake picks can even be used for Baby's First Birthday! Discount is available on multiple quantities. See favors photo gallery for more ideas! Free shipping!

Price: $2.50

Washcloth/Diaper Candy Rolls

These adorable favors are each made with one high quality 9" x 9" baby washcloth and one size 1 Luvs diaper, fashioned to look like a candy roll! Adorned with ribbons, these make great table decorations or addition to gift baskets! Free shipping!

Price: $2.00

Reborn Baby and Washcloth Doll!

Here is Cyndi's most recent reborn doll baby, she is so beautiful and I just had to ask her to email me these pictures, because in them, the baby has one of my washcloth baby dolls! The winner of the reborn doll gets tons of goodies from Cyndi, including something I have made, and this baby comes with a washcloth doll. They are soooo cute! What do you think?

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