What? You just got hold of her and this is for tomorrow? Rush job - at least $50 extra LOL!

Wait, no fondant on this one and the last one was ALL fondant, LOL? Now she decided she didn't like it?

You can do a doll cake! : ) Don't worry.

You need to hang a sign around your neck stating...

You don't do cakes set at somebody else's prices. If they want to know what you charge, it is simple..."ask".

I agree with Risque Business - she's been hitting the wacky tobacci...a bit too hard.

I, personally, would charge $200 for that cake - or, I wouldn't do it. She can take it or leave it!

Wow after reading all this I feel like a total chump! Prices are going up tomorrow!

Kristy, your cake is beautiful!

Ok dish, how much did you charge? Don't feel bad about it. We have all done it!

Good for you for raising your prices. : )

Oh,my!!!I also agree with Risque. Maybe she thinks you are theCake Fairie.Jeez,at least she changed her mind for something more simple.I cant imagine her asking Collette Peters "I want this cake but dont want to pay more than $65" Hmmm,I wonder the answer... Good luck!!!

You can the do the doll cake... And sometimes we want to have business so bad that we let people walk all over us. I have had to tell people several times, I can't do a wedding cake in one night. It sucks that people don't think because we pay for it.......good luck on the cake!!!

Kristy,

Your cake is beautiful! I'm currently baking away right now, and playing with Barbie's hair. (SIGH....) I hope it turns out okay. I learned my lesson, though. Indecisive people are SO hard to work with. And to her credit, she didn't argue with me when I explained the work behind the original cake she wanted.

Angie

ok i am up to date on all pages....

that cake was worth way more than 100.

I have noticed that a few of the posts mention telling her the date is booked....y tell her that....just tell her the plain awfull truth of the matter is that you cannot do that style cake for her for 65 dollars. if she doesnt like it then she can choose another cake or go elsewhere.

Okieinalaska , I only charged $75 and that included the topper(which I hand painted) and the carriage that I had to order from ebay. Lesson learned! Thanks for the kind words!

Angelas2babies... happy baking! I hope it turns out great!

Kristy, Your cake is Gorgeous!!!!

Angela,

You will do fine with the doll cake. Be sure to post the pic when you get it done.

Good Luck!

My first doll cake is all done. My husband safely shipped the cake and she was very happy with it. The funny thing is that the legend of the swag cake will live on. My good friend sent me a picture of it, and wants me to make it for her daughter.... I cannot escape this cake to save my life.

Thanks again for all the laughs and great advice!
Angie

You know, personally, if i've spent so much time and effort "ding donging" back & forth with a customer and then she only gets back to me with a few days notice of cake collection/delivery, I would NOT take it on. You're only giving yourself heartache and plenty of stress. If she's like this to begin with, I can only imagine she'd probably change her mind like 2 days before collection/delivery or critizing the cake after she's got it. I don't need the added stress and for someone to ruin my day ( week!) Take it as a "cake-break" and spend quality time with kids/for yourself...till your next busy cake schedule!

angie...your cake is gorgeous and still worth more than you got paid for it!

Doll cakes are fun! And your's is just beautiful!

april