Yay! A Happy Customer!!

Decorating By crisseyann Updated 26 Aug 2007 , 4:56pm by gateaux

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crisseyann Posted 26 Aug 2007 , 3:08pm
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I had an order for a flip flop cake from a man for his wife's birthday. This is only about my 5th paid cake. I quoted him $20.00. The cakes are carved from a 9X13 inch pan, iced in Almond-Vanilla buttercream, graham cracker crumbs for sand, Royal flowers, molded sugar shells and starfish, and rubber straps from a new pair of flip flops I purchased from the dollar store.

Well, he just came to pick up the cake and thought it was really cool. He couldn't thank me enough, saying how much his wife was gonna love it. Then he flips me $30.00!

I just HAD to come on here and tell someone, I was so thrilled! Thanks for reading. icon_smile.gif
LL

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cakequeen50 Posted 26 Aug 2007 , 3:27pm
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Isn't that just a wonderful feeling!!! Making a cake and having someone love it enough to give you a great tip!
You definitely didn't charge enough for your beautiful cake! But if you are happy with the amount and obviously you client was, then it's a good day!

Keep flying high with those good feelings! Again, very cute cake.

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jdelectables Posted 26 Aug 2007 , 3:33pm
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Your cake(s) are awesome! You can definitely charge more! They are really great!

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Luby Posted 26 Aug 2007 , 3:39pm
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They turned out great and I agree with the other posters - that is worth more than $20.00!

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grama_j Posted 26 Aug 2007 , 3:41pm
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Oh my, that is a GREAT cake..... did you figure your time, ingred., overhead,etc. in your price ? Even at $30.00, you should have charged more !

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honeybearcreek Posted 26 Aug 2007 , 3:44pm
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How cute! I'm sure his wife loved it too. Great job!

Hugs,
Diana in VA

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tyty Posted 26 Aug 2007 , 3:49pm
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You did a wonderful job, I'm sure he was very pleased if you got a $10 tip. Now you know they are worth more than $20.

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mgdqueen Posted 26 Aug 2007 , 3:57pm
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You did a terrific job! Congratulations on a very happy customer!

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gateaux Posted 26 Aug 2007 , 4:56pm
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Great job, your flip flops are beautiful.

I love the colors.

fyi! I saw somewhere someone using fruit roll up candy for the straps... just an idea.

Good Luck

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