I have recently started back into cake decorating after slacking for many, many years. I am making birthday cakes for my grandkids to help their parents along in this sluggish economy. If I can save them from having to purchase birthday cakes then I feel it's worth my effort to make them. Last weekend, a friend of my daughter-in-law was so impressed with my granddaughter's Princess Carriage cake, she asked if I would make her a "bunny cake for my birthday in April?". I told her I would, and I will. But, how about for any other future requests like this.....ingredients are costly, would it be cheap of me to say, "Sure, I'll be glad to make you a cake, if you buy the ingredients." I don't mind donating my time, but I really don't want to spend my money on ingredients too. Any suggestions on what I should say?
I have recently started back into cake decorating after slacking for many, many years. I am making birthday cakes for my grandkids to help their parents along in this sluggish economy. If I can save them from having to purchase birthday cakes then I feel it's worth my effort to make them. Last weekend, a friend of my daughter-in-law was so impressed with my granddaughter's Princess Carriage cake, she asked if I would make her a "bunny cake for my birthday in April?". I told her I would, and I will. But, how about for any other future requests like this.....ingredients are costly, would it be cheap of me to say, "Sure, I'll be glad to make you a cake, if you buy the ingredients." I don't mind donating my time, but I really don't want to spend my money on ingredients too. Any suggestions on what I should say?
Exactly what you just said
I think you have answered your own question. This is exactly how i would handle it!
Thanks ladies, glad others didn't think it sounded like I was a tightwad or something.....lol.
actually, I think it's quite generous to donate your time and talent. It's not like they can get a great cake for cheap anywhere else!
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