I made a very nice diaper cake for much less than the others I usually make. I bought the polka dot ribbon for $1 at the dollar tree. The two other ribbons at Big lots for $2 for a package of 4 different ribbons. I used just $1 worth of that.
I got the topper at the dollar tree for $1 and the diapers are white cloud, which Wal-mart had marked down to $5. I used about 1/2 bag of the white paper grass and just a few sprigs of blue curling ribbon. So, I have a grand total of $8.50 in this diaper cake and sold it for $50.00. It took about an hour total to make.
This is my way of supplementing my income when I am laid off work. I am raising 2 boys on my own, so every bit helps.
To make this cake, roll 61 size 1 diapers and secure each with a rubber band. I use a heavy duty paper towel roll for the center support (this way you can keep all the layers together and they are very sturdy. I then cover this with a colorful napkin (also taped).
Using a large rubber band, start building your cake by adding 1 rolled diaper at a time until you have 3 rows on the bottom (37 diapers), 2 rows in the middle (17 diapers).
Add two rows of polka dot ribbon to the bottom layer using double-sided sticky tape (so you don't damage the diapers), a ribbon of your choice in the middle of the two. Then do the same with the second tier.
I only used one piece of the polka dot ribbon on this tier. Add your white grad to the top of each tier using the sticky tape again. Insert your centerpiece and add a few curled pieces of curling ribbon.
I usually make diaper cakes with the baby items on them. I use onesies, rattles, hats, shoes..you name it, I have probably used it :) I was trying to see exactly what was the least I could spend & still make a nice one. I think $8.50 was pretty good. I usually spend around $30-$40 when making one. Of course I charge more than $50 for them when I spend that much on the supplies.
The ones we have around here have baby items on them like a teething ring,baby safety pins, wash clothes, toys and they sell for around $50.00. They must use more diapers because they don't have a roll down the middle.
Gorgeous job! One of the nicest I have seen. I did a few diaper cakes, nothing as nice, but mostly do towel crafts and used to sell them like crazy.
Have you done a bridal shower kitchen cake? All you need is a kitchen towel set, ribbon, and a set of plastic kitchen utensils (you can buy a set of 6 for about $2-3).
Wrap the potholders around the utensils then continue wrapping with the dish clothes then finish with towels. It makes one layer with the utensils sticking out the top. Add the ribbon around the towels and done.
That is just the basic "kitchen cake". Of course with your talent you could fancy it up. I agree you have the knack and should consider looking into doing more of this. Good luck and thank you for sharing.
Your 'cake' turned out so cute. I've done these before too, and it's amazing the combination and ideas you can put into them. I also finished the outside layer with the flattened out diapers held together with a wide white ribbon all the way around. Thanks for sharing.
This is cute! If people charge twice the money for making these maybe you should consider starting a business of your own making them and various other gift baskets ;-)
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Photo: Craft: Baby Shower Diaper Cake (06/01/2009)
This a picture of a diaper cake that I just made for a friend's baby shower. It was the first one that I made and found that it was very easy to do at half the cost of buying one.
Photo: Craft: Baby Shower Diaper Cake (04/28/2009)
I made this adorable diaper cake (my first one) for my first grand child's shower. I just finished it today. I was amazed at how easy it was to make.
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This a picture of a diaper cake that I just made for a friend's baby shower. It was the first one that I made and found that it was very easy to do at half the cost of buying one.
I made this adorable diaper cake (my first one) for my first grand child's shower. I just finished it today. I was amazed at how easy it was to make.
I used 56 size 1 Luvs diapers and rolled each one then secured each with a rubber band. Use a larger rubber band to hold them together as you add them to make each layer. Mine is a 3 tier. I used 1 8oz and 1 4oz baby bottle in the center to hold the layers together. I secured each layer with tulle (tie kind of tight). Then I started decorating. I used 3 receiving blankets, 2 onesies, 2 washcloths, a few rattles and different things to decorate it.
I also search the net for pictures and printed them on matte finish photo paper, cut them out, then used them as decorations as well. I was able to personalize the cake this way. I used 3 different colors of ribbon. I also used tulle and curling ribbon. I think it turned out adorable.
I made this adorable diaper cake (my first one) for my first grand child's shower. I just finished it today. I was amazed at how easy it was to make.