Well, I officially attempted my first diaper cake. I think they are so cute, and such an awesome present. It's more than just putting diapers and some key baby items in a gift bag for an expecting parent. You took the time to develop something beautiful and meaningful for the new parent to be. Thankfully, the mom-to-be gave us a giraffe theme. I love giraffes, so I knew that I had seen some giraffe print ribbon at Wal-Mart and that there would be a giraffe toy of some sort available to gift.
Here is a picture of the finished product. I'm really pleased with myself and my first attempt. It only took about 2 1/2 hours to roll all the diapers, assemble the cake, and add all the extras.
Detailed description:
- First layer: Rolled each diaper and wrapped with tiny hair elastics, then took larger rubber bands and groups rolled diapers in a circle. Secured circle with balloon string.
- Second layer: maxi pads wrapped with animal print fleece blanket. Used scotch tape to secure end then balloon string again for the circumference.
- Third layer: same as first only smaller circumference.
- Fourth layer: 2 onesies and a pair of pants rolled up and secured.
- Tied decorative baby blue ribbon around each layer to cover up balloon ribbon and rubber bands and then a giraffe styled ribbon on top of the blu. I secured then by tying a bow at the back. I used the decorative grass from dollar tree in between each layer. I tied "extras" to the ribbon using balloon string and the same blue and giraffe ribbon and scotch tape.
