Diaper Cakes?

LILBIT1221

too old school? WDYT? Have any of you made one? Have any tips?

I have been put to the task to make one for a coworker on behalf of our office. I think if done right they are adorable. And I know that with the diapers in mine, I just finished using them all up about a month ago. So I am sure some of you dont like them and that's fine but, I am just looking for some helpful tips or maybe a PIP here or there?

TYVMIA

LCB34

I think they can be cute.  But, I was left with tons of diapers I couldn't use since Kate couldn't wear Pampers.

So, I guess my suggestion would be make a cute, but small one.  I had a HUGE one at one of my showers (I'm talking over 150 diapers) and it was a PITA to store that many loose diapers - and then a bigger PITA when we couldn't use them.

KristySnyder

I got two when I had my baby shower last year I think they are wonderful!!!! And I ordered one for a lady at works baby shower today! I wish I knew hoe to make them or had the time. I would post photo but my work has tinypic.com blocked so i can't get in in my post

SimoneSays22

 Personally, I like them if they are done well. I'm like the diaper cake queen and make them for all of my friends. I PIPed the one I made for my sister-in-law. The key is not to roll the diapers, but to lay them on their sides. Can you tell from the pic how I did it? I think that looks better. I color coordinate everything. I also cut circles out of cardboard so each layer is stable.

I know I'm a freak. But I like to make these and they are always a hit. 

ETA: I've seen some crappy ones. I think you you either do one really well or don't do one at all. Also, I usually put something cylindrical in the center of each layer as another stabilizer. 

Brian'sWifey

I don't think they're too old school.  I didn't get one for my shower but I think they're fun! 

There are a lot of diaper cake videos on YouTube. 

Genevieve_kris

I got one at one of my showers.  It was seriously adorable - and it looked like a ton of work.

But I have to admit... I would have preferred a real cake.

anniebet619

I haven't made one so no tips on that but my friend made me one and it was super cute.  She used a big box of kirkland and gave me the empty box after the shower so I could store them later which was great.

J+MS

SimoneSays22:

 Personally, I like them if they are done well. I'm like the diaper cake queen and make them for all of my friends. I PIPed the one I made for my sister-in-law. The key is not to roll the diapers, but to lay them on their sides. Can you tell from the pic how I did it? I think that looks better. I color coordinate everything. I also cut circles out of cardboard so each layer is stable.

I know I'm a freak. But I like to make these and they are always a hit. 

ETA: I've seen some crappy ones. I think you you either do one really well or don't do one at all. Also, I usually put something cylindrical in the center of each layer as another stabilizer. 

My BFF made me one and the diapers were on their side like this. I liked it a lot.

katlor9

Here is one that I made last year for a coworker of mine.  I don't remember how many diapers I used, but it was a lot.  I just googled diaper cake and went off of those instructions, but I would cut the number of diapers used in half.  My coworker loved it though!  The top tier is wash cloths.  And to hold the tiers together I think there is body wash, shampoo, and a bottle in the middle.

eta: i got one at my shower and it's still in tact. My friend hot glued the ribbon and decorations to the diapers. Don't do that.

Corlorette1013

My bf's bestfriends girfriend ( if you can follow that ) , that I have never met made me this. It was great and alot of fun to take apart afterwards!!

 

 

LILBIT1221

Genevieve_kris:

I got one at one of my showers.  It was seriously adorable - and it looked like a ton of work.

But I have to admit... I would have preferred a real cake.

yeah I like cake too. the real kind. I am not throwing the shower though so thats not my job ha-ha. My SIL made mine and she said it was a PITA but I think I just want to see if I can do it.

LILBIT1221

SimoneSays22:

 Personally, I like them if they are done well. I'm like the diaper cake queen and make them for all of my friends. I PIPed the one I made for my sister-in-law. The key is not to roll the diapers, but to lay them on their sides. Can you tell from the pic how I did it? I think that looks better. I color coordinate everything. I also cut circles out of cardboard so each layer is stable.

I know I'm a freak. But I like to make these and they are always a hit. 

ETA: I've seen some crappy ones. I think you you either do one really well or don't do one at all. Also, I usually put something cylindrical in the center of each layer as another stabilizer. 

I LOVE the way that looks! Mine was great but I was cussing and swearing cutting off all those rubberbands! I seperated them into size and put each size into a reusable grocery bag and put them in the closet until he grew into them.

If you dont mind sharing your secret, what is keeping them together? Just the outside ribbon?

jessie395

My sis in law made this one for my shower:

HappyDaze12

https://alphamom.com/family-fun/activities/how-to-make-a-unique-diaper-cake-ha/

https://nv-craftenvy.blogspot.com/2010/04/diaper-cake-tutorial.html

YWIA.

Also, I need explanation for what you put on my FB last night. I was like

SimoneSays22

LILBIT1221:

SimoneSays22:

 Personally, I like them if they are done well. I'm like the diaper cake queen and make them for all of my friends. I PIPed the one I made for my sister-in-law. The key is not to roll the diapers, but to lay them on their sides. Can you tell from the pic how I did it? I think that looks better. I color coordinate everything. I also cut circles out of cardboard so each layer is stable.

I know I'm a freak. But I like to make these and they are always a hit. 

ETA: I've seen some crappy ones. I think you you either do one really well or don't do one at all. Also, I usually put something cylindrical in the center of each layer as another stabilizer. 

I LOVE the way that looks! Mine was great but I was cussing and swearing cutting off all those rubberbands! I seperated them into size and put each size into a reusable grocery bag and put them in the closet until he grew into them.

If you dont mind sharing your secret, what is keeping them together? Just the outside ribbon?

I tied a thin string around the layers. Then the ribbon covers the string. Easy peasy! It does help to have two sets of hands to hold the layers while you tie the string. 

Let me know if you have any other questions! I seriously think I've done four of these. 

LILBIT1221

katlor9:

Here is one that I made last year for a coworker of mine.  I don't remember how many diapers I used, but it was a lot.  I just googled diaper cake and went off of those instructions, but I would cut the number of diapers used in half.  My coworker loved it though!  The top tier is wash cloths.  And to hold the tiers together I think there is body wash, shampoo, and a bottle in the middle.

eta: i got one at my shower and it's still in tact. My friend hot glued the ribbon and decorations to the diapers. Don't do that.

: / does she not have a baby? Why would she waste perfectly good diapers like that ha-ha Thanks for the tip about what to put in the middle! I am going on her "woodland creature" brown and sage green theme. Once it is finished I will show you guys my work of art ha-ha

believe_red_sox

I think Diaper Cakes are an excellent idea, if done nicely!!  I really like the PIP of the one with the diapers layered over each other, very clever and it looks great! I have never made one, so I don't have any tips. I am always asked to make Baby Sock Bouquets and Baby Washcloth Cupcakes. My sis is the diaper cake maker!! Good luck and I am sure it will come out looking great!

LILBIT1221

believe_red_sox:

I think Diaper Cakes are an excellent idea, if done nicely!!  I really like the PIP of the one with the diapers layered over each other, very clever and it looks great! I have never made one, so I don't have any tips. I am always asked to make Baby Sock Bouquets and Baby Washcloth Cupcakes. My sis is the diaper cake maker!! Good luck and I am sure it will come out looking great!

the cupcakes I have seen, but baby sock bouquets? do tell.

believe_red_sox

LILBIT1221:

believe_red_sox:

I think Diaper Cakes are an excellent idea, if done nicely!!  I really like the PIP of the one with the diapers layered over each other, very clever and it looks great! I have never made one, so I don't have any tips. I am always asked to make Baby Sock Bouquets and Baby Washcloth Cupcakes. My sis is the diaper cake maker!! Good luck and I am sure it will come out looking great!

the cupcakes I have seen, but baby sock bouquets? do tell.

I used this link to get mine started: https://www.plan-the-perfect-baby-shower.com/baby-sock-rose.html

I quickly realized that the whole green floral wire & tape business was just too much of a pain in the a$$ for me. So I kind of just winged it.. I just wrapped skewers with the green tape and stuck the sock flower on top and stuck the end of the skewer into one of those styrofoam floral cubes. I only did 5 pairs of sock, I then added greenery, silk flowers, butterflies, and "it's a girl" lollipops to fill in space. My best friends shower theme was pink & brown.. that's why there are brown "sock flowers" haha!! It really was easy once you get the hang of it!! Hope this pic helps a bit!!

SpringBride406

MIL made this for me. I liked how she wrapped receiving blankets around the tiers.