DIY Diaper Cake

When we started the planning process for my sister-in-law's baby shower, I decided that I wanted to make my first diaper cake. I knew I wanted it to be classy, girly, and useful. Not only is it a beautiful decoration, it is a great diaper stash! Most diaper cakes that I have seen have each individual diaper rolled up and fastened with a rubber band. I know from experience, a new mom doesn't have time to sit there and rip off a hundred rubber bands just to make use of the diapers.  This diaper cake requires less supplies, less time spent making, and less time spent taking apart. It's a win-win for everyone involved! Here is how I made Baby Sloan's diaper cake:



Supplies Needed:

I returned 4 of these rolls of ribbon after only needing 1 roll of each

• 1.5L empty wine bottle
• approximately 70 (size 1) diapers
• twine
• double sided tape
• 1 roll of hot pink 2.5 inch ribbon with wire edge
• 1 roll hot pink 1.5 inch ribbon
• 1 roll black/white damask 1.5 inch ribbon
• scissors
• decorative letter stickers
• cake topper of some sort (floral, shoes, knit hat, etc).
• cake base (cake stand, cardboard cut out,  platter, etc). 

Okay, let's get started!

Fold each diaper in half and gather around the base of the wine bottle with twine securing them in place

(another view of step one)

Once you have a nice symmetrical bottom layer, tie the twine into a tight knot

Place folded diapers around the bottle until it is nice and snug

Next, celebrate your first layer with a nice glass of wine!

Repeat the folded diaper/twine method for the next two layers, making each layer smaller to scale

 Once you have completed the three layers, you may begin to decorate. I believe less is more with diaper cakes so I kept it simple. I trimmed the bottom two layers with the 2.5 inch ribbon, securing it in place with double sided tape. To add some detail, I layered that with the black/white damask 1.5 inch ribbon. For the top layer, I doubled up on the black/white damask ribbon to make it appear thicker. I layered that with the 1.5 inch hot pink ribbon and then spelled out Sloan with the decorative letter stickers. Finally, I stuck a few coordinating hot pink flowers and called it a night!