| A diaper cake is a great gift idea for a baby | | | | because it will over power the design. |
| shower or for welcoming home a new born. | | | | Start by rolling the diapers into cylinders so that |
| Although it looks like an expensive tiered cake, a | | | | the top of the diaper is in the middle of the roll. |
| diaper cake can be inexpensive to make and can | | | | Use a rubber band to secure each rolled diaper. |
| be designed to fit any theme. | | | | Arrange the rolled diapers around the empty |
| You will need a few items. A large package of | | | | paper towel tube. Keep this first layer in place |
| diapers. I prefer using a larger size diaper rather | | | | using a large rubber band. Arrange a second row |
| than new born since larger diapers are easier to | | | | around the first, securing the second row with a |
| handle. Cloth diapers can be used to create an | | | | large rubber band also. A twelve inch cake board |
| eco friendly cake. A box of rubber bands, several | | | | should take three rows of diapers. Use the same |
| large rubber bands, two sided tape, the cardboard | | | | technique for creating the second and third layers. |
| core from a roll of paper towels, a cardboard | | | | Measure lengths of ribbon to go around each of |
| cake board, fancy ribbon and items you wish to | | | | the layers. Make sure to cut your ribbon a little |
| use for decorations. | | | | longer so that it overlaps some. Position the ribbon |
| Decorating the cake is a lot of fun because you | | | | to cover the rubber band. Secure the ribbon with |
| can get as creative as you like. Choose several | | | | the two sided tape making sure it is tight enough |
| items such as toys, bottles, brush and comb, etc. | | | | so that it doesn't slip but not so tight that it |
| Decorate a diaper cake for a boy themed with | | | | puckers the diapers. Decorate your diaper cake |
| animals and trucks. A theme of butterflies and | | | | with the items you have chosen. Arrange them |
| lady bugs look adorable on a cake for a little girl. A | | | | around the various levels until you are satisfied |
| Winnie the Pooh theme works well for boys and | | | | with how they look. Then, using the two sided |
| girls. A bath theme could include several rubber | | | | tape, tape them to the ribbon. |
| ducks, baby power, shampoo, soap, etc. A plush | | | | You now have an adorable gift that looks good |
| animal set on the top of the cake is a nice touch | | | | enough to eat! |
| but don't choose a stuffed toy that is too large | | | | |