In this article I would like to talk about such a rather interesting and unusual gift for a young mother as a cake made from diapers. It turns out that you can make such beauty yourself.
Surely you have heard about such a popular gift for a newborn as a diaper cake. What could be better than a useful gift?
And there is nothing better than something useful and at the same time beautiful, unusually designed. You might be surprised, but you can make a similar cake yourself. It will take a little time, but the process of creating such beauty is very exciting.
Diaper cake for a girl
What are the features of such a gift for a girl?
- As for the color scheme, you should choose delicate shades, which are also called pastels. These include pink, green, yellow, purple
- Contrast can be added with the help of ruffles and frills, which, despite their airiness, will make the gift bright and interesting.
- Decorations in the form of dragonflies, butterflies, and flowers can also add color. If you want something more moderate, then limit yourself to small beads and satin ribbons in discreet colors
Brightness is what you need in summer or springIMPORTANT: Brightness is especially appropriate if the baby was born in summer or spring - in this case, rich colors are simply necessary.
- Decorations do not have to be limited to ribbons, beads, flowers or dragonflies
- You can add dolls, bunnies or bear cubs, graceful elves - in general, any toys to your taste. If you want to take a practical approach, then decorate the cake with socks, booties, use combs, creams, clothes as fillers - a young mother will certainly appreciate such help
Restraint in colors is also beautiful 
Diaper cake for a boy
- As for the boys, the best for them color scheme blue, beige, light green are considered. The brightness here should not be the same as in the case of a gift for girls. However, even with this, you can create an amazing gift that will definitely be remembered.
- As for the decor, it can be very diverse - for a future football player, sailor, scientist, pilot, astronaut. Toys are also appropriate here, only adjusted for “boyish” preferences. You can even make the cake itself in the shape of a car, train or ship. Lovers of a practical approach in everything will show their approach in decorating a gift with rompers, hats, vests, combs, booties, lotions and creams, towels
Shoes and children's cosmetics - what could be better for a practical gift? 
Diaper cake step by step - master class
You can make such beauty yourself; anyone can do it. Let's see what this requires:
- Diapers - it is recommended to purchase size 1 or 2 depending on the age of the baby. In general, it is better to take diapers for growth if you are afraid of making a mistake. The amount of this material depends on the size of the cake you plan to make.
- So, for a large product with three tiers you will need an average of 80 to 90 diapers. In some cases, even about a hundred. It is recommended to purchase three types of products - this way you can achieve visually smooth transitions between layers
IMPORTANT: As for the brand of diapers, it is best to ask your parents which brand they prefer to buy - this way you definitely won’t go wrong.
- Cake stand - a square piece of wood fiber cloth with sides measuring approximately 37 centimeters is ideal. It is worth choosing a slightly larger wrapping paper for it. Discard ordinary cardboard immediately, as it will certainly bend under the weight of the finished gift.
- Cling film
- Polyethylene for packaging
- Disposable gloves
- Take care of the material with which everything will be held together - these are tapes, double-sided tape, elastic bands, clothespins, wire. As for the tapes, it is better to take at least 3 meters, but it is advisable to have a reserve. Also stock up on threads, rubber bands or narrow ribbons in order to fasten diapers together directly
- Scissors
- Children's items for decoration and filling, if you like a practical approach. These are booties, baby vests, diapers, pacifiers, teethers, baby cosmetics, anti-scratch products. And, of course, toys are welcome
Now let's start the process of creating the cake:
- Hygiene comes first, so twist each diaper in cling film. Do not place this hygiene item on the table under any circumstances, even if the table seems clean. Do the twisting while wearing gloves. How to make a wrap
- You can process each diaper separately in this way, or you can process several at once. A little advice: start folding from the elastic band - in this case, the side fold will be neat
- And if you also tuck the elastic band itself, it will turn out great, since nothing will stick out. Make sure that the diaper tube is twisted tightly. Secure each tube with an elastic band or temporarily with a clothespin
IMPORTANT: Be sure to thoroughly wash your hands and the materials you are going to handle.
- Now arrange the diapers in a tier. As for the quantity, you don’t have to wait for clear recommendations, because only you can decide what size the cake will be - maybe it will even consist of one tier
- One tube can be inserted into the middle, or you can leave the middle for something else - clothes, for example, or even bottles of champagne for the delight of parents. You can twist one tier or several, each of which will be smaller than the previous one
This is what the tier is - the preparatory stage - Now wrap the tiers - the covering can either partially cover the tier or completely. Even a partial one will already look quite festive, and besides, you will hide the elastic bands with which the diapers are tied
- Ribbons would be very appropriate here. If you want to completely wrap the diapers, it is recommended to use special wrapping paper for this purpose or, even better, a diaper
- Secure the edges of the diaper with pins. Special pins for diapers are recommended - they are both larger and more elegant. Now remove the clothespins from the diapers if you have them attached
IMPORTANT: If you like the option with a diaper the most, fold it diagonally - this way the edges for fastening will be thinner and it will be much easier to fasten them.
Diaper or blanket - perfect option for wrapping tiers - When all the so-called layers of the cake are ready, you can start assembling it into a single composition. If you have not put anything inside except diaper rolls, it is advisable to insert a thin stick there. Without something in the center, the whole composition risks falling apart
- Don’t forget that the cake should be assembled on a solid base, which is what the stand will be useful for. Just wrap it in gift paper - it will be much more aesthetically pleasing.
- Arrange toys and items of clothing as your imagination dictates. Things can be decorated in interesting ways - for example, socks can be strung on cardboard rectangles, resulting in cake candles
- If you are confused by the diapers peeking through from above the tiers, you can disguise them with something - special decorative grass is perfect for this
- Now you can, if you wish, pack the entire cake in transparent film, tying it on top with a beautiful bow - this is convenient, hygienic, and practical
This is what fully packaged cakes look like
The birth of a baby is always a holiday. I want this day to be special, and gifts given to parents can become a special highlight of the holiday. One of them may be beautiful cake from diapers for small children. It not only looks beautiful, but is also a very useful and necessary gift for the baby’s parents. Here are a few practical advice How to make a diaper cake with your own hands step by step.
The simplest option
To prepare, you will need a box of diapers, ribbons and a base. You can use baby shampoo with an extended bottle or a pack of napkins. You may also need an elongated object, for example, a clamp or a wooden stick.
Step 1. To make the cake you need to fold all the diapers in tiers, as shown in the picture. They will beautifully follow one after another, creating the outline of a circle. It is fixed with tape. By analogy, 2, larger circles are made, and 3, if necessary.
Step 2. After all the tiers are ready, they are placed one on one so that the smaller circle is in the middle and after that everything is fixed with a stick in the middle or any elongated object.
This is the easiest way to make your own diaper cake with my own hands step by step. But there is another way that will take more time. It is best to choose a diaper for making a cake in a special package to make it easier to roll. Here next way making a cake from diapers.
Second way
To make a cake with rolled diapers, you will additionally need 3 circles of different sizes and a large ribbon. A baby bottle or shampoo in an elongated package is used as a base. Here's how to make your own cake, step by step, beautifully and quickly.
Step 1. At the very big circle We put a bottle or any other retainer in the middle. Then around it we gradually attach diapers folded into sausages in a circle. Then we tie them with a thin ribbon. After this, we fix the next layer in the same way until the last one reaches the area of the circle. We tie this layer with a wide ribbon with a bow.
Step 2. By analogy, we make layer 2 and layer 3, then connect them.
Step 3. If you wish, you can decorate the diaper cake with various toys, pacifiers, a book on raising and developing children, or a rattle.
This diaper cake looks very beautiful and bright, especially if you decorate it brightly and make it very interesting. Here's what you can do to make it not only useful, but also a fun gift with which you can take various photos.
Assembling a complete set for a boy
Whatever option you choose for assembling a diaper cake, to decorate the cake for boys you will need blue and blue ribbons and additional materials. To make the cake look less boring, you can use various add-ons. For example, toys, rattles, bottles and kits baby food. They will look very stylish if you use cosmetics for children of the same brand.
For a boy, a beautiful and bright cake in blue tones can be decorated with the following additions:
Large blue ribbons with large white peas. The cake itself can be decorated with 1-2 small soft beige toys and several white or light blue bottles. To complement the gift, you can use a transparent bottle with a blue tip, blue roses or light blue rattles;
- denim design. You can choose toys in denim clothes as decoration, make denim slippers for a boy, or even a denim pocket in which you can put a bill for the health and development of the baby. Add blue or blue pacifiers, contrasting yellow rattles, as well as baby cosmetics and care products in white packaging as additional decorations. As an addition, you can use blue ribbons;
Decoration in a marine theme. A diaper cake will look very impressive if you decorate it in sea green tones. For decoration you can use large bright satin ribbons, soap in the shape of dolphins, fish and additional decorations. For example, toys in the form starfish, children's apron with a whale and fish, baby soap, bottles, rattles. You can even use a small marine-themed postcard or an envelope with a banknote for the baby’s development;
- cat decoration. Both boys and girls love cats. You can make beautiful and bright, interesting options decorations with cats. For example, various badges, bows, postcards and images of these animals. The design will become very interesting if, between diapers, you make small cards with wishes for the newlyweds or the letters of the Russian alphabet with which your wish begins. They can then be used to play with the baby and his development.
How to decorate a diaper cake for a girl
If you want to give a gift to the family where your daughter was born, you can choose several cake design options.
Here's how to decorate a cake beautifully:
Blue and crimson ribbons. You can decorate the cake with large blue ribbons, and add bright rattles and pacifiers in pink and crimson colors, a book about the development and upbringing of a child, a small soft toy or shaped baby soap to the design of the diaper cake. This is the simplest option for decorating a gift for a newborn girl;
- pink ribbons and dolls. Many young mothers like bright and beautiful designs cake for a baby with elements of cosmetics and various children's accessories. Many people begin to cultivate femininity in a girl from childhood, even choosing children’s jewelry, beads, skirts and even hygienic lipstick. Therefore, in such a set you can add children's soap in the shape of a strawberry or funny toys from Winx in a bright pink girlish design, shampoo with a picture of Barbie, decoration for a girl, for example, a beautiful headband. And, of course, a small wallet for the young lady, in which was hidden a bill for the girl’s development;
- white design. It will appeal to those who love beauty in white colors and purity. The cake can be decorated with any white or light pink decorations and complemented with small bottles, pacifiers, soap, shampoo and a beautiful white card with beautiful wishes. You can also add accessories for mom to the set. For example, some kind of jewelry, hygienic lipstick, or even a special hypoallergenic fabric conditioner, cream or deodorant;
- decoration in peach tones. The ribbons can be made peach-colored, and to decorate the cake, use baby soap or shampoo in peach tones, complemented by stylish straw or soft toys in milk and chocolate tones. You can also add a few children's picture books or a small chocolate bar in a beautiful wrapper for mom for decoration.
When planning a visit to a family that has welcomed a newborn, many people wonder about a gift.
I want the gift to be not only useful, but also beautiful and original. In this case, you can give clothes or toys, but they may not be useful.
The most win-win option in this case is diapers. They are in great demand at this age.
The main thing is to choose the right size and, of course, to decorate the gift beautifully. Therefore, a cake made from diapers is perfect.
In today's material we will tell you how to make a diaper cake with your own hands - the step-by-step photos will allow you to follow the whole process from start to finish.
This gift has been very popular lately.
Diaper cakes are becoming increasingly popular. You can make them yourself or order such a service from needlewomen.
Why are these inedible cakes so popular? When choosing a gift for a newborn, you can pay attention to toys, hygiene products, clothes and household items.
But how do you know what exactly needs to be purchased and what young parents already have? After all, a newborn grows quickly, and many things may never be useful.
Therefore, a gift of diapers, supplemented, for example, with a rattle, baby cream, pacifier or bottle, will be useful in any case. The main thing is to correctly determine the size of diapers and the manufacturer.
And by giving your gift the appearance of a cake with several tiers, decorated with ribbons and other elements, you will get a beautiful, original and useful gift for the baby and his parents.
In what cases can you give
You can give such an unusual cake when you come to a baby shower, at the birth of a child at a work colleague, at a christening, and even on the baby’s first birthday. You can complete the diaper cake set with diapers, towels, a blanket, a soft toy or doll, a rattle and other necessary elements.
What to pay attention to
When making such a cake, you need to pay attention to the following points:
For girls, it is better to choose pink or white colors with themed designs, for boys, respectively, for example, blue with cars.
Choose the appropriate color for all the elements and decorations for the cake.
- The materials and products used in making the cake must comply with all sanitary standards for newborns.
Be as natural and hypoallergenic as possible.
Hygiene rules
Making a diaper cake it is necessary not to forget about maintaining hygiene rules, because these things are intended for a newborn.
- Wash your hands and work surfaces thoroughly before working.
- Do not open the diapers or turn them inside out.
- Rubber bands for making a cake, gift and decorative elements should be disinfected or treated with steam depending on the material.
- During production, no pets should be present nearby to avoid getting hair.
Roll very carefully if necessary.
Iron fabrics with a steam iron, wash bottles well with soap and treat with a disinfectant solution, etc.
What you need
When making a cake from diapers you may need:
- Large pack of diapers
- Wooden sticks for stable connection of tiers.
- A soft toy to decorate the top of the structure.
- Ribbons, lace, decorative decorations for cake decoration.
- Mesh or film for packaging.
- Elements that complement the cake
Or several small ones, depending on the size of the intended cake and the number of its tiers (for three tiers, about 80 diapers).
These can be baby creams, shampoos, rattles, pacifiers, bottles, etc.
To be sure that you have chosen high-quality and safe diapers, be sure to read the reviews on them. On our website there is one compiled from reviews of mothers of newborn babies.
Manufacturing process step by step, with photo
Let's look at how to cook three tier cake from diapers with your own hands: a photo master class will allow you to follow all the stages of work. The process looks like this step by step:
To do this, cut out a circle from thick cardboard with a diameter slightly larger than the bottom tier. Wrap the circle in corrugated or crepe paper. We glue it. It's better to use a glue stick. You can decorate the stand with lace or braid along the edge, pinning it in a circle with a stapler.
I used a book as a stand, which will also be a gift for the baby. I packed the book in wrapping paper, and already attached a bottle of bathing product to it with double-sided tape.
Carefully glue the wide tape to the thin one that connects the layers, but not to the diapers themselves.
You can add a rattle or pacifier as decorative elements.
How to pack
In order for the cake to reach the birthday person safely, it must be packaged well. Under no circumstances should it get dirty or dusty, because diapers will be used for the baby. Therefore, the packaging should not only be beautiful, but also hygienic.
The film that is used for packaging flowers is best suited for this. Carefully wrap the cake in film and decorate the top with ribbons and a bow and a beautiful and hygienic cake package is ready.
- If desired, you can make a multi-tiered cake from more diapers
- Wrap outside layers multi-colored fabric using diapers, towels or baby blankets.
- When making a cake, you can use a different size of diapers for each tier.
Or, conversely, make a small cake of one or two tiers.
The result is a very impressive cake.
For example, the top layer is 1, the next -2 and so on.
How much do they cost
The cost of a diaper cake depends on the quantity and price of the components used. If you do it yourself, then this will determine its cost. If it is not possible to make children's cake yourself, you can order its production from special companies or craftswomen offering their services. This cake will of course cost more.
The more components and additional elements, the more expensive the gift. The cheapest diaper cakes can be purchased starting from 1200-1500 rubles. More expensive designs cost 3000-4500 rubles.
Useful video
The birth of a baby in a family is a great happiness not only for parents, but also for relatives and friends. It is very difficult to choose a gift for a newborn with such a huge selection of baby supplies.
I would like to present a useful and original surprise to the baby and his parents. A homemade cake made from diapers with a surprise inside will be an excellent gift.
DIY diaper cake: materials and tools
To make a diaper cake with your own hands, you need the following materials and tools:
Diapers, ask your mother about the size of diapers, which manufacturer is preferred;
A round flat tray or circle cut from hard cardboard;
Wet wipes - 1 pack;
Cotton swabs - 1 pack;
Stationery erasers - 1 pack;
Satin ribbon of different widths (color, depending on the gender of the newborn: girl - red, yellow, white, pink; boy - green and blue), you will need up to 15 meters;
Double-sided tape;
For a surprise - baby powder, creams, soap, toys, socks, books and everything you liked;
Medical gloves - one pair.
DIY three-tier diaper cake
Creating such a cake does not take a lot of time and financial costs. It is based on diapers, and the size of the cake can be adjusted yourself. Before starting work, wash your hands well. Diapers are an item of personal hygiene and must be clean when they reach the baby.
Stage 1
Let's start preparing the first tier. On a flat surface (a tray or a cut-out round stand made of thick cardboard) we place 37 diapers rolled up vertically. We secure each diaper with a rubber band. We insert a baby bottle or shampoo with wet wipes into the middle. We fasten it on the outside with an elastic band.
Stage 2
Preparing the middle tier. For the second layer we need 27 diapers. We prepare the rolls according to the model of the first tier, fasten them with an elastic band, remove one diaper from the middle and insert a bottle of powder or baby cream.
Stage 3
Cooking upper tier. For the top layer, take 16 diapers, secured with elastic bands, put them on the middle tier, and tie everything together with an elastic band. Be sure to fasten the tiers together. Otherwise, the structure will be unstable and may fall apart.
Stage 4
Let's start decorating our cake. Any size and color of satin ribbon is suitable for decoration. We tie each tier around the outer circle and tie it with a beautiful bow. Under the ribbon you can insert a card with congratulations or things necessary for the baby. We decorate the top of the cake with toys, and put rattles and baby supplies on the sides. This cake will turn out beautiful, elegant, and most importantly useful for parents.
DIY one-tier diaper cake
Diapers are used to create this craft. Size original gift depends on your preferences. The more diapers in the package, the larger the end result can be.
For a small craft, 30 diapers are enough. You can use them to make a neat one-tier high cake. This cake can be beautifully decorated, showing your imagination and design ideas.
Stage 1
For work we need the following materials: eleven diapers, one bright diaper, a wide satin ribbon, a narrow ribbon (like florists), jewelry and scissors.
Stage 2
We roll the first diaper into a roll, tie it with ribbon and place it in the middle of the tray. It will be the main one from which we will build and arrange the diaper rolls. It must be well secured, because it will be the basis of the cake.
Stage 3
We install diapers around the first roll so that it looks like a “sun”. They should stand on edge, and their lower part should be directed towards the first roll, which was installed in the center of the cake.
Stage 4
Then we carefully tighten all the diapers with a ribbon to form a cake, pointing the ends in one direction. This is easy to do if you attach the first diaper to the roll with its lower part and place the rest behind it. Thus, when tightened with ribbon, the cake does not fall apart and is easily fixed.
Stage 5
We wrap it in a diaper and tape and fasten it with hot glue. You can decorate the cake with any fabric. Commonly used natural fabrics from cotton, linen, etc. They are safe and do not cause allergies in children.
DIY diaper cake with “icing”
To make a diaper cake with your own hands, you need to take 90 diapers of the first or second size, bright beautiful ribbons of any width, thin elastic bands for fastening diapers, double-sided tape, tailor's needles, diapers, a baby blanket or towel, baby soap accessories, various decorations, toys.
Stage 1
Diapers must be divided into tiers. The first tier will require 40 diapers, the second 30 diapers, and the third 20. Thus, the cake will be pyramid-shaped. This design has durable and stable properties.
Stage 2
First cake: we lay 40 pieces of diapers in a circle, in a spiral, securing the first and last with tailor's needles. Place baby shampoo in the middle. We secure the spirals around the top with an elastic band for structural strength.
Stage 3
Preparing the “icing” for the cake. We fold the diaper the width of the diapers, wrap it around the cake and secure it with needles. This will give the cake strength and an aesthetic appearance.
Stage 4
We prepare the second cake from 30 diapers, folded in a circle, secured with tailor's needles and an elastic band. We wrap the edges of the cake with a colored diaper. Place it on the first layer and put baby powder in the middle.
Stage 5
The third top cake is made of 20 pieces. The process of creating the third cake layer is not much different from the others. The only difference here is the number of diapers.
Stage 6
Decorating the cake. To do this, we take various children's toys and place them on the “steps” of the cake, between diapers. Don't forget about such important things as a pacifier, cotton swabs, drinking bottle, cream, powder. And on top of the cake are booties or a soft toy. The gift for the newborn is ready!
When making a diaper cake with your own hands for a newborn, you must follow the following hygiene rules:
1. When creating a cake, your hands should be clean or gloved and the area should be sterile. Do not turn diapers inside out to preserve the protective layer.
2. Animals are excluded from the premises so that hair does not get on diapers. Even a small amount of wool can harm the baby, causing an allergic reaction.
3. All cake materials must be processed. Glass and plastic items are washed with soap and treated with antiseptic solutions. Fabric materials are ironed.
4. The rubber bands and tailor's needles that we use to hold the cake together should be steamed or sterilized.
Children's holiday! What could be more positive and fun? There is no better reason to show your imagination and creativity! Are you thinking about how to surprise the little princess and her parents?
For girls - here is a creative, bright, and most importantly - a very useful gift. To begin with, you will get a lot of pleasure from the creative process, and then enjoy enthusiastic compliments on your skill and unusual gift. Don’t be surprised by subsequent requests to write a book, “Do-it-yourself diaper cake. Master class (for girls).”
Step one: flight of fancy
So, you have decided - we will surprise the parents of the newborn beauty. Let's make a cake from diapers as a gift. The first thing you need to think about is the external design of the gift. What color will the overall composition be, its size, the quality of the material and, of course, what little pleasant things will decorate your cake. These can be various bows, ribbons, fabrics, soft toys, pacifiers, booties and much more. Having mentally decided on your preferences, you can move on to the next step. We bring to your attention material on the topic "Cake made from diapers. Master class." We are sure this will be useful and interesting to many.
Step two: choosing material
How to make a diaper cake? To make it you will need:
- packaging of diapers (90 pieces);
- roll of paper towels (you may need 2);
- stationery erasers, rope;
- ribbons of different widths and colors (of your choice);
- bows;
- a tray, beautiful or a sheet of thick cardboard;
- various accessories and children's things to suit your taste;
- hot glue gun.
When choosing accessories to decorate such a product as a diaper cake for girls, you should start from the needs of the recipient. You need to do a little scouting to find out what has already been purchased for the newborn and what has not, and most importantly, find out the size of diapers that is suitable for the baby. If for some reason you were unable to do this, do not despair! Just buy slightly larger diapers.
For example, if you are building, then feel free to take diapers for a 2-3 month old baby, in any case, they will be used in due time, and your gift will last longer as a home decoration!
When purchasing the remaining elements of the work, you should rely on your taste - think about which ribbon or bow will look most advantageous in the composition, especially since you already have a sketch of the finished work in your mind.
Step three: workplace
Finally, the preparatory work is completed and you can begin the manufacturing process. Let's move on to the main part of the material and look at diapers (master class).
Prepare your workbench carefully. It must be large enough and, naturally, clean. Wipe the table with a damp cloth, then dry. Lay everything out necessary tools and materials so that you are comfortable.
Be careful with the glue gun - it can not only burn you painfully, but also ruin the materials. Therefore, it is necessary to come up with some kind of stand for it - for example, an old cutting board, a plate or a thick sheet of cardboard. If there are children in the house, it is better to keep the gun away from the edge of the table or in any other inaccessible place for safety reasons.
Wash your hands thoroughly - after all, we are dealing with a child’s intimate hygiene products. So, a comfortable chair, good lighting and, if desired, inspiring music - you are ready to create!
Step four: diaper cake step by step
So, let's start the process. The diaper cake you make will consist of three tiers. The ratio between them will be approximately 1:2:3. So, the first thing you need to do is carefully open the package of diapers. Let's start making the lower tier. We take out exactly half - 45 pieces (depending on the size of the stand and the diameter of the paper towels, the number of diapers may vary). Wrap a roll of towels with diapers, as shown in the picture.
To do this, place it on the table, holding it with your left hand, and with your right hand, cover it with diapers in a circle, Velcro inward, and then secure it with an elastic band or rope. At first glance, this will seem difficult, and in fact, the first time you may not be able to do it exactly, but in the end you will definitely get the hang of it.
There is another option - you can roll each individual diaper into a tube and tighten it with an elastic band. After you twist required quantity diapers, you can begin to form tiers. This manufacturing option takes about the same time as the first, but has one significant drawback - the diaper is deformed due to twisting, which, of course, is not very good.
Step five: increasing the bottom tier of the product
After you get used to working with several diapers and decide on the manufacturing option, you need to increase the lower tier. When working with the rolling option, you need to create a circle of diapers around a roll of towels, then connect them with an elastic band. If you have a ready-made tray, then you can continue working right on it to clearly see how many diapers you need to fill it to size.
If you decide not to deform the products by twisting, then you need to lay them out. It’s easier to create tiers to get an even cake from diapers for girls. The photo shows how to do this.
Then you need to “drive” the existing workpiece along them, increasing the tier. It's great if you have helpers - your work will be easier and more fun! One of you can deal directly with the diapers, the other can secure them with an elastic band, since with a large tier it is not easy to do this alone, although it is possible.
Step Six: Forming the Middle Layer
Well, the bottom of the cake is ready. You used 45 diapers, maybe more or less - depending on the size of the stand and roll. Remembering the ratio 1:2:3, we calculate the amount for the next layer. If you consider that the first one took exactly 45 pieces, then for the next, middle layer, you will need 30 diapers (1/3 of the total), and for the top one - 15 (1/6 of the package).
It may turn out that you end up with a completely different number of diapers on the lower tier, which will cause the quantity on the upper tier to shift. In this case, consider it your own way. If you feel like the cake is missing a fourth layer, add it. Don't forget - the process of making handmade products does not have exact instructions. As you create, you can add a lot of your own, this will only make it sparkle with fresh colors!
So the right amount required material calculated, we begin to create the second tier. The principle of operation is the same as when making the bottom layer. Try to do everything evenly. The tiers should be in harmony - the middle layer is slightly smaller than the bottom, as on a regular cake.
Step seven: top tier of the gift
Now you've come to final stage creating the basis of the product. The last, smallest layer of the cake remains. This is where sometimes you get a little snag - you may not have enough paper towel roll height to form a new layer. This occurs when the diaper size is large. The tier will be unstable and may move during transportation.
What to do about it? There are several options:
- You can add another roll, but it will stick out from the top of the cake, and it will also have a weak hold due to the small amount of diapers around. The solution to this problem could be the creation of a fourth tier. So if you have enough diapers for this, then a second roll will be a great option.
- A good idea is to add a baby bottle on top. In order for it to fix, you can turn it over and place the lid in the middle of the towel roll.
- If the height is just a little short, then a diaper rolled into a tube is simply inserted into the roll.
- Depending on your specific situation, you can come up with your own alternative solution. For example, insert a folded diaper, perfume for the baby's mother or baby cream.
Once you find your option, start making the last layer. And now the DIY diaper cake for girls, or rather its base, is ready!
Step Eight: Cake Stand
Look at the result of your labors - half the work is done! Try lifting the product. Is it sustainable enough? Look at it from all sides - are the tiers even and firmly in place? If something is wrong, correct it, add a diaper or some other necessary element. Re-read our material “Diaper Cake. Master Class” to make sure everything is correct.
Place the cake on the tray you have prepared. If you don’t have one, then let’s start making a stand. To do this, you will need a sheet of fairly thick cardboard. You can purchase one from the office supply department or use part of any existing box. This could be containers from a TV, refrigerator or washing machine.
Place the cake in the middle of the sheet. Using a pencil or pen, trace the outline in a circle, but about 1-2 centimeters larger than the product itself. Then cut it out using scissors. The cake stand is ready.
Step nine: preparation of the blank
So, the base of the cake is ready and in its place. It's time to brighten up the product! To begin, take a wide ribbon and wrap it around the bottom layer. You can cut the ribbon to size and glue the edge with a glue gun or tie a beautiful bow.
The question arises - how to use a hot gun correctly? Plug the cord into the outlet and press the On button. Place the gun on the stand. Wait about 5-10 minutes for it to warm up thoroughly. Handle the gun by its plastic part only! Squeeze a little glue onto the tape and immediately apply it where you need it. Be careful - the glue itself is hot. It hardens very quickly, and after that it is difficult to tear it off the surface. Therefore, it is better for you to first practice on an unnecessary piece of tape.
Once you have practiced and decorated the bottom layer, do the same with the other two (or three) to get a decorated diaper cake for girls. The master class is not over yet!
Step ten: creativity and creativity
Finally, we have come to the most interesting stage! Now you can bring your mental sketch to life. Decorate the top of the cake with a beautiful bow or toy (after all, there is an ugly hole left there). Insert artificial flowers or a baby spoon between the diapers, glue a couple of bows or put cute socks. Stick on butterflies, write the baby's name using purchased letters, and tie a pacifier to the ribbon. Do whatever comes to your mind! The main thing is that you like it, as well as those to whom the gift is intended.
Once you're done decorating, wrap the cake in clear film with a small pattern (for protection during transportation) and tie it with a pretty bow. You can add a card with wishes and a bottle of champagne to the happy parents. Such an original, bright, but at the same time very useful gift will be remembered for a long time!
Let's sum it up
Today we examined in detail 10 points on how to make an unusual, creative, bright gift - a diaper cake for girls with your own hands. This was just one of dozens of design options for the product. How to make a diaper cake differently? It can be made in the form of a stroller, a motorcycle, booties or even a baby. You can use different materials, colors and tools. But the most important thing is your desire and flight of fancy. Good luck in your creative endeavors!
