My cousin, Joslyn, is getting ready to have Baby #2 (a girl, Haven Bella) soon and this weekend, we are holding her baby shower! Since I work at a baby and kids clothing company, it’s no secret that most of my baby shower gifts are going to be our gorgeous baby clothes from le•top and rabbitmoon, but sometimes I like to mix it up a little. “Surprise” is a big thing for me, and because my gifts are generally predictable, I like to throw a zinger in there.
- For Jess’ baby shower gift, I put together a HUGE basket of clothes, along with some great products I have come across since being in the industry (Nookie pacifiers, Baby Legs, Pedipeds, etc).
- For Erin T’s, I did the basket and a Starbucks Frappuccino 4-pack filled with clothes instead of drinks. (Erin T. LOVES Starbucks!)
- For Joslyn (since she already had a similar gift with the first baby), I decided my “surprise” would be a diaper cake.
I have come across a lot of these online, but was never sure exactly how they did it. So the other night, I YouTube’d it, and sure enough there was a cheesy – though resourceful – How-To video. I bought the diapers, the ribbon, the jewels, the rubber bands, and the pins (my variation from double-stick tape), and went to work. I had to roll the diapers slightly differently than the video explained because the cute “character scene” on the front was turning my white cake into a blue one. All in all it took about 45 minutes to roll 92 diapers (size 1 & 2) and assemble them in the cake layers; about 30 minutes to put the ribbons and the jewels on; and 5 seconds to lay the shoes on the top as the cake topper.
Remember, this was my first time doing this, and I have learned some lessons:
- Use ALL white diapers, if possible.
- There is an advantage to using the double-stick tape (my ribbons are falling down because I only tautly pinned them — and in one place for that matter)
- I need to figure out a way to secure the shoes on top (double-stick tape?)
- Use a circular cake stand to start out the bottom layer. My bottom layer is too big for the cake stand.
Have you done a DIY shower gift? Please share your ideas and/or pictures!
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Ooh… I love all your creative ideas, Kristin! I’m going to steal your Starbucks gift set. My sister-in-law is expecting in October and she works for Peet’s. So I will be using Peet’s packaging instead.
Wow, that is stunning. I have never seen one like it. Nice gift for a new born. Thanks for sharing the idea to gift a diaper cake. It is wonderful . Nice blog.
Jamee! What a great idea. The nice thing about the Starbucks set is that you can use it for any coffee lover, and from any coffee store! It doesn’t matter if it’s Peet’s, Seattle’s Best, Dunkin Donuts, or where ever! And don’t be afraid to ask for the cups, lids and tray, it shouldn’t be a problem for them to give it to you, and if for some reason they ask, tell them what you are doing- they won’t be able to refuse!
Su! Thanks for your comment. I am so glad you liked it! And honestly it was all very easy to do…and I am SOOOOO not a “creative” type!
Best!- Kristin