One of my great friends was having a precious baby girl; so, I thought I would make one for her. Unfortunately, I was sick the day of her shower and didn't get the chance! I decided that I would wait and make it to carry when I went to visit her at the hospital (getting to see the baby too :) )
The week she gave birth to her precious daughter, I happened to be a little broke...BUT, I was able to make this for less than $25
The Dollar Tree has a great selection of items for any basket or creative baby gift! There I was able to purchase the ribbon that I used on the base and wheels, and the bassinet head was covered with a pink fleece blanket (this blanket allows a little sculpting to make it look nice ~I think).
After getting everything I could there I headed to the Dollar General & Family Dollar stores to get my receiving blankets, bibs, paci, a few fake flowers just in case, and diapers.
With little money I purchased bigger sized diapers, which allows me to use less in the base and on each wheel; and it allows the mom to keep the gift in-tact a little longer too (if they'd like).
The polka dotted ribbon that was used on the bow (Dollar Tree) is awesome because it is lined with a metal on each side of the lace, which allows me to make the bow look fluffed and all so cute!
For some reason the back of this one wasn't working with the bib showing, like the first lil' girl one I had done; maybe, the different blankets were behind it (I don't know). I decided to try a straight back instead, it worked well with the lil' boy diaper-cake; and it turned out pretty nice. I think doing the back like this gave it a real bassinet look... simple, but blended perfectly.
At the Hospital, every one turned a head a awed at this gift :) and the mom was super excited to get it too!! (She is my creative friend; therefore, she appreciates creative gifts more so than some others).
This is my 3rd diaper-cake and I am loving making them; however, I think the next lil' girl one has to have a different base receiving blanket. I love the little pic and saying on this one, but I want to see what could be done with something different.. I can't wait!!
*Hope to share a new one soon!
