Noah's Ark Diaper Cake

Recently I was asked to make another Diaper cake for the same lady who I did the Butterflies one for a few weeks ago.. 

This one was going to be for the sister of the girl that she had made the other one for, so it had to be different!!

I went to a few different places trying to find something for a little girl that was different, but couldn't really find anything that I liked... 

Then I seen this cute blanket with this cute Noah's Art kind-of design.  Grabbed a few cute blankets that would match the best and went to get the diapers (the most expensive part of the project).. The one's I normally get were sold out , so I grabbed a pack and came home!!  I was shocked when I decided to get started and realized that the diapers I had grabbed were purple!!!  I have never seen any that were purple, and don't plan to get anymore!!  

Lucky for me the receiving blankets that I had purchased had both pink and purple (a different shade unfortunately) and seemed to blend o.kay (I guess)!

Over-all, I think it turned out alright...  

She was happy and the girl who received it was as well; therefore, I am happy to share it with you!!

... Planning to try something NEW in the near future, can't wait to make it and share it with you all! (IF it turns out as planned lol)

Butterflies Diaper-Cake

Finished the Butterflies Diaper-Cake tonight and it turned out to be really cute.. I think!  I hope that she loves it when I deliver it tomorrow!!

I had a hard time deciding which blanket to use over the base (the bed) of it, but my daughter said she liked the flowers; so, that's what I did!!

I really like the butterflies.. they are so cute!!

It's always nice to see it come together and blend...


I was really lucky this time to find receiving blankets that matched the big blanket PERFECTLY!

  

I actually really like this one... maybe even the the best of all the lil' girl ones that I have done so far!   :)

Diaper-Cake with Butterflies

Last month I had to make a Diaper-Cake for a friend, another one for a little boy.  It became a hassle looking everywhere for baseball/NY Yankee's stuff; and to be honest, I got a bit aggravated!  Little boy baby stuff is becoming scarce!!!

A few people saw it before I dropped it off, and I got a lady that asked me to make one for her... for a lil' girl, thankfully!!  

I haven't made one for a lil' girl in quite a while, but I wasn't super-excited because they are SO time consuming and I really don't make a lot doing them.. unless I charge a fortune!

BUT, I agreed to make it for her.  I had to take the lady I sit with to town today and since I have to get this new one done before this weekend I looked around to see what they had for a lil' girl while I was there.

I have to say that I am SO glad that I don't have a little one to buy for these days.. things are ridiculously expensive!

However, I did find a cute quilted looking blanket with a butterfly on it and some receiving blankets that matched perfectly!

Even though it has become a bit of a hassle preparing these Diaper-Cakes, I have to say that I am a tad-bit excited to see what this one is going to look like when it is complete!!

So.. I'll be working on this after work the next few days or on Thursday when I am off (had to switch days this week); and I will be sure to share it when it's done!!!

Hope you're as excited to see it finished as I am!

Dance Shoes & Singing Birds Diaper-Cake

By far, I think this has been my favorite diaper-cake that I have made.  It all came together nicely (after I re-done it multiple ways).

I made this one for a family member.  We went to Walmart and purchased everything we needed based on the large blanket she choice, with the singing birds.

I wrapped the pillow differently this time where I could get the shoes showcased and used the extra ribbon to bring out the side and bake of the diaper-cake.

I loved it and so did the mom-to-be! What else could you ask for!?

Making a Diaper-Cake with Limited Funds

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!

My FIRST Diaper-Cake

When I decided to make my first diaper-Cake, I was shocked at how well it came out...

I was actually searching the web for scrapbook idea's, which led to some create crafts and ideas for other gifts.  Knowing I had a baby shower to attend soon, it sparked my interests when I seen a few diaper-cake ideas.

Watching how they were made made me believe that it was simple as pie; however, it was a challenge the first time... The wheels took a few tries to get them perfect!

After getting everything assembled and looking like a diaper-cake stroller.. something was missing!

 
My 1st Bassinet/Stroller Diaper-Cake: Before adding a few extra little changes!


I considered removing the red ribbon completely.. but decided to see what other things I could add spruce up the diaper-cake itself; and keep the wheels just the way they are!

The back looked nice before, but I decided to add a little ribbon and a paci to decorate it a little. 

I also added a paci at the pillow and a cute flower at the crown of the stroller; but something still needed to blend in the red wheels!? 

~I had a lite pink piece of ribbon that was wrapped around the receiving blanket that I had used for the bedding...

So, I decided it would be perfect for the front, and I think it was!

Adding a simple strip of red above it linked all together perfectly...

...and I think my first diaper-cake turned out better than I could have ever imagined!!

~Can't wait to make another one!!

The only ribbon I had at the time was red; and even though I LOVED the way it made the wheels pop out, I believed it made the rest of it look plain and not match what was going on with the wheels.