10 Diaper Cake Tutorials (Fun Baby Shower Gift)

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   Ashley57 July 24, 2014 at 10:25 am MST

   Keep in mind that diaper cake diapers can’t be returned, so I would not suggest the preemie size, or maybe not even a 1. My sister inherited an entire diaper cake from a friend, because the friend’s baby never fit into that size. It had been taken apart and thrown in a plastic bag. I bet many would have just thrown them away.

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  lae July 24, 2014 at 10:37 am MST

  you can return them to another friend who could use it! 🙂

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  makaylaisabel July 24, 2014 at 1:52 pm MST

  But that’s not the point of the gift. Th point id the gift of for the person you give it to. 🙁

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  meg July 24, 2014 at 9:35 pm MST

  Isn’t the point that you should just be grateful for someone thinking of you and giving you a gift? Idk..to me its the thought that counts.

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  H July 25, 2014 at 9:14 am MST

  While that is true meg, who wants to give a gift if someone isn’t going to use it. I know I would be disappointed if I spent all of that time and money on a gift someone couldn’t use.

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   Just Me July 24, 2014 at 10:30 am MST

   Love making these thanks!

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   Harlow July 24, 2014 at 10:32 am MST

   so adorable lina! I love the baby at the top of the cake. what are the snack golf balls made of with the andes mints?

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) July 24, 2014 at 10:35 am MST

  I believe those are cake balls wrapped in fondant with a candy mold. I cannot take credit for them. My SIL has a talented cake maker Aunt! 🙂 Thanks!!!

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  MakeupAddict July 24, 2014 at 12:21 pm MST

  I was thinking that too! What are those lol? Thanks for answering Lina!

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   Just Me July 24, 2014 at 10:33 am MST

   I reonlinemend #6 cake pan method. Easy and no rolling

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   Jennifer King July 24, 2014 at 10:33 am MST

   This is my all time favorite tutorial for making a diaper cake. https://megan.cc/NappyCake/

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   Deana July 24, 2014 at 10:36 am MST

   Have made several of the tricycle diaper cakes on youtube for boys and girls. So cute and very versatile!

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   Kidsallgone July 24, 2014 at 10:38 am MST

   My daughter just made the cutest tricycle ever with this same idea. It’s absolutely adorable! Oh and so is this idea 🙂 wish I could post a pic. I did forward this idea to her in case she wanted to have a golf theme for the shower she is giving. Thanks guys!

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   Amanda July 24, 2014 at 12:25 pm MST

   Hilarious! I was just researching these yesterday for a shower in January. I’m trying the bathtub one from the same site. It looks easy enough. I made the tricycle one a couple of years ago and it took some skill!

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   Misty Nicole Roberts July 24, 2014 at 2:33 pm MST

   I also make diaper cake motorcycles, four wheelers, baby carriages, and onsesie cupcakes as well! I have make them for several years, since my sorority sisters and honors society gals started their own families, and though they are a bit time consuming, they are a blast to make!

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    JDmomma July 24, 2014 at 3:08 pm MST

    I would never want to receive a diaper cake as a gift. I wouldn’t know where to store it, as I would feel bad about taking it apart or throwing it out. Also, how would the person know what brand of diapers to buy? Most mommies are brand loyal. But……I do think they are super creative, and I love the golf theme shower. Very original!

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  H July 25, 2014 at 9:16 am MST

  Agreed. I also have a thing with dust and dirt and I wouldn’t use diapers that someone took out of a package and used for a craft. I would appreciate the thought though and pass the diapers on to someone who wasn’t quite as picky as I was! 🙂

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    Erin July 24, 2014 at 4:55 pm MST

    Lots of people are switching to cloth diapers now wouldn’t have any use for disposables so just pay attention to the registry to make sure that they actually need disposables. I received some disposables at my shower and didn’t use them since I cloth diaper, I would have preferred something I could have used.

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    Toni July 24, 2014 at 5:14 pm MST

    Just made a princess castle diaper cake and the guests thought it was a real cake it turned out so well! Just made an owl and also a washcloth bouquet! So much fun!

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  Toni July 24, 2014 at 5:16 pm MST

  Diaper castle also included a secret bottle of champagne as the center to take up space and as an “extra” to surprise them!

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) July 25, 2014 at 8:49 am MST

  Cute idea!

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) July 25, 2014 at 8:49 am MST

  Love that!

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    Lisa July 24, 2014 at 6:19 pm MST

    A few tips from making these myself…use those clear hair rubberbands, dollar tree usually has 100-500 packs. I fold up the package of diapers and place underneath so they know the brand and size. I wrap mine in “gift basket” clear plastic wrap-bag.

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) July 25, 2014 at 8:48 am MST

  Great tip!

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    Shanshan July 25, 2014 at 12:38 am MST

    Cute ideas but I’m still giving out box of diapers. I know some people don’t like their newborn’s diapers handled too much by others.

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  H July 25, 2014 at 9:17 am MST

  I am one of this people, so thank you!

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    Deana July 25, 2014 at 8:47 am MST

    Then, I suggest only giving this to someone who would appreciate it. It used to be (when it onlinees to giving gifts) it’s the thought that counts. When you love someone so much to take the time and money to make them and their new baby an awesome gift like this, no one should be onlineplaining about who touched it, what it’s made of, or anything else. The last 2 I made were for 2 teenage mothers who had NO ONE in their life teaching them how to be a mom or helping them get what they needed. They truly appreciated everything they received, which also included an attached card with a list of all items used and the size of diapers. Although they thought it was too nice to take apart, they were in desperate need of everything used. For those concerned about who is touching the diapers, just wait till they see what the baby is gonna put inside it! lol

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  meg July 25, 2014 at 3:13 pm MST

  Absolutely agree!!!!!! Geeze…it is the thought that counts!!! Be grateful people!

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    Sandi May 2, 2016 at 5:34 am MST

    Just found this thread and could not believe the responses, especially those about touching the baby diapers! Let’s see if I got this right, you are concerned that someone would love you enough to create, from the heart I might add, a beautiful memory at your shower or on the day of delivery? Well, I guess it’s alright then that tons of strange people touched those very same diapers at the assembly and packaging plant! Goodness, how ungrateful can you be?!?

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