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How to Make a Really Useful Diaper Cake... hide booze in the middle. By Chris Jordan
So you have a friend who is having a baby and somehow you were elected to throw the baby shower. You have the food. You ordered the invitations. Pulled out your fancy serving dishes. But what is missing?
I know, your table needs a centerpiece. Why yes, it does.
It can serve as a nice focal point, in case people need a reminder for why they are there drinking mimosas on a Saturday afternoon, as well as being a practical gift for the parents-to-be.
First you will need to buy some supplies:
Bottle of champagne: Ah, yes, this is the critical difference with this Alpha Mom diaper cake. No rolled up baby bibs or receiving blankets here. (Does anyone even use those blankets?) This goes in the center of the cake. It is for the parents to bring to the hospital with them to break over the bow of the baby like the QE2.
Instead of playing the good girl, you could put a bottle of a scotch in there. Or whiskey. Or vodka. Well, you get the idea. Other guests might talk about you afterward in hushed tones, but in a few months the new parents will be thanking you. Especially if you have tucked a couple pair of earplugs in there too.
Serving platter: I bought the one in the photograph at Target for under $20. You could alternately cut a circle out of heavy cardboard or plywood.
Size one diapers, yes newborn diapers are adorable and oh so tiny, but many babies don't wear them very long if at all. At least the size 1 diapers you know will be used. Alpha Mom says that the best diapers to include in the diaper cake are the relatively-new Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive that include a wetness indicator, perfect for new moms as initially it's tough to tell whether a baby needs a diaper change. Also, look for the specially-marked package of Pampers whereby every purchase equals one life-saving vaccine donated through Unicef.
Elastic bands, get a whole bag of them. Any ones you have leftover you can shoot at your children should they come near the finished diaper cake before you have a chance to photograph it. Not that I did that or anything.
White tissue paper, one package that is usually used for gift bags is sufficient
Decorative ribbon- here you get to decide what color you want. I wanted something that was not the traditional pastel baby colors.
Wide white satin ribbon Not wired. Just the cheap stuff they sell in the craft store with the wedding accessories
Decorative accents - I went with the so ugly they are cute Ugly dolls. What isn't to love about these little guys?
Step 1:
Buy the champagne. If you do not regularly drink champagne you will be surprised at how many different kinds there are and also how many different price points they come in. Decide how much you like the person and shop accordingly. I bought the $24.99 champagne. I picked this particular one because I liked the shape of the bottle and I thought the label was pretty. Remember they are going to be bringing this to the hospital to toast the birth of their baby... do you think they are going to care about your champagne? Their minds will likely be occupied by other things, like that brand new baby they have. Does this sound like I am trying to justify being cheap? Eh, whatever you are throwing them a baby shower afterall.
Step 2:
Find your platter. Either buy one from a discount party store, they have tin ones that are very inexpensive or cut your own out of sturdy cardboard or plywood.
Step 3:
Begin rolling diapers. Put two of the wee diapers together and roll them. Fasten shut with an elastic band.
Step 4:
Encircle the bottle with the rolled up diapers, fitting as many as possible into the ring. Then slip an elastic band around the entire thing to secure it. Repeated the process to form an outer ring. Then put an elastic around the entire ring to hold it securely to the bottle.
Are you keeping count yet, because that is already a lot of elastic bands. Don't try to make due with the ones you have dug out of your junk drawer. I'm warning you now.
Step 5:
After you do this you might notice that there is a bit of room. Take the opportunity to slide some unrolled diapers in around the bottle.
Pat it all into place so that the top is as even as possible.
Step 6:
Now we are going to use our tissue paper to cover this entire layer. No one wants to see the faces of licensed characters all over, and if you haven't realized it yet all things for babies have licensed characters on them. First, take two sheets of tissue paper and layer them together. Then, fold it into a square.
Aren't you glad I provided you with the second photo? Just in case you had no idea what a square was.
Step 7:
At the center corner cut a series of slits that are roughly equal to the radius of your champagne bottle.
Also, I never noticed how weird my thumb looks when I am using scissors. Or it could just be that my thumb was expressing the pent up rage I was feeling while telling my husband to take the DAMN PHOTO ALREADY, while wishing I had a tripod.
Step 8:
Carefully unfold the tissue paper and slip it over the neck of the bottle. Tuck the strips in around the top of the bottle. Don't worry too much about the top since there will be another layer of diapers covering it.
Strange but what are my mother's hands doing in this photo? Must. Moisturize. Now.
Carefully smooth the tissue paper down around the sides of the diaper. Get one of your larger elastic bands from your package and stretch it over the entire thing. I will say that another set of hands is very helpful at this point. If you can grow yourself another set, please do, otherwise have someone around to give you a hand, literally. I crack myself up sometimes.
Trim the excess tissue from around the edges, however, make sure that you leave enough tissue paper to tuck under the layer of the cake.
Step 9:
Now begin the second layer.
Take some of the unwrapped diapers and wrap them around the bottle until you achieve a thickness that is half as thick as the rolled up diapers. Is that as clear as mud?
How about this then, your bottom layer is two rows of rolled diapers plus a bit. Your top row will be one row of rolled diapers. You want this layer to be half way in between so that it creates nice symmetrical layers.
Oh, just look at the photos. That's what they are here for.
See?
Look at all those elastic bands! Really you could say that you are giving the gift of elastic bands displayed on diapers. Your friend will thank you. You can never have too many elastic bands.
Step 10:
Repeat the process for the second and third layers.
However, remember that on the top layer you do not need to cut slices into your tissue paper. It is going to be a nice flat surface.
Step 11:
Stand back and admire your handy work. Yes, it isn't supposed to look finished yet.
Step 12:
Now we are going to wrap the sides of the cake with the white satin ribbon. Think of it as the fondant layer.
I bought 3" wide satin ribbon. Nothing fancy.
Since the ribbon is not as wide as the diapers I needed to use two rows on each layer, securing them in the back with the magic of scotch tape.
Step 13:
I decided to match the ribbon the Ugly Dolls. Finding attractive ribbon is not easy.
I didn't end up using that thinner ribbon. I was going to use it to try and secure the Ugly Dolls on the cake. But it ended up looking like they were hanging from nooses. And really, that is way more subversive than anyone needs for a baby shower.
Step 14:
Wrap the decorative ribbon around the layers. I tied the ribbon in a knot in the back of the cake.
Then wrapped the co-ordinating ribbon around the knot.
Step 15:
Make a bow out of the matching ribbon and stick it on the top of the cake and make some long "tails" to hang down.
There. Your diaper cake is done. Let the party begin.
When Chris Jordan is not busy making a diaper cake, she's just wonderfully busy. Follow her daily memoirs at Notes from the Trenches.
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Comments (84):
jenB said:
Too fantastic for words. EXCELLENT work my friend.
Posted on March 30, 2008 17:54
Sharon said:
I'm inspired.
Posted on March 31, 2008 09:34
cristen said:
i knew you were crafty, but really. didn't know you had it in you. fan-ceee.
Posted on March 31, 2008 10:19
Amy said:
Now, I have made a diaper cake or two in my lifetime, but I have never put champagne in the center--what a great idea! And great how to's! Thanks!
Posted on March 31, 2008 10:26
crockpot lady said:
This makes me want to have more children so I can be the recipient of such an awesome gift.
Posted on March 31, 2008 10:29
liz said:
My mom was so upset when they started putting cartoon characters on diapers because her diaper cake was made up of one layer of disposable diapers rolled around each other with little baby socks made into tiny flowers and tucked in between spirals on the diaper roll. I've gotta show her this!
Posted on March 31, 2008 10:44
Stephanie said:
Curses! I just threw a baby shower for my sister two weeks ago, and I had no idea such a fantastic thing existed. Had I but known, I would have made one for her!
I may just have to make her a cake still and sneak it in her house while she's at the hospital, just for fun.
Again, I remain as ever inspired by you.
Posted on March 31, 2008 12:24
The Simple Family said:
I am crafty...but the craftiness (AND THE MERE AMOUNT OF ELASTIC NEEDED) for this makes me want to throw up in fear.
Posted on March 31, 2008 13:07
Jamie AZ said:
The bottle inside - brilliant!
Posted on March 31, 2008 17:08
Molly said:
The cake impresses me, and another thing that impresses me is that your husband actually cooperated long enough to take all those photos for you. My husband would have given up and gone to watch the soccer game long before I'd finished the project.
Posted on April 1, 2008 03:03
Maria said:
I almost wish I knew someone having a baby so i could do this. Well - there are some newlyweds at the office that should be starting families soon. Thanks for the great ideas!
Posted on April 1, 2008 08:55
jen said:
Yup! It's the drink in the middle that makes this cake whoop the butts of all the other sissy diaper cakes! Thanks for the idea!
Posted on April 1, 2008 23:02
Brenna said:
That hs got to be the coolest diaper cake I have ever seen! I want one!
Posted on April 1, 2008 23:45
Wendy said:
I will be using this as a gift instead of a center piece - AWESOME idea!
Thanks for sharing -
Posted on April 2, 2008 06:15
Lottifish said:
I've been wanting to make one of these for a baby shower I have coming up. Can you tell me how many diapers you used approximately? I don't know how many to buy.
Posted on April 3, 2008 11:48
n.b. said:
This is too much! Wish I'd made one for my likely-to-be-last baby shower. You are a creative genius!
Posted on April 4, 2008 09:23
Tracy said:
I'm guessing 90 diapers -- am I close?
Tracy
Posted on April 4, 2008 12:45
leanne said:
Just fantastic. I'm going to a baby shower very soon. I don't think any new mom could get too many of these!
Posted on April 4, 2008 20:27
Leanne said:
I think I counted about 50 diapers.
Posted on April 4, 2008 20:28
missy said:
How weird is this... I am throwing a baby shower TOMORROW. I had my 12 year old wrap all the diapers tonight and I figured i would throw the cake together tomorrow. I went on the computer before I went to bed and found your diaper cake. Guess what I have an extra bottle of champagne here and I will be hiding it in the middle. Great idea. thank you
Posted on April 4, 2008 23:17
chris said:
The number of diapers used really depends on the diameter of the platter, how tightly you wrap them, etc.
I bought a package of 96 and I had some left over. But you can always just toss those into a shopping bag and hand them to your friend. They will not go to waste.
Posted on April 7, 2008 10:55
Tania said:
How wonderful! I want one. Unfortunately, we don't do baby showers here in the UK. Looks like I'll have to make one for myself (with cloth instead of disposables though!)
Posted on April 10, 2008 03:49
Mónica said:
Brilliant! I have to throw a couple of BS and this idea is fan-tas.tic!
Posted on April 18, 2008 14:14
lisa said:
Holy! This is awesome. My girlfriend's who are holding my shower could never do something this creative..a centerpiece of poop is probably better than what they'd create. I'm making this for myself.
Posted on April 30, 2008 19:19
martha said:
how cute
Posted on May 2, 2008 16:30
Cammie said:
Beautiful - a very classy presentation for a necessary gift. Wish I had seen this for the two baby showers I just threw! Oh well, there will be the births...
Posted on May 2, 2008 19:44
Debbie said:
The cake looks awesome, I'm hosting a shower for my girlfriend and this will be the icing on the cake! lol Best of all was your sense of humour - I was rolling on the floor while reading this!!
Posted on May 26, 2008 15:11
gail said:
My dtr will be having a baby shower in September and this is an awsome gift. I will steal your idea. Thanks a bunch. I luv this so much . Cannot wait to start this project.
Love from the beautiful island of St.Kitts ...now living in NJ
Posted on June 30, 2008 12:58
Angela said:
I love the editorial for the cake! You are hysterical! I will be making a diaper cake for my girlfriend and have been looking for ideas, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the idea of alcohol in the center! And just FYI, Pampers Swaddlers makes a plain white diaper, (just a little character on the waistband in the front.) Thanks for the great ideas!
Posted on July 4, 2008 10:19
Sandy said:
Thanks for another way to make a diaper cake. I use the receiving blankets as well but using tissue would really cut the cost down. I am on my 3rd diaper cake and am so addicted to them. As for the left over diapers, use them and make a diaper wreath, easier, faster and so much cheaper but more fancy than thowing the left overs in a bag. The wreath can be used for the hospital room door and then take home and place in the nursery. What a wonderful way to share our talents ladies.
Sandy
Posted on July 21, 2008 20:37
followthatdog said:
you are my new personal hero. I'm all for encouraging drinking after the birth of a baby. I think it is how I survived the infancy of both of my boys!
Posted on July 31, 2008 17:08
Georgia said:
My sister just called me and asked me to make a diaper cake for a shower she is attending in August. I made one for my daughter's shower almost two years ago...and I came online to refresh my memory on how I did it!!! lol These new parents don't drink---so I'll use something else in the center.....but your instructions are great and your humor had me chuckling! thanks so much!!!
Posted on July 31, 2008 22:50
MessyMom said:
What great step by step instructions and photos! I saw one of these about 4 yrs ago and never knew how they made it. She hid little items in some of the wrapped up diapers, like rattles, outlet covers, pacifiers, etc. With her gift ideas and your instructions and my Mommy experience, I can now make the ultimate Diaper Cake!
Posted on August 5, 2008 16:16
WebDrops said:
woah!! this is excellent.... I mean the photo itself says it all... good one.. and easy to make... thanks for sharing...
Posted on August 8, 2008 01:42
CricketFamily said:
I wish someone would make that for me - a glass of bubbly after 9 months of juice is a damn fine idea :)
Posted on August 8, 2008 10:09
Karen Sugarpants said:
This is awesome Chris! Bookmarking this for the next baby shower - thanks for explaining it in such detail. It's way easier than I thought.
Posted on August 11, 2008 21:51
jazzeebee said:
this is a really nice cake! i make them myself:} i really like the bottle of wine idea,i myself have 6 kids, i sure wish somebody gave me a bottle for me instead of the baby!!!LOLOLOL
Posted on August 14, 2008 11:02
amy said:
I have read enough diaper cake directions to help everyone. I got to yours and stopped. You are hilarious! Everyone else is so serious. You made me laugh today! Your remarks are so funny and histerical even if your not making the cake just sitting and reading this is enough. Thanks for being yourself. As far as the tissue paper idea, FANTASTIC! Oh yeah and make sure to brag on your husband! AMY
Posted on August 19, 2008 14:07
Peachy said:
PERFECT!!!!!! I have viewed about a million of them on the Internet over the past few weeks and THIS is the kind I will make. I love your technique, great job! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted on August 21, 2008 16:48
Jennifer S said:
The cake is adorable, but is no one else concerned about the idea of giving champagne to a woman who just gave birth and is most likely nursing her new baby?
Breastfeeding and alcohol do not mix. I would have made it with sparkling grape juice instead.
Posted on August 23, 2008 19:12
Tiffany said:
I can't stop laughing....you really are funny! Love the side-bar comments!
The cake is awesome! I have spent hours upon hours researching diaper cakes and this will be the one that I make.
I'll use a big ole bottle of Risling wine instead of the champagne...we aren't that fancy!
Thanks again!
Posted on September 4, 2008 14:11
littlemama said:
what woman doesn't need a drink after delivery???? this kicks so much...butt! i love that you actually used a real platter and covered the dipes with paper. i'm making one for bf this week with cloth and a super bottle of her poison of choice...chenin blanc!
Posted on September 6, 2008 18:33
DiaperCakeBecca said:
Oh my god....this totally cracked me up. I make diaper cakes all day, every day (my business) and I WISH someone would ask, just once, for some hard liquor (instead of Johnson's Baby Bath) in the middle of one of them.
I have some tips, though, to help your readers. First of all...Swaddlers are about the only PREMIUM diaper left that isn't covered all over with the licensed graphics. They have one thin band of Sesame Street people but other than that the diapers are PURE WHITE. Those diapers can be rolled to form pure white tiers (hence...no need for tissue paper with those diapers).
Also, to attach animals to the top....never underestimate the power of diaper pins. They tuck into tight diaper tiers and hold a lot of things pretty snug.
And, for the record, I think there is nothing wrong with having a glass of champagne to celebrate the birth of your baby even if you are breastfeeding. Ask your doctor but I am pretty sure he'd be okay with it.
Posted on September 25, 2008 15:37
Elaine Leo said:
Nice diaper cake post. The moment I heard of diaper cakes, I thought it was a cake that can be eaten!
Until I saw the pictures of diaper cakes, only then I knew it is a cake made of diapers, and it is a gift in baby shower.
These are truly great diaper cake directions
Elaine
http://www.makediapercakes.com/
Posted on September 26, 2008 10:00
Colleen said:
Marvelous idea - I've made 'em, but never with champagne or tissue paper. Genius!! As for putting alcohol in the center, do what you think you need to, but if someone is having a child, they should be responsible enough to think before they drink: Pump & dump! Toast that little one... If they could have bottled a slushy daquiri for me, I would have been ecstatic to celebrate with it! Wish someone would have done this for me!! :) Thanks for the belly laughs as I read your directions - keep up the good work!
Posted on September 28, 2008 20:19
pat said:
I LOVED THIS CAKE, BUT AM MOST INTERESTED IN THE STUFFED ANIMALS THAT YOU ADDED. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHERE YOU PURCHASED THESE CUTE LITTLE GUYS.
Posted on October 8, 2008 14:04
Darcy said:
;o) This was just too funny... I love your style of presentation - very informative with good humor... I can't wait to make my first cake..!!
Posted on October 12, 2008 19:48
Megan said:
This is awesome! Love the idea of alcohol inside!
Posted on November 5, 2008 15:22
lea said:
Thats really sooooo cute, and its so nice of you to share this idea.
THANK YOU.
Posted on November 16, 2008 14:19
Amelia Wallace said:
This is great, can't wait til someone I know has a baby! But how did you attach the cute toys on the outside-and where did you get them? Thanks for sharing.
Posted on December 4, 2008 11:25
Anonymous said:
Nice cake...you have inspired me....
Posted on December 8, 2008 14:02
Alison said:
Thanks for this great tutorial!! I posted this on my blog with a twist. A sexy cake instead. Thanks so much
Posted on December 30, 2008 12:17
Jess said:
You are seriously funny .... i would take direction from you anytime. What else do you know?
Posted on January 31, 2009 19:39
valerie said:
Thanks for the new ideas. I have done a couple of these cakes and used baby bottles filled with candy or chocolates but the alcohol sounds perfect...I am going to be a grandmother for the first time and will be doing one for my grandchild..I have all the baby pooh animals to use and the white tissue paper is the cats meow...perfect
thanks a bunch
Posted on February 2, 2009 14:36
Diane Stewart said:
I just made my first diaper cake for a shower we threw for a male co-worker. (First grandbaby on the way) I asked his wife what her daughter's theme was going to be for the little one's room, and she said pink and brown ladybugs. So I hit Wally World, picked up some cute little wood cut outs, some paint, ribbon, and went at it. Actually my daughter wound up finishing most of it because she had so much fun doing it. Anyway, it was the hit of the shower and people are still commenting on how cool that was. I was in such a good mood after the shower was over, I stopped off and got me some alcohol, too.
Thanks girl, you are soooooooo funny.
Posted on February 20, 2009 17:01
May said:
Wow - great diaper cake and excellent instructions - I followed them and finished my cake in less than two hours! and everyone loved the finished product - much neater than you'd see other cakes end up!
And your comments are sooo funny! Cracked me up while I was making it :o)
Thank you!
Posted on February 27, 2009 23:54
Melanee said:
Your diaper cake is beautiful. I just finished making a diaper cake last week for my sisters baby shower. I had found a very easy step by step video on making diaper cakes. I was able to make one in under 30 minutes, and it looked like I bought it foem the store.
Here's the link How to make a diaper cake
Posted on March 3, 2009 13:53
Jodi said:
You are a rockstar.
Posted on March 15, 2009 21:11
paigenoell said:
YOU ARE MY HERO! amazing amazing work and pictures! I am honestly grateful for finding this website! you rock my world! Keep up the wonderful work!
Posted on March 20, 2009 12:36
rachel said:
OMG this is awesome - and so funny. thank you for sharing with all of us, and making it fun too :)
Posted on April 12, 2009 18:18
Evie said:
I got the idea from my daughter in-law
she is making a few cupcakes also for decorations
so instead of wrapping my gifts which is a lot of diapers for my up coming first GREAT
grand daughter ( I have all boys ) I will make a cake as I went and got all the supplies wish me luck!
Yours is fantastic I love it and thank you for sharing :
Posted on April 13, 2009 19:07
Adalia said:
This is wonderful. I have made a few diaper cakes, but never with champagne in the middle. What a wonderful idea...I am making one again soon for my sister's baby shower, and think she would LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing, and letting us steal your FANTASTIC idea!
P.S. Great to know there are people out there with a sense of humor still too!
Posted on May 7, 2009 19:28
Adalia said:
This is wonderful. I have made a few diaper cakes, but never with champagne in the middle. What a wonderful idea...I am making one again soon for my sister's baby shower, and think she would LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing, and letting us steal your FANTASTIC idea!
P.S. Great to know there are people out there with a sense of humor still too!
Posted on May 7, 2009 19:28
Lisha said:
Thanks! Worked great. I found it also good to get a bottle of champagne for yourself! :) No reason not to have a toast in honor of the baby yourself! Also, instead of rubber bands, I used these tiny hair elastics that were actually cheaper and worked incredibly for the individual diapers. Found them at the local CVS (drug store).
Posted on May 12, 2009 01:59
Elizabeth Spencer said:
Cute- I'llpass it along. Picked you up from YouData
Posted on May 17, 2009 10:44
Tara said:
You are SO funny! This is great. Thanks so much!!! :)
Posted on May 24, 2009 10:01
Kimberly said:
Amazing & real...who ohhs & ahhs over diapers at a baby shower? The PARENTS! I mean, how many freaking blankets and pretty yet "useless" outfits do you need? Love the 'real' life stuff, champagne for the parents Yes! And the 'Ugly Doll' theme is perfect!
Posted on June 1, 2009 08:20
Reanna said:
This is great! I am not the one to usually through showers and my girlfriend knows it, but this cake fits my personality to have at a baby shower! Thanks!!
Posted on June 1, 2009 11:34
Julie said:
What an awesome, awesome cake! I am now so excited to make one for my best friend who's shower is in about 2 weeks! I'm doing it now. Thank you so much!
Posted on June 1, 2009 12:06
Cassi said:
Thank you for posting your step by step guide plus pictures. I am throwing my sisters baby shower on Sunday and couldn't think of what to get her. Now I can't wait to get started. I want one for my baby shower which is in July, hopefully someone is as creative as we are. Wonderful idea. Many thanks =]
Posted on June 22, 2009 02:06
Rachel said:
I love it! We don't drink, but I would love one with a fancy bottle of sparkling cider (that almost tastes like booze). :)
Posted on July 27, 2009 19:18
Lorena said:
WOW!!!! Thank you sooooo much for sharing! Quick question???? How did you secure the stuffed "ugly dolls"? lol....
Posted on August 17, 2009 01:16
hollie said:
love the demonstration! very good teaching.. up until the white tissue paper. i like it much better without. makes it look like a toilet paper cake.
Posted on August 25, 2009 15:27
Maria said:
I love it!!! my bf is having alil boy so I will be doing her a very very UNIQUE diaper cake :) GREAT INSTRUCTION!!!
Posted on September 23, 2009 12:29
Jenn S said:
I finally had the opportunity to make one of these! Since the Pampers Swaddlers are all white (with only the yellow strip on the front band) I skipped the tissue paper. I also used extra diapers around the outer edge. I am really happy with the way it turned out. Even the hubby is impressed.
Posted on October 9, 2009 11:10
rebeca said:
that was very great cake you did.
Posted on October 14, 2009 23:01
Lapel Pins said:
Wow, great tutorial!
Posted on October 24, 2009 11:03
Sele said:
Nice tutorial, now i know how to make an diaper cake =)
Posted on October 26, 2009 07:19
Chatty Gal said:
I really like the way you made your diaper cake, I have never seen one made with the bottle of champagne, or sparkling water.
I have made diaper cakes with the cascading style as well as the bundles. I offer a free e-book on my site that shows how to make these styles. Thanks for the great instructions!
Posted on November 8, 2009 13:23
ALAYNE said:
I did find that if you don't have an extra set of hands that you can use your teeth! Great directions and mine turned out just like the picture, something I am not used to! Thanks!
Posted on November 19, 2009 17:34
Diane Gale said:
wow thank you very much for posting your wonderful step by step guide. Great post thanks again for sharing it with us :)
Posted on December 7, 2009 18:17
kim said:
My daughter in law appreciates a beer now and then.
so I'm going to put a big beer in the middle since she said the other day " I want a beer as soon as this baby is born"
Please you all my daughter in law is also a heath nut so don't think she is a big drinker or anything.
Thanks for the idea.
Posted on January 15, 2010 22:52
Sara said:
Now THAT is one heck of a diaper cake! It was the instructions that caught my attention but it was your wonderful sense of humor that kept me reading. If you can make diaper cakes sound this much fun, I can only imagine what your blog is like. :)
Posted on January 17, 2010 01:16
Tina said:
I just made my first diaper cake. It looks awesome! It was easy and I had alot of fun doing it!
Posted on January 17, 2010 05:04