How to Make a 3 Tier Baby Shower Diaper Cake

Diaper cakes are not only adorable as a centerpiece decoration for a baby shower, but a practical gift that a new mom is sure to appreciate. By following the instructions in this article, you will be proud of your unique gift. Oh, and the mom will be delighted too, promise!

Instructions

1. 

   Here are the supplies you will need to make a spiral designed diaper cake. All ingredients can be found at Craft Stores such as AC Moore, Michael's or Wal-Mart

   1. Diaper Brand Of Your Choice (25-30 diapers per tier)
   2. Baker's Cake Pans In The Same Size As Cake Tiers
   3. Standard sizes for making diaper cake tiers Are 12", 10", 8"
   4. 3 Large rubber bands
   5. 12" cardboard cake tray (or you can use real cake plate if you want)
   6. Ribbon (4 yards for 3 tier cake)
   7. Tulle Or Cellophane for wrapping cake when finished (3 yards)

2. 

   Step 1

   Use a sturdy cake pan in the size
   you want your finished cake layer to be.

   Step 2

   Start fanning the diapers in a spiral pattern in the cake pan

   Step 3

   Continue adding diapers till you have a complete spiral formation

   Step 4

   Add large rubber band around tier to secure the tier

   Step 5

   Flip cake pan over onto cake tray, this is your 1st bottom tier.

   Step 6

   Repeat steps 1 through 5 for your next 2 tiers using the other sized cake pans.

3. 

   Tie ribbon around tiers before removing rubber bands. Decorate diaper cake as you would like it.

   Wrap diaper cake in clear plastic cellophane, gift bag or tulle and secure top with ribbon.

   Your diaper cake is now ready for gift giving, ENJOY!!!

Resources

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