I know you have heard of the ever so popular diaper cake... well this is something similar with blankets and baby clothes. Perfect for a sure to be loved baby shower gift! Here's how to make it:
Baby Shower Baby Cake* Directions:
(Items in bold are the things you need to make this)
{If you want to make a base out of something else skip steps 1 & 2}
1. Cut
pink gift wrap to cover top of a
16"x1" Styrofoam disk; fasten with
white glue.
2. Glue 1"
pink grosgrain ribbon (get 1 1/2 yds.) around outer edge. Glue 1/4"
green grosgrain ribbon (4 1/2 yds.) on pink ribbon.
3. Fold
4 receiving blankets in half, then thirds (lengthwise -- about 5" high. Roll one up snugly; secure with
rubber bands.
4. One at a time roll remaining blankets around the first. Strech large rubber bands around two; pin the last with
corsage pins at back.
5. Wrap 1 1/2"
pink dotted ribbon (2 yds.) around center; pin in back.
6. Make 7 green ribbon bows 3 1/2" across. Pin 6 to pink band, evenly spaced.
7. Pin a large
pink daisy (get 7) at center of each.
8. Fold in sides of
8 baby garments to measure 4 1/2'; roll and secure in center with rubber bands.
10. Insert sharp end of
bamboo skewer into base at center of rolled blankets and press into Styrofoam disk.
11. Place rolled up clothing around skewer; secure with a large rubber band.
12. Pin pink ribbon around middle. Pin remaining bow and daisy at front.
13. Top your baby shower cake with a
small stuffed toy, pin to secure.
*Feel free to personalize it or change it to your liking, like just tieing a ribbon around it and tieing a bow, etc...
Enjoy!
{seen in Woman's World Magazine July 31, 2007 issue}
I love photos, i love picture frames even more... here is a tutorial for distressing a picture frame yourself. I love it!
{If you want to make a base out of something else skip steps 1 & 2}
In an earlier post there was a link for a purse tutorial. If you are making one or want to make one here is a place where you can buy purse handles... They have some very cute ones to add some spunk to your purse!
Purses to me are like shoes to some. I can go to the mall and simply buy purses! But this site teaches you how to make a signature handbag for you! U-Handbag makes it easy for you. If you do not have a purse fetish, surely there is someone you know who does, make a purse as a gift! This would be great for a birthday, Christmas, your daughter, a thank you, or just anytime!
