After rolling all of the diapers, I start making the tiers of the cake. I put the two pillar candles together in the middle of the cake to make a sturdy center. I start with the bottom layer of the cake. I used 55 of the diapers. I start with a layer around the candles, secure with a larger rubber band and keep building out until I have three rows of diapers around the candles. I used 30 diapers for the second tier and 15 diapers for the top tier. I used a big rubber band around the outside of each layer to keep it secured.

Once the "naked" cake is completed, I move the cake to a cookie sheet or flat container to allow easy transportation. Underneath the cake, I added a fleece blanket to cover up the cookie sheet. I used a 1.5 inch ribbon to cover the rubber bands. I wrapped once around each tier, leaving enough ribbon to make a small bow.

After the ribbon is on, I started filling in with items and embellishments. I stuck the washcloths and the Johnson and Johnson products in with the diapers behind the ribbon. I stuck the scrapbooking stickers to the ribbons. I used a hot glue gun to stick the plastic diaper pins and plastic bottles. I also used the hot glue gun to attach the scrapbooking embellishments.

I added a cute plush puppy that giggles to the top of the cake. I also set rattles and teething rings around the cake. These were not glued on as they need to be clean for upcoming use by the baby. I also decorated with the bigger items in front and used mostly embellishments in the back.

Thanks!

Kimberly