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A Diaper "Cake" For Green Mamas

babysugar — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:00:39 -0800

Just because a mommy-to-be is choosing to go the green route with cloth diapers doesn't mean she can't be celebrated with a diaper cake. Instead of whipping up a diaper cake out of rolled up disposable diapers, environmentally conscious mums can turn recyclable items and small bits into a baby gift to boot. A cinch to create, the guest of honor will surely appreciate the thought that went into keeping her nursery eco-friendly and useful, too.

To see how to make the diaper "cake," just read more.

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Diaper Cakes Suited For Sailors

babysugar — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:00:42 -0800

Ships ahoy! If a mama-to-be has a wee sailor on board, throw her a marina themed baby shower complete with a yacht-sized diaper cake. A simple task, it will serve as the perfect centerpiece at the party. When the soiree is over, she can take it home and place it in the nursery until the lil matey arrives.

To learn how to make the cake and see the step-by-step instructions, just read more.

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Double the Pleasure, Double the Fun With Twin Diaper Cakes!

babysugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:00:36 -0700

It's multiple mania here at Sugar! After sending queen Sugar on her way to deliver a healthy baby girl, we showered our own LilSugar in bright floral style. The only thing that could outdo those diaper cakes would be TWO of them. More babies mean more festivities and that includes the decorations. Instead of making one grand centerpiece, I opted to make a couple of smaller ones to send our ShopStyle girl off in, well, style!

To see more photos and a detailed explanation on how to make the pair of "pastries," read more.

The party hostess chose the theme and ribbons of pink and black as the mother-to-be is expecting twin daughters and works for our fab group, ShopStyle. Instead of stuffing the base full of diapers, I chose to build around two sparkling bottles of pink champagne that will give the mom some extra incentive to push through labor. Folding each diaper in half, I packed them in a circle and tied them with a thick black grosgrain ribbon. Next, I began to make the second layer and wrapped it with the fleur de lis ribbon. For the top of the cake, I took one diaper and wrapped it tightly around the neck of the bottle and cinched it with the last piece of pink grosgrain ribbon. Instead of a regular cake platter, we placed the cakes on basket weaved platters. To finish the look, take two yards of tulle and tie it up top with a bow. Mommy will be delighted that the twins are already keeping their own identities separate and she'll have twice as many diapers!

* If you do not have a cake plate, you can use a cardboard box as the base. To make it more attractive, wrap it in tissue or adorned paper for an adorable and eco-friendly platter.

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A Sugar Shower to Send LilSugar Off in Style!

babysugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:00:55 -0700

Before LilSugar welcomes her third bebe, we decided to throw a fete in her honor. Not wanting to mess with pale pinks and blues, we went for brighter hues to celebrate the sweet mommy. Orange and green were the colors of choice, which proved to be a fan favorite amongst the baby shower revelers. Also a big hit? Rice Krispie Treats on a stick and Arnold Palmers for everyone!

To see how I made the diaper cake and to see the rest of the fun photos, read more.

Like previously assembled diaper cakes, I started out with a large base of folded disposable nappies and held it together with a large navy grosgrain ribbon. I did the same for the second layer and tied a green ribbon. For the top layer, I used a vase for the centerpiece instead of the more common candy-filled bottle. I encircled it with the remaining diapers and tied the orange bow around it. Not wanting to get water all over the diapers, I filled the container by ladling cups of water until it was three-quarters full. Then I cut a bunch of peachy roses short and popped them in the vase. With the layers and flowers complete, I placed faux orange and yellow flowers sporadically around the cake anchoring them under the ribbons. A fan of the bubbly, I placed a toy popping champagne bottle front and center. Surely the docs will allow her to open this champers in the maternity ward.

One of our ah-mazing teammates took the time to whip up 80 Rice Krispie Treats and wrapped them with coordinating streamers. We draped the room with crepe paper and handed out "Wishes For Baby" that every guest filled out and stuffed into the diaper cake for safe keeping. (You can download a similar version we created for free here!) Though it was a fabulous affair, it has us missing our LilSugar already!

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A Sugary Sweet Baby Shower For the Sugar Family

babysugar — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:00:20 -0700

Here at Sugar HQ, we have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Baby Sugar #2. Lisa, the queen of all things Sugar, has developed a perfectly round bump and big sister Katie is ready for her lil sister's arrival. To honor the sweet family, we decided to use the obvious - confections galore.

For the centerpiece of the soiree, I provided the expectant parents a diaper cake chock full of delicious delights. Since we don't want to leave the sibling out of the celebration, I made a miniature version for her. To keep the guests from attacking the decor, we provided Kara's Cupcakes and sparkling apple cider.

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To see what the diaper cake is made of, read more.

Using Pampers Swaddlers, I formed the base of the cake. Around each layer, I tied a piece of twine and covered it with a pink gingham ribbon. Atop of that, I used a hot glue gun to apply Bubble Gum tape. To add a bit of color, I glued on Necco wafers to each layer. Since most everyone loves a Dum Dum, I placed one in every other diaper. For the cake topper, I took a bottle, filled it with Skittles and tied a bow on top. To keep it all stacked together, I created columns with bamboo skewers and then wrapped it up with pink tulle and a puffed out ribbon.

For the smaller sibling cake, I made one layer with the same diapers and tied a ribbon around it. Instead of hyping wee Katie up on candy, I used four fake flowers for the centerpiece and limited her faux pastry with one Dum Dum and a candy necklace. More than anything, it was a treat for us to watch her open her own gift.

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Baby Shower for a Sugar Girl

babysugar — Sat, 31 May 2008 05:00:06 -0700

One of our beloved Sugar gals went on leave yesterday to rest up and wait for her water to break. Due in the coming days, we sent cakes7873 off in lilsugar style with a baby shower complete with Sugar decor and sass.

In the last few months, our friend affectionately nicknamed her baby–to–be "Meatball." Instead of busing in a truckload of meatballs, we opted for a breakfast menu with meatball shaped donut holes as a centerpiece. Bagels, donuts, coffee and orange juice were also up for grabs.

For ambiance, we whipped up a diaper cake with ribbons the color of her nursery and rubber fish poking out, as she is a surfer girl. In addition to the diaper cake, we took plain white burp clothes with Sugar stickers adorning them and hung each one from our left over Cinco de Mayo flags. Clipped on with old school diaper pins, orange and blue baby socks dangled from the burp clothes.

And since every expectant girl deserves a gift, we gave the mother–to–be a few of our favorite things.

To see more snapshots from the Sugar soirée, read more.

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Bedrest Bash: Diaper Cake Decor

babysugar — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:43:00 -0700

I love the idea of a diaper cake. Unfortunately, I don't like the price they charge for them. So I put my creative juices to work and crafted my own. Making the cake allows you to personalize it to suit the mama–to–be.

To see how to make a diaper cake, read more.

Supplies you will need:

Diapers (I try to find plain ones so the colors won't clash too much)
Tulle fabric
Ribbons (different sizes and colors)
Scissors
Tape (optional)
Cake platter
Cup (can help hold diapers in place)
Bottle
Candy
Extra doo-dads, like pacifiers, onesies, etc.

Check out the gallery below for a step–by–step how–to on making a diaper cake.

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*For extra decor, buy some helium-filled balloons in the same colors and fill the room with the hovering pieces.

Dashing Diaper Cakes Any Mama Can Make

LilSugar — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:00:20 -0800

Oh mama! Giving birth to an aww-inspiring baby shower can feel like, well, childbirth, but it doesn't have to. I always advise friends to keep the theme and presentation simple so guests and the mama-to-be can focus on four things: forthcoming baby, friends, food and fun. Homemade diaper cakes are a spectacular centerpiece and gift for any mom and can be tailored to her personality, the gender of the baby and your budget. Use these six dazzling diaper cakes BabySugar has cooked up for fellow Sugar gals and friends as your base and ice to your taste.

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Come Party With Me: Baby Shower - The Look

partysugar — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 06:59:51 -0700

While a baby shower is generally held to celebrate the upcoming birth of an unborn child, they are also thrown to shower gifts on the baby. I consider a baby shower to be the child's "first" birthday. Much like a wedding, guests are asked to bring essential gifts that will aid the parents in their new life with baby. Diapers, bottles, blankets, clothes, and toys can all be incorporated into the look of the baby shower. The theme colors, pale pink and sky blue in my case, should be used as inspiration for the party decor. Although I included the colors in the invitations, I did not work them into the food or drinks, so I definitely want to use lots of pretty pinks and soft blues in the decorations. To see how I'll do it, and to get some cute baby shower ideas, read more

The baby shower I am planning for Naomi Watts is a sit down luncheon, so tables and chairs are a must. Usually you can rent them for the day cheaply at a local party supply store. I like round tables rather than square tables because you get to sit really close together. Make sure you have seating for all of your guests. For example if you have 25 girls coming get 5 five person round tables.
Dress the tables in blue table cloths or simple white ones with pink and blue details. Make centerpieces with vases filled with an arrangement of fresh pink flowers.

Make a diaper cake and place it festively on a table next to the hors d'oeurves. Or make several and use them as the centerpieces on the tables. Likewise make several baby sock bouquetsusing pink and blue socks and place on small tables around the party space.
Instead of using votive holders, place small candles in baby food jars.
Give a baby bath tub as a gift for the mommy-to-be and fill with the punch or with water and floating candles or blown up balloons.

Hang long strands of pink and blue ribbons, or streamers to curtains, mantles, banquets, or trees (if the party is outdoors).
Hang a clothesline across the room and with the pink/blue clothespins, pin baby clothes along the line.

Use pacifiers as napkin rings.
Use inexpensive baby bottles instead of glasses. Cut the tip off of the nipple and place a pink straw inside. Tape a piece of blue paper to the bottom of one bottle and give the guest who chooses this bottle a prize (Starbuck's card, Mac eye shadows, etc).

Tie pretty pink and blue bows using satin ribbon around the space.
Since you asked guests to wrap presents in either pink or blue paper, arrange them in a visible location decoratively to add to the look.
Fill bowls with pink and blue candies, m&m's, and jelly beans.
Don't forget a special throne/rocking chair for the pregnant guest of honor.

How would you decorate a baby shower for Naomi Watts? Share your awesome ideas below!

Sugar Shout Out: Diaper Cake Decor!

PopSugar — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:43:31 -0700

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