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Swinging Into A Great Safari Adventure Diaper Cake

Looking for a super cute baby shower idea or a sweet unique gift? This diaper cake is not only too cute but oh so practical. I remember being a new mom and thinking how can someone so little go through so many diapers in a day? The momma to be in your life will so appreciate you for this gift! You can make this too! I will explain exactly how! I will also have a complete supply list at the end.

First step is to purchase cake circles. I purchased these at Walmart in the “Cake” decorating isle. You can also get at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, etc. You will need a pack that has numerous sizes in it. In this next picture are the sizes that I used for this safari cake.

You will need one 12 inch, one 10 inch and one 8 inch circle. The perforated holes in the center of them are great because it will be your guide to work from the center out. More on that in a little bit.

You will need a cardboard tube of some kind. I used was an empty wrapping paper roll. Once you have your roll then determine how high you want your cake. If you want to add another layer than this is where you will determine a fourth cake circle. I did not cut my wrapping paper tube until the very end to make sure I had enough left to attach the giraffe.

You will notice a black and white polka-dotted platter. This is actually a lazy susan that I found in the dollar spot at Target a while back. This helps so much in turning your cake as you place the diapers around. Any lazy susan will do or if you don’t have one, then work in a space you can walk around the cake. You won’t be able to move your circles without the diapers falling off. I used Pampers size small with a count of 96 diapers to make this cake and yes I used all 96.

Begin by rolling each diaper with the open side (the waist part), you will end with the closed side out (the butt part).

Small hair rubber bands are used to hold the diaper rolls. You can also use small regular rubber bands. These will be removed once all the diapers are tied together. Place a rubber band around the top of the rolled diaper. Continue this process until all diapers are rolled.

Cut the center of both your 10 inch and 8 inch cake circles the same size circumference of your tube. I used a box cutter to cut the circumference. I laid the tube onto the back of the cake circle and I traced it with a pencil.

Remember this will be hidden so it doesn’t have to be perfect just don’t make it too big. This will allow those circles to slide onto the tube and lay on top of the layers of diapers.

Time to hot glue the wrapping paper roll to the bottom cake circle. Make sure you use a high temperature glue gun so that it sticks well. This is the support of the cake.

My favorite glue gun is the RYOBI glue gun. I don’t think I could do without it and I use it for all my creations. I have a link to Amazon in My Must Have Products here on my blog if you want to see one or want to learn more about it.

Once the glue is dry on your tube and bottom layer, begin by placing the rolled diapers on the bottom layer of the cake circle. When full, cut a piece of the “skinny” ribbon and wrap it around all of the diapers, making sure to get it tight but not so tight that it flares the diapers out. Once you have it tied you can always add more diapers to the layer. Remove the rubber band or hair ties from the diapers. Place the 10 inch cake circle on to the tube and repeat layering your diapers and tie them off with the skinny ribbon. Then place the 8 inch circle and repeat the steps.

Here is where the decorating starts. I chose to place burlap ribbon around each layer of the cake. Do not remove the skinny ribbon. I used a safety pin to hold the ribbon in place. Remember you want your new momma to use all the diapers so no hot glue on the ribbon.

Next is this green wired ribbon that was placed over the burlap ribbon. This created a layered look which is so cute. I used this same ribbon for the top layer bow.

Now to determine the placement for the giraffe. Use any safari animal you chose but the giraffe was chosen due to it being one of the animals in this adorable party print set. If you would like to have this complete print set, here is the name of the shop on Etsy. It’s called the Strawberry Party Print store. She sells the digital download and its super easy, just purchase, print and cut out. I do not know this shop owner accept for the purchase of these but she does have adorable items and I wanted to give her credit for such cute work.

If you notice in this picture the sweet giraffe’s legs are crossed. This is how I hid the tube by using a couple of safety pins. I also used this vine ribbon from Hobby Lobby that was just perfect for the theme.

To attach the leaves, Welcome Baby and other animal prints, I used 6 inch food skewers. Just hot glue the prints onto the skewers and poke between the diapers. Remember these diapers are to be used so they can not be attached with hot glue. If the skewers are a little long then just cut with scissors or with wire cutters.

Next the vine ribbon was placed as to look like it was “growing” on the cake. That’s it!

The time to make this was about an hour but so affordable and cute!

Here is the supply list:

Cardboard Cake Circles – Multiply sizes 1- 12 inch 1-10 inch 1-8 inch

Wrapping paper tube

Diapers – Pampers small 96 count

Hot glue gun and glue

Small hair ties or small rubber bands

3 medium size safety pins

6 inch food skewers- bought mine at Publix

Burlap ribbon and green ribbon

Vine ribbon

Stuffed giraffe

Prints from Etsy shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrawberryPartyPrint?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=773672923

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can you tell me the width of your ribbons on the safari diaper cake? trying to make one for my daughter’s baby shower

Nancy, Of course! The burlap ribbon is 4 inches and the green ribbon is 1 1/2 inches. I am so glad that you are making one! I would love for you to let me know how it turns out and if you have any other questions just ask. Thank you for stopping by my page.

Where can I find that cute stuffed giraffe? I’m making this cake for my daughter’s shower.

Hello Kelly! The little giraffe was purchased at a local boutique. I found one for you on Amazon if you want to take a look at it. It is very similar. Hope that this helps! Would love for you to send me a picture of how yours comes out. Join my email list for more inspirational ideas. I never spam nor do I sell your email. You will get an email about once every couple of months. Thank you so much for loving my work. Blessings to you and yours! -Vicki- https://amzn.to/3slBwId

where can I get the safari animals and leaves from

The are off of Etsy. Here is the link for them. Prints from Etsy shop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrawberryPartyPrint?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=773672923

Thank you for stopping by!

Hi can you let me know how many diapers you use for each row ? Thanks !

Honestly if will depend on how tight you roll them and what size your cake round is. It also is a personal preference. Mine is different each time.

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What’s included in my 4 Tier Safari Diaper Cake?

• 72 Pampers Swaddler Size 1 Diapers
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Our 4 Tier Safari Diaper Cake is designed and built from scratch, and is an ideal gift for either baby boys or girls. Its safari theme appeals to moms with a sense of adventure and a thirst for exploration, and standing at 16 inches tall is jam packed with luxurious baby products. In the foot long base there sit 72 Pampers brand swaddlers diapers, which are stacked neatly into the space. The cake offers plush lion and lion rattle for the baby's nursery

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Diapers are NOT included . You have the ability to use any brand/size the mom-to-be prefers!

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