How to Make a Motorcycle Diaper Cake
Purchase the colors and styles of the required items that you think the expectant mom would like., Line the cake pan with folded diapers., Continue lining the sides of the pan with folded diapers., Contain the diapers in the pan., Lift the diaper...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Purchase the colors and styles of the required items that you think the expectant mom would like.
The following list explains exactly what is needed (also see Things You'll Need below for the crafting items):
At least 34 diapers (newborn or early stage) 2 receiving blankets 2 bibs, a chain linked toy (appropriate for a newborn or infant) 1 pair of infant socks 1 baby bottle 1 washcloth 1 plush stuffed toy (that does not contain buttons or any items that could pose a choking hazard). -
Step 2: Line the cake pan with folded diapers.
Start by lining one side and stacking the diapers on their side so they sit upright, but placed horizontally.
As you build up one wall side, migrate to the other side of the pan and build up that area. , Keep creating the swirl shape. , Wrap one of the rubber bands or soft elastic loops around the perimeter of the diapers. , You may want to ask a friend to help with this because if a single diaper slips from the band, you’ll have to start the process all over again! , Do this inside the pan the same way you designed the first swirl.
Add the rubber band around the diapers, then gingerly lift the tire from the pan and set next to the first diaper tire. , Cover the rubber band or elastic loop with the ribbon.
This improves the look and helps to give the impression of a tire.
Pin the ribbon in place, leaving the pin at the bottom of the tire so it doesn’t show. , If necessary, iron the blanket to remove wrinkles. , The roll must be tight enough to fit in the middle of the diaper tire hole.
Pin the blanket roll in place. , Match the ends so the blanket is hanging out half and half.
The roll must remain in place, so pin each end of the blanket if necessary. , Join the blanket from the first diaper tire to the second tire.
Align the tires next to each other so they form the base of the motorcycle.
Tuck the end of the blanket into the hole of the second diaper tire.
Pull gently so the blanket easily holds the two tires in place.
Add a pin on the ends of the blanket to ensure the blanket stays in place inside the tires. , Then roll the blanket the same way you rolled the first blanket. , Slide the blanket completely through the hole until both blanket ends meet. , Keep the graphic or child’s name visible and facing outward. , Slide the ring toy through the top so they hold the two blanket ends.
Slide the toy until it is almost all the way down to the diaper tire. , Check that it fits snugly. , Slide a small piece of rolled-up light cardboard inside each handlebar roll. ,, Try to pin in place if they don’t hold naturally. ,, You may need to pin the toy in place, especially if the toy is pliable. , You now have a fun, cute and very useful gift to give to the expectant mom. -
Step 3: Continue lining the sides of the pan with folded diapers.
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Step 4: Contain the diapers in the pan.
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Step 5: Lift the diaper "tire" from the pan and carefully place on a hard surface.
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Step 6: Create another diaper tire.
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Step 7: Wrap each diaper tire with the decorative ribbon.
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Step 8: Fold the first receiving blanket in half
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Step 9: length-wise.
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Step 10: Roll the blanket into a very tight roll.
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Step 11: Slide the rolled blanket through the diaper tire hole.
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Step 12: Stand the diaper tire on its side (so it now looks like a tire).
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Step 13: Fold the second blanket in half length-wise.
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Step 14: Place the blanket into the opening of the front tire.
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Step 15: Pin the bib to the top of the front diaper tire.
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Step 16: Hold the ends of the front diaper tire blanket upward.
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Step 17: Insert the baby bottle above the bib and underneath the ring toy.
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Step 18: Create more definition and strength in the handlebars.
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Step 19: Stuff the baby socks with a small amount of tissue paper to puff up the garment.
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Step 20: Top the handlebars with one sock on each side.
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Step 21: Add the second bib to the back diaper tire the same way you added the first bib to the front.
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Step 22: Prop the stuffed toy on top so it appears that the toy is riding the motorcycle.
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Step 23: Finished.
Detailed Guide
The following list explains exactly what is needed (also see Things You'll Need below for the crafting items):
At least 34 diapers (newborn or early stage) 2 receiving blankets 2 bibs, a chain linked toy (appropriate for a newborn or infant) 1 pair of infant socks 1 baby bottle 1 washcloth 1 plush stuffed toy (that does not contain buttons or any items that could pose a choking hazard).
Start by lining one side and stacking the diapers on their side so they sit upright, but placed horizontally.
As you build up one wall side, migrate to the other side of the pan and build up that area. , Keep creating the swirl shape. , Wrap one of the rubber bands or soft elastic loops around the perimeter of the diapers. , You may want to ask a friend to help with this because if a single diaper slips from the band, you’ll have to start the process all over again! , Do this inside the pan the same way you designed the first swirl.
Add the rubber band around the diapers, then gingerly lift the tire from the pan and set next to the first diaper tire. , Cover the rubber band or elastic loop with the ribbon.
This improves the look and helps to give the impression of a tire.
Pin the ribbon in place, leaving the pin at the bottom of the tire so it doesn’t show. , If necessary, iron the blanket to remove wrinkles. , The roll must be tight enough to fit in the middle of the diaper tire hole.
Pin the blanket roll in place. , Match the ends so the blanket is hanging out half and half.
The roll must remain in place, so pin each end of the blanket if necessary. , Join the blanket from the first diaper tire to the second tire.
Align the tires next to each other so they form the base of the motorcycle.
Tuck the end of the blanket into the hole of the second diaper tire.
Pull gently so the blanket easily holds the two tires in place.
Add a pin on the ends of the blanket to ensure the blanket stays in place inside the tires. , Then roll the blanket the same way you rolled the first blanket. , Slide the blanket completely through the hole until both blanket ends meet. , Keep the graphic or child’s name visible and facing outward. , Slide the ring toy through the top so they hold the two blanket ends.
Slide the toy until it is almost all the way down to the diaper tire. , Check that it fits snugly. , Slide a small piece of rolled-up light cardboard inside each handlebar roll. ,, Try to pin in place if they don’t hold naturally. ,, You may need to pin the toy in place, especially if the toy is pliable. , You now have a fun, cute and very useful gift to give to the expectant mom.
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