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Make Your Own Diaper Cake

Why spend $80 or more on a commercial diaper cake? Learn how to make one yourself and save money on a great baby gift. This is a great gift idea for a baby shower or for any new mom. A diaper cake is a fun gift that looks great and is actually useful. I love this gift because the parents can at first use it to decorate the nursery. Then they can take it apart and use the diapers and the gifts. Parents always need diapers! If you prefer, you can make the diaper cake out of cloth diapers, but … Continue reading →

Make a Baby Cuddle Blanket

A small fleece blanket with ribbon trim in different textures around the edges is a great gift for older kids to make for new additions to the family. The blanket is small enough for a baby or toddler to carry around without dragging and it fits neatly in a purse or diaper bag. It’s big enough to cuddle with, and the trim provides tactile interest to soothe a sleepy tot. This is a picture of my daughter and her 11-month-old half-sister with the blanket she made her for Christmas. You can buy these blankets in the store for a lot … Continue reading →