Thursday, December 2, 2010

Diaper Wreath



I had a baby shower to go to a few weeks ago, and I wanted to bring something special. I had some left over diapers from my son that were too small for him. I thought I would tackle making a diaper wreath since I've never made one before. I've made a diaper cake before, but the wreath is much easier and you use a lot less diapers.

Since there are no places to buy wreaths in town (I live 2.5 from a mall... I know it's sad, but we do love it here!),  I went on a hunt at my local thrift stores. I found a ugly wreath and I just took all the ugly off of it. 

Here's what you need:
Wreath
Diapers (I used size 2's)
Ribbon (I alternated 2 colors)
Baby accessories (optional)


 This is my base wreath, styrofoam probably would be more ideal, but I took what I could get.

I took a diaper, opened it up and sandwiched it around the wreath.

Then I took a piece of ribbon and tied it in a knot. I continued that process all the way around the wreath until the whole thing was covered.


I added a piece of ribbon to hang it with and tied on a few baby accessories (wash clothes, pacifiers etc), and that's it. It didn't take very long to make and it was a big hit!

8 comments:

Lindsay said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog today, I just LOVE yours :) CUTE diaper wreath. I just made a diaper cake for a friends shower and it was so much fun! HUGS

kate said...

this is so cute! perfect baby shower decor!

Unknown said...

this is adorable--what a fabulous idea. stopping by from weekend wrap-up

Gwen @ Gwenny Penny said...

Cute idea, Macey! I've seen the diaper cake a hundred times... this is something new and unique. Nice!

Nichelle @ Vintage Wanna Bee said...

WHAT A GREAT SHOWER GIFT!

Thanks for linking up at Tatertots and Jello! I'd love for you to come check out my blog:

http://vintagewannabee.blogspot.com/

Mucho love!
Nichelle

P.S. I'm your newest follower!

Anonymous said...

How cute! Can't wait to make this for my friends baby shower!
Stopping by from Tatertots & Jello!

GretchenP said...

great alternative to the diaper cake! and i love your flower wreath too! i'm sorta wreath obsessed since joining blog land.. glad i found ya! (linked from tatertots & jello) :)

Sarah said...

I had to link over when I saw the title on C.R.A.F.T. blog. So stinkin' cute, and what a lovely shower gift/decoration. How creative. I have seen diaper cakes, but not a wreath.

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