BabyCake Sharing

If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.

- Booker T. Washington

The diaper cakes displayed in the photo are my recent donation to a local family support center.
  

They are also my therapy. 

As with each of us, we all have moments when life becomes very focused on our issues, challenges and desires. When I find myself consumed with an inward focus - I create one (or more) of these cake donations. 

They represent my way of shifting my thoughts from myself outward. They give me an outlet for the inevitable stresses in my life. They force me to look out at the world and remind myself that I can do something concrete right now that just might help someone else, small as it seems. 
These 'babycakes' are always welcomed at the center.  I smile when I drop them off, not because I know that they will supply the new parents with a few necessities instead because they are my symbol that I gave a present to myself - compassion.


Feel free to leave your comments.  Your feedback is appreciated.
I look forward to hearing from you.


I can be reached at Carlasbabycakes@gmail.com
Find me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/CarlasBabyCakes

Firefighter Diaper Cake

This firefighter themed diaper cake was a special order for soon to be parents, that both happen to be volunteer firefighters in St. Micheal's, MD.  I really enjoyed working with Holley, she is genuinely excited  for the first time parents to be, having recently welcomed her own first child and I think she's awaiting the entrance of 'Baby Chance' with as much anticipation as his parents are.
I hope they love it as much as Holley did.

Contents:

85 - Pampers BabyDry (size 1-2)
3 - Custom Receiving Blankets
3 - Sleep & Play outfits
5 - Gerber Onesies
3 - Infant Hats
3 - Bottles (1 - 9oz; 1- 5oz; 1 - 3oz)
1 - Comb & Brush Set
1 each Travel size Johnson & Johnson - Powder, Body Wash, Lotion, Shampoo
Toys included are:  2 - Chunky Tonka Fire Engines; Fire Extinguisher squirt gun; Firefighter Axe; Firefighter Hat; 1 - Firefighter (Back); 2 Ladders; 1 Stuffed Dalmatian 

Feel free to leave your comments - they are appreciated.

Contact me:  Carlasbabycakes@gmail.com
Look me up on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/CarlasBabyCakes

Bows, Bows, Bows and More Bows Diaper Cake

Over the last several days I have had this particular diaper cake stuck in my head.  Today was the first day that I actually had a little time to make an attempt turning the vision in my head into reality. It's always fun to work through my vision, sometimes things don't work out the way I've visualized them, but today was not one of those days.

This baby shower diaper cake came out exactly as I saw it in my head. Wonderful!

Contents:

80 - Pampers BabyDry (size 1-2)
3 - Receiving Blankets
4 - Onesies
8 - pairs of Infant Socks
8 - Infant Barrettes
4 - Infant Washcloths
1 - 9oz Bottle

As always your feedback is appreciated - please leave a comment.
I look forward to hearing from you.

I can be reached at Carlasbabycakes@gmail.com
or look me up on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlasBabyCakes

Baby Blooms - Baby Shower Centerpiece

                                                     
                                           BABY BLOOMS - BABY SHOWER CENTERPIECE
                                                                   DIAPER CAKE

The contents of this three layer diaper cake are as follows:

70 - Size 1 Disposable Diapers (your choice - Pampers, Luvs, Huggies)
3 - Receiving Blankets
9 - Infant washcloths
4 - Gerber onesies (6-9 months)
4 - pairs infant socks
2 - Bottles (1 - 9oz; 1 - 5oz)

This simple design makes a awesome baby shower centerpiece guaranteed to steal the show.
Priced at $45.00

Need a different color scheme - contact me at carlasbabycakes@gmail.com.
You can find me on Facebook -  http://www.facebook.com/CarlasBabyCakes

This cake ships 48 hours after receipt of payment.
Order yours today!

Leave a comment and let me know what you think of my designs.
                                                 

Booties and Bows Diaper Cake

                                                     
                                                       BOOTIES & BOWS DIAPER CAKE

The contents of this little beauty are as follows:

20 Disposable Diapers - size 1  (Your choice - Pampers, Huggies, Luvs)
1 - Receiving Blanket
2 - pairs of booties
2 - pairs of socks (shaped into flowers placed inside booties)
1 - Infant washcloth (9in x 9 in)
1 - Infant headband
2 - Barrettes

This diaper cake design is suitable for a variety of occasions:  take it to the hospital, it's a wonderful baby shower gift and any new mom will be overjoyed with the 'Booties and Bows Diaper Cake' as a welcome home gift.

It's priced at $25.00.

It's 9 inches in diameter and 6.5 inches tall.
Contact me with your order at - carlasbabycakes@gmail.com

Stop by my Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/CarlasBabyCakes anytime.


Please feel free to comment, your feedback is always welcomed.

Playful Puppies Diaper Cake

Sorry, I've been a little lax posting my diaper cake designs.  Hurricane Irene is projected to keep me in the house for a few days (hopefully, I can catch up).

                                                                                               PLAYFUL PUPPIES DIAPER CAKE

Contents:                                                                        
70 Luvs (size 1)
3 Receiving Blankets
3 Stuffed Puppies
1  9oz bottle
2 pairs of infant socks
2 washcloths

Priced at $38.00

Lately, my baby shower centerpieces are leaning toward encompassing simplicity, whimsy and economical practicality.  This diaper cake is the result of having a few too many receiving blankets with dogs on them.
I love how it turned out - reminds me of puppies playing in the laundry.

As always your feedback is appreciated - feel free to comment.

I can be reached at Carlasbabycakes@gmail.com
or look me up on Facebook:   http://www.facebook.com/CarlasBabyCakes

A Barnyard Adventure - Diaper Cake

I have delayed posting  this 'Barnyard Themed' diaper cake, until after the baby shower, just in case the recipient wandered by my page.  This was so much fun for me, let me tell you why.
Kimberlie, my customer was so excited about the impending birth of her nephew that a little of her excitement rubbed off on me. He's a very lucky little boy to have such a great aunt!

This is the front of the cake:

Based on the registry the overall theme was from a children's book 'How Now, Brown Cow' (currently out of print).

Top Layer of Cake:

After receiving the registry info, I happily got started on my shopping spree to gather the necessary items for Kimberlie's diaper cake - oops not only is the book out of print, the blankets for the cake are no longer in stock anywhere. Internet searches and my usual resources turned up nothing that was even vaguely similar to the pattern distributed by the manufacturer (Fisher Price) of the 'Farm Friends' print.

This is when I love this job the most, when I have to stretch myself to meet my customers needs and deliver a product that exceeds their expectations.

Back of the cake:

I could have (and did find) the usual toy cows, cow prints, and 'Got Milk' accessories but I wasn't satisfied with these, furthermore cows are not the only animal in a barnyard. When I discovered these blankets with animal foot prints inspiration hit me and I decided to run with the it. Happily, she loved this baby shower gift for her nephew as much as I loved making it.

As always your feedback is welcomed.

Interested in one of my affordable, customized diaper cakes.
Contact me at: Carlasbabycakes@gmail.com
or
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/CarlasBabyCakes