Diaper Cake Motorcycle

I absolutely love making these for new moms and dads! They can be made for a boy or girl, or neutral.

Here I have posted the step-by-step instructions if you'd like to know how to make them yourself.

I also sell these for $50 each. Just let me know what specific colors you want.

WHAT YOU NEED:

50 diapers

3 washcloths

2 receiving blankets

1 package of travel wipes

1 bib

1 bottle

1 stuffed animal

ribbon

scissors

tape (preferably double sided)

yarn

rubberbands

A little patience...

STEP 1
Divide your diapers. Each tire will have 25.
Then lay them overlapping.

STEP 2
Take a rolled washcloth and use it as your guide, and roll the diapers into the tire. This is where you will need the patience. Don't worry if they aren't all even, you can adjust them later.

STEP 3
Secure the tire with a rubberband, then tie your yarn tightly around the rubberband.
Remove the rubberband and repeat steps 1-3 to make the 2nd tire.

STEP 4
Wrap your ribbon around each tire. Use the tape to secure it. Ribbon should cover the yarn.
Set the tires aside.

STEP 5
Take 1 of your receiving blankets and fold it so it is narrow. Secure the ends with rubberbands. This will make them easier to pull through the middle of the tires.

STEP 6
Pull the blanket through 1 tire leaving a little bit of slack at one end. Then pull it through the 2nd tire as shown.

STEP 7
Remove the rubberbands from the ends of the blanket and wrap 1 of the rubberbands around both ends together. This will become the middle of the motorcycle.

STEP 8
Add the bumpers with 2 washcloths. I used tape to secure them onto the ribbon.

STEP 9
Fold the 2nd receiving blanket as you did the first 1 and pull it through the front tire leaving equal slack on each side.
Wrap the last washcloth around the bottle. Place bottle on the front tire and wrap the receiving blanket around the bottle.
Secure with a rubberband.
Add 1 sock to each handlebar.
Place your pack of wipes, with the bib wrapped around it, in the center of the motorcycle.

STEP 10
Add your animal and you are finished

Bow Mania

Well we have been super busy here! Phew! Each year we do a big yard sale and this year's is a little more involved. I am also going to have a table of my bows and things. And of course I'm not just selling them on the 26th, but 2 days later I will have a booth at the local flea market selling bows there as well.

So with cleaning out closets and making bows, my time is tight. Oh yeah, and did I mention that the hubby as a broken ankle so I'm not only taking care of the kiddos (by myself) but also trying to take care of E so he isn't putting weight on his leg.

Anyways, here are my newest bows. You can see all of my bows or place a custom order at The Cloverpatch Bowtique

I have also started bow boards. I was sick of finding bows all over the house, so this is easy to clip them on and see which one you want to wear...

DIY Baby Wipes

Buying baby wipes has become beyond expensive. And if you want to save a few cents, you think of opting for the store brand but then end up using 2 at a time...there has to be an easier way! So I stumbled across a recipe to make your own wipes. I haven't used them yet, but they smell good and seem nice and thick. I will update you all once I take on a dirty diaper with them... but until then, here is the recipe I used.

You will need:

1 roll of Viva paper towels

3 Tbsp baby wash

2 Tbsp baby oil

2 1/2 cups of water

Step 1

Boil the water and then let it cool to room temperature

Step 2

Cut your roll of paper towels in 1/2. You will only use 1/2 at a time so save the other in a plastic baggie.

Step 3

Pull out the center roll

Step 4

Mix all ingredients in a container and place paper towels cut-side-down into mixture.







Step 5

After about 15 minutes, flip the container over for 20 minutes.



Flip wipes back to normal and you are all done!