Diaper Cake-Make or Buy?

Many of you have been wondering if it's worth your while to create your own diaper cake gift for a baby shower. The likelihood of your gift being a memorable one with a store bought vs. a make your own diaper cake is the same. The diaper cake itself is such a unique gift that you can't go wrong either way but there are a few benefits to both and I'll be pointing them out below.

+ of creating your own diaper cake:

• more affordable.
• if you have an artistic/creative side then the sky's the limit with what you can do.
• customize to your own theme or match with nursery decor since many web stores don't offer customization.
• make it as small or as big as you wish.
• no potential damage during shipment.
• add more accessories, toiletries, grooming items, toys, layette items, etc.,

+ of purchasing a diaper cake from an online store or boutique:

• You don't need to invest your precious time creating something that you've never done before. It might take you hours or days to create something.
• More professional look.
• You might only be paying an additional $10.00 or $20.00 for a pro to create a diaper cake as stores usually get the same items you purchase at retail stores for a fraction of the cost.
• Many store's can customize a cake for you as long as you provide them with the information, or pictures of what you want them to use.
• Many baby shower online stores offer favors, party games, decorations in addition to beautiful theme diaper cakes.

You can really go over the top if you choose to create your own cake. Try adding different primary colors instead of pastels as it's more eye opening and catches one's eye. Also add the bigger bottles of baby lotion, baby wash and baby oil to your diaper cake to add more value to the cake. Try adding colored ribbon around your diaper cake for added beauty.

In terms of wrapping it up, try tulle instead of cellophane as it gives it a more high end, classic feel. A big colored bow is a must to complete the look. You can attach a baby poem or cake ingredients list to the ribbon for a more personal touch.

If you choose to purchase from a store then the options are limitless. Try personalizing your diaper cake, as seen here on this link: http://store.diapercakedepot.com/pe4tica.html, very popular alternative. They are also one of the few stores to offer customized diaper cake options: http://store.diapercakedepot.com/cudica.html. Prices for custom diaper cakes range from $42.00-$125.00. If you don't want to spend that much then they have more inexpensive diaper cake options here: http://store.diapercakedepot.com/babycakes.html.

As you can see giving the perfect gift doesn't have to be a tasking experience whether you have that creative side or not, the options are out there.