You’ve found out that your sister, best friend, or cousin is expecting their first baby. Before they know it they’ll be inundated with gifts. The question is how to have yours stand out from the crowd without spending an arm and a leg on it. Why not DIY a gift that’ll have everyone reaching for the phones to take a photo?
Before you even get started on this DIY project, it’s important to begin by choosing the bodysuits that you want to include in the cupcakes. You may not know the gender of the baby, but you can still choose adorable bodysuits that every parent would want to receive.
Fans of unique presents for baby showers know that diaper ‘cakes’- rolled-up diapers made to look like tiers on a cake – have been extremely popular recently. Why limit yourself to one cake when you can make a few ‘mini-cupcakes’ with our adorable baby bodysuits? They’re easier to pass out and hold more variety for the mom-to-be.
How to Make Bodysuit Cupcakes
What You Need
- Baby bodysuits
- Jumbo cupcake wrappers
- 1 yard of 1.5 inch ribbon (1 foot per “cupcake”)
- Red pom-poms
- Double-sided tape
How to Do It
Step 1
Fold the baby bodysuit in half, length-wise. Then, fold in the sleeves, followed by folding the suit in half again (lengthwise).
Step 2
Once the bodysuit is in a long strip, start at one end and roll the baby bodysuit until it’s a tight spiral. Attach double-sided tape to secure the spiral (or ‘bodysuit cupcake’).
Step 3
Take a piece of ribbon and attach it to the double-sided tape. Wrap around the ‘cupcake’ completely. Take one more piece of double-sided tape to secure the cupcake and ribbon together.
Step 4
Take a red pom-pom and stick it on top of the cupcake (like a cherry!). This will also add a nice pop of color.
You’re done! Now you have a gift that will make everyone envious.
Other Gift Ideas
If you want to add a few more things to the bag, then here are some items that will make the mother-to-be smile from ear to ear! We’ve compiled a list of some of our best baby shower gift ideas for you to choose from.
Mommy-To-Be Shirt
Normally, baby showers happen around the six-month mark, so the mommy-to-be still has a few months before the baby comes. Why not get her a shirt she can wear right up until the baby arrives?
Milestone Blankets
Within the first year, babies change so much. Help the new parents make some memories with a milestone blanket. They can take photos as their little one grows.
Baby Bibs
If you’ve ever had kids, then you’ll know there can never be enough bibs during meal time. Create a custom bib that they’ll love to use every day.
Crossbody Bags
Help mom and dad out by providing an adorable bag for all of their baby items. These are perfect for a quick trip to the park or overnight at the grandparent’s house.
Baby Binders
It can be hard to have an organized life when you have kids as well. A custom 3-ring binder will help keep the photos and drawings all in one place!
Baby Journals
The most organized mom and dad will keep notes of their baby’s life – and they can continue adding to it once their little one goes to school, too.
Now that you’ve created an adorable gift to give at the upcoming baby shower, don’t forget to find a card to tell Mommy how happy you are for them. If you don’t know what to say in your card, we’ve got an article to help you decide the words to express how you feel: “How to Say Congrats on a New Baby!”
Editor’s Note: This post was originally written by Jenny Wagner and published in February 2019 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Lucy is a Content Specialist at Zazzle in Cork, Ireland. Originally from America, she is now settled in Ireland with her husband and Corgi-mix puppy Dug (yes, like from Disney’s UP!). It’s the simple things in life that matter, so give her a bag of M&M’s and she’s happy. She loves to relax with a good book, cozy up on the couch for a movie, or go to the park for a stroll with the family.
