Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Baby Basket Cake {what's inside}

Ok, so here is what is inside that cake...

Just keep in mind that I made this for my sister-in-law that just had baby #5. So I kinda knew what she needed and what she would use. I think we can all agree that with each baby, the less we actually need. Of course if this was for a first time mom, I would have added a bunch of different goodies...and I definitely would have made some burp cloths instead of giving my hand me down ones. Oh come on now... they were handmade...just slightly used!


So over the next few weeks I will be posting tutorials for all of these along with a few other fun baby related posts, think of it as a mini baby series of sorts. And stop back in the next few days for a giveaway...it's a good one!



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24 comments:

  1. BrookeAugust 16, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    How adorable is this! Sooooo much better than the traditional diaper cake. All your projects are to die for! So lovely

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  2. The mum of all tradesAugust 16, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I can honestly say I would be thrilled with that as a gift. You have gone to so much effort! I love the fabric choices.

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  3. NikkiAugust 16, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I love everything!! I was scrolling down, saying to myself, "Ooo, that's my favorite...oh wait, THAT'S my favorite...maybe THAT'S my favorite..." I so want to do this idea for my sister who is having a baby in January! I can't wait for the tutorials!!!

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  4. cliodanaAugust 16, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    wow you are an angel. I'll read your post and tutorial with pleasure. Thank's a lot

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  5. mustangkaylaAugust 16, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Wow...wow...wow! What fantastic projects!

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  6. KelleyAugust 16, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    This is fantastic!! how long did it take you to put this whole thing together? I would love to make for 3 babies due Oct / Nov. What is the breakdown of parts and pieces?

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  7. christinaAugust 16, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    i worked on it off and on for the past month and a half. it is so hard to judge how long in hours...maybe 20 or more. if you want to make that many i would just suggest making the baskets smaller. or you can make larger items. there were a lot of items that would work great in one of these that i just chose not to make because it was her 5th baby.

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  8. mandiAugust 16, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Oh my goodness! What a very special gift. You are so generous spending all this time to welcome your newest niece/nephew into the family!

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  9. The Autocrat: HaleyAugust 17, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Oh my goodness!! That is too stinkin' cute!! Great job!

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  10. jess@balancing the dreamAugust 17, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    wow!!! this is amazing!!! I love all the fabrics, colors, and patterns that you used! Great job!

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  11. VickiTAugust 17, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Oh my gosh! That's absolutely awesome. PLEASE? Hurry the tutes so I can make this for our next grandchild #2. :) He will be arriving on Aug 30th if things go as planned. Do you suppose I've got enough time to get this done by then? LOL

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  12. SewLindaAnnAugust 18, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    That is the best gift ever. My best friend is having her first grandchild and I'll be sewing along to make gifts for her. Wonderful job!

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  13. hey sis!August 18, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Love the spin on the diaper cake... I always thought diaper cakes were so cute in theory, but rarely well executed. Love that you used the canvas baskets as a base as opposed to diapers. Well done!

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  14. Q @ JAQSAugust 19, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    OK that is very cool. I love how it's completely useful and looks awesome too! Great job.

    BTW - I'm hosting a fabric giveaway this week over at my blog - stop by when you get a chance: http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2011/08/fabric-love-21-fabric-giveaway-end-of.html

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  15. ChrissyAugust 19, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    This definately beats the diaper cake!! Love it!
    I'm hosting a party right now, & would love if you stopped by & linked up!
    http://formamas.blogspot.com/2011/08/show-tell-party-2.html

    Chrissy @ formamas.blogspot.com

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  16. chrisAugust 19, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Holy cow...what an amazing gift you've made. There is a lot of love sewed into that "cake". Wow.

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  17. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    This is such a cute cake! I would love to get one of these as a gift. You put so much work into this and everything looks so nice!

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  18. TiffanyAugust 19, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Seriously, this is the cutest baby gift(s) I have ever seen! Super creative and amazingly cute! I'm going to a baby shower tomorrow so unfortunately she will not be receiving this! But the next person having a baby is going to be getting one these!

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  19. MoAugust 20, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Wow! That is super cute stuff for a 5th child. I'll be watching for tutorials.

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  20. Kate B.August 20, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Adorable!! I'm going to have to keep this idea, now to just find someone having a baby!! Can't wait to see all the tutorials!!

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  21. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Wowza this is amazing. What a fabulous idea! I would love for you to come link up with the frog! http://kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com/2011/08/frog-blog-linky-10.html
    The link with the most clicks get free advertising for a week.
    Thanks,
    Jenni

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  22. Eva @ SnappeeTurtleAugust 24, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Coming over from SewMuchAdo...new follower, too! This stuff is all so great! Really love those baskets!!

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  23. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Super cute idea !! you are so tellented ... this is nioce idea for mothers ......
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  24. Oly MommaSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Beautiful. That's a very thoughtful gift. I need a friend, s.i.l. or sister like you ;) Thanks for sharing! - Jess at OlyMomma

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