Make it: Nursery Mobile DIY
I wanted a mobile to hang in Beastie’s nursery, but something a little different… not cutesy, or particularly ‘babyish’ if that makes any sense. Inspired by dream catcher’s, whimsy and with a dash of boho, I put together this easy mobile last week. You can adapt the colours to suit, and I think it would look fab anywhere in the house not just in a nursery.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
* Ribbon in a variety of widths/textures. I used around 15m in total
* Wire hangers {I bought these on eBay}
* Feathers
* Leather
HOW TO MAKE:
1// Fix two hangers together, I twisted one hook around so that they both sat flush together, then used hot glue and ribbon to join them together – by the hooks and also on the bottom of the hangers where they overlap.
2// Cut your ribbon into varying lengths, then loop/tie them onto the bottom of the hangers. Mix the colours up as you go around the hangers, until it’s as full as you like.
3// Cut feather shapes out of leather {I drew a template freehand, but you can find printable ones if you google it}. Punch a hole at the top of each feather, thread ribbon through and tie/loop onto the hangers.
4// Tie some feathers together {I also used some hot glue to make sure they were really secure} then tie to the top of the hangers.
5// Hang and enjoy!
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Fiona
November 4, 2014 at 19:14Very cute, love the silver stars on the walls! xx
laura redburn
November 5, 2014 at 17:24cute! i bet that would be fun to play with and tug at too (though maybe not its intention)
Emma (My Little 3 and Me)
November 5, 2014 at 22:05Yay, love this idea!
ninjacat
November 6, 2014 at 07:38what pretty mobile i love it
Jess @ Along Came Cherry
November 6, 2014 at 10:16This is so cute! x
Sonya Cisco
November 6, 2014 at 11:19That looks so pretty, yet is simple enough for even a crafting idiot like me!
Stephen
November 6, 2014 at 11:26Oh I love this, what a really good idea and it is so pretty x
agatapokutycka
November 6, 2014 at 13:08what a lovely and original idea… and it can be easily changed if needed
Cass@frugalfamily
November 6, 2014 at 16:55Oh that looks just adorable – I want one for my bedroom x x
Michelle
November 6, 2014 at 19:10Very pretty! A great way to use up those bits and bobs from crafting projects! x
KARA
November 7, 2014 at 06:06Great idea, not that Sebby had a mobile as he slept on his tummy
My Family Ties
November 7, 2014 at 11:33I love that idea! So creative and great that you can adapt it to whatever your child’s favourite colour is too :)
Globalmouse
November 7, 2014 at 14:43That is brilliant and beautiful! I love it!
Kathryn (@KatGotTheCream)
November 7, 2014 at 16:00I kinda want to make this for my own room – ha! Am I too old for a mobile??
VaiChin @RamblingThroughParenthood
November 7, 2014 at 17:47Great idea. Simple, easy and effective. Looks lovely.
Joanna Sormunen
November 10, 2014 at 04:01What a great idea! Very boho and different from everything you can find from the baby isles!
Bek
November 18, 2014 at 22:42What a great idea. This looks lovely.