09 June 2012

Rosalyn’s Mobile

One day at a park I found this amazing branch.  It was so unique and interesting that I carried it around with me for an hour or so, made my boys cry when I wouldn’t let them play with it, and lectured Nick firmly that it was not to be thrown out ever, because I was going to use it for something.  (Does this sound a bit like my topiary?  Yes. I don’t know what it is about dead branches that I just can’t resist.)

Then I had a baby girl, and the dead stick’s purpose was clear:  a mobile.

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I must admit that I got the idea for it here:   but she’s no longer selling, and I can cut felt, so I did it myself.

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I also made this no-sew bunting for her room.  I just cut the shapes and stapled them onto a golden cord.  This ensured that I would actually finish the project.  Though I love the results of sewing, I usually loathe the process of sewing.  I just make too many mistakes for it to be any fun. 

I want to do something fun to that globe, like paint it or decoupage it like this fantastic lady.

3 comments:

Amy Rose said...

it looks so pretty! nice job.

Alison said...

i love the mobile. you are so creative. i never would have thought of that. and finding sticks (or other things in nature) and walking around with them, and taking them home is totally a Nicole thing to do! :)

jojo said...

This comment is a few days late :) but I LOVE the mobile, and the bunting, and all your other creative endeavors!