Tuesday, March 13

Baby Mobile

I've been working on this custom mobile for what seems like forever now, and I FINALLY completed it last week!  The animals were no problem for me (well, except for the zebra who turned out crazy the first time around and needed a redo), but the construction of the mobile was a challenge.  I've never done a mobile before and I had just planned on hanging the animals from an embroidery hoop covered with yarn.  What looked good in my head didn't translate as well in real life, so I sat.  And I thought.  And I obsessed.  And this is what I came up with:

It makes the babies go wild.
xoxo Katie

59 comments:

  1. KatieMarch 13, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    this is so amazing!
    I know what you mean about the mobile. I've had to make mobiles for my art classes and they are so much harder to make than it would appear! Just getting everything balanced and such.
    Great job, this looks like something that would make any one go wild, not just babies :)

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  2. Natalie MulfordMarch 13, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    Oh, that is so gorgeous! It turned out great!

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  3. ChickLitGirlMarch 13, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    cuuuuuuuute.

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  4. Kaity B.March 13, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    Wow, that turned out gorgeous! I've always wanted to do a jungle/safari themed nursery!

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  5. DeeMarch 13, 2012 at 3:49 AM

    you just ooze talent. i knew you'd rock it :)
    (and that last pic is pure gold.)

    ~d.

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  6. BarniclesMarch 13, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    amazing. that looks great. mobiles might be a challenge getting the weight even too!

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  7. NikiMarch 13, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    so adorable! i love the elephant!
    ~niki <3
    http://youngandimmortal.blogspot.com/

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  8. Downtown HousewifeMarch 13, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    omg, so cute! i never thought to use your critters for a mobile!

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  9. ElisseMarch 13, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Too cute! After only seeing the first picture, I must admit that it looked like the poor animals were being hanged.. But fortunately that wasn't the case. ;-)

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  10. LoulouMarch 13, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    That is so well done! The animals are precious. You sure are talented.

    Loulou

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  11. ElizabethMarch 13, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    That giraffe is too precious! Well done!

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  12. Sari / A Little HummingbirdMarch 13, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Oh my! This mobile is amazing!
    Love it so much! Unfortunately i'm not a mom yet so, but when i will this is the first thing i'll buy! :)

    Love, Sari

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  13. OloliMarch 13, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Oh, this is such a darling thing. Wish I could do a similar thing if/when I have a baby ;)

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  14. ZoeMarch 13, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    That is just beautiful! such a cute nursery addition.

    Zoe
    http://gypsiesister.blogspot.com

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  15. MeganMarch 13, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Oh my goodness!! This is just the cutest thing!!!!!! You are so talented Katie!! xo

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  16. SwayMarch 13, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Eeek! Totally adorable! I love the construction you chose - it really adds to the cuteness of the animals! Well done on a brand new win, Katie! You nailed it!
    Luvluv,
    Sway
    Ps. Posey is just the cutest!

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  17. UnknownMarch 13, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Very cute!!!! :)

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  18. UnknownMarch 13, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    This is incredible and so cute--no wonder it makes the babies go wild :)

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  19. margotMarch 13, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    adorable!!!!!!!

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  20. KatrinaMarch 13, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    I LOVE this. I made a mobile for my friend, but I did a dream catcher one. But this would have been so freaking CUTE!

    xoxo - http://cachecloset.blogspot.com/

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  21. Madeline GraceMarch 13, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    I love the elephant! This mobile has to be the cutest thing ever! The colors are just perfect! If you do more I would love to see them!

    -Madeline Grace
    Just Let the Sparrows Fly

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  22. Jenn v.March 13, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    This is so adorable! Would it be weird if a grown woman had this hanging above her bed?..... Becauuuuse I love it..... ;)

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  23. AliBeeMarch 13, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful! Love the cute little giraffe :)

    Great job pretty!

    XO, Ali

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  24. UnknownMarch 13, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    sweet

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  25. UnknownMarch 13, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    awwww i freakin' love it!! its sooo cute!!

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  26. RachelDenbowMarch 13, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    It's so darling, Katie! I can imagine something like this wasn't easily whipped up over night. It totally shows how much thought you put into it.

    Well done, friend!

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  27. Et tu, tutu?March 13, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    That's fantastic! I want one for myself. :P

    -Lindsey
    Et tu, tutu?

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  28. RebeccaMarch 13, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    LOVE it! So cute!

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  29. Lindsay @ Trial By SapphireMarch 13, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    The zebra is soooo cute! Nice work! I could never create anything like that!

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  30. becaMarch 13, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    beautiful Katie! You always manage to take something as common as a baby mobile and turn it into an heirloom.
    xo

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  31. Rae March 13, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    So darling. I would love to look at this from my crib! xo, rv

    http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/

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  32. ShannonMarch 13, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Smart Cookie!
    REALLY CUTE!

    This is the non-crazy Zebra? He still looks like he's tweaking out!!

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  33. elledoubleyouuMarch 13, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    That's amazing! So clever!


    ♥ LW

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  35. UnknownMarch 13, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Wild success! It's perfect.

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  36. KitMarch 13, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    That zebra is fantastic! He cracks me up (in a good way) :-)

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  37. Sécia MischkeMarch 13, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    This is too cute! And that zebra turned out darling.

    ♥ sécia
    http://www.petiteinsanities.com/

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  38. FaithMarch 13, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Truth be told, I envy those plush-making skills of yours. Your shop was the first handmade shop that I feel in love with, and I'm still in love! It looks gorgeous!

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  39. marissa March 13, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    LOVE! It's wonderful! I wish I had even an ounce of your great talent, Katie! ♥

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  40. The Braided BanditMarch 13, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Its looks amazing! I would seriously hang this above MY bed, and I am 25! The composition of the mobile looks both cozy and professionally done at the same time- a job well done!
    :)

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  41. Heather BelleMarch 13, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    So adorable! I love all the little animals, but the giraffe and elephant are my favorite!
    xo Heather
    http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/

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  42. LizzieMarch 13, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Cute!!! I want one for myself haha. Great job!

    p.s. I am having my first ever giveaway if you would like to enter :)
    xo
    Lizzie
    placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com

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  43. UnknownMarch 13, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    That came out so great! Love!
    xo Jac

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  44. kristinMarch 13, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    ACK!!! Too cute for words!!!

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  45. AngelaMarch 13, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    I cannot wait for it to come so I can hang it up in Krew's nursery! I could not be happier with how it turned out. Thanks again Katie!

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  46. AshleyMarch 14, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    This is absolutely fantastic...I've been asked before to do custom mobiles, and I'm a little hesitant b.c. of all the work. Maybe I'll just tell them about yours :)

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  47. HollyMarch 14, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    so adorable! You're amazing. Love this.

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  48. tinyparticlesoflightMarch 14, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Oh, my goodness - I love the hair on the lion and zebra!

    xo
    cortnie

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  49. GraceMarch 14, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    o wow. this is incredibly adorable and DIFFERENT! love it! great job!

    grace
    http://herumbrella.com
    http://posheventplanning.com
    http://www.shebudgets.com/author/grace-lynne-fleming/

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  50. michellekMarch 15, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    when i have kids i am so buying this. actually i want to buy this even though i don't have a baby.

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  51. lauren ♥March 15, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    so cute! i made a mobile for my son a few years ago, using an embroidery hoop. here is a link if you'd like to see how it turned out: http://malcolmsmom.blogspot.com/2009/11/malcolms-new-mobile.html <3

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  52. vintage honeybeeMarch 16, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    That was an ingenious way to join your pieces. Super cute.

    Vintagehoneybee.blogspot.com

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  53. BeckyMarch 18, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Oh these are so cute! You are so talented. Amazing!

    Becky
    xx

    http://www.beckybedbug.com

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  54. Hannah-nah-nahMarch 20, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    I loveeee that zebra!!awwww~~~

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  55. Sarah RunyonMarch 23, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    WOW that is the cutest!! I want one above my bed! HA

    http://theistadiaries.com

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  56. AnonymousApril 6, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    This is soooo helpful! I am currently working on a baby mobile too and I didn't think about the weight thhing! I've done and undone so many times!

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