https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 16:34:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-989674 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 09:40:41 +0000 swurlygurl 989674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love it!! It turned out amazing! I think it would even be a cute thing to put in a reading corner or something... now you have my gears spinning! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-989529 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 09:05:42 +0000 Ash 989529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh geez, another thing added to my diy list!</p> <p>Great job! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-989468 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:49:29 +0000 mrsjyw 989468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>beautfiul!!! love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-989462 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:48:08 +0000 greenebee 989462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@redsmarties: thank you!!! It really was super easy! And a nice time filler if you're like me and counting down the minutes! @coastmama: thank you! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-988895 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 20:43:03 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 988895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally meant to comment on the August thread @greenebee (and the FB group) - your whole nursery is gorgeous, and I LOVE that mobile. I *might* have to run out to Michaels tomorrow and get some crafting supplies...but knowing me, I'll just dream about doing it instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-988892 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 20:41:19 +0000 coastmama 988892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-988837 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 20:14:53 +0000 greenebee 988837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you ladies! I'm glad to have inspired some crafting! :happy: </p> <p>@Mrs D: I did. Exactly! Smaller hoop. Scaled down version. You're so crafty, can't wait to see yours!!!<br /> @cmomma17: Aw that's sweet! I bet yours is beautiful!<br /> @PinkElephant: I was thinking about doing felt circles too, but I was unsure of how to secure them to the string without them being floppy. And I don't have a sewing machine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-987951 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 06:50:37 +0000 Mrs D 987951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@greenebee: Did you use a smaller embroidery hoop in the middle to create a "fuller" look? If so was the middle one just a scaled down version of the bigger one in terms of directions and what not? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-987923 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 06:02:19 +0000 cmomma17 987923@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@greenebee: I made one of those but yours is much prettier! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-987909 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 05:08:52 +0000 tlcbaby 987909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love it! Thanks for sharing :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-987907 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 05:02:31 +0000 delight 987907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awesome! Thanks so much for posting this it is so amazing!! Definitely gonna head to Michael's today to get my supplies! Yours turned out beautiful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-987859 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 01:23:24 +0000 Smurfette 987859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-987855 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 01:20:42 +0000 Ginabean3 987855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great job! I want to make one too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-987788 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 23:35:29 +0000 PinkElephant 987788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Really cute! I wonder if this would work equally well with felt and shapes other than circles....I was considering doing something similar with hearts/clouds, but I love the uniformity of the circles, too! You have inspired me to get out my scissors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-987765 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 22:59:29 +0000 mlm2934 987765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So cute - great job!! Now I'm inspired to take on a craft :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-987755 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 22:52:24 +0000 mrswin 987755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@greenebee: Very nice! Looks just like the Etsy ones :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-987702 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:55:44 +0000 jmarionsmith 987702@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>so pretty!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-987694 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:51:40 +0000 lilteacherbee 987694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I JUST told DH tonight that I wanted to make one of these!!! Yours is beautiful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-nursery-mobile#post-987690 Sat, 03 Aug 2013 21:49:04 +0000 greenebee 987690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey bees!</p> <p>I wanted to post my DIY Mobile tutorial! I was so obsessed with the mobiles on Etsy, but really couldn't justify spending $50+ on them. I love crafting, so I kind of just gave it a whirl and found it's not too difficult to make a really cute mobile for less than $10!</p> <p>Here's what I did...</p> <p>You will need:<br /> *Craft paper (or heavy card stock) in the color(s) you want to feature - I suggest using 3-4 different colors!<br /> *Scissors<br /> *A 1"-2" craft circle punch<br /> *String or Fishing line (depending on if you wanted the connecting strings to be seen, I used twine)<br /> *Ribbon (if you aren't planning on using the same string to connect the circles)<br /> *Hot glue gun and glue sticks<br /> *A sewing/embroidering hoop (choose whatever size you like - I actually used two, one medium sized and one small size)</p> <p>1. First, hole-punch a BUNCH of circles. You're going to want two to each completed circle in the mobile. I punched about three craft paper pages of each color, so I'd have some extra. </p> <p>2. With a marker, make little dots like the face of a clock on the sewing/embroidery hoop to mark where you will eventually tie on your strings.</p> <p>3. Cut varying lengths of string (I did 12", 1'1/4 and 1'1/2) and lay them out. Figure out the order of colors you'd like for each string of circles.</p> <p>4. Spacing them out by at least an inch, glue one circle to another onto the length of the strings.</p> <p>5. I made about 12 strings of circles. The next thing to do is tie the strings securely over the dots you've marked (I also added a dot of hot glue over the tied strings to keep them from sliding on the hoop). </p> <p>6. Wrap the ribbon or string around the hoop to further secure the strings. Tie off (dot of hot glue for extra security!). </p> <p>7. Using the string or fishing wire, tie two pieces to make two intersecting arches - this will eventually be what secures the mobile to your ceiling hook! Hang over the crib and enjoy! :happy: </p> <p>I hope the instructions were somewhat clear --- (feel free to ask for clarification). It was such a fun craft to make, and I hope you enjoy it too! :heart: </p> [attach=2767/13/mqzjtu.290x600.DSC04047.JPG]