Immediately when I found out we were having Miss L, I started looking at bedding and decor.
First stop was Pottery Barn and there was the most adorable flower wreath hanging above the crib.
At this time, I was more the type of person to buy and not make.
I started looking for the little letter that would tell me the info and price.
Well, it wasn’t for sale!
I loved it and needed to have it, which meant I would have to make it…
I loved it and needed to have it, which meant I would have to make it…
This was my first craft EVER!
I’d gone to a few Super Saturdays, but didn’t even own a glue gun.
I’d gone to a few Super Saturdays, but didn’t even own a glue gun.
After about 3 trips to Michael’s I came home with a big wood wreath and a small one,
a ton of flowers,
glue gun and sticks,
a few flower balls,
some butterflies,
and some ribbon.
Let me just say,
Mr. J
was
IMPRESSED
IMPRESSED
{also at this time, I was not the type to cut corners or save $$…I’ve come a long way!}
While at a friends house one day, I took a look in her little boy’s nursery.
She had these ribbons attached to a black iron wreath and they were red, orange, brown, and teal.
At the bottom of hers, she attached dragonflies.
ADORABLE!
So, its not just for a little girl mobile.
So, its not just for a little girl mobile.
All you have to do is fold the ribbon like an “S” and stick the needle straight through.
They are super simple!
I love how it came out!
I wanted a garden theme for her room with all pinks and green.
I had Mr. J help hang it up.
I’m not sure who was more proud and shocked.
Him or me.
I love her crib.
It’s not new and it wasn’t new for Cowboy.
It’s held up strong for me, Mrs. H, and our 2 younger brothers.
It’s sweet and brings back wonderful memories of being the big sister.
I know it would probably look better if I fixed it up, but I can’t help but love it.
Since this was my first project EVER and I’m ridiculously proud of it, I will be linking up here
Dittle Dattle-Amaze me Monday
C.R.A.F.T.-Making Monday Marvelous
Craft-O-Maniac-Monday
Tip Junkie-Tip Me Tuesday
Blue Cricket Design-Show and Tell
C.R.A.F.T.-Making Monday Marvelous
Craft-O-Maniac-Monday
Tip Junkie-Tip Me Tuesday
Blue Cricket Design-Show and Tell
We Are That Family-WMFW
The Trendy Treehouse-Creative Share Wednesday
Type A-Anything Goes Party
Lil Luna-Linkin with Lil Luna every Wednesday
Seven Thirty Three-Sugar & Spice and everything nice
Night Owl Crafting-Hoo’s Got Talent?
The Shabby Chic Cottage-Transformation Thursday
Somewhat Simple-Strut Your Stuff Thursday
Fireflies & Jellybeans-Show Off Your Stuff
Beyond The Picket Fence-Under $100
Katie’s Nesting Spot-A Crafty Soiree
House of Hepworths-Hookin’ Up With HoH
A Few Of My Favorite Things-FTF
Simply Sweet Home-Friday Favorites
The Speckled Dog-Favorite Things Friday
Kojo Designs-Friday Fun Finds
My Romantic Home-Show and Tell Friday
Tatertots and Jello-Weekend Wrap Up
Kool Beenz-Funky Fresh Fridays
Spunky Junky-Feature Friday
Under The Table and Dreaming-Sunday Showcase Party
Homemaker on a Dime-Creative Bloggers Party
Just a Girl-SAS Day
Simply Cadence-Make it for less Mondays
Women Who Do It All-Idea Sharing Wednesday
504 Main-Tickled Pink Fridays
The Trendy Treehouse-Creative Share Wednesday
Type A-Anything Goes Party
Lil Luna-Linkin with Lil Luna every Wednesday
Seven Thirty Three-Sugar & Spice and everything nice
Night Owl Crafting-Hoo’s Got Talent?
The Shabby Chic Cottage-Transformation Thursday
Somewhat Simple-Strut Your Stuff Thursday
Fireflies & Jellybeans-Show Off Your Stuff
Beyond The Picket Fence-Under $100
Katie’s Nesting Spot-A Crafty Soiree
House of Hepworths-Hookin’ Up With HoH
A Few Of My Favorite Things-FTF
Simply Sweet Home-Friday Favorites
The Speckled Dog-Favorite Things Friday
Kojo Designs-Friday Fun Finds
My Romantic Home-Show and Tell Friday
Tatertots and Jello-Weekend Wrap Up
Kool Beenz-Funky Fresh Fridays
Spunky Junky-Feature Friday
Under The Table and Dreaming-Sunday Showcase Party
Homemaker on a Dime-Creative Bloggers Party
Just a Girl-SAS Day
Simply Cadence-Make it for less Mondays
Women Who Do It All-Idea Sharing Wednesday
504 Main-Tickled Pink Fridays
The Comments
Lesley
I’m seriously loving this! So colorful and bright!
c.w.frosting
Great job! This turned out so pretty. Now that you have the glue gun, I see crafting in your future!
xo
caroline
Linda
I SO want to make this and maybe tweak it a little to fit with the chandelier in my dining room (I’m always doing something to that thing). It’s GORGEOUS and it’s your FIRST. AMAZING>
Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva
That is very, very neat!
~ Kimberlee at The Spunky Diva
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Heather
Very inspiring. As soon as I get over the trauma of constantly burning myself with the glue gun I will try again.
Nice to meet you from the hops.
Jane
That is a beautiful mobile! You did a great job, and your color combination is so pretty. You can feel really proud to hang that up. I think your sentimentality about your baby crib is very sweet. So many people have an attitude about their baby in a used crib, but we always passed ours down in the family, for sentimental reasons, too. I like it. Please stop by and visit my blog sometime: Jneelovestea
Hugs and Keep up the good work,
Jane
http://jneesnest.blogspot.com
LaVonne @ Long Wait
You did a very good job. Thanks for sharing it with us at WFMW this week. Blessings!
♥ Miss Tea
loving the result! love the crib too! beautiful and bright! have a great day! 🙂
Em and Lib
you must be a born crafter; I can assure you my first project ever would not be bloggable! I stick to the kitchen…http://bit.ly/gHb7e0
Blessings!
LIB
Tammy @ Type A
so pretty,you should do a tutorial. thanks for linking this to my party!
Claire
wow-this is beautiful-love the pink and green girlie theme-I’m your newest follower!
Jessica @ Sunny Tuesday
This is SO cute and would be perfect for the nursery I’m working on! I wish I’d seen it a couple weeks ago before I was knee-deep in crepe paper roses! 🙂
southernscraps
This is beautiful! You did a great job.
Kim
That is gorgeous! Great job! And I think it’s really nice that your husband is so proud of you, as he should be.
radn
such a unique idea for a mobile!
I am having a giveaway on my blog. $20 store credit from My Carrie Creations to get a backpack withyour kids favorite disney/other cartoon(Dr.Suess/Fancy Nanacy and more) characters. All you have to do is leave a comment.
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Karen the Savvy Suburbanite @ Goodbyecityhellosuburb
I love the crib too!
@pril
Very interesting post. I would love to feature this post on my blog. I will send you the link. Today is my blog’s first linky party. Feel free to join: http://koolbeenz-blog.blogspot.com/2011/03/funky-fresh-friday-1.html
I found you at the Crafty Soiree linky party at Katies Nesting Spot.
Nan
Oh this is CUTE! Question: how did you attach the flower balls to the ribbon strings? I would love to feature this in my bedroom accessories gallery! And if you make one for a boy’s bedroom, would love to see that one too – I need more boy’s accessories! Please email me if you would like this to be included in the gallery: PlayfulDecor(at)gmail(dot)com. Following from Shabby Chic Cottage.
Andrea
I made this too! 🙂 Your’s looks awesome! 🙂
@pril
I featured this post on my blog:
http://koolbeenz-blog.blogspot.com/2011/04/featured-crafters-1-with-tutorials.html
Spunky Junky
wow! So pretty and chic! I would love to you to come link up over at the Spunky Junky Feature Friday Link Party, because this project totally rocks.
xoxo
Halz
Jaclyn
I would love for you to link up at my Make it for less Mondays! at http://simplycadence.blogspot.com
That is so pretty! I love the colors!
Moogie
wow!!!!! I’m really impressed. I’m your newest follower.
emilysnan
hiya girls , wow you should be mpressed with your wreath it is fab , and i want one now ! tfs
xmaggiex
Ginger
NEW FOLLOWER FROM HOMEMAKER ON A DIME!!
sO EXCITED TO FIND YOU!
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Jenn
OMG!!! I love this so much. I can’t wait to try this, I have two nieces that need this in each of their nurseries!! What a great idea, I found you from the Creative Blog Hop – and featured you in a post http://www.gaffneysgabs.com/2011/04/creative-bloggers-party-and-hop-at.html
Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles
This is great. So pretty. Very nice mobile!!!
~new follower 🙂
Come see me too 😉
Krystine Stephenson
So cute! You did a great job!
http://lucyluvinyl.blogspot.com/
Andrea
Here’s the link where I posted mine:
http://www.worleyhouseblog.com/2010/04/avas-oh-la-la-chandy.html
Mary
I love your wreath! What a lucky little girl to wake up to that every morning – and to be able to sleep in her mama’s bed – love it!
SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime
You have every right to be proud of! Looks so awesome. Thanks for sharing this at the Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop. Btw, are you ok with May 1st to co-host with me?
Jess
Just wanted to let you know that I featured this today on FTF! Thanks for linking! 🙂
Jerri
This is so cute! Love those colors! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites last week. I’m featuring you! Come by and grab my featured button if you’d like one!
No Dime Design
It is ADORABLE!!!! If I didn’t already have paper lanterns practically oozing from my ceiling I would totally make this!!! It is SO frickin’ cute!
Spunky Junky
I still can’t get over how cute this mobile is…I am featuring you tomorrow on Spunky Junky!
xoxo
Halsey
Jenn Erickson
So, so beautifully done! So whimsical, sweet and lovely!
New follower,
Jenn/Rook No. 17
Katie
Super cute. I adore the sheer girliness of it!
Katie
http://www.sweetrosestudio.blogspot.com
Holly
It is so pretty and whimsical..I adore the colors (my favorite!)
Holly
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Marni