How to make mobile

Making Basic Mobiles with wooden sticks : Craft Project for kids, children, and teens

I love Alexander Calder! I teach a Calder wire project each year, but I have never successfully made a Calder-inspired mobile. Until now! I recently received this 1975 edition of Making Things: Book 2. The Handbook of Creative Discovery by Ann Wiseman. Inside this gloriously illustrated book I found these instructions for making Calder mobiles: I decided to test it out with items I had on hand in the art room. Materials for first mobile: 18-inch pre-cut Stem Wire (AKA floral wire) 20 gauge…

When I was pregnant, I found this tutorial on how to make a paper bird mobile. I decided to make a little mobile to hang above our son’s crib. I made some changes along the way, so here is t…

How to Create a Calder'esque Mobile: The sculptor Alexander Calder said "To most people who look at a mobile, it's no more than a series of flat objects that move. To a few, though, it may be poetry." Here are some instructions to make your own small version of this spatial poetry. Be…

Here’s a great idea for a DIY art project you can make, inspired by the art of Mark Hearld. Hearld is a British artist whose gorgeous prints, illustrations, and ceramics depict British fauna and flora dancing with color and movement. His installation at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a huge flock of painted wood birds suspended over visitors— something I dreamed of hanging in my house. Alas, I’ll have to (happily) make do with this DIY bird mobile I concocted instead.

Here’s a great idea for a DIY art project you can make, inspired by the art of Mark Hearld. Hearld is a British artist whose gorgeous prints, illustrations, and ceramics depict British fauna and flora dancing with color and movement. His installation at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a huge flock of painted wood birds suspended over visitors— something I dreamed of hanging in my house. Alas, I’ll have to (happily) make do with this DIY bird mobile I concocted instead.

Making a DIY baby mobile is actually really simple. Here's a step by step guid on how to make a baby mobile plus both of my finished DIY bird mobile pieces!

Here’s a great idea for a DIY art project you can make, inspired by the art of Mark Hearld. Hearld is a British artist whose gorgeous prints, illustrations, and ceramics depict British fauna and flora dancing with color and movement. His installation at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a huge flock of painted wood birds suspended over visitors— something I dreamed of hanging in my house. Alas, I’ll have to (happily) make do with this DIY bird mobile I concocted instead.

Add dreamy style to your baby's nursery with this budget-friendly DIY cloud mobile made from an embroidery hoop and our free downloadable template.

Because it has been feeling a lot like spring around here, I decided to celebrate with this bright and colorful Paper Rainbow Mobile DIY. Come make one!

Would you like to make a homemade DIY baby mobile for your baby or as a baby shower gift? Let me help you make it with this easy tutorial!

Calder Mobiles

Rainbows have been on my mind a lot lately. Maybe it has to do with landmark Supreme court ruling? Or maybe it's just because I've been kinda sick and they make me feel happy. Hrmm... probably a bit of both reasons, I suspect. Here on the blog, I've shared a full spectrum of rainbow crafts. They're colorful, fun, and always put a smile on people's faces. Today I'm sharing this easy, breezy cardboard rainbow mobile that I whipped up a couple of nights ago. I really love how it moves in the…

Learn how to create a gorgeous organic metallic DIY mobile to hang in your home! This project is low budget and playful for any age to make.

How to make a handmade copper leaf mobile perfect for Fall. The craft kit includes all the supplies you need. A simple DIY craft tutorial idea. DIY Holiday ideas

I recently completed my industrial farmhouse boys room with some Star Wars accents. I had a fun idea to make a little solar system space mobile and thanks to A…

Just like my our previous how to make a felt mobile tutorial on arch mobile frame, this step by step guide on how to make...

DIY Baby Mobile Ideas: Explore diverse styles like felt, lace, nature, and origami for your nursery!