Bird mobile
I've had this idea for at least six months (it was even on the list!). I wanted to jump on the mobile swap bandwagon but I thought it might add a little self-induced stress and I'm plumb full o' stress. Also, I wondered how I would box it up to send it. I was worried the reality of this would be so far from the idea in my head, but I think it worked just fine. Jewelry wire for the bird legs was so perfect ($1 for a big package at the local craft store, easy to bend/twist/poke into fabric). Now I have a mobile but nowhere to actually hang a mobile. I used more wire twisted at the top of the branch for hanging which is nice because you can move it around to hang on anything. Close ups of two birds here and here (favorite vintage feedsack fabric for the underbelly and wings). I loved this one in the mobile pool, and really liked the ideas behind this one and this one too.
This is very beautiful! Wow!
Posted by:denice | March 15, 2008 at 02:23 PM
Big WOW! I love it!
That is such a cool, curly branch. And your birds are so fun. It turned out fab. You are motivating me to try something from my list too.
Posted by:susan | March 15, 2008 at 05:26 PM
Oh what a great idea! That looks awesome against the yellow wall. I am getting inspired. Love your blog.
Posted by:Sarah | March 15, 2008 at 07:03 PM
this turned out so great! the branch is so cool and twisty!
Posted by:kirsten | March 16, 2008 at 04:55 PM
That is beautiful. I love the curly vine.
Posted by:Dallas | March 16, 2008 at 09:34 PM
this is fantastic. I love the curly willow (?) and the little birds. I LOVE it!!!! I'm definitely wishing you joined in on the miniswap and that you were MY partner!!!
Posted by:molly | March 18, 2008 at 06:22 PM
This is so creative. I am very impressed. The little birds are beyond charming.
Posted by:Smiddlemore | April 02, 2008 at 10:07 PM