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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

just for fun project : a mobile of sorts.

DIYmobile

I saw this tutorial on Oh Happy Day last week and LOVED it. So simple! So cheap!

The projects I see that inspire me drop everything and make right away are always the best ones. Same goes for home goods. The stuff I see that I just have to buy right away – no deliberation – is always the stuff I love most. This is a good lesson because now I understand that when I take the time to deliberate or rationalize, it really means it's not a good fit.

DIYmobile3

My original plan was to hang this in the entry way. But I didn't buy enough supplies for a huge one and so the scale actually worked better over our bed. And now that it's up, I can confirm that the space above the headboard was missing something, but it wasn't a painted canvas. It was a super cheap mix of styrofoam balls and wooden dowels.

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You could totally paint this for a different look, but I am sticking
with neutrals in the bedroom (and practically the whole house) at the
moment.

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I hung it with fishing line and clear push-pins. These sculptures are incredibly light, and thanks to the hot glue, surprisingly sturdy. I know it will be awhile before baby girl can focus on it (not enough contrast) but in the meantime, Paul and I will have something to stare up at in the mornings…or in the middle of the night when we're up because baby girl has decided it's party time.

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18 responses to “just for fun project : a mobile of sorts.”

  1. Leigh Anne Avatar
    Leigh Anne

    That looks so cute! I may need to scrounge around and see if I can come up with the supplies to make one of my own 🙂

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  2. Marie Avatar
    Marie

    This is awesome, I love it! I do not always leave comments on your blog, but I can tell you that coming here almost everyday day is a reeal pleasure and your blog is a source of inspiration for me. Thank you for sharing all the sweet and beautiful things Elise.

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  3. Marsaille Avatar
    Marsaille

    It looks so cool!! You could always do one with black dowels and white balls for her room. Odd question, do you get earthquakes where you are? When my daughter was a baby we lived in Indiana on a major fault line. Everyone thought I was nuts because I wouldn’t put anything over her bed that was of any substance. As I was reminded often, I wasn’t in California! In any case, we had a huge earthquake, which she slept through entirely because nothing fell on her head. And I was justified. So I was wondering if you have purposely anchored items or made design decisions based on earthquakes?

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  4. Kristina Avatar
    Kristina

    I could see the styrofoam balls painted with glow in the dark paint. Then you could look at the “stars” as you fall asleep.

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  5. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    We do get earthquakes. Our big furniture is anchored to the wall because of this. There is nothing hanging over the baby’s crib and it’s pulled away from the wall so the art can’t fall in.
    This installation weighs about a pound and is over Paul and I so I am not too concerned. 😉

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  6. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    I’m picturing a very pregnant woman trying to stand on a bed and wrestle overhead with fishing line and a giant sculpture. How do you pull these things off?!
    This is very cool, I can imagine it in primary colours for a playroom.

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  7. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    Nice and simple. More and more lately I’m drawn to simplicity and minimalism. I like super modern furniture and architecture so I think keeping decor to a minimum is important.

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  8. Kylie Avatar
    Kylie

    Ooh, I love it! Reminds me of elementary school projects…but way prettier, clearly.
    Also, your house is just completely gorgeous. I’ve really been enjoying seeing photos of the space and what you’re doing with it. Beautiful.

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  9. Ffion Avatar
    Ffion

    Haha, that looks like some kind of science project 😀 Looks really interesting and unique.

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  10. Alyssa Avatar
    Alyssa

    just moved to a cool/weird duplex with a tall ceilings….this is my decor project now!!! Thank you for always inspiring me!
    Your bedroom color scheme with the added green plants is so soothing!

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  11. Alice Armstrong Avatar
    Alice Armstrong

    Elise, your note on making decisions reminded me of something my Father-in-law shared with me recently. It’s a snippet from a New Yorker article that reads, “Is this a HARD choice for you? [Yes?] In that case, it doesn’t matter. If it’s a hard decision, then there’s always lots to be said on both sides, so either choice is likely to be good in its way. Hard choices are always unimportant.”
    I find this to be so true and such profound perspective. Some of my recent purchases (and decisions not to purchase!) have quickly become favorites because I’ve kept this in mind.
    Sending virtual hugs your way (always)!!

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  12. J3SS1C4 Avatar
    J3SS1C4

    Awesome idea! I looks star like hanging over the bed. I love the relaxing and peaceful vibe your room has! 🙂

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  13. ChrisyC Avatar
    ChrisyC

    Nice Elise, enjoy your nesting. 🙂

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  14. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    I love it!
    And I love the way you have reinvented your home over the last few years. Boyfriend and I are on the same path of slowly redecorating with non-IKEA stuff. Your house is such an inspiration, and I wanted to thank you for that!

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  15. Kelly Jean Avatar
    Kelly Jean

    I love the mobile. So cool and funky! I get like that too with projects and also with purchases. I like to do create stuff right away if I love it!

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  16. Kelly W. Avatar
    Kelly W.

    Very neat. I would pick an interesting or meaningful constellation and mimic it for this project.
    Love your blog. It’s such a nice read. Thank you.

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  17. Marsaille Avatar
    Marsaille

    I think it would be more funny than anything else if that fell! A split second of feeling tangled, then realizing it is only a pound and breakable! Like when you fall in the waves and then remember you can stand up. It does look really cool. Keeps the room light. I am wondering if I can do that same thing, only make constellations (glow paint involved?) for the kids’ room. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  18. Chrystina Avatar
    Chrystina

    This bedroom is coming together so nicely!! Lovely.

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