October 21, 2011

Lucy’s Handmade Mobile

I knew from the get go with this nursery that I wanted to make a pretty mobile for Lucy girl. I consulted with my mathematician hubby, and he and I agreed that stellated dodecahedra were the way to go! In case you don’t know, these star shapes are made entirely from folding a single piece of paper and then gluing it closed. Something most mathletes find pretty darn nifty.

We used this downloadable pattern for the stars.

I spray-painted the pretty stars with gold paint, then secured them to a spare embroidery hoop with pink yarn and some paper clips.

Violet approves of the stars! She told me that there was a Nathan star, a Stacie star, a Violet star, and a Lucy star! Oh that kid of mine, melts my heart!

I really really love this simple mobile. It was made using things that we already had around the house. And Nathan helped me think of the design! Team Bloomfield is on the prowl 🙂

Oh, and look at the gorgeous shadows these pretty stars leave on the wall! I think that Lucy will LOVE it!

9 responses to “Lucy’s Handmade Mobile”

  1. sewshesews says:

    GORGEOUS!!!! I love love love it!

  2. Ms. Megan says:

    goodness!!! What a beautiful mobile!!! Brilliant idea! I can not believe that that is a single piece of paper!! I am sure Lucy is going to adore it!!!

  3. megan lane says:

    that is sooo pretty stacie!! the nursery looks absolutely amazing! it could be featured in a magazine!

  4. Dawn Trest says:

    This is sooo adorable! great job!
    xo, Dawn
    http://www.hellodearie.com

  5. Kunklebaby says:

    Very cool!! Looks great above the crib.

  6. Sarbear says:

    Such a unique mobile! How cool. 🙂

    -Sara-

  7. Jenna says:

    oh, stacie, this is incredible! i love love love it.

  8. askinner says:

    I just found your site and I think I know your hubby! I shared an office with him last year. I love the mobile and have been wanting one for my 4 month old’s room. Look’s like ya’ll are having another girl. congrats!
    Ashley Skinner

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