Cutest Baby Mobile

This is really a cute baby mobile! I ran into it over at godblessournest.blogspot.com  - Here goes!

It really is very simple to make, just a little time consuming. All you need is:

1) A wire wreath frame. You can pick it up at Michael's or Hobby Lobby for a few bucks. The one pictured is the 12" wreath, but they have larger and smaller sizes it's up to you. Spray paint it whatever color you want. 

2) Chandelier Crystals. The ones used in the picture are octagon-shaped, clear, 18mm, and have 2 holes (one on each end). I hear you can purchase these crystals on Ebay or Etsy.

3) Fishing line. To hang the crystals use #6 pound test and to hang the mobile use as large as you can find, like #30 pound test so the mobile will be secure.

4) Fabric or whatever you decide to use to hide the wreath frame (or you can just leave it painted, it's up to you). Pictured above muslin was used, but use your imagination. 

5) Sheetrock anchor with screw. Get something pretty hefty, like something that supports over 25lbs. 

Okay, first spray your wire frame (whatever color) let it dry. Then start tying the support strings first. Use the thicker fishing line for this. Cut 6 pieces of string about 2 feet long. One for each little "bump" in the wire frame. Tie one end of each string to the "bump" and then tie the other end of all 6 strings together. You can see what I mean here: bring them all up and tie them off.

The important thing is making sure the 6 stings are all the same length so it hangs level. If just one string is off, it will hang sideways (or "cattywampus" as I like to call it). Once you are sure it's level, go ahead and tie 2 or three more knots where all the strings come together. Then tie one long string to this knot (again, tie 2 or 3 knots). This is the string you will use to hang the mobile from the ceiling. Find something in your house you can temporarily tie it to while adding the crystals. This will save a lot of time from untangling.

Now add your crystals. The crystals have a hole on each end, so use separate pieces of string (#6 pound test) for each individual crystal. You don't have to measure the lengths of the line because you want it to be random in length. Some strands have two crystals, some three, some long, some short. Tie strings on the outer and inner rim so they won't be too close and tangle. Make sure you double or even triple knot tie everything, and give them a little tug once you get it on the frame to make sure it's secure. You don't want them falling in the crib! 

Now add your ruffle or whatever you decide to decorate the mobile with. 

If you're going to make this be patient, it's time consuming.

Now hang the mobile from the ceiling, but make sure you are using the right material. If you're not sure ask someone at the hardware store that knows a little bit about hanging something you want to be sturdy and not fall.

Enjoy!