A. Paper - paper, scissors, string, branches/wood
B. Plastic/Rubber - small toys, string, branches
C. Fabric - fabric/felt/wool, string, needle, branches
Time: 30 minutes to 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Website: Tiddliwink Toys
Instructions
I chose to make jellyfish for my mobile and made them from felt. You could use paper or fabric and achieve the same result. Or you could knit or crochet an animal.
I used bright blue thread and a decorative "x" stitch to mimic the bioluminescent lights that some jellies have. I also used fabric scraps in different shades of green and white to create tentacles. If you're making a jelly try different lengths and shapes for the tentacles.
Make your animal pouffy by filling it with fabric scraps or cotton batting. Then sew it up all around the edges to finish it. Repeat steps one to three, so you have a bunch of cute animals for the mobile.
You can either buy wooden/metal hoops to serve as the mobile base, or you can collect fallen branches to make your own. If using branches, you can form an X shape with two branches and secure them in the middle where they overlap. Use a tough string and hot glue to attach them. Next, sew a piece of string through the top of each animal and tie the string to the branch/hoop. Use a tough string/ribbon to hang the mobile from the ceiling. If using branches, use two pieces of string/ribbon and tie on to each end of the branches. Enjoy your new mobile!
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