Seashells and String.

Last week I started an art project for Laila.

I made her a handmade mobile that we have hung above her changing table. She LOVES it. It adds an earthy whimsical feel to her nursery now.

If you’re interested, keep reading for the tutorial.

What you’ll need:

· Round metal ring ( I got mine at Hobby lobby for $1.45)

· 3-4 different shades of felt sheets

· Clear tacky glue

· Scissors

· Seashells

· Twine or Hemp string

· Assorted beads ( I used wooden beads)

· Metal hook

· Patience

1) Cut several pieces of twine 12 inches long

2) Cut out as many felt feathers as you want, I did all different shapes and sizes. Look at a feather to get the right idea for the shape

3) Tie the felt feather stem in different spots to the twine

4) Add in a bead or two by tying them up the length of the twine

5) Take a seashell and fill it with tacky glue and press to glue ( I let mine dry for about 45 minutes)

6) Once everything has dried, tie the tops of the twine with your feathers and shells on it to the round metal ring

7) Take two 20 inch pieces of twine and crisscross them over the top of each other

8) Tie both ends to the metal ring on either side as if to hang it from a hook

9) Screw hook into the ceiling and attach.

10) Enjoy

I hope everyone enjoys this craft, it’s cheap and easy, just like my mother in law. JUST KIDDING. Haha!

Arts and Crafts,

Spen’Sar

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