Friday 15 January 2010

Fabric Seahorse Mobile


Did you know that seahorses stay with the same mate for life? I have to confess I didn't, until a fellow blogger tipped me off on a previous post (cheers, Marion!) With this in mind, I thought I'd go for a slightly less conventional idea for Valentines Day and have come up with this fabric mobile, complete with hanging heart (well, had to get a more traditional 'love' symbol in there somewhere!) The circle is actually an embroidery hoop, which has been bound with fabric strips and vintage buttons. Though it is intended as a Valentines gift, I can also see it hanging in a nursery or child's bedroom. For that reason I feel that I need to make another with a touch of pink to make it more appealing to little girls.

It's not a great photo, but I love the shadows the creatures cast on the wall!
Have a great weekend folks!
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12 comments:

  1. Anonymous15 January 2010 at 05:47

    I think this is perfect, I especially love the linked tails and agree, would be lovely in a child's bedroom as well.

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  2. Andi's English Attic15 January 2010 at 08:26

    They always look so serene. I love the entwined tails. Did you also know that it's the males that have the babies? xx

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  3. Marilla15 January 2010 at 11:36

    Delicious! Sweet and romantic, just like seahorses. Is that chicken wire you used for the fins?

    I give my husband a seahorse every Valentine's Day - the seahorse is kind of our family emblem since the daddy takes care of the kids!

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  4. kirsty15 January 2010 at 11:42

    So my idea isn't so obscure after all! That is a lovely idea..the fins are made from one layer of silver ribbon I bought, and I did think it was reminiscent of small scale chicken wire, though much softer and less painful to work with. Thank you for your comment, much appreciated!

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  5. dots and spots16 January 2010 at 04:12

    Lovely again - there is a book by Eric Carle called Mister Seahorse - used to read it around Father's Day when I was a teacher! Has the most beautiful pictures. I will be in touch soon (been very busy - suprisingly) will try and email you next week. Best wishes for 2010. Becky

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  6. A Bun Can Dance16 January 2010 at 06:07

    Happy Weekend to you!
    I've awarded you a Sunshine Blog award over at my place - for bringing a ray of sunshine to my days and lots of inspiration too :-)
    Denise x

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  7. Diane16 January 2010 at 09:19

    Just discovered you via Mrs A Bun Can Dance. Love love your blog - it has cheered me up on a sull dark winters day. xxx

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  8. ...Nina Nixon...16 January 2010 at 10:15

    I love the seahorses and they look so perfect together.

    Have a fabulous weekend,

    Nina x

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  9. koralee16 January 2010 at 21:36

    Oh my just found your amazing blog..and I am in love with your sweet creations...those love birds..well they make my heart sing. Off to see what other lovely treasures you have!

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  10. salty pebble17 January 2010 at 02:59

    wow they are so wonderful!! you have an amzingly fabulous talent! i could spend hours looking at your blog!!! love the birds especially....well the sea horses too!! all of its so beautiful-lovely blog! ;0)xxxx

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  11. Primchick17 January 2010 at 03:16

    Hi Kirsty,
    Thanks for mentioning little ole' me. o oyur blog love your new bits by the way...
    Marion :OD

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  12. shevie18 January 2010 at 10:33

    hello Kirsty-just found your blog by chance whilst wasting yet more time on the laptop! I am a Cornish lass also, I have a lovely card which I think may be made by you-a driftwood boat with tiny bunting.I used to work in Avalon gallery in Marazion where we sold them! Such lovely work-haven't had a good nosey yet,but Love the birdcage! Regards,Shevie

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