Thursday, May 31, 2012

Nursery: Sources and DIY Bird Mobile/Art Piece

I've received a number of questions/emails about the sources for items in our nursery, and thought it would be helpful to compile a list for you.  The bird "art piece" I originally made as a mobile, but it was too much with the painting, so I decided to still use it because I liked it so much.  The running joke between Red and I is that I come up with all the good ideas and then get people to do all the work for me.  That said, my mom is an amazing seamstress and helped me sew each of these little birds as well as my crib sheet (thanks mom:). 
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For those of you who have asked, I found the pattern for the birds on a site that is no longer active (sorry). I'm sure you could make you own pattern fairly easily though. We stuffed them, and then I found the driftwood at our local beach.    
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1. Crib sheet- my mom made for me....I got the fabric from this lovely shop.
2.  Triangle pillow-in the corner was from this etsy shop (one of my favorites really).
3.  Other pillows/bench- I already owned.
4.  Vintage crates- craigslist
5. Vintage dresser- craigslist
6. Painting- Caroline Wright
7. Wood Alphabet- etsy shop Bookhou

Thanks again for all your sweet comments and emails!
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15 comments:

  1. heather carolineJune 9, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Also, for those of you who loved my dresser, there is an awesome mid-century today on the blog! http://restlessoasis.blogspot.com/2012/06/awesome-giveaway-from-comod.html

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Hello. I absolutely love the birds on the driftwood. I was wondering, how did you mount it to the walls?

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  3. heather carolineFebruary 5, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    I actually used fishing line.....it was a little tricky, but with patience I got it just right. Good luck!

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  4. Carol BMay 8, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Love these

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  5. UnknownSeptember 16, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    What are the birds made of?

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    1. heather carolineSeptember 17, 2014 at 12:11 PM

      Michaela, I used a white linen fabric and then filled them with stuffing….hope that's helpful!

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  6. Re-LovedOctober 1, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Hi - the bird pattern link doesn't link to the pattern . I don't suppose you have a copy or know how I can find it ?

    many thanks Penny

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    1. heather carolineOctober 1, 2014 at 1:49 PM

      Hi Penny, unfortunately the pattern was taken down:(. There were three pieces sewn together to make the birds, and I would think it not overly difficult to draw a pattern yourself. Good luck!

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  7. AnonymousDecember 27, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    Help! I can't find the pattern using the link provided, google returns me to the original link landing or back here lol

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    1. heather carolineJanuary 7, 2015 at 4:22 PM

      Sorry- it's no longer online…..but I'm sure you could make your own pattern!

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  8. UnknownMarch 9, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    Hey, I found a pattern. This would be useful!
    http://louloushomemade.blogspot.com/2010/07/spools-hand-sewn-bird-mobile-part-1.html

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    1. egloffsJanuary 9, 2022 at 4:06 AM

      Thank you Anonymous. I found the pattern there with a little of seeking.

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  9. AnonymousMay 23, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    Where is the crib from? thank you!

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  10. DeterlouMarch 5, 2016 at 6:15 PM

    I found a very similar bird pattern that might help those of you interested in making this. :)

    https://handmadecrafts.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/birdpattern1-1.pdf

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