TWINKLE TWINKLE BABIES MOBILE
Today I do not have a tutorial for you but wanted to share a project I made for the PINKIES TEAM training day this weekend.
Normally we would make a number of simple swaps (anything from 50 to 100!) and get that number in swaps back. For this training day we were to choose a swap group to participate in, which was for 6 people and had a particular theme. Having fewer people in each group meant we could create a more detailed swap!
I chose the 'Kids & Babies' group. For this we were to create a project using the stamps from the Kids and Babies section of the Annual Catalogue. Of course I had to use almost everything from the Twinkle Twinkle Suite!
It took me a while to decide what I wanted to make, maybe a gift box, maybe a nice shaker card... then I had a light bulb moment while at my parents home. They have a lot of wind chimes and dream catchers (which I love). This project is not an unusual idea, nor something new, but what a fab way to use your stamps, punches and embellishments for adorable handmade home decor and gift projects.
Once I had sketched out my design and figured out how I was going to go about putting them together, they surprisingly did not take long to make. They can be as detailed or as simple as you like. I made 3 in pink, 3 in blue, wrapped each in stamped tissue paper and packaged in a hand made envelope using the lovely Twinkle Twinkle designer series paper. I absolutely love how I was able to make matching gift packaging thanks to the amazing coordinating products.
This sort of project is a perfect little handmade gift idea and super easy for sending in the post!
You do not have to just use clouds and stars; why not try this with our cute baby elephants, flying pigs, hot air balloons, butterflys, bats, ghosts or even flowers... adapt it to your recipient, young or old! Add beads, bells, charms or small chimes. The creativity is endless!
So, here is what you will need to create this cute Twinkle Twinkle Babies Mobile:
What I used:
Little Twinkle Bundle (148414)
Up & Away Thinlits (142748) - Clouds
Wood crate Framelits (143730) - Large Stars
Pretty Lable Punch (143715)
Pool Party Card Stock (124391)
Petal Pink Card Stock (147009)
Silver Foil Sheet (132178)
Sparkle Glimmer Paper (146957)
Whisper White Card Stock (106549)
Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper (146284)
Silver & Pool Party Bakers Twine (147015)
Silver & Petal Pink Party Bakers Twine (146288)
4" Metal Dream Catcher Hoop - 6 Pack or Single Hoop
White Tissue Paper - Ebay
Inks; Pool Party &/or Petal Pink
Stamping on tissue paper adds a lovely effect to basic gift packaging.
Add a bellyband and simple embellishment to complete your gift envelope.
I really enjoyed making these and hope my swap partners love them. Swaps are optional but are a brilliant way to get lots of ideas and inspiration from fellow demonstrators, but this is also something you can do with a group of friends.
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I will do a follow up swap video shortly to share with you the ideas and creations I got back from other Demonstrators in this swap group :)
Happy Crafting,
AMIE
