~Off Topic~ How to make mobiles?

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

I saw a mobile on TV the other day and thought, " I want to make one. " I was

wondering if anyone had any tips, or knew of any sites I could go to to get

started? Or if anyone here has made one. Etc. My main question is how to

start. As far as using a hanger, or other sturdy wires. Any tips? I know what

I want to put on the thing, I just need ideas on the base.

I would be appreciative of any tips!

Thank you!

~Hugs Rainy Sue

[Guest guest]

Rainy Sue:

Gosh are you ambitious.....building your own car from scratch......WOW......I

am impressed!!! LOLOLOLOL

Happy Holidays,

Jeannette

[Guest guest]

Sounds like fun, Rainy Sue! I've made a few with the kids now and then for

school. Here are some sites:

http://www.memagazine.org/contents/current/features/calder/calder.html

http://www.indy.net/~rlafara/bobstuff/mobile.htm

http://www.familyplay.com/activities2/calendar/snowmanmobile.html

http://users.hsonline.net/kidatart/htdoc/lesson23.htm

----- Original Message -----

From: <Rysu19@...>

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Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 6:32 PM

Subject: [ ] ~Off Topic~ How to make mobiles?

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I saw a mobile on TV the other day and thought, " I want to make one. " I

was

> wondering if anyone had any tips, or knew of any sites I could go to to

get

> started? Or if anyone here has made one. Etc. My main question is how to

> start. As far as using a hanger, or other sturdy wires. Any tips? I know

what

> I want to put on the thing, I just need ideas on the base.

>

> I would be appreciative of any tips!

> Thank you!

>

> ~Hugs Rainy Sue

[Guest guest]

Thank you, ! Somehow, I knew you'd be the first one to respond on this.

=) As soon as I get this wet towel off my head and my hair dried I will check

out these sites. My goal with this mobile is to add all those trinkets I have

shoved in drawers that I love but don't know what to do with. I thought this

would be a neat way for me to " see " them, and for them to not just be making

a junk drawer. Like earrings, that I lost one to, and beads and prisms,

charms, that sort of thing. And I want to make it so I can add to it when

things fall into my hands.

If it works out well, I might try to do one with the neighbor kids.

Hugs!

Rainy Sue

> Sounds like fun, Rainy Sue! I've made a few with the kids now and then for

> school. Here are some sites:

>

> http://www.memagazine.org/contents/current/features/calder/calder.html

> http://www.indy.net/~rlafara/bobstuff/mobile.htm

> http://www.familyplay.com/activities2/calendar/snowmanmobile.html

> http://users.hsonline.net/kidatart/htdoc/lesson23.htm

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you, a! I love you guys! I knew I could count on you all. I do want

you to know, I did look for sites myself before posting that message. I got

overwhelmed! I think it was the mood I was in. I didn't want you to think I

was being completely lazy, and using you all as my search engine. hehe..

Hugs,

Rainy Sue

In a message dated 12/16/00 12:48:26 PM Pacific Standard Time,

aA@... writes:

> Rainy Sue,

> Here's one I found to make a butterfly mobile. I'm sure you can alter it to

> make any kind you want! I hope it helps.

> http://www.holidays.net/mother/craft.htm

>

> a

>

[Guest guest]

Rainy Sue:

Hope you did not take offense at my " off the cuff " humor yesterday regarding

making a mobile. I meant it to be funny. I think it is great that you are

doing this. I love mobiles too. Hate it when they get all tangled up

though. Are you making an X-mas mobile?

Jeannette

[Guest guest]

Hi & a,

I checked out the sites you sent me and they are marvelous! Not just for the

mobiles. I am thinking of making a bird feeder now, and origami boxes from

greeting cards. I have enjoyed these sites so much, that I sent the link to a

friend of mine whom I know will also enjoy these.

Thank you so much! The time you spent gathering these up for me was not

wasted!

Hugs & Love,

Rainy Sue

[Guest guest]

Hey :

I know the nicest guy on ASA. His name is . He is 50ish, lives in

DeKalb, Illinois, divorced with custody of a son who is maybe 8 or so. He is

a really really nice guy. He is originally from the Milwaukee area which is

where I grew up. That is why he and I talked alot on ASA. He does not have

RA but something similar and had back surgery this year. He works at the

University. Maybe, if you might be interested at all, go to ASA and see if

he posts. If not, conger him up and see if he answers. Ask Tery, she may

remember him......if she does, she will tell you too, I am sure, what a nice

guy he is. You can even tell him that Jeannette told you about him. I dare

you too!!!!!

Jeannette

[Guest guest]

Rainy Sue,

Here's one I found to make a butterfly mobile. I'm sure you can alter it to

make any kind you want! I hope it helps.

http://www.holidays.net/mother/craft.htm

a

----- Original Message -----

From: <Rysu19@...>

< egroups>

Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 7:32 PM

Subject: [ ] ~Off Topic~ How to make mobiles?

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I saw a mobile on TV the other day and thought, " I want to make one. " I

was

> wondering if anyone had any tips, or knew of any sites I could go to to

get

> started? Or if anyone here has made one. Etc. My main question is how to

> start. As far as using a hanger, or other sturdy wires. Any tips? I know

what

> I want to put on the thing, I just need ideas on the base.

>

> I would be appreciative of any tips!

> Thank you!

>

> ~Hugs Rainy Sue

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

You're welcome, Rainy Sue! Let me know how you decide to do it.

How are you feeling?

----- Original Message -----

From: <Rysu19@...>

< egroups>

Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2000 3:41 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] ~Off Topic~ How to make mobiles?

> Thank you, ! Somehow, I knew you'd be the first one to respond on

this.

> =) As soon as I get this wet towel off my head and my hair dried I will

check

> out these sites. My goal with this mobile is to add all those trinkets I

have

> shoved in drawers that I love but don't know what to do with. I thought

this

> would be a neat way for me to " see " them, and for them to not just be

making

> a junk drawer. Like earrings, that I lost one to, and beads and prisms,

> charms, that sort of thing. And I want to make it so I can add to it when

> things fall into my hands.

>

> If it works out well, I might try to do one with the neighbor kids.

>

> Hugs!

> Rainy Sue

>

> > Sounds like fun, Rainy Sue! I've made a few with the kids now and then

for

> > school. Here are some sites:

> >

> > http://www.memagazine.org/contents/current/features/calder/calder.html

> > http://www.indy.net/~rlafara/bobstuff/mobile.htm

> > http://www.familyplay.com/activities2/calendar/snowmanmobile.html

> > http://users.hsonline.net/kidatart/htdoc/lesson23.htm

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Sue,

You can use me for your search engine any day. I honestly don't mind.

I know how hard it is to find information when there is so much out there.

I'm glad we could find them for you and hope you have fun making them.

a

----- Original Message -----

From: <Rysu19@...>

< egroups>

Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2000 5:10 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] ~Off Topic~ How to make mobiles?

> Thank you, a! I love you guys! I knew I could count on you all. I do

want

> you to know, I did look for sites myself before posting that message. I

got

> overwhelmed! I think it was the mood I was in. I didn't want you to think

I

> was being completely lazy, and using you all as my search engine.

hehe..

>

> Hugs,

> Rainy Sue