Around this time of year I always feel so tired of winter and so ready for spring. It is still cold here and there are no signs of spring yet. To combat the winter doldrums I decided to add a little spring inside my office with a colorful paper mobile. The Flower Box Collection by Doodlebug Design Inc. features the prettiest bright hues and springy images and makes this project stand out. I’ll hang the mobile from my office ceiling and celebrate spring inside until the weather cooperates and spring comes to Idaho.
The cutting files for this project are all existing files in the Craft Room. I used the Kite and Tail and the Dimensional Bow files from this week’s New Section. The cloud and sunshine images are both from the Cloud and Sunshine Border which is located in the Decorative > Borders and Ribbons section. The scallop circle was simply drawn in the software.
Although this is not a complete project tutorial, I have provided a WPC cutting file for this complete project. The cutting file includes all of the pieces you need gathered into one location and re-sized to work together. Craft Room members can access the file below.
I began the project by cutting the pieces I needed from the Doodlebug patterned papers and then placing them on a white cardstock mat. Each piece is double-sided so that there is no ‘back side’ to a piece. 
I cut the scallop circle out of two layers of chipboard and added a piece of patterned paper on each side. Sandwiched between the two layers of chipboard are a few popsicle sticks for durability and some foam mounting tape for dimension. I love that the Pazzles Inspiration will cut chipboard and a matching patterned paper layer so there is no tracing and hand cutting required.
The individual images dangle by thread or Doodle Twine from the top scallop circle. I simply taped the tops of my thread pieces between the layers of chipboard to hold the images.
Our friends at Doodlebug were so kind as to donate a Flower Box kit for us to give away to you! Included are: 10 sheets of double-sided cardstock, washi tape, two Doodle Pops, two Mini Doodle Pops, Mini Pearls, and Mini Flowers! You’ll have enough to make our mobile, and plenty left over for some other projects. To enter, you must visit our Facebook page and fill out the entry form in full and ‘Like’ both Pazzles and Doodlebug Designs Inc! See Terms and Conditions at the bottom… good luck!
~Michelle
Supplies:
- Doodlebug Design Inc. Flower Box Collection
- Doodlebug Design Inc. Doodle Twine (Bright Assortment)
- Bazzill Basics Cardstock (White)
- Chipboard
- Thread
- Adhesive
- Foam Mounting Squares
- Tape
Terms and Conditions: Open only to residents of the United States ages 18 or older, open only to fans of both the Pazzles Facebook page and Doodlebug Designs Inc. Facebook page. Giveaway ends midnight MST, Sunday February 24, 2013. Only one entry per person, bonus entries can be earned via social media app. Only one winner will be chosen via random drawing. No purchase necessary to enter. Entries become properties of Pazzles and Doodlebug Design Inc. and are subject to the terms of their Privacy Policies. Winner will be notified via email. Winners who do not respond within seven days forfeit their prize and another winner will be selected. Prize is awarded “as is” and without warranty of any kind.
Reminds me off the mobile I made for my mom for mothers day
What a fun idea!! I love mobiles! It is a must try.
great for mothers day…make it personal add photos in the clouds,flower,kite cute