sea urchin mobile
you might remember that chase and i found lots of sea urchins on our vacation, and were trying to figure out what to do with them. we've been inspired by blair's post on mobile making (okay, i was inspired by it and said 'hey guys, doesn't this look cool to try?') so we decided to make an urchin mobile.
first step:
have some hummus and crackers (and a beer for mom) while working:
when done,
- photograph it a lot because it's (for lack of a better description) really, really pretty.
- feel pleased, and
- spend lots of time blowing at it and watching it twirl and swirl around.
- try not to worry about how fragile it is and how the heck you'll get it back to portland.
- when back in portland, feel glad you saved a few spare urchins in case of catastrophe.
- do a quick repair
- sit back and admire again, and finally
- remember vacation fondly.
You're right -- it's really, really pretty! Great idea.
Posted by: Susie | August 09, 2007 at 09:22 AM
wow, those are beautiful.
Posted by: jen | August 09, 2007 at 10:15 AM
so glad I popped over here to see the ENTIRE thing! Wow!!
Posted by: jean | August 09, 2007 at 10:25 AM
OMG!!!! It is gorgeous...stunning...I so heart Sea Urchins. Oh and I love that there was a beer for Mom. xoxo
Posted by: Dawn | August 09, 2007 at 10:25 AM
Oooh fun! Thanks for the ideas, Jen!
Posted by: Stefani | August 09, 2007 at 10:40 AM
For a minute, I thought they looked jewel studded! Maybe they could be the inspiration for your future designs? :-)
Posted by: Clara | August 09, 2007 at 11:19 AM
How wonderful - homemade is the best kind of souvenir.
Posted by: Ali | August 09, 2007 at 12:07 PM
I love it! I think that's the best beach craft I've seen yet.
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | August 09, 2007 at 12:42 PM
Oh, wow. It's wonderful!
Posted by: Alicia A. | August 09, 2007 at 04:10 PM
This is so pretty! Well worthy of staring.
Posted by: amy h | August 09, 2007 at 05:26 PM
really stunning!!! you quite quickly took this little project to the next level, my dear, absolutely beautiful!
it really is! wow!
Posted by: Blair | August 09, 2007 at 05:39 PM
so lovely!
Posted by: Erin O. | August 09, 2007 at 06:08 PM
what a wonderful way to always have vacation memories at the top of your mind.
very cool.
Posted by: gigi | August 10, 2007 at 12:04 AM
i'm not sure which i enjoyed more, the pictures of the finished mobile, or the step-by-step directions.
it's fantastic. i have a serious need for some urchins now. (and a beer.)
Posted by: molly | August 10, 2007 at 10:56 AM
oh my oh my...stunning.
Posted by: kristin | August 10, 2007 at 03:39 PM
splendid! and now i need a beer. ah well ~ can't believe you've been my flickr contact all this time and i never spotted your blog. silly me - love it.
estea
Posted by: estea | August 11, 2007 at 02:33 PM
oh. what a beautiful, kid friendly project. too bad I didnt' pick up urchins last week at the beach.
Posted by: laura dodson | August 11, 2007 at 07:38 PM
So pretty! And I think you will appreciate it even more in the depths of winter. I have been meaning to make a driftwood/nature mobile for a couple years now. Maybe yours and Meg's will be the inspiration I need!
Posted by: angelique | August 19, 2007 at 12:57 PM
That is beautiful. Really, really pretty.
Posted by: Sonya | August 25, 2007 at 12:37 AM