Little Olive needs a mobile

Little Olive has been requesting visually appealing art for her crib since her vision is now stronger and she can see the objects a few feet away. Up until now, the poor child was only starring at the ceiling.  That would not do at all.

It was time to make her a mobile. Well, my version of a mobile.

Before: Boring ceiling

Step 1: Buy interesting, light weight objects at local craft store

I chose Martha Stewart Crafts Ornament Balls

Step 2: Piece 5 ornament balls together with brads included in the kit.

I bought the white set and a spool of yellow ribbon with white polka dots

Step 3: Get hubby and friend to entertain baby downstairs while you go to work upstairs.
Step 4: Attach ribbon to ball and then hang ornament balls on ceiling in a random pattern. I chose to vary the length of the ribbon.

After:  Exciting ceiling art

Little Olive's view from the crib

Step 5: Place baby in crib for endless hours (aka: fleeting minutes) of visual stimuli.