Arrow Mobile DIY

I bought some shims for another DIY but it didn't work out so I took most of them back to the store. One of the packs that stayed home were used as diggers by the kids and were lying about the yard when suddenly I got an idea. Arrows! Mobile! Graphic, bold, modern, easy!

It took me all of an hour and a half to finish this since I had to let the paint dry and cost about $2 since I already had the paint, twine, glue, and hook on hand.

1. Supplies: One pack of wood shims, wood glue, scissors, spray paint, twine, hook, hammer, nail, clamps (optional). 2. Spread a thin amount of wood glue on the thin end of one shim and adhere the thin end of the other shim so that they form a right angle as shown. Wipe off excess glue. Press between bricks, chip clips, or clamps until set (20 minutes). 3. Repeat for as many arrows as you need. I suggest an odd number for visual impact. 4. Using a nail, puncture through the center of your arrow twice as shown being careful not to split your shims. After you puncture a small hole, use your screw hook to gently widen your hole so that it's big enough for twine to fit through later. Remove screw. Repeat with each arrow. 5. Paint wood in three or four thin coats with spray paint (or acrylic). 6. Tie a knot in one end of your twine and measure about how long you want your mobile to be, cut. Thread through your arrows and tie a knot before you thread through each arrow to keep it from sliding down. Hang and enjoy!

We have had a windy weekend so most of these are of the mobile twisting in the breeze a bit but I love the graphic look it adds to our outdoor space. It'd be great used in a kid's room or nursery painted in a bright color or black (hello, boy decor). It's a really easy project for all skill levels and shouldn't cost too much to make. 

Enjoy!

-Rachel

 

Comments

[Zoe]

I just Love this! such a great DIY your idea are amazing.

Zoe

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[Mariana]

Love this!!

[Hillery]

Very cute DIY and so simple!

[roberta]

very nice decoration! ;)
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[Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy]

thats so cool! i love it! thanks for sharing!

[sarah jane]

so simple and so brilliant! i love it! i'm sure we have some shims lying around. i might have to try this for diesel's room since we have a chevron thing going on in there. it'd be fun to add some jingle bells on the ends for a wind chime too. the mind's a rollin'! thanks!

[Brooke]

I really love this idea. I've been wanting to make one and wasn't sure how to. Love it!

Brooke

[Erin Wilson]

Girl, you're so good.

I'm imagining stripes across the arrows...in bright colors? If only I had more time, sigh.

[Mademoiselle Marie]

Cute DIY. It looks modern and fresh, I'm thinking about making one for my kitchen window...

[Alicia]

This is the perfect inspiration for adding some graphic detail to my yard, thanks!

[chelsea hansen]

This is fantastic!!! Love the mobile and the styling :)

[kristin]

ACK, this is so cute! Perfectly simple but so graphic. Thanks so much for the how-to!

[beetree]

Very cute idea! Love those moments of inspiration- especially when it's almost free! :) Also, a huge THANK YOU!!! to your hubby, and your sweet family for sacrificing in service of our country. You are very appreciated- may God protect and bless you all abundantly!!!

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[Sara]

I love this! I have been looking for some ways to spruce up the back yard area. Thanks!

[ruthie]

So clever! You should have your own diy show. It would be a hit!

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Pretty nic :)

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[Bridget Fossedal]

so simple and so brilliant!

[andrea]

What a simple, yet incredibly cool mobile! I have been into mobile-making lately for my little one and have come up with a few fun ones. But, this, I've got to try also! Thanks, lovely!
andrea (www.strawberrymohawk.com)

[liz]

simple and creative! i love it. plus, i have a pile of shims sitting around ;) i may do each one in a different color for the kids room.

great diy!

[Tamara's Blend]

Haha, this is super cute! :)

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[Mandi]

Rachel! I just love this idea! I actually saw it on Pinterest (pinned by you, and repinned by MANY!) before I made it out to your blog. But I was seriously impressed and am filing the idea away for when we start decorating our pergola outside. Some day. Some year. :)

[Pulse Vinatge]

Really like this idea. Several at different lengths might be very cool too. Thank you for posting!

[Giovanna]

Very cool! Love this DIY! I'm going to have to try it out!

xx
Giovanna
www.oliveandanarrow.com

[chinaamanda]

We all love them

[Val]

Lovely idea!!

Val
http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/

[rocio]

Looks beautiful!!!