I have been working on a new klt:collection of mobiles for a little while now and I am excited to share the results. Back in May, I wrote a blog post that chronicled the process of making the first mobile from the new collection. You can view the process here. Since then I have added two more mobiles to the mix. But, the fun part about this collection is that there is a menu of options – from palette to characters. I have created a “cast of characters” to choose from that are all similar in size and can be combined differently- to tell a unique story. The fabrics used for these mobiles are extra special too. They are all hand printed by Helen Rawlinson and Ink & Spindle.
This is the first mobile of the bunch, The Woodland Creatures :: Ink & Spindle fabrics are used, lime wood base, & a nest, squirrel, sandpiper, & owl.
The, All About Birds Mobile, uses Helen Rawlinson fabrics, yellow wood base, & a nest, owl, sandpiper, & raven.
This last mobile, Chasing Tails, was a collaborative process between me and the people that “like” klt:works on FB (only they didn’t know it yet). We have a cat, and I am not really knowledgeable on different breeds of dogs. So, I threw out the question on FB, “What are your favorite breeds of dogs?”. Wow, did I get a lot of feedback! I then researched and came up with some dog drawings which were later thrown out to the group for more feedback. This mobile uses Helen Rawlinson fabric as well, a turquoise wood base, & a french bulldog, beagle, german pointer, & a dog named Macy (a customer’s dog).
What I personally like about these mobiles, is the simplicity of the designs. They are colorful on one side, but offer high contrast B&W on the other side for newborns. These mobiles are also sophisticated enough to be used by people of any age. Because, I really don’t think mobiles are just for babies. Do you have favorite character combination?
16 Comments
elSage
18 August 2010I love all of these! Nicely executed, they silkscreened amazingly & the fabrics are perfect!
elSage
18 August 2010I love all of these! Nicely executed, they silkscreened amazingly & the fabrics are perfect!
elSage
18 August 2010I love all of these! Nicely executed, they silkscreened amazingly & the fabrics are perfect!
Brynne Betz
18 August 2010Wow…yet again you amaze me, Kristin!! Beautiful, imaginative, fun and stylish!
Brynne Betz
18 August 2010Wow…yet again you amaze me, Kristin!! Beautiful, imaginative, fun and stylish!
Brynne Betz
18 August 2010Wow…yet again you amaze me, Kristin!! Beautiful, imaginative, fun and stylish!
Daria
18 August 2010They're great Kristin! I like exactly the same thing as you – simplicity, b/w versus colour! The dogs are extra funny, I really like your drawings!
Daria
18 August 2010They're great Kristin! I like exactly the same thing as you – simplicity, b/w versus colour! The dogs are extra funny, I really like your drawings!
Daria
18 August 2010They're great Kristin! I like exactly the same thing as you – simplicity, b/w versus colour! The dogs are extra funny, I really like your drawings!
redmenace
18 August 2010I am in love with these!
redmenace
18 August 2010I am in love with these!
redmenace
18 August 2010I am in love with these!
KLT
19 August 2010Thanks you guys! These have been mulling around in my brain for so long- it is nice to finally see them realized! I appreciate your compliments so much!
KLT
19 August 2010Thanks you guys! These have been mulling around in my brain for so long- it is nice to finally see them realized! I appreciate your compliments so much!
Bron @ Baby Space
31 August 2010So lovely š
Bron @ Baby Space
31 August 2010So lovely š