There are so many different materials that can be used in DIY mobile projects and that means they can be used pretty much in any room of the house. Although associated mainly with kids' rooms and nurseries, mobiles can provide an accent or a standout decoration. If you're a mom-to-be, you could spend some of your waiting time crafting a handmade mobile, and if you're not nesting, these DIY mobile projects might just trigger an idea for that finishing touch you're looking for.
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1. Rose Cascade
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Via Baby Girl Nursery - Project ...
This is made from felt flowers but you can use store-bought products in your handmade mobiles just as well.
2. Yarn Balls
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Via pnmag.com
So easily made with glue-y colored string/yarn wrapped around balloons.
3. Origami Elephants
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Via Origami Elephant Mobile, Elephant Mobile, ...
Find an origami tutorial and you're good to go. And if not elephants why not origami cranes?
4. Swarming Butterfly Chandelier
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Via Handmade Chandelier's on Studio 5
You can find butterflies in all sorts of materials - fabric, wood, card - to make something like this.
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5. Cloud and Raindrops
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Via 14 Adorable DIY Projects for ...
DIY mobiles featuring clouds and raindrops are among the easiest to make and there are so many variations.
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6. Initial
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Via DIY mobile.
I think it would look great if you painted the letter so it stood out.
7. Ribbons
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Via Baby Ribbon & Lace Mobile, ...
Go with pastels or brights - your choice.
8. One Color Ombré
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Via Purple Ombre Handmade Baby Mobile
Such an effective use of one color.
9. Hot Air Balloons
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Via hot air balloon baby mobile
There are lots of ways to create balloons for DIY mobiles.
10. Pod of Whales
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Via Use lots of cut out whales to create an ocean scene.
11. Bird's Nest
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Via DIY Mobiles for Baby's Nursery
A country garden theme brings a natural touch.
12. Bird Perch
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Via The link above provides the pattern for the birds.
13. Love Birds
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Via Season 11 Auditions - So ...
You'll need to get your sewing machine out to make the felt birds and hearts.
14. Elephants on Parade
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Via Baby Boy Nursery Decor - ...
If you don't want elephants go with other kid-friendly animals - ducks, sheep or teddies.
15. Multi-color Ombré
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Via Try This
The right mix of colors can be stunning.
16. Bling
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Via Now, that's what you call making a statement.
17. Crystal Drops
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Via God bless {our} nest: DIY: ...
Hang this so it catches the light from the window.
18. Shower of Stars
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Via Galaxy Star Mobile | Honest ...
The easiest DIY mobile projects involve die cut shapes.
19. Silk Fairies
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Via Waldorf Inspired, Silk Fairy Mobile ...
What a great way to use silk hankies.
20. Teardrops
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Via I like the idea of the drops being a little bigger and having inspirational quotes on them.
21. Fabric Balls
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Via THERE’S A LITTLE PEANUT ON ...
This is one way to use Styrofoam balls in DIY mobiles. And...
22. Yarn Balls
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Via Navy, Gray and Orange Twin ...
... and here's another.
23. Balloon Festival
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Via DIY: Le mobile montgolfière
You will need some sewing skills for this handmade mobile.
24. Seashore
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Via living.msn.com
Make use of your beachcombing finds for an organic touch.
25. Snowflakes
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Via DIY Tutorial: DIY DOILY CRAFTS ...
Need a mobile for the Holidays?
26. Rope Leaves
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Via offbeatmama.com
So effective yet so easy to make.
27. Bird's Nest
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Via Sadie's Nursery - Project Nursery
There are lots of ways to make the birds and clouds or raid the craft store!
28. Hearts & Love
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Via Heart Mobile
A pretty way to decorate for Valentine's Day or to add a special touch to your boudoir.
29. Dreamcatcher
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Via Dreamcatcher Mobile - Brown Boho ...
Just follow the same principles as for a regular dreamcatcher.
Are you inspired to let your crafty fingers to work on your own DIY mobile? Which room would you make one for?
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Bela: They're all so cool! I love the bird nest one.
Saira: Im going to put a little bit of everything in one :)!
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