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
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
Via pnmag.com
So easily made with glue-y colored string/yarn wrapped around balloons.
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3. Origami Elephants
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
Via Handmade Chandelier's on Studio 5
You can find butterflies in all sorts of materials - fabric, wood, card - to make something like this.
5. Cloud and Raindrops
Via 14 Adorable DIY Projects for ...
DIY mobiles featuring clouds and raindrops are among the easiest to make and there are so many variations.
6. Initial
Via DIY mobile.
I think it would look great if you painted the letter so it stood out.
7. Ribbons
Via Baby Ribbon & Lace Mobile, ...
Go with pastels or brights - your choice.
8. One Color Ombré
Via Purple Ombre Handmade Baby Mobile
Such an effective use of one color.
9. Hot Air Balloons
Via hot air balloon baby mobile
There are lots of ways to create balloons for DIY mobiles.
10. Pod of Whales
Use lots of cut out whales to create an ocean scene.
11. Bird's Nest
Via DIY Mobiles for Baby's Nursery
A country garden theme brings a natural touch.
12. Bird Perch
The link above provides the pattern for the birds.
13. Love Birds
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
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
Via Try This
The right mix of colors can be stunning.
16. Bling
Now, that's what you call making a statement.
17. Crystal Drops
Via God bless {our} nest: DIY: ...
Hang this so it catches the light from the window.
18. Shower of Stars
Via Galaxy Star Mobile | Honest ...
The easiest DIY mobile projects involve die cut shapes.
19. Silk Fairies
Via Waldorf Inspired, Silk Fairy Mobile ...
What a great way to use silk hankies.
20. Teardrops
I like the idea of the drops being a little bigger and having inspirational quotes on them.
21. Fabric Balls
Via THERE’S A LITTLE PEANUT ON ...
This is one way to use Styrofoam balls in DIY mobiles. And...
22. Yarn Balls
Via Navy, Gray and Orange Twin ...
... and here's another.
23. Balloon Festival
Via DIY: Le mobile montgolfière
You will need some sewing skills for this handmade mobile.
24. Seashore
Via living.msn.com
Make use of your beachcombing finds for an organic touch.
25. Snowflakes
Via DIY Tutorial: DIY DOILY CRAFTS ...
Need a mobile for the Holidays?
26. Rope Leaves
Via offbeatmama.com
So effective yet so easy to make.
27. Bird's Nest
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
Via Heart Mobile
A pretty way to decorate for Valentine's Day or to add a special touch to your boudoir.
29. Dreamcatcher
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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