Making a Nursery Mobile

Want to add a personal touch to your little one’s nursery? Why not try your hand at one of these beautiful, DIY mobiles?

We’ve rounded up 16 of the cutest and most creative nursery mobiles we could find, ranging from the sweet and simple to the truly impressive. Whether you’re looking for a flash of inspiration or full tutorial, these pretty projects are sure to get those creative juices flowing!

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Lucky Star Mobile

One Dog Woof

This dreamy mobile features dozens of tiny origami stars individually folded and strung from a wooden embroidery hoop.
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Galaxy Mobile

Honest to Nod

This shimmering cloud of paper stars adds a touch of glam to the nursery without breaking the bank.

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Paper Cloud Mobile

HGTV

Keep baby’s head in the clouds with this sweet and simple paper mobile. All you need is an hour of free time and about $5 worth of supplies.
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Hot Air Balloon Mobile

Persia Lou

If you have paper - and a whole lot of patience - this stunning balloon mobile could be yours. Just follow these directions, and you’ll be up, up, and away.

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Paper Polyhedron Mobile

Tuts+

Crushing on the geometric nursery trend? You’ll love this simple cut and paste project from Tuts+.
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Sculpted Yarn Mobile

Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine

Get your hands messy with this fun and easy mobile project! All you need is some yarn, a few balloons and a whole lot of Elmer’s glue.
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Felt Ball Mobile

My Sparkle

Recreate this bright and beautiful mobile using pre-felted, store-bought balls, or make your own using this brilliant washing machine method.
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Paper Punch Mobile

Merely Mothers

With over 400 colorful discs, this pretty paper mobile packs a pretty serious design punch. Smitten? Head over to Merely Mothers for the full tutorial.

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Himmeli Mobile

Nicest Things

This modern beauty combines two of the hottest nursery trends - pastels and geometric shapes - into one gorgeous and inexpensive mobile. Create your own Nordic-inspired Himmeli art using colored straws and twine and this photo tutorial.
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Origami Crane Mobile

Life in Bridgetown

Origami cranes symbolize good luck and good wishes, making them a perfect gift for a new baby. They look pretty stylish too!
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Feather Mobile

Tinker with This

Fabric feathers add a dose of whimsy to this trendy mobile. Or try color-dipping real white feathers or hand-painting them for a different look.
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Fabric Strip Mobile

Etsy

Love the shabby chic look? Recreate this gorgeous Etsy find using an embroidery hoop and scraps of fabric or ribbon.

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Crystal Chic Mobile

God Bless Our Nest

This sweet and feminine mobile is as simple as it is charming. Make your own using this detailed tutorial.
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Tissue Tassel Mobile

Just Bella

Add a splash of color to your nursery with this tissue-paper tassel mobile. Want to make your project really shine? Use a little gold or silver tissue for a touch of metallic glam!
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Tissue Cluster Mobile

Danielle Burkleo.

This colorful cluster of paper lanterns, tissue pom-poms, and shiny paper garlands makes excellent eye candy for both you and your little one. Create your own paper pom-poms using this how-to guide.
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Magic Melted-Bead Mobile

The Artful Parent

Create this light-catching, translucent mobile using pony beads - the plastic, colored beads typically used for children’s crafts - and an outdoor grill.

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Safety First

Digital Vision / Getty Images

Before you hang your beautiful, new mobile in the nursery, make sure to read these 5 important safety tips.