9 DIY Baby Mobile Ideas for Any Nursery

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Megan Graney
Megan Graney
Megan Graney
Megan Graney is a crafting expert, art teacher, and writer who shares her knowledge of DIY painting, furniture refinishing, and sewing. She has almost a decade of hands-on experience and has been writing about crafts for five years. 
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Updated on 11/01/19
Modern Leather Mobile

 Sarah Hearts

Welcoming a new baby is always exciting, and decorating a nursery in anticipation can be a really fun part of that process. No matter your color scheme or theme, a baby’s nursery isn’t quite complete without a whimsical mobile.

A homemade mobile can capture your baby’s attention, help develop their eyesight, and calm them down in preparation for sleep (always a good thing). Glance through the do-it-yourself ideas below to get inspired to make a personal, unique mobile for your little one.

Warning

Be sure to install baby mobiles only in places that won’t threaten the safety of your baby. Mobiles should never be hung over a baby’s crib, instead, use them to decorate the corner of a nursery, over a rocking chair, or hung over a dresser.

  • 01 of 09

    Geometric Paper Mobile

    Geometric Paper Mobile

    Project Nursery 

    Sturdy cardstock can be run through your sewing machine, so cut a few cute shapes, pair them up, and run a quick stitch from top to bottom to create a few three-dimensional pieces for a colorful mobile. This piece ages well with your baby, so keep it hung up to teach your toddler shapes and colors. 

    Geometric Paper Mobile from Project Nursery

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    Felt Ball Mobile

    Felt Ball Mobile

     The Rainy Day House

    This simple mobile gives the illusion of floating colorful orbs—certain to capture your little one’s interest for a few precious moments. Go for a rainbow of felt balls to brighten an otherwise plain space or select monochromatic pieces for a more curated look.

    Felt Ball Mobile from The Rainy Day House

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    Rainy Day Mobile

    Rainy Day Mobile

     Lia Griffith

    Stick with just paper and string to make this cute cloud-and-raindrop mobile. A glittery finish and a smiling face add a whimsical touch to this lovely, homemade piece of nursery decor. Add a sunny yellow wall for the perfect amount of contrast to this adorable mobile. 

    Rainy Day Mobile from Lia Griffith

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    Leather Circle Mobile

    Leather Circle Mobile

    Project Nursery 

    Keep things simple with this striking leather mobile. One long line to hang leather shapes keeps construction easy and makes for a striking accent piece. Hang this one up over a dresser to add a modern touch your baby's nursery. 

    Leather Circle Mobile from Project Nursery

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    Stars and Moon Mobile

    Stars and Moon Mobile

    Scratch and Stitch

    This smart tutorial utilizes found objects, store-bought items, and a few homemade touches for an eye-catching, wall-mounted mobile. Don’t worry if the objects you find don’t match your color scheme; a quick coat of metallic spray paint remedies that instantly. 

    Stars and Moon Mobile from Scratch and Stitch

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    Modern Leather Mobile

    Modern Leather Mobile

    Sarah Hearts

    This dynamic mobile utilizes wire to hang its leather cutouts, so each unique arc creates a new level. Leather is a great media for this project—no need to finish the edges with a needle and thread—as it won’t fray. Add your own patterns with paint to a couple of leather pieces to add another layer of fascination.

    Modern Leather Mobile from Sarah Hearts

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    Felt and Wool Cloud Mobile

    Felt and Wool Cloud Mobile

    The Lovely Drawer

    Soft textures are the focus for this sky-themed mobile where plushy clouds meet puffy pom-poms. You can absolutely make each component yourself, especially if you’re an accomplished seamstress, but don’t hesitate to opt for pre-made pieces too, just add your own spin by hanging everything together from a wooden embroidery hoop. 

    Felt and Wool Cloud Mobile from The Lovely Drawer

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    Flowers and Butterflies Mobile

    Flowers and Butterfly Mobile

    Make It & Love It 

    If your baby’s nursery leans toward natural materials and organic colors, attempt this rustic mobile made from a tree branch. Hanging flowers and butterflies keep this project’s theme cohesive, but don’t hesitate to adjust the color scheme to your little one’s room.

    Flowers and Butterflies Mobile from Make It & Love It

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    Geode Mobile

    Geode Mobile

    Lia Griffith

    Capitalize on the geode/crystal trend by making your own--from paper. A few simple folds bring these geodes to life, and a contrasting pastel color palette makes them perfect for a baby mobile. 

    Geode Mobile from Lia Griffith