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If you want ideas and tutorials for making your own unique hanging mobiles, wind chimes and chandeliers, you have come to the right place! Below you will find fantastic ideas for decorations to hang from your ceilings, including those made using found objects, paper, clay, knitted ornaments, felt, fabric and leather.

Hanging ornaments can really set a scene and can be a beautiful focal point in a room. Usually, individual ornaments are hung from yarn, thread or string from a central frame like a branch or wooden ring, or they are hung at different levels using lengths of balanced wire. Great designs can be created including scenes such as 'under the sea' (with sea creature and seaweed ornaments) or the sky (an example of which you can view below).

I hope this page gives you lots of ideas :-)

Photo and mobile by Sophie Honey.

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Origami Cranes

CLICK HERE for instructions on folding your own paper cranes.

Photo and mobile by Radiant Reflections.

DIY Hanging Decorations

DIY Paper Birds
Instructions for folding birds from paper.
Sky Scene
Paper cloud, sun and butterfly design.
Seaglass Pebbles
Beachy decoration made of driftwood and sea glass.
Dreamy Butterfly Mobile
Punch out butterflies from freezer paper and hang them from a hoop.
Rubber Origami Shapes
Coat any paper shape in Plastidip to make durable ornaments you can hang up.
Hoops & Birds
Use embroidery hoops to hold handmade birdies in the air.
Mathematic Mobile
Cut out platonic solid shapes for a more educational design.
DIY Paper Rainbows
Super simple but they look spectacular over a dining table.
Natural Leaves
About as easy as it gets!

Paper Streamer Chandeliers

CLICK HERE for instructions on making these fun paper chandeliers.

Photo and mobile by Becky Farley.

Shell & Driftwood Windchime

Photo and mobile by Meninheira.

Homemade Mobile Tutorials

Bird Cage
Fabric wrapped circle and bird decoration.
Paper Pacman
For those into gaming or all things retro.
Halloween Bats
Using a lampshade frame for the base.
Felt Butterflies
Felted beads and cut-out butterflies make up with pretty mobile.
Fabric Mobiles
Get the lowdown on creating mobiles from fabrics with this detailed tutorial.
Lace Jellyfish
Delicate and whimsical items you can use to create a mobile.
Mini Model Mobiles
Fun mobile making great use of mini people models.
Photo Globes
Crafty way of displaying photos within your mobile display.

Bird House Mobile

Photo and mobile by Amy etc. - Click here for more photos.

Hanging Ornament How-Tos

Suspended Christmas Tree
Awesome idea using lots of green baubles.
Beautiful Boats
Paper mache boats would look fantastic hanging from the ceiling in a fleet.
Paper Hot Air Balloons
How to fold your own 3D paper hot air balloons.
Feathers and Lace
Perfect for a bit of primitive chic!
Magical Stars
Strands of dreamy watercolour painted stars.
Printable Owls
Print your free owl designs in a range of rainbow colours.
Sheep Mobile
Free pattern for creating a cute sheep mobile out of felt.
Happy Raincloud
With glittery threads holding gorgeous glass gems.

'Themis' Geometric Mobile

This cool mobile was designed by Clara Von Zweigbergk.

Wind Chimes & Dreamcatchers to Make

Summer Time Chime
With really pretty painted bamboo chimes.
Shell Chimes
With the individual strings wrapped in embroidery thread.
DIY Dreamcatcher
With a twig frame and lovely painted feathers.
Seashore Windchimes
String lots of shells together for a beach themed idea.
Doily Dreamcatcher
Super delicate doilies in wood frames.

Photograph Mobile

A more grown-up idea for a mobile is to hang up photos, souvenirs and items that mean something to you. Show your life/personality!

Photo and mobile by Lydia Henderson.

Outdoor Decor Ideas

Hanging Garden
Hang plants to a tree branch to create a mobile.
Springy Mobile
Using industrial springs and aluminium strapping.
Romantic Chandelier
Made with a decorative wire basket, candles and jewels.
Beach Driftwood
Perfect outdoor idea for a seaside location.

Clay Heart Mobile

CLICK HERE to see how you can make your own clay heart and driftwood mobile.

Photo and mobile by She Likes Cute.

Kawaii Crochet Mobile

Photo and mobile by Rachel Mackin.

CLICK HERE to download the free crochet pattern for this adorable rainbow mobile from Coats Crafts.

More Ceiling Decor Ideas

Glass Bubble Display
Stunning hanging display made up of hollow glass baubles.
Bird Branches
Gorgeous balancing act mobile with bird softies.
Paper Blossom Branches
Lovely decor for a nature theme.
Nepali Fringed Decor
Fringed tissue paper hangings you can make in any colour combo.
Copper Disc Mobile
Modern and professional looking creation made using twisted copper discs.

Driftwood & Sea Glass

Photo by Longbec.

Wire Sculpture Mobile

Photo and mobile by John Banks.

Paper Planes

I think this paper plane mobile by Julia Manchik is my favourite.

Find out how to make it yourself by clicking here.

Ideas & Inspiration

Hanging Vases
Fab display of teardrop vases and flowers.
Recycled Plastic Bottles
An example of how you can re-use your trash.
3D Paper Scenes
Brilliant examples of what you can create with just card.
Sunny Day
Adorable sunshine scene made with felt - perfect for a baby.
Sputnik Mobile
Just replace photos with christmas ornaments on a shop-bought mobile.
Cute Mobiles
I especially love the houses one!

Floating Feather Mobile

Photo and mobile by Sophie Honey.

Chandeliers & More

Chandelier Style Creations, But Without Lighting

Recycled Chandelier
Recycle card and plastic bottles for a glam decoration.
Paint Swatch Chandelier
I love the shades of pastel pink used on this one.
Straw Cluster
Striking chandelier made up of drinking straws!
Faux Capiz Shell
Imitate the look of shell discs using wax paper instead.
Rock Candy
Buy pre-made rock candy or make it yourself.

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  • TandCrecruitment Mar 28, 2012 @ 4:10 pm | delete
    Love, this is really GREAT thanks so much
  • wadsworth Mar 12, 2012 @ 1:02 am | delete
    Very cool, love the Wire Sculpture Mobiles.
  • PamelaU Mar 7, 2012 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    I used to be really arty and creative when younger, then career and children got in the way. Having moved into a new house last year, I'm scouting around for DIY projects and ideas. Might bust out the old salt dough soon!
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