5 adorable DIY pacifier clip designs — inspirations and color palettes

Once you've mastered the basic technique, the real creativity begins: choosing colors, shapes, patterns. Here are 5 designs with their exact color palettes.

Design 1: Pastel Rainbow — the classic

Palette: powder pink · mint · lavender · peach · white · lilac Pattern: alternate colors in spectrum order, 3 beads per color For: all baby girls, universal gift

The most requested and most photographed design. Simple to make, beautiful on all skin tones.

Design 2: Natural Neutral — the minimalist

Palette: beige · sand · off-white · soft terracotta · hazelnut Pattern: random colors within the range, 1 large hexagonal bead at center For: moms with a natural style, Scandinavian nurseries

The one that goes with everything. Subtle, elegant, timeless.

Design 3: Ocean — the boho

Palette: turquoise · sky blue · white · sage · aqua · seafoam Pattern: 5 blue beads, 1 large white bead, 5 green beads, 1 large white bead For: sea or nature themed nurseries

Perfect for summer, spring birthdays, ocean-themed décor.

Design 4: Confetti — the festive

Palette: cherry red · sunshine yellow · bright blue · raspberry pink · apple green Pattern: 1 bead per color in strict alternation, no consecutive repeats For: joyful babies and mamas who love color

The most cheerful and most Instagram-photographed. Draws baby smiles.

Design 5: Rose & Gold — the chic

Palette: powder pink · dusty rose · gold (silicone) · pearlescent white · champagne Pattern: 3 powder pink, 1 gold, 3 dusty rose, 1 gold, 3 pink, 1 gold For: premium birth gifts, christenings, baby photo sessions

The most elegant in the collection. Gives a nearly professional result.

Recommended starter kit

The pastel silicone bead kit on Amazon{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} contains 300 beads in 20 colors — enough to make 15–20 pacifier clips and try all these designs.