How to Hang Sun Catchers: No Drills, No Drama, Just Rainbows! 🌈✨
So, you’ve fallen in love with the idea of sun catchers—those sparkly, light-catching beauties that throw rainbows around your room like confetti at a birthday party. You’re ready to bring some sunshine indoors… but you’re not so ready to whip out a power drill or start hammering holes in the wall.
We hear you. Hanging sun catchers can seem like a bit of a mission—especially if you're renting or you're just not the “DIY on a ladder” type. But don’t worry. We’ve got answers, tips, and even a zero-tools-required alternative to keep your windows (and your walls!) hole-free and happy.
🪝 The classic way: How to hang crystal sun catchers
If you’ve picked up a traditional crystal or beaded sun catcher—the kind that dangles on a chain or string—you’ll need to hang it near a window where it can catch direct sunlight.
Here are a few popular options:
- Suction cups: These stick directly onto smooth glass windows. Just make sure the glass is clean and dry before applying. Some sun catchers come with suction cups, but if yours didn’t, you can pick them up at most homeware stores.
- Adhesive hooks: Great for renters because they peel off cleanly. Perfect for hanging from the top of a window frame.
- Curtain rods or window latches: If you’re already using curtain rods or have a latch at the top of your window, you can loop your sun catcher over the hardware—no extra tools needed.
- Ceiling hooks: If you're going fancy, some people install small hooks into the ceiling near the window to let their sun catchers dangle down and spin. (A little ambitious, but very twinkly.)
But if all of this sounds like a bit too much… we have an easier, tool-free solution that brings just as much sparkle.
☀️ Meet the no-fuss sun catcher stickers (aka The Lazy Girl's Guide to Instant Rainbows)
At The Bubbly Type, we offer a different kind of sun catcher—one that doesn’t need hooks, holes, suction cups, or anything sticky and risky.
Our window sticker-style sun catchers are designed to be super easy to apply—just peel, stick, and sparkle. No tools. No damage. No stress.
They’re:
✔️ Renter-friendly (no holes in walls, no weird residue left behind)
✔️ Reusable (you can peel them off and reapply them!)
✔️ Effortlessly beautiful (just like you)
✔️ Perfect for sunny windows (rainbows galore!)
How to use your window sticker sun catcher
- Find a sunny window – North or east-facing windows usually get the best morning light.
- Clean the glass – Just a quick wipe to remove dust or smudges.
- Peel and stick – Gently peel the backing off your sun catcher and smooth it onto the glass.
- Soak in the sparkle – Sit back and enjoy the magical rainbow display dancing across your walls and floors. ✨
Easy as pie. (Actually, easier—because there’s no baking involved.)
Final thoughts: Hang your sun catcher, your way 🌞
Whether you’re going old-school with crystal styles or modern and minimalist with our sticker-style sun catchers, the goal is the same: to fill your space with joy, colour, and little bursts of sunshine.
Want to skip the hardware store and go straight to the fun? Browse our Sun Catchers collection and pick your favourite shapes—like butterflies, bunnies, or clouds—and let the rainbows roll in.
No hooks. No holes. Just happy little rainbows, all day long. 🌈💛