Month: September 2023

Use these festive letters to make a garland, add a message to a wreath, add an initial as a package tie, or glue a name to a stocking. Designed by Kyle McCoy. STEP 1 BEAD COLORS NEEDED (quantities listed to make the entire alphabet): YOU WILL ALSO NEED: See the Supply List for beads and…

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This DIY Will Take You Back to the ’90s Raise your hand if you remember playing with Perler beads while jamming out to the Spice Girls on your walkman. While the Perler beading days of your youth were probably spent making hearts and the first letter of your name, we’ve hacked the old-school kid’s craft so it can…

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Easter is coming and the chicks are hatching! Create this fun and easy fused bead project to display on a shelf, windowsill, or table. STEP 1 Download/print the PDF for the project pattern. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads following the pattern. STEP 2 Ask…

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When I see buckets of pearls beads at Michaels, I move past with no hesitation. I’m not totally against plastic, but I just don’t have a mind for what to do with them. I think my opinion changed after seeing these delicate pastel, perler-bead bangles from Maker Mama. Look at these other amazing crafts made with perler beads!…

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Hello, I hope you are doing well during this time of confinement. Right now, I want to do activities that are simple to do and don’t require too much thought. I can’t get into sewing or getting into crochet projects. I tap into my gear and the long-awaited wish list.  A long time ago, I loved the article…

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Make your own soap dish out of Perler Beads with this easy tutorial! With a simple design and easy-to-customize pattern, this fuse bead project will help keep your hands squeaky clean. Plus, who doesn’t love pulling out this fun supply and crafting something new? Bar soap is inexpensive, comes in lots of great scents, and…

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I’ve never done too much crafting with buttons, but I still like to occasionally browse down the button area when I’m shopping at the local craft stores. There are always so many fun styles and colors that I mostly have no use for, but you never know when inspiration might hit you. My very favorite…

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I’ve been using Perler beads for quite a few years now, long enough to amass quite a collection of just about every color that they make. I started out making flat projects like coasters and small wall decorations. But lately I have started trying to experiment on what I can do with these beads that’s…

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