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Make Cute DIY Cactus Earrings with Perler Beads (Video)

These adorable DIY cactus earrings made with Perler Beads (AKA melty beads/fuse beads) come together in less than 10 minutes and are great for tween and teen crafts. Download the printable pattern for easy reference and watch the video to learn how to make your own! We all need a little southwestern, cactus flair added …

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50 Best Cat Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

This massive compendium of the best cat Perler bead designs is my gift for all my fellow cat lovers. Cat lovers, unite! Cats are enigmatic creatures, each with its own set of unique quirks and foibles. They may seem aloof and even cold, but they can be incredibly affectionate too – usually on their own …

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50 Best Dog Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

For those of us who count our four-legged friends among life’s greatest joys, the love for dogs often extends beyond simple companionship. It spills over into our hobbies, fashion, home décor, and yes, our crafting endeavors. Dog lovers, it’s long overdue but we’re finally doing Perler bead dog designs! Easy Dog Designs Let’s start off …

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25 Best 14×14 Perler Bead Peg Board Patterns, Designs and Ideas

Hello, Perler bead crafters! Are you looking for 14×14 Perler bead designs? If you are, you must be looking for simple designs for a very young child and/or somebody new to fuse bead crafting. Today’s your lucky day because this post is dedicated to all the best 14×14 patterns out there. A 14×14 peg board …

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35 Best Circle Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

Are you looking for the best Perler bead designs that you can use on a circular peg board? If so, you’ve come to the perfect place. I’ve curated a list of patterns and designs that young children will surely love. And for fun, I’ve thrown in a handful of challenging works as well. My own …

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25 Lilo & Stitch Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

It’s been 20 years since the well-loved movie Lilo & Stitch was released in theaters. Amazingly, it is still as beloved today as it was when it was first shown on the big screen. If this is one of your favorite movies and want to make the characters with Perler beads, you’ve come to the …

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35 Hexagon Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

If you have a hexagon Perler pegboard and want to discover the best designs to make with it, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ve put together a humongous list of the best hexagon designs you can make with your Perler beads. When my children had their first Perler bead set, they only had …

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50 Square Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

Readers, I have an exciting variety of Perler bead projects that are exclusively square in shape. If you think this list is boring, I’m happy to prove you wrong! One of our readers requested for square Perler bead patterns. The family was going to make Perler bead coasters and they wanted to have a lot …

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35 Autumn Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

Autumn is a very special season for so many reasons. During these months, we get Halloween and Harvest festivals. The leaves of trees turn to red, yellow and brown. The air starts to get nippy and the excitement for Thanksgiving and Christmas permeates the air. To celebrate all things Fall and Autumn, I created this …

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30 Best 3D Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

Have you been doing Perler beading for awhile now? Are you looking for some challenging designs to do? If the answer is yes to both questions, you might want to try out 3D patterns. When my family started doing 3D designs, we were all thumbs. We had to get our ironing done solidly or else …

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100 Animal Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

Most children are in love with animals. Whether they’re living with them on a day-to-day basis or seeing them in the wild, animals teach children kindness and bring them happiness. It’s no wonder that a lot of children and young-at-hearts love to make animal designs with their beads. I’ve curated a giant list of animals …

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25 Heart Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

Flowers, rainbows, small animals — these cute and pretty things make us happy. For today’s Perler bead project focus, let’s do hearts. Because human beings associate hearts with love, fondness, and affection, it’s become a visceral reaction to find hearts very appealing. Whether you’re making Perler bead designs for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day …

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35 Pokémon Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

Pokémon lovers, this curated list of the best Perler bead projects is for you! My daughters are huge Pokémon fans. They watched the animated series when they were younger and I still remember how we watched Detective Pikachu in the movies. It’s no surprise, therefore, that the little monsters were amongst their projects when we …

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25 Minecraft Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

If you are ever around children, you’d know that Minecraft is one of their favorite games. It’s funny because I always thought it was a game for teenagers and adults. Then one day, my little nieces and nephews started playing it and asking for Minecraft toys for Christmas. Suddenly, I realized the demographic had shifted. …

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40 Cute Perler Bead Ideas, Patterns and Designs

Let’s do cute Perler bead patterns! I was scrolling through social media and just found out that scientifically, the brain is hardwired to react to cute things. Cute stuff hijacks the brain and makes people happy. So, here’s a little dose of happiness — cute Perler bead projects. When you’re a parent to two girls, …

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75 Super Mario Perler Bead Ideas, Patterns and Designs

If you’re both a Super Mario fan AND a crafter, then you’re probably looking for fun craft ideas to make with your favorite Super Mario characters. Making Perler beads is the perfect project for you. It’s cheap, you only need a couple of supplies, and the sky’s the limit when it comes to anything you …

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Space Themed Perler Bead Patterns (with Printable Templates)

Get some fun new space themed Perler Bead patterns for kids crafting fun. Some are small and easy and others are a little more detailed, but you can use our printable patterns to make it easier. Easy Space Craft with Perler Beads We’ve been stuck at home for the past few weeks and looking for …

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Chameleon Melty Perler Bead Pattern (Free)

Need some cute melty bead ideas? If you like cute animals, then you’ll love making this adorable chameleon melty bead pattern. Is there an animal that you just know you could stop and watch for hours and not know any time has passed? That’s how I feel about chameleons. Even if you don’t like lizards, …

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Easy DIY Halloween Perler Bead Earrings

What better way to accessorize one of our favorite holidays than with these adorable Halloween Perler Bead earrings. They’re super-easy to make with mini Perler beads and some basic earring findings. Keep reading to learn how! We’ve been back at it with the Perler Beads!  I know I already made a set of Halloween Perler …

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50 Best Halloween Perler Bead Patterns, Ideas and Crafts

Use our free Halloween Perler bead patterns and have fun doing melty bead crafts with the kids this Halloween. We’ve been crafting with our melty beads again, and we’ve come up a few simple Halloween perler bead patterns to share with you today. (We call them melty beads at home, since they get melted together, …

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60+ Perler Bead Patterns and Crafts: Ultimate Guide to Free Patterns and Project Ideas

Whether you’re new to using Perler beads or are a die-hard fan looking for inspiration, you’ll find everything you need in this post. We’re answering all of your Perler Bead questions, including what to make, where to find free patterns, and how to make your own patterns. Perler Bead Basics If you’re a beginner at …

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30 Christmas Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

Do you know what would make your Christmas décor special? It’s DIY Perler bead Christmas decorations made with your family. Whether you have curious tots or craft-loving teens, there are a ton of Perler bead designs that are Christmas-themed. There’s something for everybody. We have simple designs that clumsy little fingers can do to jaw-dropping, …

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Halloween Handprint Craft: Ghost Bunting

This simple halloween handprint craft makes the cutest DIY ghost bunting. So get tracing, and make a whole army of cute little handprint ghosts to add to your kid-made Halloween decor! We just made this sweet little ghostie bunting and it’s the perfect addition to our collection of Fall handprint crafts for kids (make sure …

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Torn Paper Halloween Art for Kids

Use bright paper in Halloween colors to make these eye-catching Halloween scenes. You can download our printable silhouette templates to add to your creations. Halloween Torn Paper Art for Kids Torn paper activities are particularly good for developing prewriting skills in preschoolers since they use their pinch grip to tear the paper. But this art …

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Summer Word Search Free Printable Activity

Here’s a fun summer word search printable you can download and print at home. This word search puzzle is a great boredom buster for long summer days and is also perfect for parties or the classroom. If you’re on the hunt for some simple summer activities for the kids, you’ve come to the right place. …

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33 Fun and Easy Plastic Ball Ornament Decorating Ideas

Create unique DIY Christmas ornaments with inexpensive fillable plastic Christmas ball ornaments. Check out this amazing Christmas ball ornament crafts round-up for fun and simple ideas anyone can do. If you’re looking for DIY Christmas ornaments that are easy and inexpensive with endless possibilities, then you’re looking in the right direction with these plastic Christmas …

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