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The whole family can have fun getting creative with these exciting DIY projects and craft ideas.

100 Food Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

If you’re looking for food-themed Perler bead designs, then you’ve just struck gold. I’ve curated 100 designs of various delicious foods. Whenever possible, I’ve included the patterns, too. Food is one of the many things that makes me and my family happy. When my children are having a hard time at school or I’m going …

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25 Anime Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

Watching anime is one of the most fun and wholesome activities you can share with your children. Japanese cartoons have a unique and special charm to them that is very different from the usual fare of children’s cartoons. This anime Perler bead list is actually very special. I put in my best effort to curate …

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30 Star Wars Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

Just like any family around the world, we are huge fans of the Star Wars moves. It started with my generation watching the original 3-part series in the Eighties, then later it was my daughters swooning over the (tragic) love story of Anakin and Padmé. With the advent of the new Skywalker Saga, it seemed …

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25 Easter Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

If you’re looking for Perler bead projects to do for Easter, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve curated the best Perler bead designs and patterns that you can do for this special occasion. A lot of the patterns below feature Easter eggs and bunnies which symbolize spring and rebirth. Easter, after all, is a …

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25 Among Us Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

Back when the pandemic hit and our family was feeling the isolation that lockdowns brought, our teenagers came up with the idea of playing online games with relatives to keep in touch. One of the unforgettable games that we played was Among Us. Make no mistake. The whole premise of the whole game is pretty …

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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 Flower Perler Bead Patterns, Designs and Ideas

“The earth laughs in flowers.” Ralph Waldo Emerson For such fragile things, it’s amazing how flowers invoke such happiness and appreciation of beauty. Whether we see them arranged prettily in a florist’s shop or growing wild and free in a quiet wood, they never fail to bring a little piece of joy in one’s day. …

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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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25 Easy Perler Bead Patterns for Young Children

Introduce Perler bead crafting to your little ones with these simple patterns and designs. They’ll love this easy yet fun activity, and they’ll get a really cute souvenir at the end of the day. Children can easily get sucked into their Cocomelon YouTube videos or online games, but ultimately, nothing beats a parent-child interaction. Sure …

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50 Disney Perler Bead Ideas, Patterns and Designs

If your family loves Disney characters and princesses from different Disney movies, then you’re in for a treat today. We are doing Disney Perler bead projects! Disney is a big part of many children’s lives. A lot of children grow up watching Disney movies. We have many memories of fun movie nights with the family …

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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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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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DIY Shoes: 19 Ways to Decorate, Embellish, and Spice Up Your Kicks

Ready to craft some fun DIY shoes? Decorating shoes with your own designs is so fun and a great way to add your own personalized style. Learn how to embellish shoes for custom looks that are totally unique! My two girls are all about adding their own style to their personal belongings and clothes and …

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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. (This post contains affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you click a link and …

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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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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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Origami Flower Homemade Cards for Mother’s Day

Use this simple origami flower pattern to create a sweet homemade Mother’s Day card she’ll cherish for years. The flower is a frame to hold a special photo or drawing for mom or grandma! (This post contains affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a …

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