Perler Beads

DIY-pumpkin-spice-sugar-scrub — Do you decorate for Halloween? We do. Well of course we do, we just love Halloween. The other day, I was thinking about all the decor we have for Halloween, and I realized we didn’t really have anything to put in our bathroom. Last year I made this Halloween […]

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub: Cute Halloween Decor

Pokemon Tic Tac Toe — We’re big Pokemon fans in this house. So, when I saw the idea to make a Perler Bead tic tac toe board I knew it had to be Pokemon themed. Don’t get me wrong Xs and Os are fine, but Pokeballs are WAY cooler. This Perler Bead craft is a […]

DIY Pokemon Perler Bead Tic Tac Toe

DIY find it bottle — Psst…I’ve got a secret to share. I hate sorting Perler Bead. OMG…I hate it. I even have this super sweet straw method of sorting beads that makes it go pretty quickly, but I still hate it. So, when a project goes by the wayside and we decide not to […]

DIY Perler Bead Seek and Find Sensory Bottle

Summer Perler Bead Designs — Summer is in full swing and although we love being able to play and work outside there are just some days it is too darn hot. We’ve had a couple of weeks where the temperatures have been in the 90’s, and I’m really not one to sit outside and […]

10 Easy Summer Perler Bead Patterns

Fourth of July Decoration — Fireworks, parades, picnics; all things kids think of when anticipating the Fourth of July. Help them get ready for the Fourth of July by making this simple Perler Bead wind spinner. This Fourth of July craft is an easy decoration for your kids to make that will look beautiful spinning […]

Perler Bead Wind Spinner: Easy Fourth of July Craft

Minecraft Perler Bead Diamond Ore — This post contains affiliate links. Minecraft and Perler Beads go hand in hand. No joke. Everything in Minecraft is made of square pixels, so Perler Bead designs from Minecraft are super easy to make. If you don’t believe me, check out these awesome Minecraft Perler Bead magnets we made a […]

Diamond Ore Minecraft Perler Bead Box

spring perler beads — Spring is here! Oh boy, I feel like I’ve been waiting forever for winter to end. I’m so excited to see the flower blooming, the grass getting green, and I’m even happy to see that a few little bugs have made it through the winter. Spring Perler Bead patterns You […]

10 Easy Spring Perler Bead Patterns

Perler Bead tips — I’m involved in several Perler Bead groups on Facebook. They are a fun way to get inspiration for projects, and everyone is so helpful when there are questions about Perler Beads. I thought it would be great to interview some of the amazing artists I’ve met in these groups so […]

Perler Bead Tips And Tricks From Perler Bead Artists

Spring Perler Beads — Spring is coming! Oh man, I can’t wait. I’m so sick and tired of the snow, cold, and ice. With the spring though comes lots and lots of rainy days. The rain may be perfect for mother earth, but it’s not so perfect for our kids who are just dying […]

Springtime Perler Beads: An Easy Craft For Kids

St. Patrick's Perler Bead designs — Every March we celebrate Irish heritage and culture on St. Patrick’s Day. If you’re a mom, like me, you are forever looking for simple crafts to create with them for each and every holiday. St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays that is pretty underrated, but it’s still […]

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Perler Bead Patterns

Star Wars Perler Beads — It’s no secret that I love Star Wars. Oh my goodness, I’m obsessed with it. I’ve even got a Star Wars Crafts board on Pinterest. So, I thought it was about time that I shared some of my easy Star Wars Perler Bead patterns with you. In this post you’ll […]

10 Easy Star Wars Perler Bead Patterns

Perler Bead tape method — Do you ever find yourself having a hard time fusing your Perler Bead creations? Maybe the project is so big that you just can’t get it right. Or, perhaps you find yourself with warped boards after you’ve melted your beads. Well hopefully, I can help. No matter what the […]

Stop Warped Pegboards: Perler Bead Tape Method

Valentine's Day Perler Beads — Love is in the air when you look at these Valentine Perler Bead patterns. All of them are simple to make, and could be glued to cardstock to make DIY Valentines. Or they can just be handed out to someone special. It’s a fun craft for kids of any age […]

10 Easy Valentine Perler Bead Patterns

Perler Bead gift tags — Christmas is a busy time of year. It’s like the world is on overdrive from the week before Thanksgiving until after the last present is unwrapped. All the hustle and bustle of the holiday season leaves me little time for creating new Perler Bead projects. That’s why I decided […]

How to make Christmas Perler Bead Gift Tags

Perler bead porg — This family LOVES Star Wars. It’s one of the few fandoms that each and everyone of us likes. Now that the new movie is right around the corner, we’re getting so excited for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. We had our tickets the first day they were released for sale, […]

Perler Bead Porg from Star Wars

I am always looking for a fun and easy craft project to do with my kids around Christmas time. Not only is crafting a great way to spend family time getting in the Christmas spirit, but it’s also a good way for the kids to make something special for their […]

10 Easy Christmas Perler Bead Patterns

Perler Bead organization — This post contains affiliate links. Let’s talk about Perler Bead storage. You and I both know that if you are beading, you need a way to store and organize your Perler Beads. If not, it would be chaos! When the kids and I first started playing with melting beads […]

The Best Perler Bead Storage Ideas to Keep You Organized

Minecraft Perler Bead Grass Block — We make a lot of Perler Bead items at our house. A LOT! When it’s possible, we try to make things with our projects like this cool night light. One really fun way to make your Perler Bead pieces functional is by turning them into magnets. Making Perler Bead […]

How to Make Minecraft Perler Bead Magnets

Perler Bead pumpkin decoration — OMG, I love Halloween! I always get giddy with anticipation each year. This year is no different. The kids have already picked their costumes, I know I’ll whip out my jedi robes, we’ve dug the decorations out of the basement, and soon enough I’ll head to the store to buy […]

How to Make a Perler Bead Jack O Lantern Candle ...

Cute emoji flower pots — Emoji’s are big with kids right now. Heck, they even made a whole movie centered around emoji. Making these simple emoji Perler Bead pots was so much fun, and OMG, so easy. The kids loved making them. Plus, they turned out so cute. This project is perfect for the […]

How to make Emoji Perler Bead Pots

Halloween Perler Bead patterns — Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love the decorations, the costumes, the candy. Oooo, and I really love carving pumpkins. To help YOU get in the spirit of Halloween, here are some super easy Halloween Perler Bead patterns. These patterns are designed to be simple enough for […]

10 Easy Halloween Perler Bead Patterns

Perler Bead sorter — This post contains affiliate links. GAH! I hate sorting Perler Beads. In fact, I try to avoid it by buying beads in bags of 1,000 as much as humanly possible. For me personally, I don’t even like to bead unless the beads are sorted. It takes a gazillion times […]

How To Make A Perler Bead Sorter – The Straw ...

Perler bead TARDIS — We’ve been watching all the episodes of Doctor Who lately. For me it’s a re-watch, for Wonder Boy, it’s his first time seeing it. He’s loving it! As a momma, it’s so cool to watch your kids get entranced by something you love. As with all of our fandoms, […]

Easy to make 3D Perler Bead TARDIS

Geeky Perler Bead Cards — I am forever looking for uses for the Perler Bead projects we make. Oh yes, we’ve made magnets and keychains, but let’s face it folks; how many keychains do you really need? Not a ton. Then it hit me. We can make Perler Bead cards! Wonder Boy isn’t a huge […]

Easy To Make Perler Bead Cards For Kids

Mixing Artkal and Perler Beads — I am a die hard Perler Bead fan. Seriously folks, I love Perler Beads. In the past, you would have never seen me buy Melty bead, hama beads or any other typing of fusion beads that aren’t Perler Brand. Why is that, you ask? Well there are two main […]

Perler Beads Vs. Artkal Beads: Do They Mix?

Deal with it glasses — Wonder Boy got the idea the other day that he wanted to make a pair of “Deal With It” glasses out of Perler Beads. My idea was that he use interlocking Perler Beads where the arms snap into the glasses, but OH NO, he wanted working hinges. HINGES?!?! […]

How to Make Perler Bead Deal With It Glasses

Perler Bead Splatoon Squid with stand — We are super stoked for Splatoon 2 to come out next month. Wonder Boy loved the first one so much that he’s been saving his pennies since March when we got our Switch to be able to purchase Splatoon 2 on release date. This week he decided he wanted […]

Perler Bead Splatoon Squid With Stand