Saturday, July 19, 2014
DIY Fish or Fruit Perler Bead Stretch Bracelet
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Cute and Cuddly 3D Perler Bead Sheep
How to Make 3D Perler Bead Sheep
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Thursday, June 29, 2017
Totally Awesome 3D Perler Bead Pikachu and Squirtle (Free Patterns)
3D Perler Bead Pokemon Creations!
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Monday, January 17, 2022
How to Make Perler Bead Dice (Free Pattern)
Looking for a fun and different type of Perler Bead Craft? Got a kid who enjoys crafting AND playing board games? We've made a ton of Perler Bead crafts over the years and today I'm going to share directions for making a Perler Bead Die! This easy 3D Perler Bead project is perfect for kids who want to try their hand at making 3D objects with beads.
How to Make Perler Bead Dice with Kids!
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
3D Perler Bead Minecraft Creeper Craft
We LOVE playing Minecraft and making Minecraft crafts! Last week, we folded these easy origami Minecraft origami pigs and origami creepers. This week, we're combining our love of gaming with our love for a good Perler bead craft. Yup! Today we're making our very own Minecraft Perler Bead Creepers!
3D Perler Bead Minecraft Creepers
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
DIY Perler Bead Snowflake Ornaments
Perler Bead and Snowflake Ornaments
These were so incredibly easy to make and the colors make me happy. Keep reading to see how you can make some of your own!
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
DIY Rainbow Perler Bead Magnetic Letters
Looking for a super cute and easy gift that kids can make for themselves or as gifts for friends? Why not try making these Rainbow Perler Bead Magnetic letters? We love Perler Bead crafts over here and this is such a cute one that my kids recently made for their friends.
How to Make Rainbow Perler Bead Magnetic Letters
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Monday, January 17, 2022
DIY Harry Potter Golden Snitch Perler Bead Craft
Calling all lovers of Harry Potter and Perler beads! This Golden Snitch craft is just for you. Here's how to make your very own DIY 3D Golden Snitch.... from Perler beads!
DIY 3D Harry Potter Golden Snitch Perler Bead Craft
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
DIY Candy Corn Perler Bead Bracelet 1
Last weekend I took Chuck to Target and we had a blast seeing all the costumes and decorations. Doesn't matter how many times I've seen a dancing skeleton or singing skull, this stuff never gets old. I guess I'm a kid at heart because Halloween is my very favorite holiday.
Materials:
- Perler beads
- Scissors
- Elastic Cord (I used a thin 0.5 mm elastic cord for these bracelets, but honestly a thicker cord is better to use because it's easier to string the beads with and the finished bracelet feels sturdier.)
Directions:
- white bead (#1 bead)
- white bead (#2 bead)
- orange bead (#3 bead)
- orange bead (#4 bead)
- yellow bead (#5 bead)
- yellow bead (#6 bead)
3. Now you're going to add your second column of beads. Add on a yellow bead (#7). Then,slip your string through your #5 yellow bead. Add an orange bead (#8). Then, slip your string through your #3 orange bead . Then, add a white bead (#9). Then, slip your string through your #1 white bead. Then, pull tight.
4. Let's add the fourth and fifth columns.
- Column 4: Add a white bead. Slip your string through the jutting out white bead. Add an orange bead. Slip your string through the jutting out orange bead. Add a yellow bead. Slip your cord through the jutting out yellow bead. Pull tight.
- Column 5: Add a yellow bead. Slip your string through the jutting out yellow bead. Add an orange bead. Slip your string through the jutting out orange bead. Add a white bead. Slip your string through the jutting out white bead. Pull tight.
Keep going and continue to follow the pattern. Add a bead and then slip your string through a bead that's jutting out. Keep pulling your string tight after adding each column of beads. If you run out of cord, no worries! Just tie on another strand.
Soon you'll get a long bracelet like this:
Now make sure that (1) it fits your wrist and (2) both ends fit together like zipper teeth. Then, string your cord through both sides of the bracelet and pull tight. Remove the stopper bead and tie your beginning and ending cords together.
Tada! Done. And that's how you make a simple candy corn inspired perler bead bracelet. Like it? If so, come back tomorrow to see how I made a slightly more complicated candy corn bracelet.
Happy beading!
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Perler Bead Zip Tie Statement Necklace
I can't help it! The jar is still practically full of beads.... and it mocks me whenever I walk by. I tried hiding them in a craft drawer, but it didn't help. I hear tiny colorful voices crying "Leslie, Leslie. Use us. Use us!"
So like any crafter, I caved in to their siren calls.
Inspired by Mark Montano, I used zip ties to make these quick and easy Perler bead statement necklaces. Tada!
I think the right one looks really cute and fresh. I was on the fence about the left one... but it was a hit with Chuck. He decided to wear it to church on Sunday (along with a backwards basketball cap, purple exercise shorts, and sneakers.....oi!)
So if you too find yourself taunted by Perler beads, you could try making these necklaces too. Let's begin!
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
DIY Cute Perler Bead Decorative Plant Markers
Do you love houseplants?
How do you feel about Perler (Hama) bead crafts?
If you adore both, then this is the post for you! My boys LOVE making things with Hama beads and since I enjoy crafting with them too, I made this sweet ghost Perler bead plant marker for my houseplants. Here's how I made it:
How to Make Perler Bead Decorative Plant Markers for Halloween
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Candy Corn inspired Perler Bead Bracelet 2
Yesterday I shared how I made a candy corn inspired perler bead bracelet. Today I'll share how I made this slightly more complicated version.
While both bracelets were inspired by candy corn, the second one is my favorite. It's graphic and quirky, just perfect to wear this upcoming month.
Materials:
- Perler beads
- Scissors
- Elastic Cord (I used a thin 0.5 mm elastic cord for these bracelets, but a thicker cord would have been better to use because it's easier to string the beads with and the finished bracelet feels sturdier.)
1. Cut out about 40 inches of cord. (It really doesn't matter what length you use. You'll just end up tying on more cording later.) Tie on a bead to act as a stopper. (Again, it doesn't matter what color you choose because you'll end up removing this bead at the end.)
3. Now you're going to add your second column of beads. Add on a yellow bead (#7). Then,slip your string through your #5 bead. Add another black bead (#8). Then, slip your string through your #3 bead . Then, add another black bead (#9). Then, slip your string through your #1 bead. Then, pull tight.
These two columns are the basis for the rest of your bracelet. See how some portions of the bracelet jut out and some portions of the bracelet don't? As you continue to build your bracelet, you'll alternate between adding a bead to fill in a gap, and stringing your cord through the next bead that juts out.
4. Now we're going to string one candy corn. Remember to pull your string tight after stringing each column of beads.
Column 3: Add a black bead, string through #9 black bead, add a black bead, string through #8 black bead, add a yellow bead, string through #7 yellow bead
(From now on, I'll just tell you what color beads to add. But remember to alternate between adding a new bead and stringing through a bead that's jutting out.)
Column 4: Yellow, orange, black
Column 5: Black, orange, yellow
Column 6: Yellow, orange, orange
Column 7: White, orange, yellow
Column 8: Yellow, orange, orange
Column 9: Black, orange, yellow
Column 10: Yellow, orange, black
Column 11 : Black, black, yellow
Column 12: Yellow, black, black
Column 13: Black, black, black
Column 13: Black, black, black
Now you've got your first candy corn strung. High five! Keep going and continue to follow the pattern. If you run out of cord, no worries! Just tie on another strand.
Soon you'll get a long bracelet like this: (The ending section contains more black because I knew I wouldn't be able to add on a whole candy corn.)
5. Now make sure that (1) it fits your wrist and (2) both ends fit together like zipper teeth. Then, string your cord through both sides of the bracelet and pull tight. Remove the stopper bead and tie your beginning and ending cords together.
And you're done! Happy beading!
Friday, November 28, 2014
Perler Bead Garland
Perler Bead Holiday Garland
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Melted Perler bead braided bracelet
You rushed out to buy a huge tub of Perler beads because you had to make an awesome Perler bead bowl.
But now you find yourself staring at a huge tub of tiny colorful cylinders, wondering what you're going to do with all of them.
Well, how about making a braided Perler bead bracelet?
Oooh. Arm Candy. |
Materials:
- Colored hemp cord
- Perler beads
- Wax paper
- Baking pan
- Scissors
- Tape (or clipboard, or you could just use your foot)
- Button
- Ruler
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Perler Bead Statement Necklace
A billion! Ack! What do people do with all these beads anyway?
So today I'm going to share how I made this statement necklace using Perler beads. But, full disclaimer here... honestly, I'm on the fence over the results. Cute? Or kind of crappy? I'll let you decide....
Materials:
- 1/8" wide ribbon, cut at 72 inches
- Scissors
- Masking Tape
- Perler beads
- Ruler
Monday, July 15, 2013
Make Perler bead bowls (and words)
RIP, dear friend.
I knew that it was going to happen sooner or later (but I just wish it was later.) Boo. I also wish that I had backed up my stuff (double boo.) Hubby's performing some intensive surgery on it, so hopefully we can get my documents and photos back.
OK, enough heavy shop talk... onto today's craft.
When I saw Poppy Haus melting Perler beads to make bowls, I knew that I had to try it too. Melting plastic beads in the oven? Too. Much. Crafty. Awesomeness. Sign me up!
Definitely check out her results, because they were much classier (she used two colors.) I, on the other hand, went whole-hog color crazy. Here are my results:
Bam! It's like a whole bunch of sprinkles and confetti exploded to make this bowl. We're currently using it to store fruit.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Perler Bead Safety Pin Bracelet
(You know how they have "Shark Week" on tv? Maybe I should have called this "Perler Week..." Hmm...)
Last night while watching tv, I strung a whole bunch of black and white Perler beads onto some safety pins. Why? Well, because I wanted to make this bracelet...
The black and white design makes it quite graphic, the Perler beads make it fun, and the silver safety pin bits make it a bit edgy. When I wear it, I imagine that I'm a hip preschool teacher going out to a club. (Wow. I really need to get out more....)
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Easy Origami Pikachu Tutorial
How to Fold an Origami Pikachu
(And yes. These instructions are so easy that even an almost 5 year old can make it!)
Monday, October 14, 2013
Post Swap: Fish and Fruit Perler Bead Bracelet
Why? Well, I'm excited because this week Allison from Dream A Little Bigger and I have a special surprise for you. Surprise! We're doing post swaps! I've had a blog crush on Allison's blog for awhile because she makes uber cool crafts like this zombie string art pumpkin, these neon crochet pot scrubbers, and this pair of rhinestone sneakers.
(Go ahead, click on those links. I can wait. )
Today I'll be over at Allison's blog sharing one of my crafts. Then, later on this week Allison will be over here to share one of her amazing crafts.
So, head on over to Allison's blog today and see how I made these two perler bead bracelets.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Guest Post: DIY Sugar Skull Shoes
Earlier this week I shared that Allison from Dream A Little Bigger and I were doing post swaps. On Monday I visited her blog and showed how I made these cute and colorful perler bead bracelets. Surprise! Today Allison's over here, presenting this super cool sugar skull shoe tutorial. With Halloween and Dia de los Muertos coming up, this craft is a great one to do. It'll certainly get you into the spooky spirit!
Hello! My name is Allison and I'm a crafty cat lady that blogs over at Dream a Little Bigger. Crafting and creating is what I love to do and I'm so happy that I'm able to share that with all the sweet readers at Pink Stripey Socks! I'm a huge fan of Leslie and I'm so excited to be guesting here today! I've kind of sort of got this huge thing for shoes. Not fancy or designer shoes or anything but shoes I've made up and crafted on. It's a pretty big deal and so far I've made almost 60 DIY shoe tutorials. Don't believe me? Check this gallery
out.