Looking for football party ideas for the upcoming Super Bowl? Today's football craft is a guest post from my six-year-old son who's sharing how to make Perler Bead football players that double as handy DIY drink coasters. Kids can make this football coasters craft for a Super Bowl party or any football-themed party. My artsy little boy suddenly transformed this fall into a Super Duper Football Fan. He and Daddy have been spending quality time together watching weekend football games and discussing plays, teams and players. One Sunday morning, Liam decided to make some football players out of Perler beads fuse beads. I was astonished. He made these Perler Bead … [Read more...]
Glass ball Christmas ornament DIY using Perler Beads
Yes, we individually glued Perler beads to clear glass ball ornaments to make these fabulously festive DIY Christmas ornaments. It takes way less time than you'd think. In fact, this handmade glass ball Christmas ornament DIY is so easy that I made it together with my four-year-old daughter, Elise. Kids love Perler Beads, and this keepsake Christmas ornament DIY gives Perler Beads a fun twist -- no ironing required! This glass ball DIY Christmas ornament idea is easy to personalize for family members using your favorite colors and even a monogram. And this fun winter craft for kids takes just three items to make: glass ball ornament (or plastic ball ornaments), glue, and Perler beads. See also: [Read more...]
Fourth of July Kids Crafts: Perler Bead DIY Coasters
This project is sponsored by Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. Thanks for supporting the brands who support Merriment Design. This easy Fourth of July kids summer craft activity is so fun that the adults will want to join in too. And you can make these easy DIY Perler Bead coasters for your Fourth of July cookout in less than 30 minutes. While flipping through summer craft projects in the the Jo-Ann Cape Discovery catalog, I saw this Perler Beads Starfish Necklace. Now it may be hard to believe but I've never seen Perler Beads before, and they looked like a fun kids summer crafts idea for Elise and … [Read more...]
