Want to know what to do with all those Perler beads crafts your children make? I’ve got a great idea for you!
My kids love to play with Perler beads. I must say, when they were younger, it was the best thing to help develop their fine dexterity. Now, I still really like when they play with them, but for different reasons! They get so absorbed in the pattern they’re making, it gets really quiet around the house!!!! 😛
In order to use all the patterns they make, I decided to frame them! It makes a great wall art and it’s very cheap to make! Plus, it makes them proud to see their art on the wall!
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Required materials
- Perler beads (or Hama beads)
- Perler beads square pegboards
- Iron
- IKEA frames
- Glue (I have used the 450 Quick Dry Adhesive but the E6000 glue can also do the trick)
- Command mini hook
My children were in a Super Mario Bros mania and made all these Perler beads (but can you find the intruder that is not completely Mario related? haha!!)
You can follow this link to have access to all the patterns.
I bought those frames at IKEA (of course!). The Fiskbo frames come in different sizes and are very cheap.
First, for the background picture, I used a free Super Mario Bros background that I found doing a simple Google search and printed it on my printer.
Then, I glued the Perler beads on top of the acrylic glass.
And finally, I used Command Mini Hooks
Here’s the final result.
If you want to know how to make the Super Mario Bros star, just see the previous blog post.
What are your kids’ favourite characters right now? Want to bet you can make them decor their own room with their Perler beads crafts? Don’t be shy an leave me a comment!
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So cool I have a gamer girl that would love these too
Thanks Amber! I really should have called it “a kid’s room” lol! My girl is so not into video games that I didn’t think about that!!! 😉
Beautiful idea to use their creations for wall art. Your son will be so proud of it and it does look really nice for his room.
Yes, kids like it when it’s something they made! Thanks Leanna!
These are very cute. What a great idea. You could do it fr girls too perhaps with a different theme. I am pinning.
Yes, you’re absolutely right Barbara! Thanks for pinning and for the comment!
Thanks Liz. My daughter makes all king of cute animals. You can find tones of idea on Pinterest 😉
That's such a great idea! I don't have boys, but love perler beads, so maybe I can make up something else for my girls to make with the beads. Thanks for sharing!
Liz
Thank you Keri. Yes, he loves it and is really proud!
Natalie, this is such a great idea! What a fun way to decorate a boy's room. Your son must love his new wall art.
Yes he is! He's thinking of making some Pokemon perler beads now (you know how boys changes favorite characters to another!!)
Awwwwwww Natalie, that's just so, so special. Your son must be super proud seeing his Perler artwork on the wall. I really love this idea
Thanks Kate!
This is awesome artwork for a kids room – thanks for sharing at To Grandmas House We Go! xx