How-to: Perler Bead Valentine’s Day Cards

Perler beads are one of my daughter’s favorite activity. I love them too, because not only do they help with her hand eye coordination, but it really keeps her busy.  Most of her dolls and other toys only get played with for a couple of minutes before she gets bored, but she is always asking me to play with these beads.  We love making patterns together.  I wanted to take her creations and make Valentine’s Day cards with them.  It’s a great way to actually use the beads in a new and fun way.

Supplies needed to make your own Perler Bead Valentine’s Day cards:

• Perler Beads
• Card and Envelope Set
• Glue
• Calligraphy Pen (optional)
• Other Embellishements

Create a pattern with your Perler Beads.  You can make whatever patterns you like.  I love making rainbows and hearts.  These are great for not only Valentine’s Day cards, but thank you cards, Birthday cards and more.

Once you make your pattern, iron the beads with a warm iron.  Be sure to place the Perler Bead paper between the iron and the beads or else you will have a mess on your hands.

I like the look of ironing only one side, but you can iron both if you like the more pixelated square look better.

Wait for the beads to cool, and then glue them on your blank cards.

At this point you can get creative.  You can stamp words, print them or just write them.  I used a calligraphy pen because I wanted to practice my calligraphy (I know I need more practice!).

I hope you enjoyed this Perler Bead Valentine’s Day card idea and will try them for yourself.  Happy Crafting!

Rena

Rena Tang (aka the cheese thief) is a wife, mother, programmer and lover of all things creative. She especially loves to make unique, cute, simple and inexpensive things from everyday items. You can check out her ideas and tutorials at thecheesethief.com.