How to Make a Santa Claus Perler Bead Christmas Ornament

Today I have a fun Christmas craft for you.  I’m going to show you how to make a Santa Claus Perler Bead Christmas Ornament.  You don’t need much in the way of materials…. just some plastic lace and some perler beads and you are good to go.  Follow the pattern in the tutorial and you will have a Santa Claus Christmas Ornament to hang on your tree in no time.  So, let’s get started.

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How to Make a Santa Claus Perler Bead Christmas Ornament



 

Materials Needed

3 Feet of Plastic Lace

Perler Beads (White, Red, Pink and Black)

 

Step 1



Cut about 3 feet of plastic lace.  Fold in half.



Cut about 3 feet of plastic lace.  Fold in half.


Step 2



Tie a knot down a bit to leave a loop to hang as decoration.



Tie a knot down a bit to leave a loop to hang as a decoration.

 

Step 3



place 2 white beads on right strand.



The top of Santa’s hat is white so place 2 white beads on right strand.

 

Step 4



put the left strand thru the left side of the beads



Since the beads are on the right strand… put the left strand thru the left side of the beads.

 

Step 5



pull both strands outwards so that the beads move upwards in place.



Now pull both strands outwards so that the beads move upwards in place.



It should look like this.



It should look like this now.

 

Step 6



String 2 beads on the left side



The last time you strung the bead on the right side so this time you will string it on the left side.  String 2 beads on the left side.

 

Step 7



put the right strand thru the right side of the beads



Since you strung the bead on the right side this time… you will put the right strand thru the right side of the beads.

 

Step 8



Pull strands outwards to make the beads go up to the top.



Pull strands outwards to make the beads go up to the top.

 

Step 9



Put one red bead on the right strand.



You stranded the bead on the left last time, so this time you strand the bead on the right side.  Put one red bead on the right strand.

 

Step 10



Pull strands outwards to move red bead to top and center.



Pull strands outwards to move red bead to top and center.

 

Step 11



The letters show you which side to thread the bead on.



The above letters show you which side to thread the bead on.  Just continue as I showed you and you will have a beautiful ornament.

 

Step 12



Knot both laces.



Knot both laces.

There you have it…. you just finished making your Santa Claus Perler Bead Christmas Ornament.  Now, go hang it up on your Christmas Tree for all to see.

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How to Make Starmen from Super Mario Bros with Perler Beads

Today I’m going to show you how to make Starmen from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads.  If you are a fan of Super Mario Bros. you know that getting Starmen is a good thing.  Your player becomes invincible to most anything that comes in his path.  Not only does it make your player invincible it also increases the speed of your player.  So, let’s get started making Starmen.

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How to Make Starmen from Super Mario Bros with Perler Beads



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.

Big Star



Printable color template for Big Star





Printable black & white template for Big Star



 

Small Star



Printable color template for Small Star





Printable black & white template for Small Star



 

Step 1



Place beads on the plate according to the template



Place beads on the plate according to the template… and then give to an adult in order to have it ironed.


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads, then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled.... turn plate over and take item off of plate.



After cooled…. turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

Finished Big Starmen



Finished big starmen



Finished Small Starmen



Finished small starmen



And, that’s it.  You have just made Starmen out of Perler Beads.  Make sure to check out our other Super Mario Bros. characters made out of Perler Beads.  Make them all and have your own Mushroom Kingdom.

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How to Make a Piranha Plant from Super Mario Bros with Perler Beads

Today I’m going to show you how to make a Piranha Plant from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads.  Piranha Plants  are large, carnivorous plants that eat anything in its vicinity.  Usually piranhas come out from warp pipes, but now they can also be found other places in the game as well.  If you have been making the other Super Mario Bros. Characters out of Perler Beads with me then this Piranha Plant is a necessary addition.  So, let’s get started.

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How to Make a Piranha Plant from Super Mario Bros with Perler Beads



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.

Printable color template for Piranha Plant

Printable black & white template for Piranha Plant

 

Step 1



 Place your perler beads on the plate per the template given in this tutorial.



Place your perler beads on the plate per the template given in this tutorial.  Then carefully hand your board to an adult in order for them to iron and set.


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads, then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



 After cooled.... turn plate over and take item off of plate.



After cooled…. turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 

Step 4



This is the finished Piranha Plant.



This is the finished Piranha Plant.  Use our Warp Tube tutorial in order to finish making the Piranha Plant come out of the Warp Tube like in the game…



Finished Piranha Plant and Warp Tube



… like this.  Since my finished craft is a Mario Game Magnet Board… I placed magnets behind the plant and the tube.

And there you have it…. you just finished your Piranha Plant out of Perler Beads.  Now, make sure to check out our other Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads crafts.  Make them all and have your very own Mushroom Kingdom.

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How to Make the Coins from Super Mario Bros with Perler Beads

We are going to continue with the Super Mario Bros. Perler Beads fun by making Coins from Super Mario Bros.  Coins are a very common item in the Super Mario Bros. games.  They are worth 10 points for each coin…. if you collect enough of these coins you can earn another life.  Why not make a couple of these coins and add them to your Super Mario Bros. Perler Bead collection…. you could have your very own Mushroom Kingdom.

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How to Make the Coins from Super Mario Bros with Perler Beads



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Printable color template for Coins craft





Printable black & white template for Coins craft



 

Step 1



Place your beads on the board according to the template.



Place your beads on the board according to the template.  Then carefully bring to an adult so that they can iron it and set it.


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads, then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled.... turn plate over and take item off of plate.



After cooled…. turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 



Finished Mario Coins Craft



Now you have finished your Coins from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads.  How did your coins turn out?  Let me know in the comments below.  Also, feel free to take a picture of your craft and share it in the comments too.  I’d love to see them.

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How to Make the Clouds from Super Mario Bros with Perler Beads

We have been making all the characters and items from Super Mario Bros. out of Perler Beads for quite some time now.  Well, we couldn’t have all of the Mushroom Kingdom with all its characters and items if we didn’t have clouds.  So, today I’m going to show you how to make the Clouds from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads.  It’s going to be a fun craft, so let’s get started.

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How to Make the Clouds from Super Mario Bros with Perler Beads



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Printable color template for the Clouds craft





Printable black & white template for the Clouds craft



 

Step 1



Place beads on board as you see on the template included in this lesson.



Place beads on board as you see on the template included in this lesson.  Then carefully hand plate to an adult to iron.


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads, then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled.... turn plate over and take item off of plate.



After cooled…. turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 



Finished Mario Bros clouds made out of Perler Beads



And, there you have it…. you now have a couple of clouds to add to your Super Mario Bros. collection.  Make a few more and add a bunch of clouds to your Mushroom Kingdom made out of Perler Beads.  Make sure to check out our other Super Mario Bros. Perler Bead crafts.

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How to Make a Koopa Troopa from Super Mario Bros with Perler Beads

Last month I spent a week showing you how to make Super Mario Bros. characters and other Super Mario Bros. items out of Perler Beads.  Well, the fun isn’t over yet.  I have a few more Super Mario Bros. Perler Beads crafts for you.  Today I’m going to show you how to make a Koopa Troopa with Perler Beads.  In case you don’t already know about the Koopa Troopas…. they are enemies of Mario and Luigi.  Koopas work for Bowser and are turtle-like creatures with shells that come in many different colors.  So, let’s get started on this Koopa Troopa Perler Bead Craft.

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How to Make a Koopa Troopa from Super Mario Bros with Perler Beads



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Printable color Koopa Troopa template





Printable black & white Koopa Troopa template



 

Step 1



Place the beads on board as per template



Place the beads on board as per template and then carefully give to an adult for them to iron and set.


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads, then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled.... turn plate over and take item off of plate



After cooled…. turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 



Finished Koopa Troopa perler bead craft.



There you go…. you have just finished your Koopa Troopa Perler Bead craft.  How did it turn out for you?  We also have a Koopa Shell Perler Bead craft that you would probably enjoy as well.  Make sure to check it out….. as well as our other Super Mario Bros. Perler Bead crafts.

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How to Make an American Flag Keychain for Veterans Day

Veterans Day is coming up quickly and what better way to show your appreciation to our American Veterans than to carry around an American Flag on your keychain.  For that matter, why just Veterans Day…. why not carry around your American Flag Keychain everyday?  It will show off your love for America.  So, with that being said, let’s get started on our American Flag Keychain craft.

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How to Make an American Flag Keychain for Veterans Day



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

Key Ring or Chain Loop

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Printable color template for Flag keychain





Printable black & white template for Flag keychain



 

Step 1



Place Perler Beads on to the board per the template included in this craft.



Place Perler Beads on to the board per the template included in this craft.

 


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads.  Then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled... Turn plate over and take item off of plate.



After cooled… Turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 

Step 4



When done add a key ring or a chain loop like the one above.



When done add a key ring or a chain loop like the one above.

Awesome job…. you just finished your American Flag Key Chain perfect for Veterans Day and any day.  What a great way to carry your keys proudly!!

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How to Make a Perler Bead American Flag for Veterans Day

Veterans Day is just around the corner… November 11th to be exact.  Veterans Day is a very special day honoring our Nation’s Veterans.  What better way to honor our Veterans than with the American Flag.  Today I’m going to show you how to make an American Flag out of Perler Beads for Veterans Day.  So, grab your Perler Beads and let’s get started.

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How to Make a Perler Bead American Flag for Veterans Day



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Printable color template for American Flag Craft





Printable black & white template for American Flag Craft



 

Step 1



Use the template to place the Perler Beads on to the Perler Beads Tray.



Use the template to place the Perler Beads on to the Perler Beads Tray.

 


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads.  Then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled... Turn plate over and take item off of plate.



After cooled… Turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 



Finished American Flag for Veterans Day



And there you have it…. The American Flag for Veterans Day made out of Perler Beads.  Isn’t it magnificent?  Remember to check out our other Perler Bead crafts.

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How to Make Mario Mushrooms from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads

In this post I’m going to show you how to make Mario Mushrooms from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads.  Anyone that has ever played any of the Super Mario games knows that there are several different Mushrooms that do different things for Mario.  There is the Mini Mushroom that makes a player shrink and helps them get into tiny spots.  There is also the 1-up Mushroom that gives a player extra life.  And then, of course, there is the Super Mushroom that makes the player become bigger and stronger.  Today I am going to show you how to make all three with Perler Beads.

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How to Make Mario Mushrooms from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Click on template image to make larger and to print.

Super Mushroom Templates



Printable colored template for Super Mushroom





Printable black & white template for Super Mushroom



 

1-up Mushroom Templates



Printable color template for 1-up Mushroom





Printable black & white template for 1-up Mushroom



 

Mini Mushroom Templates



Printable color template for Mini Mushroom





Printable black & white template for Mini Mushroom



 


 

Step 1



Use template to place perler beads in the right location



Use template to place perler beads in the right location.  Then carefully take the board to an adult who can iron it for you.

 

Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads.  Then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled... Turn plate over and take item off of plate



After cooled… Turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 



Finished Mario Mushroom Perler Bead Craft



There you go…. you just finished making all three kinds of Mario Mushrooms.  Also, please check out our other Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads crafts and make the entire Mushroom Kingdom.

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How to Make Question Mark Boxes from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads

It is Mario or Luigi‘s lucky day when they come across Question Mark Boxes while playing Super Mario Bros.  Who knows what will be inside those question mark boxes.  It could be a Super Mushroom or a Fire Flower.  Or, it could be other wonderful things as well.  Whatever the player finds inside the question mark boxes it is usually always good.  Today I’m going to show you how to make Question Mark Boxes from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads.  So, grab your Perler Beads and let’s get started.

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How to Make Question Mark Boxes from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Printable color template for Question Mark Boxes craft





Printable black & white template for Question Mark Boxes craft



 

Step 1



Use template to place perler beads in the right spots



Use template to place perler beads in the right location.  Then carefully take the board to an adult who can iron it for you.

 


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads.  Then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled... Turn plate over and take item off of plate



After cooled… Turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 



Finished Question Mark Boxes Craft



Now you have your very own Question Mark Box.  Why not make a few of our other Super Mario Bros. Perler Bead crafts…. you’ll have your very own Mushroom Kingdom.

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How to Make Warp Pipes from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads

Today I’m going to show you how to make Warp Pipes from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads.  Warp Pipes are very important to Mario and all the other characters in Super Mario Bros.  It’s their way of traveling from one place to another.  Although, they have to be very careful too… sometimes vines and scary flowers come out of the pipes trying to eat them.  No worries, these Warp Pipes are the safe kind.  Let’s do it.

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How to Make Warp Pipes from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Printable color template for Warp Pipes from Super Mario Bros.





Printable black & white template for Warp Pipes from Super Mario Bros.



 

Step 1



Use template to place perler beads in the right location



Use template to place perler beads in the right location.  Then carefully take this to an adult who can iron it for you.

 


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads.  Then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled... Turn plate over and take item off of plate



After cooled… Turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 



After cooled... Turn plate over and take item off of plate



Now, your Warp Pipes are finished.  How awesome do they look?  Let me know in the comments below.

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How to Make the Hills from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads

I think the reason I find Super Mario Bros. so cool is because of all the interesting characters and fascinating bricks, blocks, pipes and mushrooms they have.  It is just such a colorful and funny video game.  Today we are going to continue with the Super Mario Bros. Perler Bead fun by making hills.  In this post I’m going to show you how to make the Hills from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads.

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How to Make the Hills from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Printable color template for the Hills from Mario





Printable black & white template for the Hills from Mario



 

Step 1



Use template to place perler beads in the right spots



Use template to place perler beads in the right spots.  Then carefully take this to an adult who can iron it for you.

 


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads.  Then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

Step 3



After cooled... Turn plate over and take item off of plate



After cooled… Turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 



Finished hill from Super Mario Bros.



And, that’s it…. you just made the Hill from Super Mario Bros.  Make sure to check out our other Perler Bead Mario characters and items so you can make them all…. Make the whole Mushroom Kingdom out of Perler Beads.

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How to Make the Blocks from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads

For the past few days we have been making Super Mario Bros. characters from Perler Beads.  Well, the fun continues as I am going to show you how to make the Blocks from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads.  The blocks are so important for Mario as he walks on them and jumps on them.  And, sometimes if he jumps at them from below they will even pop out some coins.  Now, let’s get started.

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How to Make the Blocks from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Printable color template for Mario blocks





Printable black & white template for Mario blocks



 

Step 1



Use the template to place the Perler Beads in the right location



Use the template to place the Perler Beads in the right location.  Then bring the board to an adult so that they can iron it for you.

 


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads.  Then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled... Turn plate over and take item off of plate



After cooled… Turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 



Finished Mario Block



Now that you made one block and you know how easy it is… why not make a few more.  Make enough that Mario and Luigi can jump on them and have some fun.

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How to Make the Bricks from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads

If you are a fan of the Super Mario Bros. games you know what the bricks do.  If you were Super Mario or Super Lugi you could shatter the bricks and receive extra points.  Or, if the bricks contained a special item your player could release the special item.  Today I’m going to show you how to make the Bricks from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads.  So, let’s get started.

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How to Make the Bricks from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Printable color template for Mario Bricks





Printable black & white template for Mario Bricks



 

Step 1



Use template to place perler beads in the right spots



Use template to place perler beads in the right spots.  Then carefully take this to an adult who can iron it for you.

 


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads.  Then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled... Turn plate over and take item off of plate



After cooled… Turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 

Step 4



After it has cooled again.... you can take the wax paper off



After it has cooled again…. you can take the wax paper off.  You now have a finished brick.

Make a few of these along with Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach and the rest of the characters and you will have all of Mushroom Kingdom made out of Perler Beads.

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How to Make Yoshi from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads

Today I will show you how to make Yoshi from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads.  Yoshi is a good friend of Mario and Luigi.  For the past couple of days I have been showing you how to make many of the Mario Bros characters with Perler Beads.  Well, there is no stopping any time soon as now we are up to Yoshi.  So, grab your Perler Beads and let’s get started.

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How to Make Yoshi from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Printable color template for Yoshi





Printable black & white template for Yoshi



 

Step 1



Use the template to place the Perler Beads in the right location



Use the template to place the Perler Beads in the right location.  Then bring the board to an adult so that they can iron it for you.

 


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads.  Then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled... Turn plate over and take item off of plate



After cooled… Turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 



Finished Yoshi craft



There you go…. you just finished Yoshi made from Perler Beads.  How does he look?  Make sure to check back in the next day or two as I will be adding more Super Mario Bros. characters made from Perler Beads.

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How to Make Princess Daisy from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads

In this post I will show you how to make Princess Daisy from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads.  Princess Daisy is best friends with Princess Peach… although Princess Daisy is more of a tomboy.  Princess Daisy is the Princess of  Sarasaland although she lives in Mushroom Kingdom.  Well, now that you know a little bit about Princess Daisy let’s do the craft.

Check out our other Super Mario Bros. Perler Bead Crafts and other Perler Bead Crafts.



How to Make Princess Daisy from Super Mario Bros. with Perler Beads



 

Materials Needed

Perler Beads and Board

Iron

Wax Paper

 

Below are printable templates for this craft.  You can choose to print off  a colored template or the black and white version.

Click on template image to make larger and to print.



Printable color Template for Princess Daisy





Printable black & white Template for Princess Daisy



 

Step 1



 Use the template to help place the perler beads in the right spot



Use the template to help place the perler beads in the right spot.  Then bring the plate to an adult so that they can iron it for you.

 


Step 2



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat



Ask an adult to iron the first side on medium heat.  Place wax paper over the beads.  Then for 30 seconds, iron in a circular motion.  Let cool for a few minutes and then come back to it.

 

Step 3



After cooled... Turn plate over and take item off of plate



After cooled… Turn plate over and take item off of plate.  Now adult can place wax paper over back side of item and iron this side for 30 seconds as well.

 



Finished Princess Daisy Craft



Isn’t she a pretty princess?  Of course she is.  I heard Lugi thinks she is really pretty too.  What are your plans to do with your finished Princess Daisy Perler Bead craft?  Let me know in the comments below.

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