Over the summer I introduced my two little boys to Perler Beads. I remember loving playing with them when I was little so it was no surprise that they took right to them. Perler Beads are great for practicing hand-eye coordination, following patterns, and creative play when they come up with their own designs.
And there is no reason that their creative play can’t help you have some fun new trendy decor for Christmas! Buffalo check is a hot pattern right now so how fun would it be to use that pattern to make Christmas ornaments in a form that the kids can make.
I have designed 3 Christmas buffalo check ornament patterns that you can download here. They include a poinsetties, a reindeer head, and ho, ho, ho with holly.
For the colors you will need black, dark gray, light gray, white, red, green, dark brown, gold, and 3 shades of pink.
You will also need large, square boards.
Once the patterns are made, iron the Perler Beads for your child per the directions that come with them. Be sure that the “hook” at the top is melted well so that you don’t have to worry about it breaking when hanging.
Aren’t they fun? The kiddos will be excited to hang their creations from the Christmas tree or even you could help your child make a banner out of them.
I hope you and your children enjoy these patterns! Make the creative play even more fun by creating with your child.
Keitha says
December 12, 2018 at 6:48 AMMy son and his friends used to make tons of perler bead creations. I’m sure we still have a few minecraft creepers and steve hanging around the house. Last year I made Elf, from the movie Elf, out of perler beads. These ornaments are so cute. Thanks for sharing your patterns.
Judy says
December 5, 2017 at 11:37 AMMy kids used to love making these. I love the patterns you used. I will be featuring this tonight at my Fall into Fall party that starts at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com Thanks.
SimpleDecoratingTips.com says
December 1, 2017 at 8:17 AMDarling!! My granddaughter would love to make these! Thanks for sharing them. 🙂
Mollie says
December 21, 2015 at 2:13 PMI wasn’t familiar with these beads, but this looks like a fun project~ Thanks for sharing this on Throwback Thursday, and I’ll be pinning this to our board! Be sure to follow! 🙂 Happy Holidays!
Jessica @Finding Purpose says
December 16, 2015 at 9:57 AMThese are so cute!! I got my two little ones into Perler beads about a year ago because I also remembered them from my childhood! I love to sit and create with them…definitely going to try these Buffalo Check designs!
Ren says
December 10, 2015 at 7:02 AMThese are fabulous!!! I came over from Instagram just so I could pin them and get the pattern.
Michele McDonald says
December 11, 2015 at 10:29 AMThanks, Ren! That is so sweet!
Katie @ Little House of Four says
December 9, 2015 at 1:48 PMMy daughter has tons of these beads and I never thought they could look this good! Thanks so much for the ideas.