Perler beads are a kid’s craft staple. If you have a few thousand or so lying around your house, try one of these creative crafts with the kids. Choose 4 different colors of Perler beads ...

Tip: if you want to make sure your perler bead designs stay flat, place a heavy book on top while the designs cool. It prevents the designs from curling due to the heat.

Make your kids their very own 8-bit Napkin Man using Perler fusable beads. When he's finished, this little guy can be made into a fridge magnet, ... Allow to cool, and peel off the paper.