Love Bugs 2
These adorable love bugs will make Valentine’s Day or any day special! They make special little gifts you can tuck in a card, or leave someplace where they will be found by the one you love. Add a magnet and decorate the fridge!
Step: 1
Bead Colors Needed:
- Light Pink - 41
- Bubblegum - 40
- Pink - 18
- Raspberry - 167
- Parrot Green - 28
- Plum - 96
- Pastel Lavender - 54
- Purple - 59
- White - 11
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase here.
Step: 2
Download the PDF for the Love Bugs 2 Project Pattern. You will use the large hexagon pegboard for the heart bug and zigzag bug, and a large circle pegboard for the beetle bug. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it, then place all the beads for the design.
Step: 3
Ask an adult to fuse your designs. Place your pegboard on a flat, heat-safe surface. Set a household iron to the medium setting. Place ironing paper over the pegboard. In a circular motion, begin to iron the project. When ironed properly, the beads will still have open centers. Let the design cool.
Step: 4
Remove the paper and bead design from the pegboard. Flip the design over to expose the non-fused side. Repeat step two. Let cool completely. Once the design is cool, peel off the ironing paper. Your pegboards and ironing paper are reusable.
Note: Beads need heat for about 10-20 seconds per side to fuse evenly. Lift the paper occasionally to see how the beads are fusing. Additional heating time may be required.
