Perler Beads. Little colorful tubes that look like macaroni.
I've been known to sit at my dining room table with my two girls, sorting colors, following patterns, picking these rolling beads up off the floor, sorting again, ironing with the little piece of parchment...fun!
Even with my vast [snicker.] experience with these tiny beads, I can't imagine having the patience [or talent] to create the amazing things that Lauren of Lost Mitten creates!
Here are a few of my favs:
Now Lauren doesn't limit herself to Perler Beads in making her geeky creations. She also knits and crochets beautifully, and creates fun buttons. Anyone with a Nintendo DS or DSi in the house needs one of these:
From her profile:
I'm a huge video game addict, ranging from the early days of the Atari and Nintendo to the latest games for the Wii and Nintendo DS. I am continually inspired by my love for video games in creating many of my original crafts.
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What wicked designs. I have seen these before, but I am in complete aww and inquisition of how it is done.
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