Fall Banner

Fall Banner

This festive fall banner made from Perler beads looks great hanging in the top of a doorway, or from a mantel or shelf. A fun project for the whole family to share!

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Instructions

Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Creme - 684
Butterscotch - 12
Rust - 34
Tan - 45
Brown - 59
Cucumber Stripe - 204
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

You will also need:
1/8 inch wide green ribbon: 1.5 yards
Craft glue

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Fall Banner Project Pattern. You will use the large hexagon, small square, and small circle pegboards to create your project. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads following the patterns.

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. DO NOT OVER-IRON as this will cause the beads to close and can make assembly of your project more challenging. 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.

Step 5
ASSEMBLY: Cut a 46 inch piece of ribbon and thread it in and out of the corners of the pennants to string them together. Leave about 3 inches between pennants and the excess at each end for hanging.

Step 6
Cut two 8 inch pieces of ribbon. Tie each in a bow and glue to the two upper corners of the banner as shown.

Step 7
Glue the letters for FALL onto the pennant shapes. Glue the acorns to the ribbon in the spaces between the pennants.