Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Bubblegum - 176
Pink - 65
Raspberry - 173
Plum - 52
Red - 119
Butterscotch - 4
Cheddar - 54
Yellow - 68
Pastel Green - 188
Kiwi Lime - 40
Green - 31
Parrot Green - 17
Dark Green - 120
Toothpaste - 166
Blueberry Cream - 46
Light Blue - 34
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

You will also need:
Felt in a matching color
Craft glue

Step 2
Download the PDF for the May Flowers Project Pattern. You will use the large hexagon pegboard to create your projects. If you are using a clear pegboard, slide the actual-size pattern underneath it. Place your beads following the pattern.

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 the fusing. 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 2 pieces of felt using the pattern included on the project sheet.

Step 6
Apply glue to one long edge of a felt piece. Attach it to the side of the basket as shown. Repeat on the other side. Allow to dry.

Step 7
Apply glue to the other long edge on each felt piece. Attach to the other basket piece, pushing the felt to the inside of the basket. Allow to dry.

Step 8
Glue the base of the basket in place on the bottom. Allow to dry.

Step 9
Insert the roses in the basket. If you are giving this for Mother's Day, you can tuck a small gift inside along with the butterfly.