Step 1
Bead Colors Needed:
Creme - 463
Light Pink - 18
Pink - 63
Red - 13
Dark Green - 18
Pastel Blue - 7
Tan - 15
Brown - 3
See the Supply List for beads and tools you can purchase.

Step 2
Download the PDF for the Sweetheart Bear Project Pattern. You will use the large square pegboard to create your project. 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 the beads as it will make the centers of the beads close and can make assembly 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:Left arm: Insert the end bead of the arm into the opening in the paw. Insert the lower horizontal stem of the flower into the opening in the forearm.

Step 6
Right arm: Insert the end bead of the arm into the opening in the paw. Insert the extra bead at the right side of the heart into the opening in the forearm.

Step 7
Legs: Insert the light pink beads of the legs into the openings in the paws.

Step 8
Final Assembly: Slide the openings of the arms onto the tabs at the bear's shoulders. Insert the end of the legs into the openings in the body.