Halloween crafts with PhotoPearls & double-sided adhesive sheets
Personalize your pumpkins – cute, happy or just a little scary – with beaded eyes, cheeks and mouths. This craft is perfect for kids and adults alike.
You need:
- PhotoPearls
- Large round bead plate
- Small round bead plate
- NABBI Ironing paper
- PhotoPearls Double-sided adhesive sheet
- Scissors
- Iron
- Pumpkins
Step 1 – Design & Bead
Decide on the style: mischievous eyes, rosy cheeks, kind or spooky face. Bead the motifs (e.g. two eyes, a mouth and two cheeks). Try different colors – white/black for eyes, pink for cheeks or orange/black for a classic Jack-o'-lantern.
Step 2 – Iron the motif
Iron gently. Place ironing paper over the design and use a hot iron until the beads melt together. Watch carefully so you don't heat for too long. A good tip is to iron on both sides for extra stability. Place a heavy book on top and cool flat. Get help from an adult.
Read about tips and step-by-step ironing instructions here
Step 3 – Prepare the mounting surface
Cut a suitable piece of double-sided adhesive tape. Attach to the back of the bead plate and peel off the protective paper.
Step 4 – Give the pumpkin a face
Wipe the pumpkin dry. Place the eyes, cheeks and mouth until the expression feels right, then press the motifs firmly into place – especially carefully along the edges. Done!
Smart little tips
- Make multiple sets of mouths/eyes and change expressions whenever you want.
- Bead mini wounds, teeth or eyebrows for more “drama”.
- Mix pumpkin sizes and colors for a playful fall display.