Mimi Watermelon, the creative mind of the HÖNGRY gang, has a super fruity idea for crafting with your little one. She gladly shares a few cheerful DIY ideas, perfect for a cozy crafting afternoon, that also fit the colorful world of fruits and vegetables.
Does it ever happen in your home that a ring appears on the table where your child's glass or bottle has been? Do you enjoy sitting outside with your little one and a drink in the summer, but insects quickly gather? Then Mimi has the pear-fect DIY idea for you! With iron-on beads, you can make the cutest coasters and glass covers in the shape of your favorite fruits and vegetables. Handy, practical, and super fun to do together!
Photo credits: Pinterest
What you'll need:
- Iron-on beads (in all sorts of cheerful colors)
- A pegboard to easily place the beads on
- Templates or patterns for inspiration (you can easily find great ideas online)
- Parchment paper
How to get started:
- Choose which vegetable or fruit you want to make with your little one. Do you feel like making a colorful watermelon? Or perhaps a cheerful kiwi or a beautiful strawberry… Everything is possible!
- Place the beads on the pegboard according to a template or pattern. You can also let your creativity run wild and experiment. Are you making a cover for a glass? Don't forget to leave a small hole in the middle or on the side for a straw.
- Now you can start ironing. Place a piece of parchment paper over your design and carefully iron over it on a low to medium temperature for 10 to 15 seconds. Carefully lift the parchment paper to check if the beads are well fused together.
- Once the top is well ironed, carefully flip the design over and place the parchment paper back on top. Now iron the other side for another 5 to 10 seconds to make the design nice and sturdy.
- Let your masterpiece cool sufficiently, and voilà! You have your homemade super fruity coaster!
Photo credits: Pinterest
Have fun crafting!