Toys Made in USA: Perler Bead Designs

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Rainy days mean one thing around my house -- cries of "I'm booooored!" from my energetic, outdoor-loving son. One foolproof way to keep him busy and happy is to pull out a bucket of Perler Beads. These classic American-made bead kits are great for kids of all ages. The large bead kits are ideal for littler fingers, and bigger kids will enjoy the standard bead kits and bead buckets.

Craft projects with Perler Beads are only as limited as your imagination. The bead kits all come with patterns and ideas, but there are many more possibilities to try. Some Perler Bead Designs:

• Pencil Box
• 3-D Carousel
• Fanciful Pets
• Spinning Top
• 3-D Star
• 747 Airplane
• Space Shuttle

Do your kids love making designs with fuseable beads? Show us their favorite creations! Just upload a photo on our Facebook page.