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Gifts Kids Can Make: Hama Bead Keyring Owls

July 2, 2014

So, we are coming to the end of our school year and I wanted Red Ted to make some small gifts for some of his “extra curricular” teachers. He has some lovely teachers, doing extra classes such as a writing workshop and “multi sports” with him and he loves the classes sooooo much. I thought it would be great for him to make them a small gift – something that doesn’t take him too long to make (as he needs to make four), that I know he enjoys doing (as he has to make four!! And is likely to want to keep them, this make 6-7!) and that the teachers would actually like too. I asked my Teacher Readers on FB their thoughts and they came up with great comments and suggestions – one of these was some “trolley coin hama bead keyrings”…. fabulous, Red Ted LOVES Hama Beads ad Trolley Coins are so handy! Perfect.  As our school has “bird names” for each of the classes, we thought bird Hama Beads – such as Owls and Penguins would be perfect. I spotted this Owl Hama Bead pattern and thought it was perfect. Red Ted then invented some Penguin Hama Beads and I created a Puffin (ish??) pattern, as Red Ted’s class are the Puffins! Here they are:

Owl Crafts - Hama Bead Keyrings

Perler Bead Keyring Owls – Materials:

  • Hama Beads (also known as Perler Beads or Melty Beads)
  • A hexagon and star shaped hama bead tray
  • Keyring (I found a set of trolley coin key rings on ebay)
  • Iron & Baking Paper
  • We also used a little bit of wire to attach the owls etc to the key ring (optional)

1) I made a couple of bird hame bead patterns myself first – I find that that often helps th kids “visualise” what we are making and sparks off different ideas. With them. When choosing your design, pick something that isn’t too big (they keyring needs to fit in your pocket) and also that hasn’t too many “standing out bits”, that could break off.

Hame Bead Owls Keyring Craft

2) Get beading. I love that Red Ted Made his own Penguin pattern, so cute.

Owl Hama Beads Gifts

The owl as per LaRaLil’s blog

Hama Bead Birds - Puffin - Keyring

My attempt at a Puffin (we were low on black beads)

3) Iron your perler beads REALLY well on both sides. As these are going to be on a keyring, you want them to be REALLY secure and not fall apart.

Hama Bead Birds Owl Penguin Puffin

As predicted, we had to make extra for Red Ted’s book bag!Hame Bead Gift Ideas - Owl Keyring

I think these key rings would make a great gift for Father’s Day or Mother’s Day too.. or for an Auntie at Christmas.. just adapt and find a design to suit the person the children are giving too!

Looking for more Teacher’s Gifts, check these out!

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Filed Under: Christmas, Father's Day, Gifts, Gifts That Kids Can Make, Mothers Day 11 Comments

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  1. JDaniel4's Mom says

    July 3, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    These are super cute! They came out so well!

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  2. Sarah Lewis says

    July 19, 2014 at 7:13 am

    I was the proud recipient of the Puffin! As a teacher, it was one of the most lovely thoughtful and useful gifts I have had, so you nailed it! Thanks Red Ted- it’s looking after my house keys right now, but one day it will find its way into my treasure box alongside other very special things that remind me of amazing children I’ve worked with 🙂 x

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    • Red Ted Art says

      July 19, 2014 at 8:53 am

      Awwwww!! So pleased Mrs Lewis!!! 🙂

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      • Red Ted Art says

        July 19, 2014 at 12:17 pm

        PS I read your comment to Red Ted and he was SO PROUD. Thank you!!

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  3. Valerie @Glittering Muffins says

    July 20, 2014 at 2:08 am

    Those turned out so cute! Nico loves puffins, I might be able to convince him to try to make one 🙂

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  4. Glikeria says

    August 17, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    There are really great! Is there a secret to avoid them breaking?
    Thanks!

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    • Red Ted Art says

      August 18, 2014 at 8:46 am

      We ironed them on both sides LOTS!!

      Reply
  5. Lizzie W says

    August 26, 2014 at 5:49 am

    Could they be reinforced with varnish or glue, maybe?

    Reply
  6. Adriana says

    August 18, 2015 at 11:59 am

    I like this owl

    Reply
  7. JustHeather says

    March 8, 2018 at 11:08 am

    These are so cute! My two kids will love (attempting) to make them. (3 and 5,5 years.)

    Reply

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