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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

all about me: perler® my family crest bag tag

This bag tag craft is perfect for your kids' backpack or your next family trip.
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Step 1
Design your family crest on the pegboard with your favorite color combination of Perler® beads.

Step 2
Create a hanging loop off of one side corner with coordinating Perler® beads.

Step 3
ADULT: Preheat the iron to the medium setting. Cover the beads with ironing paper and gently iron the beads in a circular motion for 10-20 seconds to fuse evenly. Let cool.

Step 4
Peel off the ironing paper and flip your design.

Step 5
ADULT: Repeat Step 3 on the other side.

Step 6
Measure and cut two yarn pieces, approximately 12" each.

Step 7
Hold the yarn pieces together and fold them half. Thread the folded end through the hanging loop. Slide the tails of the folded yarn through the loop and pull tight.

Step 8
Tie the tag onto your bag or backpack and trim ends of the yarn.
Step 9
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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Craft Smart™ Yarn, Solid

    Item # 10196945 
    $3.49
    • Color: White
    • Size: 7 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 7 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 7 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

    Item # 10268872 
    $2.09
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Iron (Adult Use Only)
  • Ruler
  • Perler® Bead Mini Tray – Assorted Colors (sku 10288586)
Instructions
Step 1
Design your family crest on the pegboard with your favorite color combination of Perler® beads.

Step 2
Create a hanging loop off of one side corner with coordinating Perler® beads.

Step 3
ADULT: Preheat the iron to the medium setting. Cover the beads with ironing paper and gently iron the beads in a circular motion for 10-20 seconds to fuse evenly. Let cool.

Step 4
Peel off the ironing paper and flip your design.

Step 5
ADULT: Repeat Step 3 on the other side.

Step 6
Measure and cut two yarn pieces, approximately 12" each.

Step 7
Hold the yarn pieces together and fold them half. Thread the folded end through the hanging loop. Slide the tails of the folded yarn through the loop and pull tight.

Step 8
Tie the tag onto your bag or backpack and trim ends of the yarn.
Step 9
Share your project photos with #MadeWithMichaels
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