Okay so… I sat down “just to make something small” (please laugh with me), and somehow ended up creating an entire purple gamer-themed bead squad. Three chaotic children. Zero regrets.
All made from iron-on beads, because apparently I enjoy tweezer-based stress.
It started innocent. Truly. “Let me just make a cute little Gameboy,” I said.
Cut to me, two hours later, whispering “yes queen” to a pixelated Yoshi while ironing him into existence.
The mini Gameboy turned out adorable, like, disgustingly cute. It’s giving retro vibes. If it had batteries, it would absolutely beat me at Tetris.
Then there’s the LEVEL UP text. Which, let’s be real, I made for myself. Because if I don’t get XP for surviving my week, what are we even doing here? This little purple badge now lives on my desk as a reminder that even drinking water is worth 10 experience points.
And finally… Purple Yoshi.
My beloved.
My pixel prince.
My coaster with questionable attitude.
He’s large (for a coaster), he’s round, he’s very purple, and he definitely looks like he would steal all your items in Mario Kart and then smile about it. He’s currently holding my drink and silently judging every life choice I’ve ever made.
Together, this chaotic trio is giving me “pixel art but emotionally unstable” vibes. And honestly? That’s the exact energy I want on my craft desk.
Iron-on beads are supposed to be cute and relaxing, but somehow mine always turn into mild chaos with a side of existential crisis. But hey, the results are adorable, and that’s what counts, right?
RIGHT?
Materials Used
- Hama / iron-on beads
- Pegboard (square grid works best)
- Baking paper or ironing sheets
- Iron
- A questionable amount of patience
