They were one of my favorite childhood activities, but perler beads are not just for kids anymore!  Checkout this fab rose tray made by Vanessa at Tried & True.  It reminds me of a cross stitch motif, and I absolutely love it!  She even offers up a free printable template to follow so you can replicate her design easily.  Or use the tray idea without the template and get crazy with your own design!  [how to make a perler bead rose tray]

Project estimate:

• Perler beads, on hand or $1 and up
• Extra larger perler bead pegboard, about $8
• Rose template, free

Total: about $8 and up