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A colorful perler beads kit in a plastic package

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My favorite rainy day activity as a kid was fuse beads. Now, it’s my youngest’s turn.

This kit includes everything you need to get started: 4,000 beads in 16 colors, a storage tray, and a pattern book. My son uses the pattern book for ideas but also makes up his own creations (including a very elaborate narwhal and “rainbow garden”). 

This fuse bead starter set is under $15 on Amazon. There are other colors/pattern books available as well.  

Sales of note for 9/5/25

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  • Ann Taylor – Friends of Ann Event: 30% off your entire purchase, including new arrivals
  • Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
  • Eloquii – Extra 45% off all sale
  • J.Crew – Everyday styles from $34.50
  • J.Crew Factory – 50% off fall faves + extra 60% off clearance
  • M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
  • Nordstrom – Summer sale has started, up to 60% off top brands
  • Talbots – 25-40% off select fall styles + extra 30% all markdowns