Sanrio Fuse Beads: 15+ Kawaii Hello Kitty & Friends Designs to Make With the Kids

Hi, it’s Léa! If your kids — or, let’s be honest, you — are head over heels for the super-cute world of Sanrio, you’re in exactly the right place. Hello Kitty and her whole gang of friends are perfect subjects for fuse beads: nice round shapes, soft pastel colours and adorable little faces that translate beautifully onto a pegboard. I’ve gathered more than 15 designs from all over the web (plus a few grids to follow peg by peg) to turn your craft table into a tiny kawaii kingdom. Get comfy, grab your beads, and let’s go!

Hello Kitty, the undisputed star

We have to start with the queen herself. With her round head, little red bow and tiny whiskers, Hello Kitty is the perfect design for beginners: only a handful of colours, a simple outline and a result that wins everyone over.

Prefer to follow a precise plan? This chart reads just like a colouring game: one square = one bead. Trace the black outline, fill in the white, pop in the red bow… and you’re done!

My Melody and Kuromi, the best frenemies

You can’t talk about Sanrio without this iconic duo! My Melody, all sweetness in her pink hood with big floppy ears, melts absolutely everyone’s heart — a lovely design to make with a soft gradient of pinks.

And then there’s Kuromi, her mischievous rival: black hood, little pink skull and a sly grin. A touch more contrasted, she’s the go-to design when you want a bit of attitude on your board.

Cinnamoroll and the softest crew

Now for the gentlest characters in the line-up. Cinnamoroll, the little white puppy with long ears (that apparently let him fly!), is a treat to make in white and sky-blue beads.

Pompompurin, the round little golden retriever in his brown beret, brings a lovely splash of yellow and caramel to your collection.

And Chococat, the black cat with big round eyes, comes together in no time — the perfect design for using up that pot of black beads while having fun.

Want to see the whole gang come to life? In this video, you’ll learn how to build about ten Sanrio keychains from start to finish — plenty of finishing ideas to steal.

Sanrio’s funniest friends

Time for the characters that make us smile. Badtz-Maru, the cheeky little penguin, keeps things black and white with just a hint of yellow on his beak.

Keroppi, the little frog with wide-set eyes, is a joyful burst of green and white that brightens up any pegboard.

Hangyodon, the funny (and slightly grumpy) blue fish, makes a nice change from the classics and is a hit with anyone who loves quirky characters.

As for Gudetama, the famously lazy, floppy little egg, this is THE fun design of the selection: a few yellow and white beads are all you need.

And for fans of detailed plans, here’s Tuxedo Sam, the little bow-tied penguin, as a grid to recreate bead by bead.

Stars, treats and kawaii touches

To wrap up, a few designs that stand a little apart. The Little Twin Stars, Kiki and Lala, make an adorable pastel blue-and-pink pair, perfect as matching keychains to gift.

Let’s level up with this little 3D Hello Kitty toaster: a clever project to try your hand at building in volume and wow the whole family.

And because kawaii sneaks in everywhere, this mini Hello Kitty band-aid is perfect for jazzing up a pencil case or decorating a little magnet.

Over to you!

That’s plenty to fill many a crafty afternoon! My tip: start with Hello Kitty or Chococat to get the hang of it, then move on to the more colourful characters. And above all, don’t hesitate to gather several friends on the same board to build a cute little Sanrio scene. If you love adorable designs, take a look at our kawaii fuse bead selection and our lovely cat fuse bead designs too — you’ll be smitten. See you very soon for more creations!