Fishing for April Fools' fish

It’s a custom that no one escapes on April 1st. Whether you’re the “sprayer” or the “sprayed,” this joke is always a real hit with every generation—kids, teenagers, and even parents. So, given such enthusiasm, we figured that to kick off the month in a festive way, we should pull from our directories the most beautiful fish you can make with fuse beads. More sophisticated than a simple paper fish, you’ll need a few tricks to keep the victim from noticing the mischief, but the impact will be amplified—and you’ll even have a small gift to offer.

And to start this selection, we didn’t leave the little ones out. In fact, with a bit of Fimo clay and a handful of Hama beads, you’ll get one of the most original creations. Let’s admit it right away, it’s our favorite—and you’ll find the step-by-step DIY on Blitsy.

For older kids who already handle beads well, we’ve picked a fairly simple pattern to make. To do so, a simple hexagonal pegboard will do.

Alright, let’s raise the bar for the older ones aiming to pull off the prank on the big day with this fish sporting multicolored scales. Don”t hesitate to vary the base colors—we’d be curious to see your versions of this fish, for example. Source: Club du King

We’ll continue with an adorable DIY created by Créamalice (a site we really like for its Hama bead creations). Suitable for all hands from age 6!

And we’ll wrap up with an adorable little Nemo for fans of the film and Disney. It’s your turn to choose now—and above all, have fun, because “little fish in the water swim, swim, swim, swim, swim…!” Source: Lydie Crossstitch