Blue Dolphin

Here’s a cheerful little sea friend for your bead stash: a leaping blue dolphin! Follow the grid square by square — each circle on the chart is one fuse bead — and you’ll notice the dorsal fin on top is what gives this design its sense of motion. My tip: place every bead carefully before you reach for the iron, because the pointed snout and the notched tail are the two details that really sell the dolphin look. Once you’ve ironed it between sheets of baking paper (grown-up supervision, always!), you’ll have a sweet little fridge magnet or a hanging decoration. This one’s beginner-friendly, so it’s perfect for an afternoon craft session with the kids.