Inspiratin for these DIY gifts for my friends were pictures of Cross Stitch Pixel Family patterns, that I am sure, some of you have already came across on the internet.

Instead of needle and thread I used Hama mini beads (Perler Beads), which I am a huge fan of.

Before I start placing the beads on pegboard, I always make a sketch on squared paper.

If you are not very patient person, my advice for you is to buy a dental tweezer. It makes manipulation with beads much much easier.

Here you can find how to iron Hama beads (I always use baking paper for ironing).

The result is very nice, yet very simple DIY personalized gift for everyone you like.

Please enjoy!