My BeadStories Craft Kits Instructions

This page covers:

Ocean Exploration - 2327, 2327A, A-PL-2327

Unicorn & Princess - 2303, 2303A, A-PL-2303

Animal World - 2310, 2310A, A-PL-2310

Check the code on the back of your box, near the barcode.
Ages: 6 and up · About 45-90 minutes · Some patience needed · No mess

Watch how it's done:

What's in your kit: Ocean Exploration

3 Background Scenes
10 Colors of Beads
6 Bead Pens
18 Story Pals
24 Adhesive Stickers
2 Trays

What's in your kit: Unicorn & Princess

3 Background Scenes
10 Colors of Beads
6 Bead Pens
19 Story Pals
24 Adhesive Stickers
2 Trays

What's in your kit: Animal World

3 Background Scenes
10 Colors of Beads
6 Bead Pens
16 Story Pals
24 Adhesive Stickers
2 Trays

Before You Begin

Set up your work area first. Lay down paper towels to catch drips and spills.
Lay out everything in the kit so it's all within reach before you begin.
Choose a clean, flat surface to work on.
Look through the background scenes and Story Pals.
Decide which background, characters, and props you want to use for your first Bead Story.

Step 1: Imagine Your Bead Story Scene

Look through the included background scenes.
Choose the Story Pals you want to use as characters and props.
Pick a background for your story.
Arrange your ideas before adding the beads.

Step 2: Fill the Story Pals with Beads

Give the bead pen a gentle shake until a bead moves into place at the tip.
Press the tip of the bead pen into a hole on the Story Pal.
The bead will pop into the hole.
Lift the pen and allow the next bead to move into position.
Continue filling the holes until your Story Pal is decorated the way you want.

Tip: If no bead comes out or the pen does not reload right away, gently shake the pen until a bead moves into the chamber. Sometimes the beads just need a little wiggle.

Design Tips

Mix different bead colors.
Use colors that contrast with the background to help your design stand out.
Combine 2 or 3 colors in one area to create patterns.
Try stripes, rainbows, or color blocks.

Step 3: Create Your Bead Story

Choose where you want each finished Story Pal to go on the background.
Take one of the double-sided adhesive sticker dots.
Stick the brown side to the back of the Story Pal.
Stick the white side to the background.
Repeat with the other Story Pals until your scene is complete.
Move the Story Pals around as you tell your story, if desired.
Be gentle when moving them because bending a Story Pal may cause some beads to pop out.
If any beads fall out, press them back into place.
To redo part of a design, gently bend the Story Pal to help remove the beads.

Step 4: Tell Your Story

Use your decorated Story Pals as characters and props.
Move them around the background to act out dialogue, scenes, and surprises.
Create your own adventure using the characters you made.
Tell your story to parents, friends, or family members.
Play on your own or invite a friend to create a story with you.

Refilling Your Bead Pens

Five bead pens come pre-filled and ready to use.
Use the empty bead pen when you want to add a new bead color.
Pour beads from one color pack into a tray.
If the pen already contains beads, empty them into the second tray before changing colors.
Use the tray to carefully refill the empty bead pen with your chosen color.
Repeat whenever you want to switch to another bead color.