Mardi Gras Crafts

Mardi Gras Crafts

Mardi Gras is all about green, purple, gold, sparkle, beads, masks and noise! To help you join in with the celebrations, here are some easy Mardi Gras crafts you can enjoy with your kids, including all the ingredients of a very noisy Mardi Gras band!

Mardi Gras Jester Hat NEW!
Kids will enjoy being a jester by making and wearing this floppy Mardi Gras jester hat!

Mardi Gras Crown NEW!
Make this fun Mardi Gras crown - fun for all ages

Papier Mache Mask NEW!
You'll need to start a few days in advance with this craft to give the mask time to set!

Marching Drum
No Mardi Gras parade could be complete without a marching drum! Here is how your children can make their own.

Mardi Gras Cup Shakers
These are quick to make, fun to decorate, and noisy to shake - perfect for younger kids!

Paper Plate Castanets
Here is another way for your children to make some noise this Mardi Gras!

Mardi Gras Necklace
The kids will enjoy painting the pasta and stringing this Mardi Gras necklace - and it is perfect for wearing in your Mardi Gras parade! If your kids are very young or impatient you might want to paint at least some of the beads in advance.

Mardi Gras Bottle Shakers
Here is another fun craft which will help the kids make a loud noise at Mardi Gras!

Mardi Gras Masks
Masks are what Mardi Gras parades are all about, and if you are going to have your own Mardi Gras celebration at home you will need to give the kids free reign in designing their own!

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