Make a Mardi Gras Mask for Kids

Happy Mardi Gras! French for “Fat Tuesday,” this colorful holiday is rich in tradition and fun to share with kids of all ages. No Mardi Gras celebration would be complete without festive masks adorned with sequins and feathers. To get your child involved in this year’s Mardi Gras celebration, follow these steps from Parents Connect to make your own masks using paper plates, embellishments and Amazing EcoGlue.

What you’ll need:

  • Paper plates
  • Tempera paint and brush
  • Scissors
  • Chopsticks
  • Embellishments (sequins, feathers, glitter)
  • A pair of old sunglasses
  • Amazing EcoGlue

For complete instructions, visit Parents Connect.

You may also like the following Mardi Gras-themed projects for kids and adults:

Create a Beaded Curtain

Clink-Clank Noisemakers

Make a Mardi Gras Wreath

Photo Credit: Parents Connect

Got something to say? Go for it!