Now that Mardi Gras has come and gone, what are you going to do with all those beads? Since my kids are on break from school (and I am tired of hearing that they are bored), I decided to show my youngest how to make a traditional Mardi Gras Bead Dog. I remember making hundreds of these cute dogs when I was little and even tried to sell them A tradition among generations of New Orleanians, children create Bead Dogs from discarded Mardi Gras throws. A few twists and turns transform a necklace of b Twist four beads together behind the second bead on the long string to make a little square. Do the same thing to the other side of the long piece, so the two squares are right next to each other . Wrap the two beads behind the first bead on either ends, making the ears and completing the dog . In recent years, the Mardi Gras bead dog has inspired sculptors, jewelry artists, and even a children’s book. The bead dog reigned in 2012 when these colorful tokens of Mardi Gras spirit adorned the streets of New Orleans as part of a public art project called “Paws on Parade,” put on by the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Check out our mardi gras bead dog selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our beads shops. Feb. 25 2025 UPDATE: last chance to order bead dogs! Once these are sold out they won't be restocked until next year! Made in store from the same heavy duty and UV resistant beads as our bead garlands and available in either brights or jewel tones. Bead dogs are made to order - if requesting pick up you will receive a Inspired by the nostalgic Bead Dogs that are handmade from Mardi Gras beads. These round-shaped sunglasses feature festive multi-colored rhinestones with three small Mardi Gras bead dogs and one large rhinestone Bead Dog on each side. Each frame is handmade and may vary slightly from the product image. Limited quantities available Mardi Gras Dog Sweatshirt, Mardi Gras Carnival Dog Mask, Mardi Gras Sarcastic Dog Shirt, Mardi Gras Gift, New Orleans Sweater, Beads Dog Tee (5.9k) Sale Price $10.39 $ 10.39 We are sold out for this season BUT please join the email list to be the first to know when our preorder starts in the Fall.Dude. That is a bead dog inflatable. Ever seen one of those before? Nope. That's because we created it. If you don't have one in your yard, you will probably be asked to sell your property and move to Atlanta. Exclusive to Bon Temps Boutique, this is a limited run. You A tradition among generations of New Orleanians, children create Bead Dogs from discarded Mardi Gras throws. A few twists and turns transform a necklace of beads into a fun trinket to enjoy. Haydel’s Bakery adopted the Mardi Gras Bead Dog® as their mascot and has graciously donated the sculpture’s mold to promote the LA/SPCA’s mission. Check out our mardi gras bead earring dog selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our dangle & drop earrings shops. Check out our mardi gras dog bead selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our beads shops.
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