It takes a lot of beads but the results are amazing, try covering an entire table in Mardi Gras beads like artist Robert Corley. Think of the beads as a mosaic tool instead of jewelry. Think of the beads as a mosaic tool instead of jewelry. I don’t reside in “The Big Easy,” but I do live in “The Big Guava,” a.k.a. Tampa, Florida. We don’t have the Mardi Gras parade, but we do host an annual pirate festival called Gasparilla — which celebrates the arrival of a mythical pirate named Jose Gaspar who comes into town every year with his band of buccaneers to invade the city. Peeps (no, not those kind!), Mardi Gras is tomorrow. If you’re planning on celebrating this festive occasion, we won’t judge you for ending up with five too many strands of colorful Mardi Gras beads. The question is, what should you do with them when you’re done strutting your stuff? The answer? One of these 12 things! :) The beads can also be incorporated into a birdhouse design, adding a burst of color to your garden. This not only recycles the beads but also brings a piece of Mardi Gras charm to your outdoor living space. 7) Educational Tools: Teachers can repurpose Mardi Gras beads as educational tools in the classroom. They can be used for counting 8. Mardi Gras Tree. Select from a multitude of patterns and build your own Mardi Gras centerpiece. You can choose to make it big or small. A foam or cardboard cone can serve as a reference, making it easy to glue beads around and obtain a sturdy shape. This knocks out two birds with one stone -- you’re finding a creative way to recycle your old wine bottles and reusing your Mardi Gras beads at the same time. These also make wonderful gifts. 12. Wrapped wreath. Simply wrap your old beads around a foam wreath from any craft store. Mix and match colors for different occasions and get creative! Jun 16, 2014 - Explore Allred Design's board "Mardi Gras Beads Repurposed" on Pinterest. See more ideas about mardi gras beads, mardi gras, mardi. Around 25 million pounds of plastic beads are dumped on the streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras. The beads land in trees, on fences, on roads and in the hands of parade-goers. This begs the question: what is someone supposed to do with the beads once the parade is over? While some beads are GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Aquarium has partnered with organizations across South Mississippi to collect and recycle beads this Mardi Gras season.. Unwanted throws can be dropped off Mar 1, 2020 - Explore RemARKably Created by Janet Wa's board "Repurposed Mardi Gras Beads" on Pinterest. See more ideas about mardi gras beads, mardi gras, mardi. Discover unique ideas to repurpose your Mardi Gras beads and give them a new life. Get inspired to create fun crafts and decorations using these colorful beads. Pearls, beads, buttons, jewelry, etc.– If you don’t have enough broken or discarded pieces of your own jewelry you can supplement by buying jewelry at a thrift store. Or buy a string of beads at a craft store. This is also a good way to repurpose Mardi Gras beads. Remember, the larger the beads, the less glueing you have to do! Making Mardi Gras bead earrings is a fantastic way to repurpose those beads and add a pop of festive color to any outfit. You can simply attach a single bead to an earring hook for a quick and stylish accessory, or get more elaborate by creating intricate designs with a variety of beads. Mar 28, 2018 - Explore Nikki Ott's board "Repurposed Mardi Gras beads" on Pinterest. See more ideas about mardi gras beads, mardi gras, mardi. Jan 1, 2019 - Explore Tickled Pink Memorabilia Mall's board "Beads - Upcycle Reuse Recycle Repurpose DIY" on Pinterest. See more ideas about bead crafts, crafts, mardi gras beads. Pearls, beads, buttons, jewelry, etc.– If you don’t have enough broken or discarded pieces of your own jewelry you can supplement by buying jewelry at a thrift store. Or buy a string of beads at a craft store. And as we said earlier you can repurpose Mardi Gras beads. The larger the beads, the less glueing you have to do!
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