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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. Mardi Gras beads are a staple of the season and can be used to make a variety of unique decorations and crafts. Wrapping a wreath shape with Mardi Gras beads is a great way to add a festive touch to your front door. The beads come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, so you can customize the design to match your home’s décor. 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. Mardi Gras Calming Jar Mardi Gras Statement Necklace Mardi Gras Bead Wreath Mardi Gras Bead Cones Fill Clear Ornaments With Beads Shoebox Floats. 3. Incorporate Them Into Home Decor. This is for your Level 10 Expert crafter/maker, but there are folks out there who have turned beads into furniture and other amazing home decor pieces. 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! 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! :) SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA, La. - It's Mardi Gras season ya'll!It's the time of the year we celebrate all of the great things about being from Louisiana. From the festivals to the parades and Mardi Gras balls, it's a celebration that lasts from New Years to the day before Ash Wednesday, a last hurrah before we celebrate the Lenten Season and the Easter Holiday. 2. Create a Mardi Gras bracelet: This is a fun and easy project that you can do with your kids. All you need is some old Mardi Gras beads and some string. 3. Make a Mardi Gras necklace: This is a great way to dress up for future Mardi Gras parties. Simply string together some old Mardi Gras beads and you’ve got a chic and festive necklace. 4. After mister throws you something, where do Mardi Gras beads go? Sure you keep some for souvenirs, but every year 25 million pounds of used Mardi Gras beads are thrown away. Save the commemorative medallions and blinky lights and let us help you figure out what to do with all of the rest. Researchers at Louisiana State University have created a sustainable way to use biodegradable Mardi Gras beads after the festivities are over. This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times There is a Mardi Gras for everyone! To know Mardi Gras is to experience Mardi Gras! My absolute favorite are the walking parades and the magic that is to be found in impromptu moments. - Vivacious Miss Audacious Burlesque Performer and Event Producer, @MissAudacious on Instagram Beads. They’re a mainstay of Mardi Gras festivities but what do you do with all of them once Mardi Gras ends? This is the questions we posed to our KPRC 2 readers. Here’s what they had to say: The current cost of 50 cents per strand of beads is a major improvement over earlier iterations and makes these biodegradable beads far more competitive with traditional Mardi Gras beads. And the team believes the costs can go even lower. Facilitating do-it-yourself printing There are a wide variety of beads at Mardi Gras. Most krewes toss out Mardi Gras beads, and some krewes even have their own custom beads (in the colors of their krewe) to represent them. The more traditional Mardi Gras beads were in the colors of Mardi Gras. Each color of beads has its own meaning! Colors of Mardi Gras. The first Mardi Gras The thing to remember when it comes to celebrating Mardi Gras is that flashing for beads isn’t considered a tradition by the locals, so, obviously, you don’t have to feel pressured to do it. LSU researchers have found a way to make biodegradable Mardi Gras beads environmentally friendly. The beads can be used to create a bioplastic that can be used in different products. Hopefully, people will soon realize Mardi Gras is not one big spring break for dirty old men, but an enjoyable celebration for families and friends. Locals stay away from the crowded French Quarter in the evenings after a parade, but we wouldn't miss Mardi Gras for the world! Writer Response: Thanks for the note. You had some very good points But Mardi Gras is an entire season, often called Carnival. It begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday, or the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Hopefully, people will soon realize Mardi Gras is not one big spring break for dirty old men, but an enjoyable celebration for families and friends. Locals stay away from the crowded French Quarter in the evenings after a parade, but we wouldn't miss Mardi Gras for the world! Writer Response: Thanks for the note. You had some very good points After the Mardi Gras season, many people keep their old beads and throws as mementos or decorations. Some people might also repurpose or recycle them, while others donate them to charity organizations that collect beads to be reused in future Mardi Gras parades.
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