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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. Aug 26, 2011 - Crafts, games and creative projects made with Mardi Gras beads. Great ideas to reuse and recycle your left over Mardi Gras bead throws. See more ideas about mardi gras beads, bead crafts, mardi gras. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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! :) 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! If you really love Mardi Gras beads you may already be familiar with Stephan Wanger a NOLA artist who uses leftover/found MG beads to create some astonishing paintings! I first saw his work in 2011 and was blown away. 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. How to Recycle Mardi Gras Beads . Mardi Gras beads are a huge part of the Mardi Gras celebration, and they can be recycled to help reduce waste. Here are some tips on how to recycle your Mardi Gras beads: 1. Donate them to a local recycling center or charity. 2. Use them to decorate your home or office. 3. Make a Mardi Gras bead wreath or 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. As we near the end of Mardi Gras season, you may find yourself wondering what to do with the countless beads you will inevitably collect over the coming days. Krewe de’ Kaoz, based in Foley, will be collecting used beads to repurpose and reuse for future Mardi Gras parades. What to Do with Mardi Gras Beads? Mardi Gras beads are more than just colorful necklaces thrown from parade floats. These shiny bits and bobs are symbols of celebration, revelry, and the unique culture of New Orleans. But once the music fades and the crowds disperse, what can you do with Mardi Gras beads? They sort, clean and then sell the beads to anyone who wants them, including a number of the krewes and floats for future Mardi Gras. You can bring your beads to the Arc locations: 925 S. Labarre Rd., Metairie Transform an old item into a new piece of art by adding Mardi Gras beads to it. What To Do With Mardi Gras Beads Crafts? Add some Mardi Gras beads to your home decor for a festive look. Be creative with how you display them, as they can be used in any room. Create unique ornaments or gifts using these fun beads. Have no fear, I got you covered with eight great ideas to end your Mardi Gras bead woes. 1) Donate Them To Larc - Donate all those beads to Larc. Collected beads are detangled, sorted, repackaged, and sold at great prices, providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the process. Old Mardi Gras beads that fell from an oak tree along St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. (Photo by Chris Granger | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate) This year’s Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans was filled with parades of marching bands, colorful floats, and streets packed with masked people dancing and shouting “ Throw me something, Mister”. In response, they are rewarded with strings of beads thrown from the people on the floats and the goal Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans are famous for their throws, and by the end of a parade, the beads can really pile up. Andrew shares a few ideas for what t
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