DIY Mardi Gras/ Carnival Ideas

No matter if Mardi Gras is traditionally celebrated where you come from: Masquerade parties are pretty awesome! Here are some DIY projects to rock them.

Just one thing before we start: A doggy and a cat wearing masks!

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This doggy is totally ready for Mardi Gras!

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So is this cat. Even though he's more a traditional carnival kind of guy... earm... CAT!

Anyway, let's get to the DIY projects!

1. Decorate your door!

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Greet your guests (a.k.a. crazy party animals) with this cool DIY wreath made from masks! Craft this striking wreath by hot-gluing domino eye masks to a wreath form. Add a bow to it. POW!

Or how about this clever twist on a fleur de lis door hanger? All you need is a slightly altered fleur de lis stencil and glitter!

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This door decor using deco mesh is already a bit more elaborate. If you still want to give it a try, learn how to make it here.

2. Make your own masks!

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There are several ways to make a DIY mask. The first option is to personalize a store bought mask with glitter, beads, lace, fancy trim, feathers, fake butterflies, flowers... basically everything you can think of.

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Crepe paper flowers also look pretty neat!

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If you don't have a plain mask to start from, this tutorial on how to make a DIY masquerade mask from scratch is very helpful!

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Or learn how to make this lace mask using hot glue!

3. Make kick ass indoor decor like this pom pom garland!

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This ombre pom pom garland could easily be recreated with pom poms made from tissue paper, a circle punch, and clear fishing line!

4. Have giant balloons tied with ribbon floating around!

The ultimate fusion of cheerful and chic!

5. Use feathers as elegant party decor!

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Masks and feathers somehow go together, don't you think?

If you don't want to use real feathers but still like the way they look, learn how to make giant paper feathers in this video!

6. Make a paper fan backdrop for an amazingly cool photo booth!

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7. Make Mardi Gras centerpieces!

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Mardi Gras centerpieces will make your buffet or dinner table look super chic! How do you like this one using recycled bottles?

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This air balloon centerpiece is also pretty neat! Learn how to make it here.

How about this elegant option using feathers and a handheld mask?

8. Decorate... using Mardi Gras beads!

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If you've kept all those Mardi Gras beads from the past years, it's time to get them out and to put them to good use! For example by making these DIY bead coasters!

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If you've got a few more beads left over, make this gorgeous DIY: A beaded Mardi Gras charger plate! Get the tutorial here.

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Or use beads as napkin rings!

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This is even more effective if you fold your napkins into fleurs de lis (Looks fancy, but it's super easy)!

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How about grabbing some branches, spray painting/ glittering them gold and adding some beads to them? Super affordable and easy!

9. Serve fancy treats!

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Mardi Gras means "Fat Tuesday", so you can eat what ever you want! How cute are these Mardi Gras King Cake Cupcakes by NolaMommy? A little colored sugar will go a long way as cupcake decoration!

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Can we also please take a moment to appreciate these Mardi Gras hi-hat cupcakes by I am Baker?

10. Decorate with some free pintable stickers/ cupcake toppers!

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Get them from the Mardi Gras Outlet blog.

12. Last but not least: Jello shots!

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Those pastel jello shots using Irish Cream sure look, sound and TASTE delicious! Get the recipe here.

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These clear Mardi Gras jello shots by Raised on a Roux look equally pretty! They even make me forget that I actually don't like jello shots! Get the recipe for this gorgeous treat here.

That's it! Don't forget to rebuzz and like this post and then go have some Mardi Gras fun!

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