11 Mardi Gras Mask Craft For Kids
Introduction
It’s Mardi Gras time! If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with the kids, check out this post. It has 11 amazing mask craft ideas that will keep your little ones engaged and excited about celebrating Mardi Gras.
Mardi Gras Mask Craft – Glitter Masks
These glitter masks are easy to make and fun to wear, not to mention they are easy to clean up! All you need is some masking tape and glitter. You can use any color of glitter or even multiple colors. If the child wants a different design than what’s shown here, have them draw it on with crayons first, then apply the tape over the design. The more intricate their designs are, the better!
Mardi Gras Mask Craft – Lace Feather Mask
Feather masks are a great way to add texture and detail to your Mardi Gras mask. This lace feather mask is easy to make and looks great, too!
You will need:
- feathers (you can use real or fake)
- lace trim or ribbon
- glue gun
- scissors
Mardi Gras Mask Craft – Gold Leaf Feather Mask
Now that you know the basics of Mardi Gras masks, let’s get to making one!
This project uses gold leaf, which is a thin sheet of gold used in art, jewelry and other applications. It can be purchased in sheets or in powder form. If you’d like to see some examples of finished masks made with gold leaf, check out this Pinterest board for some inspiration!
Mardi Gras Mask Craft – Jewel Feather Mask
Materials
- mask template (printable)
- glue gun
Mardi Gras Mask Craft – Blue Ombre Masquerade Masks
You can use a blue marker to create an ombre effect. Use different colors, like purple, green and yellow all in one mask. It will look like a rainbow. Or you can use two different markers and make the eyes blue and then draw on different colored lipstick for the mouth.
Or you could cut out some shapes from construction paper that are the same color as your markers, like stars or hearts or flowers, and glue them onto the mask with glitter glue! You could even do this with all different kinds of shapes! Then put glitter on top of them too! Also another fun thing is to draw on glitter nail polish overtop with regular pencils so they don’t smear when they sweat (this happened to me before at camp once).
Mardi Gras Mask Craft – Rainbow and Unicorn Masquerade Masks
Materials needed:
- Cardboard, about the size of a standard piece of printer paper. The larger the better; you’ll want to be able to see through your mask to wear it later!
- Masking tape, just enough for the bottom edge of your mask (you can use double-sided tape if you have some handy)
- Glitter, any color(s). You’ll need enough glitter for one side of your mask and then some extra for decorating later on. We recommend using small granules rather than large chunks—they will stick better! Feel free to make this DIY Mardi Gras activity different colors by using different shades/types of glitter.
- Glue—We recommend PVA glue but Elmer’s also works well here! If you want something more permanent (and harder), try modge podge instead 🙂
Mardi Gras Mask Craft – Printable Coloring Page Butterfly Mask
The butterfly mask is a great craft for kids. It’s super simple, and it makes the perfect craft for preschoolers, kindergarten students and even older children who are comfortable with scissors.
This printable coloring page features a fun, colorful butterfly mask in the shape of an oval. The coloring page also comes with a black outline so you can fill in your own design if you prefer! Be sure to download this free Mardi Gras Mask Craft today!
Mardi Gras Mask Craft – Printable Coloring Page Cat Mask
- Printable Coloring Page Cat Mask
- You will need:
- Printer and paper.
- Scissors or craft knife. (Use with adult supervision.)
- Glue stick, fabric glue or double sided tape. (Use with adult supervision.)
Mardi Gras Mask Craft – Printable Coloring Page Masquerade Mask
Printable Coloring Page Masquerade Mask
This printable Mardi Gras mask is a great craft for kids and adults to make. Perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras, Cinco de Mayo, or any colorful occasion! Print this out and use it as a coloring page. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, try printing it on colored paper instead of white paper for some extra flair!
To download the mask template: CLICK HERE . This link goes to an external website that has a free download option. Once there, click on “Download Mask Template PDF” at the bottom of the screen in order to receive your free copy of this template file in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF). You will need Adobe Reader installed on your computer in order to open up this file once downloaded.
Takeaway: Kids can make their own masks to wear during Carnival.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this post! If you have kids, I would love for them to make their own masks and share pictures of their creations with me. Feel free to send me photos of your little ones wearing the masks they made by emailing me at [email protected]
So what’s next? Well, we’ve gotten through all the crafting ideas in this post so far. Now it’s time for some more fun Carnival-themed activities:
- Make a King Cake recipe
- Create your own DIY Mardi Gras Beads
kids mardi gras mask
Mardi Gras masks for kids can be colorful, decorated with glitter and feathers, and made from lightweight materials for comfort. They can also come in various sizes to fit different ages. Some popular Mardi Gras mask themes for kids include animals, cartoon characters, and magical creatures.
Conclusion
Mardi Gras is a great time to get kids excited about masks. They can be made from materials you have around the house or purchased from a craft store. The best part is that you don’t need to know anything about sewing or be an artist! These ideas are easy enough for even young children and will keep them entertained for hours on end.
