Mardi Gras is a time of joy, celebration, and vibrant decor! Whether you’re heading to a parade or bringing the festivities into your home, decorating with a Mardi Gras wreath is a great way to get into the spirit.
This upcycled Mardi Gras wreath craft is perfect for kids and a fun way to introduce them to the holiday’s traditions. Using simple materials like a disposable plate, ribbon, and beads, this DIY project brings the colors of Mardi Gras – green, purple, and gold – right to your door.
Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is a lively festival filled with music, parades, and lots of decor! Traditionally, Mardi Gras wreaths and Mardi Gras garland are used to brighten up homes, doors, and party spaces with festive colors. The green, purple, and gold hues each hold meaning – green for faith, purple for justice, and gold for power.
If you want to learn more about the festival of Mardi Gras, check out our free Mardi Gras worksheet for kids!
While many people purchase decorative Mardi Gras wreaths for their door, making one yourself is an easy and budget-friendly way to celebrate.
Plus, this Mardi Gras wreath DIY is an upcycled project, meaning you can reuse the materials once you’re done displaying your wreath!
Easy Materials for a DIY Mardi Gras Wreath
One of the best things about this craft is that it’s made with simple and affordable supplies—many of which you might already have at home! You’ll need:
- A disposable plate (to serve as the base for your gras wreath)
- Green, purple, or gold Mardi Gras wreath ribbon
- Colorful Mardi Gras beads
- Scissors
- A hot glue gun (or craft glue, if working with younger kids)
To keep this craft eco-friendly, you can remove the beads after Mardi Gras and use them for another project, making this an upcycled and reusable Mardi Gras wreath!
How to Make a Mardi Gras Wreath
Making your own Mardi Gras wreath is a fun and simple way to bring the spirit of the celebration into your home! With just a few materials, most of which you might already have, you can create a festive gras wreath bursting with the classic green, purple, and gold colors of Mardi Gras.
Follow along with the simple step by step instructions below to make your easy Mardi Gras wreath craft.
Turn a simple disposable plate into a dazzling Mardi Gras wreath with colorful ribbon and beads! This easy upcycled craft is perfect for kids and a festive way to decorate your home for Mardi Gras.
Materials
- A disposable plate
- Green, purple, or gold Mardi Gras wreath ribbon
- Colorful Mardi Gras beads
- Scissors
- A hot glue gun or craft glue
Instructions
- Prepare the Wreath Base – Cut out the center of your disposable plate to create a ring shape. This will be the base for your gras wreath.
- Wrap the Wreath in Ribbon – Take your Mardi Gras wreath ribbon in green, purple, or gold and wrap it around the plate ring. You can alternate colors to create a layered effect, or pick just one of the mardi gras colors for this step.
- Secure the ends with glue.
- Add the Beads – Use your hot glue gun to attach strands of Mardi Gras beads around the wreath. You can drape them in loops, swirl them around, or glue them in sections for a fun, textured look.
- After completing each layer secure with glue
- Repeat with the other mardi gras colors
- Finishing Touches – If you want, add more embellishments like small masks, feathers, or glitter to enhance your Mardi Gras door wreath.
- Let It Dry and Display – Once everything is dry and secure, hang your new Mardi Gras wreath on your door or inside your home as part of your decor!
This craft is not only an easy and festive way to celebrate Mardi Gras, but it’s also a great lesson in upcycling. Once Mardi Gras is over, simply remove the beads and store them for another fun craft or future Mardi Gras wreath ideas!
More Mardi Gras Crafts and Activities for Kids
If you’re looking for more Mardi Gras wreaths ideas and activities to keep the fun going, we’ve got plenty! From DIY masks and festive party crafts, check out our collection of creative ways to celebrate.
Did you and your little ones enjoy making this Mardi Gras wreath? Spread the fun by sharing this post with friends and family! The more, the merrier – just like a true Mardi Gras celebration!
Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.
