Use this Mardi Gras Mask Template to create your very own DIY Mardi Gras Masks this year! You get access to a FREE template for this mask craft.
Mardi Gras is February 13, 2024!
What is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras is the day before Ash Wednesday. It’s meaning is French for “Fat Tuesday” and is also referred to as “Shrove Tuesday.”
Mardi Gras falls on the day before Ash Wednesday which marks the start of Christian Lent season leading up to Easter.
Many Christians fast during this time of Lent. “Fat Tuesday” refers to the last day of indulging in richer foods before Lent begins.
During Mardi Gras, you see the colors purple, green, and gold. These colors do have meaning: purple = justice, green = faith, gold = power.
Why do people wear masks during Mardi Gras?
People put on masks during Mardi Gras to be able to be free to whomever they wanted to be and mingle among whatever class they wished to mingle with.
To celebrate Mardi Gras this year, I have this fun and creative Mardi Gras Mask craft that you can create with your kids.
The whole family can get involved with this craft and proudly display your masks during a family parade on Mardi Gras this year!
Mardi Gras Mask Template
Supplies:
- Mardi Gras Mask Template
- Scissors
- Glue
- Sequins
- Feathers
- Paper straws
Instructions:
Download and print the mask template.
Print masks on card stock and cut out around outer edge. Cut out eye holes.
Glue sequins on the front of the mask.
When the glue has dried on the front, glue feathers to the back of one side of the mask.
Attach a paper straw to the back of the mask as a handle.
Mardi Gras Mask Template
Materials
- Printable Mardi Gras masks
- Scissors
- Glue
- Sequins
- Feathers
- Paper straws
Instructions
Print masks on card stock and cut out around outer edge. Cut out eye holes.
Glue sequins on the front of the mask.
When the glue has dried on the front, glue feathers to the back of one side of the mask.
Attach a paper straw to the back of the mask as a handle.