
This Mardi Gras mask craft for kids is a fun and easy way to celebrate this holiday. Mardi Gras is a time for celebration, color, and creativity. It’s a festive event that’s perfect for sparking your kids’ imaginations!
This fun DIY Mardi Gras mask can be made with just a few simple supplies. Your children will have a blast creating a colorful, one-of-a-kind mask. Whether you’re celebrating Mardi Gras in the classroom, at home, or with family, this craft is a hit for all ages. Plus, it’s easy on the budget!
I’m sharing simple step-by-step instructions plus ideas for personalizing your designs. From glitter and feathers to beads and sequins, there are so many ways to make each mask truly unique!


Easy Way to Make Mardi Gras Fun for Kids
If you’re looking for an affordable activity to add to your Mardi Gras celebration with kids, this DIY mask craft is a delightful choice. It’s fantastic for boosting creativity, building fine motor skills, and can even be used for screen-free fun.
During our homeschool adventures, I’ve always looked for simple ideas and projects to enjoy with my boys – especially when it comes to holidays! I often found myself thinking outside the box to stretch our small homeschool budget as far as it could go.
In addition to books from the library (or our home collection), I like to have a mix of games, snacks, music, and crafts. It’s nice to be able to have a variety to pick from because we typically spread the festivities over the course of a few days.
This paper plate Mardi Gras mask was one of our top picks for craft time. I’d get a big kick out of seeing how each boy would decorate their mask and their unique ideas.


Suggested Supplies for This Mardi Gras Craft
This paper plate craft for kids has a Mardi Gras theme. You can easily tweak it to use for other occasions or just because. Some fun ideas to try would be to make masks with different colors for holidays (like 4th of July), birthdays, and boredom busters.
Here’s a list of basic materials that you’ll need for this mask craft. I’ll add ideas for additional materials to use to customize the craft, too.
- Paper Plate
- Crayons
- Jumbo Popsicle Stick
- Sequins
- Feathers
- Glue
Want to take your Mardi Gras mask craft to the next level? Consider adding these supplies:
- tissue paper
- foam stickers
- washi tape (especially with glitter)
- yarn
- pom poms
- tempera paint sticks (like Kwik Stix)
- markers
- color pencils
- pipe cleaners
How to Make This Mardi Gras Mask Craft


01
Prepare paper plate
Cut the paper plate in half.
Cut out nose and eye openings.


02
Color the paper plate mask
Color the paper plate with crayons, markers, color pencils, or tempera paint sticks.


03
Color the paper plate mask
Decorate the paper plate by gluing sequins or other craft materials to it.


04
Attach wood craft stick and feathers
Glue popsicle stick to the side of the back of the paper plate.
Glue the feathers on the back of the paper plate.
Frequently Asked Questions About This DIY Mask Craft
This craft is perfect for kids of all ages, from preschool to elementary school. Younger kids may need more assistance with cutting and gluing. Older kids can be challenged to brainstorm different materials to use and add 3D effects.
Yes! As with any craft project found on this site, I highly encourage you to use supplies that you have. It can be lots of fun to have your kids help you go through your craft materials and collaborate on what to use.
You can pair this mask craft with a Mardi Gras-themed lesson on the history of the holiday, a mini parade, or even a dress-up activity! It’s a great way to add a hands-on project to any Mardi Gras-themed learning day. I share some of our favorite Mardi Gras resources below.


Creative Ideas to Learn About Mardi Gras with Kids
If you’d rather your students didn’t have their masks attached to wood craft sticks, consider using a hole punch on either side of the mask. String yarn or ribbon through the holes. Gently place the mask on the face and tie at the back of the head.
You can also use your DIY Mardi Gras masks as a large display (if working with a classroom, homeschool co-op, or library event).
Oh, and it’s awesome to use books and other resources with Mardi Gras themes. These types of resources are amazing ways to extend the learning fun:
What is Mardi Gras? – Mardi Gras History for Kids, Mardi Gras for Kids, Mardi Gras Book, 15 Activities to Celebrate Mardi Gras for Kids (What Holiday is That? Series)12 Days of Mardi GrasMardi Gras (Bullfrog Books: Festivals)Mardi Gras Stickers and Decals 445pcs Mardi Mask Gras Stickers Kids/Mardi Gras Stickers Bulk Roll Clowns Crowns Stickers for Mardi Gras Party Favors
⭐ How will you make and enjoy this DIY Mardi Gras mask craft for kids? Let me know if you have any questions about the instructions. Please share in the comments area at the bottom of this post!