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Get ready to party with this flowered mask that can be made in many different ways. We have provided a colored pattern and a black and white one so that you have many choices.

Trivia:

Masks make up an integral part of the cultural expression in Mardi Gras. They can involve anything from tie-ons that are only eye obscuring to full face masks that resemble a jester. Interestingly the tradition has its roots in the early days of the festival as only the aristocratic male members of the krewe members and highly placed members wore masks to protect their identity. Source: First City Parenting – 10 Facts About Mardi Gras for Kids

Supplies

• Printer
• Scissors
• Dowel
• Tacky Glue
• Flower
• Sequins (optional)
• Elastic cord (optional)
• Colors or markers (optional)
• Craft glue (optional)

Instructions

1. Click on printables and select either the black and white mask or the colored one.
2. We opted to use the colored version and add a silk flower and sequins for extra drama. You can also add ribbons if you like.
3. Glue dowel to the back of the mask or punch holes and tie on the elastic cord.
4. If the kids would like to create their own colors, print out the black and white version and spread out the crayons or markers and let them have fun.Happy Mardi Gras 

Patterns, Templates and Printables

Click on a pattern to open it in a new window to print in the correct size by using Ctrl +p