Mardi Gras is one of the most exciting celebrations in the nation, and one of the most iconic elements is the beads! Whether you collected dozens of small bead necklaces, or you decided to buy big beads online to make your outfit complete, you are now left wondering what you can do with all your beads. Here are five great ideas!
Reuse Them for Crafts
One trip around Pinterest will show you that Mardi Gras beads can be reused for everything from Christmas wreaths and ornaments to necklaces and year-round home décor. The colors of Mardi Gras beads represent justice, faith, and power – what better values to spread throughout your home?
Use Them for Other Holidays
Not all Mardi Gras beads are the classic purple, gold, and green. If you ended up with some red beads, they could be used for décor on Valentine’s Day or Christmas. Did you get some black beads? Break them out for Halloween! The classic green and gold beads work great for St. Patrick’s Day. Just toss the right color into a vase, or use a strand as a garland, and you’ve got instant holiday cheer.
Donate Them
There are organizations that will take Mardi Gras beads and use them to serve others. For example, Arc of Greater New Orleans will take donated beads, resell them at various charity events, and use the money to serve people with intellectual disabilities in New Orleans. There are many other organizations that do similar things.
Send Them to People Who Have Never Been
If you have friends or family that have never been to a Mardi Gras, they are missing out! You can send them some beads you got this year, or even buy big beads online to make them feel like Mardi Gras royalty. This is a fun way to add a touch of your favorite day of the year to a gift or care package.
Use Them for Costumes
Finally, keep a few sets of Mardi Gras beads around for costumes. They can be recycled for many types of costumes, from a flapper girl to a Mardi Gras zombie. Kids will also love playing dress up with these fun beads.
One great way to commemorate your Mardi Gras experience without keeping a ton of beads is to buy big beads online to hang up as a reminder. Check out our big beads!
