A Mardi Gras-Themed project just in time for you to create while eating some King Cake!
If you're like most people, you love getting Mardi Gras beads, but then what do you do with them after the party or parade? How about a keepsake mosaic frame for that souvenir New Orleans photo? I can show you how! See Related: 27 Things To Do in New Orleans, Louisiana
Supplies:
1. Wooden frame
2. About 8 strands of Mardi Gras beads
3. Grout
4. Glue (Try E-6000, but work in a well-ventilated area)
5. Rubber gloves to keep your hands clean
6. Newspaper or a covering to keep your work area clean
7. An old washcloth
8. An acrylic sealer (to seal the grout)
Instructions:
1. Decide on a design for your beads, and cut them the desired length. I just made stripes, but wouldn't spirals be pretty?
2. Glue your beads into place, and let them completely dry (I left mine overnight).
3. Mix your grout according to instructions and apply. Fill in all the space in, around, under the beads. I always make sure to wipe it thinly along all the edges so the frame is all the same color. When the grout starts drying, you can use your (wet) washcloth to wipe the grout off of the top of the beads, allowing the colors to really pop!
4. Let the grout completely dry (again, I left mine overnight), spray with sealer and let THAT dry, and you're done! Beautiful!
This frame is a great way to showcase a souvenir that you might not otherwise display! Use it to show off a photo from a trip to New Orleans or give as a gift!
Did you enjoy this project? Who will you be making one for? Let us know in the comments below!
Jennifer is the founder of Just Chasing Rabbits travel blog. She lives in Mississippi with husband/travel companion, Mark, and doggie-daughter, Gizmo. After obtaining a BA degree in studio art and working in the field of photography for years, Jenni has combined her love of travel and photography to form this blog. Mark and Jenni share their experiences in hopes of inspiring others to have wonderful adventures and see the world. You can follow Jenni on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.
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Jennifer is the founder of Just Chasing Rabbits travel blog. She lives in Mississippi with husband/travel companion, Mark, and doggie-daughter, Gizmo. After obtaining a BA degree in studio art and working in the field of photography for years, Jenni has combined her love of travel and photography to form this blog. Mark and Jenni share their experiences in hopes of inspiring others to have wonderful adventures and see the world.