{"id":6925,"date":"2017-02-14T14:54:34","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T14:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/party-ideas\/?p=6925"},"modified":"2021-01-25T18:03:02","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T18:03:02","slug":"see-easy-mardi-gras-centerpiece-3-easy-elements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/party-ideas\/party-crafts\/see-easy-mardi-gras-centerpiece-3-easy-elements","title":{"rendered":"See and Do: An Easy Mardi Gras DIY Mask Centerpiece with 3 Easy Elements"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all know the iconic elements that just scream \u201cMardi Gras,\u201d right? Well, with just any three of these, you can create a striking centerpiece for your Fat Tuesday party tables<\/strong>! This uses the semi-DIY approach\u2014in other words, the elements are ready-made, and all you really \u201cdo yourself\u201d is assemble! It\u2019s that easy. See the trio of accents we use in this sample centerpiece. Then, feel free to choose your own!<\/p>\n

Mask + Feathers + Beads = An Easy Mardi Gras Mask DIY Centerpiece<\/h2>\n

Materials<\/em> – For our centerpiece, we prepared the following (*affiliate Amazon links):<\/p>\n

– Cylinder vases<\/a> (1 tall, 2-3 small)
\n– A masquerade mask on a stick<\/a>
\n– Colored ostrich feathers<\/a> (or any large feathers)
\n– Curly ribbons<\/a>
\n– Colored beads<\/a>
\n– Candles (1 pillar candle<\/a>, 3 votives<\/a>)
\n– Scissors and glue<\/p>\n

All of these are available in craft and online stores\u2014and in Mardi Gras colors as the annual celebration nears. But you may also choose to DIY the mask<\/strong> (see our upcoming tutorial post on this), and even choose different Mardi Gras elements altogether.<\/p>\n

Easy Assembly<\/strong> – All you will really do is stand the mask and feathers in the tall cylinder vase. We do have a few tips and hints, though, to give the arrangement that special festival flair.<\/p>\n

\"Black<\/p>\n

1. Use the curly ribbons liberally wherever they will add some pop and pizzazz\u2014dangling down inside the tall cylinder, in a bunch attached to the mask or tucked within the feathers, then filling the smaller cylinders.<\/p>\n

\"Curling<\/p>\n

2. Glue lengths of ribbon and colored beads onto the pillar candle to create a decorative border. Then, use extra strands of colored beads to fill the small cylinders and spill over the rims.<\/p>\n

\"Teal<\/p>\n

3. Use acrylic risers to create varied heights for the centerpiece elements. Or you can turn small cylinders or square glass vases upside down to serve as improvised pedestals.<\/p>\n

\"Pillar<\/p>\n

4. For an improvised candlestick, overturn a large wine glass or goblet. And carefully balance the pillar candle on its base.<\/p>\n

5. Position the candle and votives around the base of the centerpiece. Then, light these just before your party guests arrive!<\/p>\n

Can\u2019t get much easier than that for a decorative focal point at your Mardi Gras celebration. Enjoy!<\/p>\n