Mardi gras bead dog

Now that Mardi Gras has come and gone, what are you going to do with all those beads? Since my kids are on break from school (and I am tired of hearing that they are bored), I decided to show my youngest how to make a traditional Mardi Gras Bead Dog.

how to make a dog out of Mardi Gras beads!

Today we picked up a King Cake at Haydel's Bakery in Metairie, La. & the bead dog was in front. Over the years kids would create different animals out of beads they caught & dogs were the easiest to make. If you want more info go to: www.haydelbakery.com/

My Mardi Gras bead dog creations.

My Haydel Mardi Gras Bead Dog

Five Ways to Use All Those Mardi Gras Beads Ah, the parades are over, the kids are still home on Mardi Gras break, your feet and head ache, and the beads

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As children growing up in New Orleans, we made tiny bead dogs from the broken strands of plastic beads that we were so dilingent about catching, at the Mardi Gras parades.These memories are the inspiration for our Bead Dog creations. I have taken those childhood charms and made them grown up by creating jewelry and decorative pieces from glass, pearls and crystals. https://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/NOLASpiceDesigns https://twitter.com/NOLASpiceDesign

WHAT'S INCLUDED: This bulk set includes 144 colorful plastic bead necklaces that measure 30" with 6mm beads and come in a bright assortment of colors including the classic Mardi Gras colors of purple, gold and green.FUN FOR EVENTS: Pile these plastic beaded necklaces onto tables at your bar, restaurant or home party for Mardi Gras, New Year's Eve or any fun and festive occasion! FANTASTIC PARTY FAVORS: Tuck a few necklaces into bachelorette or bachelor party favor goody bags or leave on…

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