About This Project

A 15–30 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Glitter, White Glue, and Markers.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

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    Find Supplies

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    A cartoon of Glitter
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    A cartoon of White Glue
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    A cartoon of Markers
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    A cartoon of Popsicle Sticks
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    A cartoon of Construction Paper
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    A cartoon of Feathers
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    A cartoon of Ribbons
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    A cartoon of Sequins
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    A cartoon of Plaper Plates
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    Make Mardi Gras Masks

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Let's stick together and make this one!"

    Step 1: Print and cut out the mask pattern.

    Print out the Mardi Gras mask pattern and roughly cut out each mask.

    Step 2: Glue the mask to a paper plate or construction paper and cut it out.

    Glue mask to a paper plate or construction paper and then cut it out along the outside lines. Ask an adult for help if needed.

    Step 3: Cut out the eye holes.

    Poke a hole in each eye, and cut eye holes out. Ask an adult for help if needed.

    Step 4: Decorate the masks.

    Decorate masks and set them out to dry. You can use markers, feathers, sequins, glitter, and ribbon.

    Step 5: Attach a string or stick.

    Attach a string to each side of the mask to wear around head or tape a skewer or Popsicle stick to one side of the mask to hold it in front of face. Ask an adult for help if needed.
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Glitter
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Popsicle Sticks
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Feathers
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Ribbons
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Sequins
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    • A cartoon of String
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    • A cartoon of Paper
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    • A cartoon of Plaper Plates
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    Save

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