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Mardi Gras Shoebox Float

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Mardi party! Join the parade at home by upcycling a shoebox into a colorful DIY Mardi Gras float.

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Craft by CIY Staff

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1 Cover outside of shoebox with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

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2 Cover inside of shoebox lid with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

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3 Flip bottom of shoebox upside down and glue to inside of lid to create float.

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4 Create elements like fans and masks with cardstock and construction paper.

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5 Embellish paper decorations with markers.

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6 Use Model Magic Shape ‘N Cut Tools to create Model Magic elements like coins and street signs. Dry overnight.

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7 Embellish Model Magic decorations with markers and glitter glue.

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8 Glue decorations to float. Dry 1–2 hours.

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9 Add a Mardi Gras sign to front of float before parading your creation through the French Quarter!

CIY Staff Tips:

  • To create paper decorations that stand up: glue paper to straw, stick straw in small Model Magic ball, and glue ball to float.

  • Experiment with different Crayola Marker types and sizes for details and embellishments.