DECORATING FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH MARDI GRAS BEADS

The holiday season is upon us! Even though it's Christmas, we still have Mardi Gras on the mind. Whether you'll be throwing beads in your local Christmas parade or standing on the receiving end, these cute DIY decorations are too cute not to try.

Use beads paired with ornaments and candles to match your holiday pallete: red, gold, silver, blue...

Get out the hot glue gun, mine your household for cone-shaped objects and create an army of bead trees:

Want to win that ugly sweater contest at the next party? Hope you saved some green beads for this one!