Masquerade Mask Craft for Kids
Come and make some super happy Masquerade Mask Crafts for kids with us today! This is a lovely post by the fabulous Timm Sevitz on Instagram, who – very excitingly is launching his first book!!! If you don’t know Timm’s super cute crafts for kids – they are filled with color and joy. Just as today’s diy masquerade masks… perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations coming up!
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When is Mardi Gras 2025?
This year, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, 4 Mar 2025, as Easter is quite late in April. Remember, Mardi Gras is the last celebration before the beginning of Lent. Let you hair down, have a party and then get yourself ready for Easter!
About Timm and his new Book The Happiest Kids Crafts
The Happiest Crafts in the World by Timm Sevitz – well I got a chance to have a peak at this wonderful new kids’ craft book out just in time for Easter.. and it is PACKED with fun, colorful and above all EASY crafts for kids. We do love and easy craft, that bring joy to you and your kids. Not just are these crafts cute – this book is packed with 75 ideas! You are sure to find something for everyone in here! Don’t delay.. get The Happiest Crafts in the World now!
On to our sample from the book – here you get a feel for Timm and his wonderful crafts and activities!
Paper Masquerade Parade
Have you ever wanted to transform into a fierce tiger, a magical unicorn or a superhero that saves the day?
You can open endless portals to adventures and imaginative play when you make and design your own mask. Grab some paper and scissors, and get ready to transform into your favorite character.
What You Will Need to make your Masquerade Masks
As you can see, Timm pick every day supplies for this wonderful craft activity. It is all about working with what you have at home already!
- Craft paper or the back of a cereal box
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Crayons or markers
- Construction paper
- Craft glue
- Washi tape
- Hole punch
- String or ribbon
How to make paper masquerade masks with Kids
Shape your paper masks
Fold a piece of craft paper in half.
Think about what you want the mask to look like. Do you want it to be boxy or round? You might like to include ears or hair at the top.
Whatever you decide, draw half of your mask outline with a pencil. The fold of the paper will be the middle of the mask, along your nose.
Next, draw a shape close to the fold for the eye holes.
Carefully cut along the pencil lines to create the mask base.
Decorate your masquerade mask – be creative!
Now comes the fun part! Unfold the mask and unleash your creativity by decorating the mask with crayons.
Create and draw whatever you want!
Add colors, patterns and designs to make the mask uniquely yours.
For an extra touch of creativity, glue construction paper shapes and stick pieces of washi tape to your mask to add details.
Add the mask ribbon or elastic
When you are happy with how your mask looks, use a hole punch and create a hole on either side of the mask.
Cut a piece of string or ribbon, and slip it through one of the holes. Tie a knot to secure the string in place so it won’t fall off.
Repeat this step on the other side of the mask, making sure the mask fits around your head.
Now you are ready to let your imagination run wild, acting out scenes or simply enjoying being in character with your new mask. You could make several masks and invite others into your imaginary world.
Tell a story about your mask character. What adventures would you go on?
Credit: Reprinted with permission from The Happiest Kid Crafts in the World! By Timm Sevitz. Page Street Publishing Co. 2025. Photo credit: Timm Sevitz.
I do hope you LOVE this craft as much as we do and it gives you are great sneak peak into Timm’s brand new Happy Craft Book for Kids! Do grab your copy today.
In the meantime, if you are getting Mardi Gras ready, you may also enjoy these crafts:
