Paper Plate Tambourine for Mardi Gras

Make a little noise with these adorable and fun paper plate tambourines for Mardi Gras. Whether you’re enjoying a celebration parade at carnival or celebrating at home, this quick and simple craft is easy for kids to do and a lot of fun for adults, too.

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Let’s make some noise…here’s how to make them:

Paper Plate Tambourines for Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is all about the music, parades, beads, floats, and fun! And what better fun than making some noise?

Pick paper plates and ribbons that match the color scheme of your event.

Gather:

• Paper plate (s)
• Assorted skinny ribbon
• Small Jingle Bells
• Hole Punch
• Hot glue gun & glue
• Scissor

Fold paper plate in half and hot glue the halves together.

Hole punch along the outer edge leaving a half inch edge (I followed the lines on my plate).

Cut skinny ribbons into approximately 6-inch pieces.

Fold one ribbon in half and insert the looped end into the punch hole. Pull the tails through the loop.

Tie the tails into a loose knot.

Repeat with other ribbons. I chose three different colored ribbons and alternated holes.

Affix two jingle bells to one ribbon tail and knot to secure. Repeat for each punched hole

That’s it. SO simple. Now you can tap-tap-tap away to all your favorite tunes and make some noise.

Have you ever walked in a parade and made your own tambourine? I’d love to hear about it at the Desperately Seeking: Inspiration for Creative Living Facebook Page!

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Make a little noise with fun paper plate tambourines for Mardi Gras or any holiday! Switch up the colors of the paper plates and ribbons to customize these paper plate tambourines for any party or jubilee.

Materials

• Paper plate (s)
• Assorted skinny ribbon
• Small Jingle Bells

Tools

• Hole Punch
• Hot glue gun& glue
• Scissor

Instructions

1. Fold paper plate in half and hot glue the halves together.
2. Hole punch along the outer edge leaving a half inch edge (I followed the lines on my plate).
3. Cut skinny ribbons into approximately 6-inch pieces.
4. Fold one ribbon in half and insert the looped end into the punch hole. Pull the tails through the loop.
5. Tie the tails into a loose knot.
6. Repeat with other ribbons. I chose three different colored ribbons and alternated holes.
7. Affix two jingle bells to one ribbon tail and knot to secure. Repeat for each punched hole