Mardi Gras is most famous for the New Orlean Versions, but it is celebrated all over the world.  In latin america we have our own version the Carnaval, and the largest one is celebrated in Rio de Janeiro.  Their parade is televised around the world, with devil masks meant to scare us and excite the festivities.

I've just started this category, so here are a few of the resources I have found on the web.

• Articles and Ideas for Mardi Gras Crafts (Make your own masks, crafts for children, etc)
• Links and resources for Carnival and Mardi Gras

Pumpkins and pumpkin carving are one of the main highlights of Halloween. This year plan a Halloween party focused solely on pumpkins!

Your colors will obviously be orange with accents of black. For decorations feature orange tablecloths and napkins, orange and black crepe paper streamers, as well as balloons. Orange colored candles in black candle holders, black or pumpkin shaped serving bowls, along with any other decorations you use should fit into the color scheme and theme of the party.

There are plenty of fun ways that you can craft your way into the 4th of July. If you are looking for some great Independence Day craft ideas, we have some for you. But, before you look at those options, all you have to do to come up with your own is to think about the day, the reason for the day, the colors and the fun it will offer. There are plenty of things that you can do to make this day truly amazing. If you are ready to celebrate, here are a few craft ideas to take into consideration. You can find full details on how to make them throughout the web or use your own creativity.

The Pinwheel. Nothing shouts Happy 4th like the pinwheel. TO make them, simple fold a piece of paper into a star shape. You will want to create a center section that will allow you to place a push pin through it. Have the kids color the paper red, white and blue before they begin folding. You’ll need to squares to work with. Place the two sheets together. Then, cut the first sheet from the corners towards the middle about half way. Fold the corners to the middle, secure with push pin around a pencil at the back.

Flags. Flags are the most traditional of ways to celebrate the 4th. For a simple design, have your child color a picture of the flag on a piece of paper. Then, attach one side of the flag to popsicle sticks for a pole and they have a great looking flag to wave!

What a Craft!  I know I sound repetitive but, boy I love thiscraft.  I am good at following diagrams and tea bag folding is such a snap for me.  Plus I get immediate results.

Tea bag folding is a variation of Origami (remember those little birds and flowers made out of paper that has been folded a bunch of times?)

• Click here for Resources and tutorials on tea Bag Folding