Mardi Gras...Fat Tuesday! Awesome. Here on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, we're half way between New Orleans and Mobile Alabama. Since right after Christmas (to some it starts at Twelfth Night) we've been immersed in everything Carnival. Every town worth it's salt has a parade (or two) and a Ball. Today (Monday) is Lundy Gras. Big Parades today and tomorrow. No school for the children!
Ever wonder about the history of the official Mardi Gras colors?. Rex
selected the official Mardi Gras colors in 1872. The 1892 Rex Parade
theme Symbolism of Colors gave meaning to the colors.
Purple Represents Justice. Green Represents Faith. And Gold Represents Power.
So as we say here in the Sassy South... "Laissez les bon temps rouller" or... Let the good times roll! My challenge piece is all about the feel and colors of Mardi Gras.
These are ATC's for a recent trade called Masks, and since they are Mardi Gras themed...I thought they kind of went along with the challenge.
Beautiful!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteYour idea of beauty is so appealing!
ReplyDeleteWow, lot's of lovely choices! I would be happy to wear any of these masks!
ReplyDeleteI can feel the good times rollling in your tiles.
ReplyDeleteVery nice and elegant. Your use of color adds mystique!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mardi Gras, I love the idea of letting the good times roll! Beautiful tangling!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! Enjoy the celebration!
ReplyDeleteLove your tiles and appreciate the information. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tiles! What a great time to live where you do.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! Having participated as a spectator and Krewe member for many years, when I look at this tangle I see the parade floats and the crowds yelling "throw me something mister!" Really captures an illusion of Mardi Gras!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love them all.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Beautiful, and those masks too. Inspirational.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for sharing the meaning of the colors.
Beautifully done, Cindy!! Love the beads..and the masks are fab!
ReplyDeleteHave you thought to take off word verification and just turn on word moderation...it would eliminate having to type the two verification words...and you still have control over your comments...makes commenting MUCH easier!
Love your beads and masks. Festive! I would like to know about the organization for ATC's. i have done a few, but have no contacts for trading.
ReplyDeleteI joined a Yahoo group called Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA). They are a very nice group that has a good selection of monthly trades and some ongoing projects. Check it out. Will look forward to seeing you there!
DeleteWow to all three!
ReplyDeleteLove them all!
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