The beads are increasingly viewed as a problem, but a Mardi Gras without beads also seems unfathomable. That is why it was a ...

It is Carnival season in New Orleans. That means gazillions of plastic green, gold and purple beads are being tossed to crowds. But the beaded necklaces are increasingly seen as a problem.

From cute bunnies to sharks and butterflies, you can create your own fun, stuffed animal pillows using everyday recycled materials. Teaching artist, Ollie Scaffidi stopped by to show us how ...