Mardi Gras King Cakes / Baby Magnets & Pins – Purple, Green & Gold
Tiny Treasures of Carnival Tradition
Hand-Sculpted King Cakes & Babies
From our studio in Folsom, Louisiana, these Mardi Gras King Cake Baby Magnets and Pins capture the playful heart of Carnival season in miniature form. Two versions are available. The first features a hand-sculpted micro king cake baby nestled within an ornate, hand-sculpted tiny king cake and adorned with hand strung colorful glass seed beads in traditional purple, green, and gold — the symbolic colors of justice, faith, and power. The second style features a traditional sized painted and epoxy sealed king cake baby placed onto a hand-sculpted clay king cake and gold foil base, with hand-sculpted beads in purple, green, and gold and either created as a larger pin option or as a magnet and mounted onto a Louisiana shaped hand-cut clay backing. These unique sculptures are rendered with charming detail and authentic detailed finishes, evoking the joyful tradition of finding the hidden baby in a king cake during Mardi Gras celebrations.
Versatile and collectible, these small works function as both strong magnets for refrigerators, lockers, or metal surfaces and as pins for jackets, bags, or hats. They make wonderful stocking stuffers, party favors, or thoughtful gifts for friends and family who cherish Louisiana’s festive traditions. Whether displayed year-round as a reminder of Carnival joy or brought out during king cake season, each piece brings a touch of whimsy and cultural pride to everyday life.
Each magnet/pin is individually handcrafted using polymer clay, gold foil accents, and carefully applied details. No two are ever identical, making every baby a unique miniature sculpture. Available in purple, green, or gold variations, these tiny treasures celebrate the fun, luck, and community spirit at the center of Mardi Gras.
Materials : Hand-sculpted polymer clay, gold foil, vibrant metallic paints for authentic king cake baby detailing, metallic bead accents in purple, green, and gold (or copper), strong magnet backing, optional pin attachment.
Dimensions : Approximately 1 inch wide × 2 inches tall (compact and lightweight for easy wear or display).
Price : $18 each
Purchasing Note : Serious inquiries welcome. Message for additional photos, color preferences (purple, green, gold, or copper babies), quantity discounts, or shipping details. Limited similar versions may be available on request (2–3 weeks lead time), but each remains a unique original with natural variations in bead placement and painted details.
Location: Louisiana, USA
Available
In magnet & pin
Mardi Gras King Cake Baby Pins by Art Illusions by Young from Folsom, Louisiana. A festive bead necklace displays multiple hand-sculpted tiny king cake babies nestled in ornate clay king cakes and gold-foiled trays and adorned with hand-strung colorful seed beads in traditional purple, green, and gold — the symbolic colors of justice, faith, and power. Each tiny baby is rendered with charming detail, evoking the joyful tradition of finding the hidden baby in a king cake during Mardi Gras celebrations.
Close-up of a Mardi Gras King Cake Baby magnet/pin by Art Illusions by Young. A traditional painted and epoxy sealed king cake baby rests within a hand-sculpted clay king cake and rolled string of beads. A metallic enhanced clay Louisiana state cut clay backs the cake, accented with gold foil, a heart shaped cut out representing Lake Pontchartrain, and a faceted crystal accent. The playful miniature sculpture captures the fun and luck at the heart of Carnival season, perfect as a magnet for refrigerators or a pin for jackets and bags.
Green Mardi Gras mask surrounded by king cake baby pins by Art Illusions by Young. The painted babies, each on ornate gold-foiled trays with hand-sculpted clay cake and purple, green, and gold bead accents, complement the festive mask. These versatile miniatures function as both strong magnets and pins, celebrating the whimsical spirit of king cake season in Louisiana.
Display card featuring a set of Mardi Gras King Cake Baby magnets/pins by Art Illusions by Young. Each hand painted baby is individually crafted and nestled in a hand-sculpted clay king cake with metallic bead accents in Carnival colors. Shown on a metal backdrop, these collectible pieces evoke the joyful tradition of the hidden baby and make wonderful stocking stuffers or party favors.
Green Mardi Gras mask paired with three king cake baby pins by Art Illusions by Young. The hand painted babies feature intricate and gold-foiled hand-sculpted cakes and colorful beadwork in purple, green, and gold. These lightweight, versatile pieces can be worn as pins or used as magnets, bringing a touch of Carnival whimsy to everyday life.
Hand holding a Mardi Gras King Cake Baby pin by Art Illusions by Young. The miniature hand-sculpted baby, nestled in a tiny hand-sculpted cake with a purple, green, and gold seed beads necklace, showcases the charming sculpted details and authentic Carnival styling. Compact and lightweight, it serves as a delightful pin.
Studio display of Mardi Gras King Cake Baby magnets/pins by Art Illusions by Young. A collection of both hand-sculpted and painted babies in sculpted king cakes with colorful bead accents in traditional Carnival colors sits alongside additional workbench pieces. Each unique miniature celebrates the fun, luck, and community spirit at the center of Mardi Gras.
Two Mardi Gras King Cake Baby magnets/pins by Art Illusions by Young shown back and front on a clean white background. The hand-sculpted clay babies feature gold-foiled fronted clay and colorful bead accents in purple, green, and gold. These playful miniatures capture the joyful tradition of the king cake baby and work beautifully as magnets or pins.
Close-up of three Mardi Gras King Cake Baby magnets/pins by Art Illusions by Young. Intricate hand-sculpted details and painted finishes are visible on the babies, each nestled into a sculpted clay cake on a ornate gold-foiled tray with hand rolled metallic clay bead accents. These one-of-a-kind miniatures embody the whimsical heart of Carnival season.
Studio process shot of a Mardi Gras King Cake Baby magnet/pin by Art Illusions by Young. An artist’s brush applies details to the clay tray, bringing authentic detail and color to the miniature sculpture. before it is framed with gold foil and Carnival-colored beads. These playful miniatures capture the joyful tradition of the king cake baby and work beautifully as magnets or pins.
Studio workbench view of Mardi Gras King Cake Baby magnets/pins in progress by Art Illusions by Young. Hand-sculpted clay necklaces and colorful rolled clay beads and tools are arranged for scale, illustrating the detailed assembly process that creates these unique, collectible tributes to Louisiana Carnival tradition.