You may have hosted (or attended) so many parties this year that it's hard to remember them all, but perhaps none are as glitzy and glamorous as a real New Year's Eve party. Guests will be looking forward to spending their December 31st free before they start making healthy New Year's resolutions. Whether you decide to invite only a small circle of close friends and loved ones or a large group of neighbors, each block's New Year's Eve party is a special event designed to ring in the new year at midnight. It starts with decoration. Of course, plenty of champagne will be served as well.
Before you put on your dancing shoes, you need to decide what kind of party you're hosting. If you're inviting your loved ones over for a sit-down meal, you might want to focus on the tablescape and choose a stunning color scheme that draws your guests' attention to the sparkling plates and clinking glasses. If you're planning a more lively evening, consider your space and her DIY elements that will elevate your living room, kitchen, or outdoor area into the perfect spot for a soirée.
From balloons to confetti to festive garlands, here are the New Year's Eve decorations you need for your party this year.
Sparkling Place Settings
laura moss
This is a very simple centerpiece idea. Gather champagne flutes of various sizes and shapes (easily found at thrift stores) and fill them with small ball decorations in gold and silver tones.
shimmering gold
mike clutter
This classic polyhedron can be created by cutting 20 sheets of gold paper into 6-inch circles. Next, fold the edges of the small circles to form a triangle and attach the 10 circles with double-sided tape. Once the ends are attached to form a ring, you can create the top of the polyhedron by gluing the sides of his four remaining circles together to form a dome. Repeat this twice and attach the top and bottom to the newly created center ring to complete.
hanging bubble ball decoration
These festive decorations are reminiscent of champagne bubbles rising on a glass and are the perfect decorations for your New Year's Eve party. Although it may look fancy, the sphere is made from two commonplace and inexpensive materials: a foam ball and a baking cup.
Use the needle to thread the monofilament through the ball and remove it again. Tie off the monofilament to create a loose loop for tying the ribbon. Place a pencil eraser in the center of the baking cup and bunch the cup around the pencil. Glue the cup to the ball with hot glue and press with an eraser to stick it to the ball. Repeat, covering the ball. Hang from the ceiling with ribbon and removable adhesive hooks.
metallic silver balloons
Kate Mathis
Turn any gathering into a real party by releasing these inflated balloons into your space. I replaced the regular string with brightly colored wide satin ribbon. Adhesive gift-wrapped pom-pom ribbon placed under each balloon adds a festive touch.
gold plated champagne glasses
Aaron Dyer
Dress up your champagne coupe tray to match its bubbly. Dip a small paintbrush into metallic craft paint. Shake off any excess. Gently touch the brush to the glass to create dots, increasing the distance between the dots as you move up the glass. Allow to dry completely before serving drinks.
Countdown to Midnight Balloon and Horn
Aaron Dyer
You don't have to spend a fortune to decorate your New Year's party. Instead, customize some basic party supplies. Number, letter, and dot stickers turn balloons into “almost midnight” clocks, create congratulatory messages, and act as “confetti.” (Make the clock hands and the center dot using leftover strips of paper and the inside of the V and O.) To make the party horn, wrap it in metal origami paper, secure it with double-sided tape, and thread it with a needle and monofilament. , create a garland. (Tie a knot between the corners to keep them from slipping.) Finish with a few other metal embellishments, and you're ready to welcome 2024.
glowing reflective wreath
Kate Mathis
Greet your guests to an evening of glamor and glamor with this gorgeous wreath. After all, there are few decorative touches that say, “Let’s celebrate!” It's quite silvery. Although it looks elaborate, the technique is simple. We placed floral appliqués on the craft rings and sprayed them with spray paint so the dazzling rings blend into a beautiful mirror display.
instant antique candle holders
johnny miller
Magically transform clear vases and candleholders into “mercury glass” or make plain framed glass look like a well-worn mirror. To give everyday items a pleasing patina, try these tricks. Use mirror paint and add water to create a truly aged look.
Start on a protected surface in a well-ventilated area. Before you begin, clean the glass and either cover the outside of the container with paper or remove the glass from the frame. Next, lightly spray the inside of the vessel and the glass frame with water, followed by mirror paint (the water will make the paint look mottled).
party favor decorations
You may want to provide your guests with confetti and noisemakers in preparation for your big midnight ball drop, but you can also incorporate these favors into your tablescape display well in advance of the countdown. Store everything you need in these cute, bright and fun bundles.
balloon display
Sanan
Here, we transformed a blank wall into a key part of the décor with a spectacular balloon display that added a pop of sparkly color to the champagne and punch bar. Balloons are a classic addition to New Year's Eve events, and tonight may be the only time adults can enjoy this flexible fixture just as much as kids. Simply blow up rainbow-colored balloons of different sizes and stick them to a blank wall for a creative display.
cheerful decoration invitation
laura moss
Get your guests in the mood even before they arrive with these invitations. Download the flute template, print and cut out. Trace it onto the front and back covers of a blank card and cut it out with a craft knife. Use a glue stick to close and secure the open side of the card. Cut the cardstock to the height of the card and 1 inch narrower than the width. Stamp bubbles on the front of this card stock and write your details on the back before sliding it onto the card.
new year hat
Children are crazy about New Year's Eve. When else can you stay up so late? But while the adults are happy to sip champagne and chat, the junior set may need some help killing time until the big ball drops. Create a make-your-own hat station with a plain plastic top hat and some basic craft supplies (streamers, stickers, pom poms). Grab some kid-safe scissors, craft glue, and double-sided tape for assembly, and let the little ones go to town. They will love modeling their own creations as much as creating their own.