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How to Throw an Unforgettable New Year's Eve Party

Level
Beginner
Time
1 hour
Budget
10 - 30

New Year's Eve is an opportunity to welcome a fresh start with excitement and positivity, but often the celebration can be a rushed afterthought in the sleepy wake of Christmas. It needn't be that way, and we have the tools and forward planning that you'll need to create a truly unforgettable New Year's Eve party this year.

With everything from balloon arches to acrylic drinks menus, we've got everything you will need! Browse the ideas and products below to create the New Year's Eve party of your dreams.

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How to Throw an Unforgettable New Year's Eve Party

Acrylic Drink Stand

Get the bubbles flowing and make it easy for every guest to grab a glass! The drink stand will be a great choice for your New Year's Eve celebrations and can be reused for other occasions throughout the year.

 

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Metallic Balloon Arch Kit

This Metallic Balloon Arch Kit will help you create the ultimate show-stopping party feature! You can use this as a photo backdrop or entrance decoration to create a big impact for your New Year's Eve celebration.

 

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Numbered Gold Celebration Balloons
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How to Make a Polaroid Photo Frame

A post-photobooth display gallery is a nice idea if you'll be using a Polaroid camera. You could even pop some crafting supplies nearby so that people can decorate their photos as they wish on the night!

 

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How to Make a Tiered Tassel Garland

Have fun bringing this colourful tiered tassel garland to life! It's a quick and easy project that will take your party to the next level. You can mix and match your colour palette to suit any theme. 

 

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How to Make a Meringue Wreath

An alternative for a grazing table centrepiece, this stunning meringue wreath will wow all your guests! Drizzle on melted chocolate or a fruit coulis to finish! 

 

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How to Make a New Year's Headband

Make your own novelty headwear to ring in the new year! These fun headbands are so simple and can be made in minutes – they'll be a great project for crafting with the kids at home. Take silly photos with your colourful new year's hairband on and make the New Year's Eve celebrations extra memorable!

 

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How to Make Tissue Paper Honeycombs

Step outside the status quo and go for some brights at New Year instead of the classic metallics!

 

Add a pop of colour with these bright honeycomb decorationsu. Follow our simple guide to turn sheets of tissue paper into a fun feature for your party.

 

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How to Make a Knitted Party Sign

No party would be complete without a statement sign to display in pride of place, either within your own home or hired venue. This project uses a Cricut Maker 3 to create the cardstock backing pieces for the sign, while the main greeting is created using double-ended needles and Cotton Blend yarn, to create a tube of knitting that a wire can be threaded through and then manipulated into shape.

 

Project by Aisha Cluitt & Emily Platt

 

Cricut Design Space Project Link: 'Let's Party!' Sign

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How to Make Cake Pops

These cake pops are the perfect party favour for those with a sweet tooth! They're covered in chocolate and then decorated using edible sprinkles, you could even use edible glitter, the choice is yours!

 

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Fringed Gold Paper Cups

Metallics are the go-to New Year's Eve colour scheme thanks to their connotations of newness and good fortune. There are lots of products available that cater to this party-decor theme, and curating your own party around one metallic is a sure way to keep things looking well put together.

 

These party cups are super chic and perfect for the occasion!

 

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How to Make Countdown Activity Bags

Prepare for New Year's Eve with sweet party bags that feature a countdown clock and a sparkly star! You can even get the kids to cross off the numbers for every hour in the build-up, or they can draw on the time that they're allowed to stay up until.

 

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How to Make a Garland with Card

These card garlands are super easy to make and brighten up any room ready for your party! Use whatever colours you like, cut shapes from card and use a sewing machine to attach them. Alternatively, use a glue gun to attach the shapes to a piece of twine.

 

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How to Make a Celebration Number Cake

Perfect for celebrating the year, this cake is completely customisable... Why not decorate with metallic stars and sprinkles? Bake the numbers for the new year and place it in the middle of a grazing table, surrounded by other delicious treats!

 

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How to Create a Bar Cart

Turn your tiered storage trolley into a bar cart perfect for a New Year's Eve party! Finish it off with a selection of fun cocktail accessories and a customised sign.

 

Cricut Design Space project link: 'Cheers' Bar Sign

 

Project by Aisha Cluitt

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How to Create Lettering on Glass or Acrylic

Create an acrylic drinks menu to get your guests in the party spirit! It's never been easier to create professional-looking hand lettering. All you need is a few craft essentials and a practice sheet to download.

 

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How to Make Party Poppers

Let the year go out in style by making your own party poppers! Fun and easy to make, these party poppers can be made with general household materials and allow you to shower friends and family with confetti. 

 

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How to Make Tissue Paper Pom Poms

Why not use up some of the extra tissue paper leftovers from Christmas by crafting these fun pom poms to hang around your home!

 

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How to Make Cake Jars

These cake jars make the perfect party favour for kids and grown ups alike! Play around with different colours and sprinkles to suit your theme or change the flavour to a favourite among your guests.

 

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