Here are some fun, family-friendly, and festive New Year’s craft ideas to kick off 2024 with creativity! 🥳✨

1️⃣ Glittery Countdown Clock ⏰✨

Supplies:

• Paper plate 🥳
• Glitter glue or markers ✨
• Construction paper
• Split pin fastener

Instructions:

1. Draw a clock face on the paper plate.
2. Cut out two clock hands from construction paper.
3. Attach the hands to the center of the plate with the split pin.
4. Decorate the clock with glitter, stickers, or anything shiny!
5. Use it for a fun countdown at midnight!

2️⃣ DIY Party Poppers 🎊

Supplies:

• Toilet paper rolls
• Tissue paper 🎁
• Confetti (or homemade shredded paper)
• Ribbon 🎀
• Tape

Instructions:

1. Fill the toilet paper roll with confetti.
2. Wrap the roll with tissue paper, leaving extra on both ends.
3. Twist the ends closed and secure them with ribbon.
4. Decorate with stickers or metallic pens.
5. Pull them apart for a colorful explosion!

3️⃣ Wishing Tree 🌳💭

Supplies:

• Small tree branches
• Vase or jar
• Paper cut into star or circle shapes ⭐
• String or ribbon

Instructions:

1. Place the branches in the vase.
2. Write New Year wishes or resolutions on the paper shapes.
3. Attach each wish to the branches with string.
4. Admire your hopeful and festive creation!

4️⃣ Sparkly New Year Crowns 👑

Supplies:

• Cardstock or construction paper
• Glitter glue 🌟
• Stickers or gems
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut the cardstock into a crown shape.
2. Decorate with glitter, stickers, or gems.
3. Size the crown to fit your head and secure it with tape.
4. Wear it proudly at midnight!

5️⃣ Confetti Balloons 🎈

Supplies:

• Clear balloons
• Confetti 🎉
• Funnel

Instructions:

1. Use the funnel to fill clear balloons with confetti.
2. Blow up the balloons and tie them.
3. Pop them when the clock strikes midnight for a festive surprise!

6️⃣ Time Capsule Craft 📦⏳

Supplies:

• Small box or jar
• Paper and pens 🖊️
• Photos, mementos, or keepsakes 📸
• Stickers and decorations

Instructions:

1. Decorate the box or jar with stickers, glitter, and drawings.
2. Write notes about your favorite memories of the year and hopes for the next.
3. Add small keepsakes or photos.
4. Seal it up, mark the opening date (next New Year’s Eve!), and stash it somewhere safe.

7️⃣ Fireworks Painting 🎆🎨

Supplies:

• Black paper
• Toilet paper rolls
• Paint (metallic or bright colors)
• Glitter

Instructions:

1. Cut slits around one end of a toilet paper roll, then spread the strips outward to make a “stamp.”
2. Dip the stamped end into paint and press onto black paper to create firework shapes.
3. Sprinkle glitter on the wet paint for extra sparkle.
4. Let dry and display your firework masterpiece!

8️⃣ New Year’s Eve Memory Jar 🏺📝

Supplies:

• Mason jar or large container
• Colored paper or sticky notes
• Pens or markers

Instructions:

1. Throughout the evening, have everyone write down their favorite memories or funny moments from the year.
2. Fold and place them in the jar.
3. Decorate the jar with ribbons and stickers.
4. Open it next New Year’s Eve to relive the memories!

9️⃣ Noise Maker Shakers 🎶🎊

Supplies:

• Plastic cups or small jars
• Dry beans, rice, or beads
• Tape or glue
• Ribbons and markers

Instructions:

1. Fill the cups or jars halfway with beans, rice, or beads.
2. Seal the tops with tape or glue.
3. Decorate with ribbons, stickers, or drawings.
4. Shake them like crazy when the clock strikes 12!

🔟 Photo Booth Props 📸🎭

Supplies:

• Cardstock
• Wooden sticks or straws
• Markers, glitter, and stickers
• Glue or tape

Instructions:

1. Cut out shapes like glasses, mustaches, hats, or “2024” signs from cardstock.
2. Decorate them however you like!
3. Attach each shape to a stick or straw.
4. Use them for silly photos with family and friends!

1️⃣1️⃣ Glow-in-the-Dark New Year Decorations 💡🌟

Supplies:

• Glow-in-the-dark paint or tape
• Mason jars or small vases
• Paintbrushes

Instructions:

1. Paint dots or patterns inside mason jars with glow paint.
2. Let them charge in bright light for a glowing effect.
3. Use them as centerpieces or lanterns for your party!

1️⃣2️⃣ Personalized 2024 Glasses 🕶️✨

Supplies:

• Paper glasses template or old 3D glasses
• Glitter glue, markers, and stickers
• Craft knife or scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut out the numbers “2024” and create a frame around them (or use a template).
2. Decorate with glitter, paint, or stickers.
3. Attach sides to wear them or hold them as props.
4. Look fabulous while ringing in the New Year!

Let me know if you need more ideas, or tell me which one made you say, “Ooooh, I’m doing THAT!” 🎆🎊