Looking for some New Year’s Eve party ideas? You’ve come to the right place! Ring in 2017 by hosting a fabulous party at home with these 20 New Year’s Eve party ideas.
It’s crazy how fast time sneaks up on us and now 2017 is already knocking on the door. It’s now time to look for some fun and festive New Year’s Eve party ideas to celebrate the end of the year and the start of the new one!
The Best New Year’s Eve Party Ideas Ever
Imagine this: you spend a great New Year’s Eve party at your home with all your family and closest friends. You look around and see sparkling decorations everywhere. Everybody is having a great time. Some are taking funny photos. Your friends are busy dancing to loud party music while you all enjoy a tasty selection of cocktails.
Tick tock tick tock… And the countdown begins.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1…
Happy New Year! Then you toast with champagne and finally enjoy a midnight feast.
Hmm.. sounds crazy expensive, right? Not necessarily. If you want to throw an over-the-top party this year and entertain family and friends at home, I’ve got 20 creative money-saving tips and ideas that are all budget-friendly!
1. Hang Giant Pompoms
Aren’t these pompoms gorgeous? Hang these giant tissue paper pompoms from the ceiling to add some flair to your New Year’s Eve party without breaking your budget.
2. Make Some Paper Cube String Lights
Make your party glamorous with rows of glowing paper cubes! They’re so easy to make and very lovely to display at your New Year’s Eve celebration. Plus, they are super inexpensive!
3. Make Some Colorful Crackers
4. Make A Moon-Shaped Piñata
You’ll absolutely love the simple piñata-making technique of this DIY project! Fill this moon-shaped piñata and hang it and you can use it as a decoration as well.
5. Serve Countdown Cookies
How about some cool countdown cookies to nibble? These cookies are super fun, and so easy to make! They would make a great party favor gift, too.
6. Or Some Midnight Snaps Cookies
These midnight snaps cookies are fun for a New Year’s party centerpiece. They’re also great for your guests to take home as favors. These cookies are just what your party needs to celebrate the New Year.
7. Confetti-filled Sprinkle Balloons
Simply delightful! Hang these from ceiling and pop them at midnight. These confetti-filled sprinkle balloons will surely add a pop to your New Year’s Eve party!
8. Serve Hot Chocolate With DIY Glittery Marshmallows
Who says marshmallows are just for little girls? This DIY marshmallow with gold shimmer dust would make a perfect pair to hot chocolate! Yum!
9. DIY Cocktail Stirrers
Top your drinks with these DIY cocktail stirrers you can create in just minutes. You can use gold, silver, or any other color of your choosing. These will definitely add shimmer and glam to your cocktail drinks!
10. Sequined Backdrop
Use large gold paillettes to make the most amazing sequin backdrop. These sparklies will really get you in a good mood. This is such as easy project but it’s best to make it with someone to help you get the job done quickly.
11. Balloon Ceiling
This fantastic balloon ceiling effect is just so festive and charming at the same time! Perfect for a New Year’s Eve celebration. It’s extremely easy and inexpensive, too!
12. Gold-Dipped Stem Glasses
It’s a brilliant idea to turn your set of wine glasses into a festive and gorgeous gold entertaining set. They’re absolutely stylish and will definitely brighten up your New Year’s eve party!
13. Fancy Balloon Strings
Add some fun to your balloons on New Year’s Eve party! This is such a simple party DIY! All you need are white balloons, a string, sparkle foam sheets, a circle punch, and a portable helium tank.
14. DIY Golden Pendants
These disco ball pendants would make the best NYE party favors. Your guests will totally dig this little disco ball pendant! So add a little goldy shine to your party dress, now!
15. Shiny Matchboxes With Confetti
Give each guest a box of confetti to toss at midnight. Such a fun party accessory that’s easy to make. But good luck to whoever will do the vacuuming in the morning, though!
16. DIY Confetti Poppers
Want to make your New Year’s Eve POP? Add colors and sparkles to your yuletide celebration with these 10 DIY confetti poppers! These homemade confetti poppers are so much fun and they’re budget-friendly, too!
17. Gold-Spun Cotton Candies
This spun-sugar-curled-around-a-stick treat will definitely tickle your taste buds! Soft, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth cotton candy that’s fun to eat is perfect for a NYE celebration.
18. DIY Paper Ball Chandelier
Aren’t they gorgeous? These bright paper ball chandeliers make a festive centerpiece for any party and events! They’re sure to lift anyone’s mood at your New Year’s Eve party!
19. Cupcakes With Clocks As Toppers
Clocks would make the perfect topper for cupcakes on your New Year’s Eve party. If you want to make the countdown more exciting, you can make the hands rotate each hour – kids will really find it really fun!
20. NYE Glitter Star Crown
Want to wear something festive for the NYE celebration? Then, this glitter star crown is perfect for that occasion! Pretty, sparkly, and ready to rock the party!
Watch this video from Ellie Ransom for more New Year’s Eve party ideas:
There you have it – 20 New Year’s Eve party ideas that are easy and fun to make! But, however you choose to celebrate, I wish you a healthy and peaceful New Year! Let’s welcome 2017 with a smile!
Which of these New Year’s Eve party ideas are you excited to make? Let me know in the comments below!
Looking for more DIY projects for the new year? Check out these 12 Awesome DIY Projects to Start the New Year with!
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I thought the ideas would be more adult worthy and not so childish and cheap looking. The only one I would consider doing would be the cotton candy. That looked fun and interesting.