With only a few days left before 2016, now is the perfect time to try some last-minute New Year’s Eve DIY projects. Below are 14 creative, festive ideas to help you celebrate in style—grab your sparklers and glitter and get crafting.
1. DIY holographic garland and a photo booth backdrop—an easy, shimmering way to dress up your party space and create memorable photos.
2. Quick hair and makeup tutorials that flatter everyone—plus a simple photo booth backdrop you can assemble in minutes for instant party-ready looks.
3. Color-blocked glitter party favor bags—an easy way to make small treats feel extra special and festive.
4. A star crown project to add a whimsical, celestial touch to your New Year’s Eve outfit—lightweight, wearable, and full of sparkle.
5. DIY clock balloons that mark the countdown to midnight—fun, decorative, and perfect for photo ops.
6. Pipe cleaner crowns—simple, playful, and great for a crowd. They’re inexpensive to make and comfortable to wear all night.
7. New Year’s Eve cocktails and DIY drink toppers—serve festive beverages with homemade accents to elevate the bar cart and delight guests.
8. Metallic leather party hats and coordinating cocktail stirrers—chic, modern, and great for a more polished celebration.
9. A disco ball piñata—dramatic, sparkly, and perfect for breaking at midnight or earlier in the evening for a burst of confetti.
10. Champagne tasting party ideas—organize a casual tasting with simple DIY labels and tasting notes to make the evening interactive and celebratory.
11. Hand-painted party prop umbrellas—a quirky prop that adds personality to photos and can double as a decorative accent around the party space.
12. Gold fringe party hats—glamorous and inexpensive, these hats bring movement and shine to every celebration.
13. Festive holiday drink stirrers—small handmade details like stirrers add charm and cohesion to your drink presentation.
14. Gilded glasses—elevate ordinary glassware with a metallic edge for a refined, celebratory finish that’s simple to create.
I hope you’ve enjoyed a relaxing holiday break so far. I’ve been catching up on shows and spending extra time caring for Luna, who needed surgery over the break. She’s recovering well and looks adorable in the protective shirts that keep her from scratching her stitches—such a trooper.
I’ll be back tomorrow with photos from my trip to Key West, so check back for vacation inspiration if you’re planning a getaway.
-Brittni