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Friday, December 27, 2013

101 New Years Eve Activities

 
 
 
 
Please bare with me as I'm still updating the list just trying to publish it before New Years is over. =)

1. Write down memories that make you smile throughout the year on small pieces of paper, and read them on New Years Eve. - Idea from KeepersMinistry

2. Ring in the New Year with some champagne, poured over pink cotton candy

3. Decorate with free chalkboard bunting from OvertheBigMoon 

4. Throw a formal cocktail party

5. Watch the ball drop

6. Get a printable party pack from Catch My Party with invitations, resolution cards and lots more

7. Buy a brand new party dress

8. Or refurbish an old boring white dress with this tutorial from Clones 'n Clowns

9.  Watch the movie, New Years Eve

10.  Play Minute to Win It

11.  Blow up clear balloons and fill with colourful confetti.

12. When I was younger we always had cheese fondue every New Years, and you could follow it up with a chocolate fondue. Brings people together and is delicious.

13. Make some champagne Jello Shots from Perpetually Engaged




14.Or get a guide to Champagne Cocktails from Visual.ly

15. Make your own Party blowers with this tutorial from Martha 

16. Play a game of Twister - fun for a night in with the family or an adult party

17. Have a Balloon Pop Countdown, with an activity for every hour, get some creative ideas from How Does She

18. Grab your markers and play Pictionary

19. Make resolutions

20. Write down resolutions  in a bowl and have guests try to guess whose it is - plus more from HowDoesShe

21. Find a collection of super cute free 2014 Printable Photo booth props from i heart naptime

22. Make a playlist

23. Print these and two other gorgeous printables from a Night Owl for some quick festive decorations.

Free New Years Eve Printables at @anightowlblog

24. Get 11 Mickey Mouse and Disney Crafts from Spoonful

25. Make your own party poppers

26. Kids resolution printables for 2014 from Thirty Handmade Days

27. Make Shirley Temples for the kids (and the dd)

28. Dust off that Wii or Xbox Connect and get guest up on their feet for a video game championship.

29. Send out New Years cards with each family holding a number, see a cute example from Martha

30. Get instructions for a cute 2014 Confetti Cake from StyleSweetCa

31. Have the kids make some fun party hats, like this simple panda party hat from Free People

32. Make sure you are ready for that midnight kiss with this cute free printable Mint Night Kiss for icebreaker mints from Infarrantly Creative



33. Make mini foods for appetisers

34. Host a sleepover party for the kids or adults with Pajamas and junk food

35. Watch the fireworks in your city.

36.  get directions to make curly strip drink stirrers (and eleven more ideas) from All Women Stalk

37. Print put some free 2014 Food pick labels from Snap Creativity and add a little glitter to make any dish instantly festive 

38. Decorate your table with these free printable clocks from Celebrations at Home

39. Glitter wineglass stems in different colours with the tutorial from Inspire, Design and Create - they are washable and guests won`t mix up their glasses again.

40. Set all the clocks to go off at midnight at 8pm for younger children

41. And have them celebrate with sparkling grape juice

42. Or cookies and milk with sprinkles

43. Get a cute and free`Ring it In` printable card from I should Be Mopping the Floors

44. Get a digital New Year's themed scrapbook kit from Peppermint Creative

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45. Make party in a box with inspiration and free printables from Dandee Designs

46.  Make party hat headbands with mini tutorial from Her New Leaf

47. Get gorgeous free bottle, gift tags and more printables from 36th Avenue

48. make a wreath

49. Make your own glittery party hats with this easy tutorial from A Pumpkin and a Princess

50. bake some cupcakes

51. Revamp an old pair of high heels by covering them in glitter, for that extra pop with your LBD

52. Make your own edible party horns from Hungry Happenings

53. DIY noise maker

54. white board photo prop

55. blow up a ton of helium balloons in silver or gold so that it covers the entire ceiling

56. Make some inexpensive party decoration by simply using a rubber stamp, idea from Martha

57. get directions for a simple and festive centrepiece from lil Luna

58. Make countdown activity bags with inspiration from Sweet Blessings

59. Love the idea of having a decorative bowl full of chocolate kisses for that midnight kiss from Oh Sugar Events


60. Find recipes for 10 different yummy appetisers from Lil Luna

61. Get 2014 chocolate kisses stickers from Bloom Designs

62. New Year's Eve Dinner

63. Make your own confetti using coloured paper and a three hole punch

64. Or cut out large colourful circles and tape to the wall, idea from weebirdy

65. Make a photo calendar for the upcoming year

66. Have brunch with the girls or the family

67. And have mimosas

68. Still have the Christmas tree up (because who doesn't) - decorate it for New Years

69. Ring in the New Years with food that are said to bring good luck, from Party BluePrints

70. Mocktails

71. Cupcake wrappers

72. Make some cupcakes topped with Oreo clocks from Welcome to Girl Land

73. Make New Years Eve in a box with instructions and free printables from youaremyfave.com

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74. Make a drink bucket by using some stencils spelling Happy New Years on a large galvanized bucket and spray painting the rest in some glitter paint.

75. Make your own photo booth background using your color choice of streamers or sequins with the tutorial from Oh Happy Day

76. Cover a champagne bottle in gold or glitter spray paint

77. Check out 10 ideas for a New Years Eve Wedding, I think the resolution tree is a cute idea for a formal party

78. Decorate your mantel with antique clocks (you can pick up at garage sales and flea markets), star decorations and large champagne flutes filled with silver beads

79. Get some party inspiration from SheKnows including free 2014 printable tags, and DIY for some cork coasters

80. confetti poppers

81. Make a wishing tree from No Time for Flashcards

82. Get a recipe for homemade sprinkle fortune cookies from Just a Taste

83. cut out large cardboard letters for 2014 and cover with garland

84. Get a free 2014 party hat printable from Merriment Design

85. make some sugar cookies from Craft That Party


86. Match the various ways of saying happy New Years to their proper country - free printable from How Does She

87. Have kids make paper crowns and decorate them

88.  Read about the history of New Years

89. Sing Auld Lang Syne

90. Read about different New Years customs from Teacher Vision

91. Get some New Years colouring pages from Activity Village  

92. Play charades

93. Decorate your own ball or make these glittered lanterns from Chick a Bug

94.Get the recipe for a Strawberry Champagne Cake from Better Homes & Gardens

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95. Decorate journal covers for the upcoming year

96. Resolve to take a moment every day to appreciate what you have - make a 365 days of gratitude journal

97. Play monopoly - that game seems to always last all night, to make it interesting for the adults use a penny for a dollar, a $5 for $500, etc.

98. Bake a Vasilopita 

 99. or a modern money cake where you wrap coins and washers in tinfoil and bake them in a cake mix

100. Write down a few goals you or the kids want to achieve in the upcoming year, and post them on the fridge one at a time until they are accomplished

101. Young kids will love to make fireworks in a glass from Science Sparks

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