Decorations for New Year's Eve
Create a cheerful setting for your New Year's party with these festive and crafty decoration ideas.
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Hanging Bubbly Ball Decorations
These festive ornaments are reminiscent of Champagne bubbles rising to the top of a glass -- perfect for a New Year's Eve bash.
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Shimmering New Year's Streamers
Don't toss those scraps of leftover holiday paper! Use them to make these glamorous streamers, inspired by the Times Square ball.
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Glittered Faux-Lemon Centerpiece
A brightly hued citrus centerpiece, piled high with velvet leaves and silver balls, brings sophisticated cheer to an evening of Champagne toasts.
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Countdown Decor
Make sure all eyes are on the time with this festive mantel display.
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Illuminated Numbers
Here's a bright way to point guests to the party: Put your house number in lights.
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Tinsel New Year's Number Banner
For a touch of drama (and whimsy), hang this banner made from leftover holiday tinsel. To make it, choose the numbers you need from our template and print onto card stock.
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Sparkling Centerpiece
Ball-shaped ornaments displayed in glass flutes mimic the rising bubbles in a glass of Champagne.
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Photo Confetti
Guests will go dotty for confetti decorated with their own smiling faces.
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Noisemaker Centerpiece
For a contemporary centerpiece that turns into party favors at the stroke of midnight, arrange a group of colorful noisemakers on top of a cake stand.
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New Year's Stamps
All it takes is a rubber stamp and an ink pad to customize stationery-store staples for a New Year's celebration. Decorate balloons, paper napkins, hats, and other items. Let dry overnight.
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Countdown Toast
For a fun twist on the New Year's Eve countdown, pass Champagne in glasses marked with numbers representing those anticipated last 10 seconds. Self-stick numbers can be found in office- and art-supply stores. On January 2, either peel off numbers (use a cotton ball and adhesive remover to wipe away residue) or save the flutes for next year.
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Metallic Tray Liners
Spruce up your drink trays for the occasion by lining them in metallic paper.
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Number Ice Cubes
Say cheers to the New Year with these festive number ice cubes. Freeze water tinted with food coloring (or juice) in number-shaped ice trays.
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Tissue Paper Pom-Poms
These dahlialike pom-poms appear to float in the air; in reality, they are hung from the ceiling with monofilament, imparting a cheerful radiance to any party.
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Easy Party Decor
For a New Year's party at his apartment, Living's Kevin Sharkey created instant drama by filling a room with silver and white balloons.
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Other Ideas to Try
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DIY Party Décor
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New Year's Eve Table Decorations
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New Year's Punch Recipes
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Champagne Cocktails for Midnight
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Good Eats: No-Fuss Dinner Party
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New Year's Party Appetizers
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Desserts and Sweets for New Year's
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Lighter New Year's Party Food
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Hot Drinks for New Year's
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Buffet Main-Dish Recipes
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Celebrating New Year's Around the World
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Come One, Come All: Open-House Party
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Throw a Sparkling Soiree
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Cocktails for New Year's
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New Year's Good Things
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Lucky Foods for the New Year
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Clip Art and Templates for New Year's
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New Year's Eve Noisemakers and Favors