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DIY Gold New Years Eve Decorations

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December 27, 2018

Family New Yearโ€™s Eve Celebration

New Years Eve decor

Disclosure: I partnered with JOANN for this post.

Remember those fun gold disco balls I made before Christmas?! New Years is upon us and the Smith kids are getting ready for celebrations! We don’t let any of the kids stay up until midnight, but we do try to celebrate in other ways! Welcome to our family New Years Eve celebration! All materials are linked at the end of the post.

family new years eve decor

I started by adding that fun framework on the wall. I used thin black painters tape and then went over a couple of the lines with shiny gold washi tape. Nothing will damage the wall so I can take it down whenever I want! When I saw that paper clock in amongst the decorative papers, I had to grab it, along with a record album frame… how cute is that for a little New Years Even artwork?

framework on wall with painters tape

new years eve wall decor

Those hanging gold disco balls were super easy to make, so check out the tutorial for how I made those.

gold disco ball for new years

The paper mache stars started out as plain cardboard ornaments but a coat of gold metallic paint and they fit right in with the disco balls.

moravian star transformation moravian star transformation

As festive as confetti looks, I think we can all agree it’s a pain in the neck. And when kids are involved, it will somehow end up spread around the entire house. In lieu of confetti, I used a single roll of basic gold ribbon. In some places I cut the ribbon into shorter lengths, but for most of the ‘confetti’ I just pulled out yards and yards of ribbon and draped it over the table.

NYE confetti

The vintage brass candlesticks are mine, but can we talk about those gorgeous colorful candles for a minute? When I saw the array of colors, I had to grab enough to make this fun gradation of color… I love how those soft colors look with all of the gold on the table.

candles on new years eve vignette

New Years Eve wouldn’t be complete without fun food and drink. I took some bottles of sparkling grape juice and painted them with a mixture of mod podge and extra fine gold glitter. When the glitter is mixed with the mod podge, it adheres to the surface without any coming off on your hands or the work surface… in other words, no glittery mess despite all that glitter!

bottles of sparkling grape juice with glitter
bottles of sparkling grape juice with glitter

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I also took some mod podge and glitter to those simple white pillar candles and scattered in some gold votive candles to add to the sparkle.

added glitter to pillar candles

I found a bunch of festive cookies and candies to serve and get the kids all sugared up.

NYE snacks

But we’ll also play our favorite NYE game with that brown paper wrapped chocolate bar. I shared this last year, but I’ll mention again because it’s a family favorite. All you need is a hat, gloves, knife, fork, die, and a paper wrapped bar of chocolate. Players sit in a circle and roll the die one at a time. If you roll a “6”, you get to put on the hat and gloves, grab the knife and fork and try to cut into the chocolate. While you’re trying to dig into the chocolate, the rest of the players keep passing and rolling the die. If someone else rolls a “6” they get to take over with the hat and gloves and do their best to get at the chocolate! Be prepared: this is NOT a mellow game. Ha!

NYE chocolate game NYE chocolate game

This little corner is so sparkly and celebratory. 2018 has been a tough year for us and we’ve done our best to keep things positive and upbeat for the kids. Simple celebrations like this are how we hope to keep our kids happy and optimistic so cheers for exciting things to come in 2019!

new years eve decorations

New Years Even Decor Materials:

  • Black and Gold Tape (similar)
  • Paper clock
  • Album Frame
  • Gold Disco Balls (See tutorial here)
  • Gold curling ribbon
  • Paper Mache stars (similar)
  • Gold metallic paint
  • Mod Podge
  • Extra Fine Glitter
  • Colorful Candles
  • White Pillar Candles
  • Gold votive Candles
  • LED Micro Lights
  • String Lights

 

 

XO Charlotte

42 Comments · Holiday/ Special Occasion, Sponsored

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  1. Ginae says

    December 28, 2018 at 12:16 am

    Love the kid friendly ideas for nyE! Iโ€™m always so boring and just make them go to bed! ๐Ÿ˜‚

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:20 am

      Haha! We might do a little bit of that too! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Lettie says

    December 28, 2018 at 12:17 am

    Love the idea about the tape!! Going to try to get some this weekend before New year’s!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:20 am

      THanks! I think that might be my new “go to”… imagining it with colorful tape for spring!

      Reply
  3. Carrie says

    December 28, 2018 at 12:31 am

    Oh, I’m tempted to try the glitter trick you mention here. I love glittery things but glitter, man, that’s another story. This is Lovely and I hope 2019 is full of positive changes for your family.

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:21 am

      Thanks, Carrie! The glitter trick will change your life. It does NOT come off!!

      Reply
  4. Marianne marQuet says

    December 28, 2018 at 12:36 am

    Love this post! Very festive DeCor and Super creative ideas! Happy new years!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:22 am

      Thank you for hopping over and leaving a comment! HAppy New years! xx

      Reply
  5. Wendy Trotter says

    December 28, 2018 at 1:06 am

    so cheery, bright and festive! love the sequin disco/ornament balls! But, what i really love is following your stories, feed, blog, You TUbe channel–all the thingsss! just keep guiding us through how to beat that darn, pesky algorithm! It is so pesky, i had look it up to make sure i spelled it right! happy new year!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:23 am

      Haha!! Thank you so much for following! I LOVE having such wonderful people join me each day! xoxo

      Reply
  6. Cortney says

    December 28, 2018 at 2:42 am

    This is beautiful!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:24 am

      THanks, Cortney! xoxo

      Reply
  7. Courtney says

    December 28, 2018 at 3:22 am

    I am also Tempted to try the glitter. Now if I can just convince the fiance that there wont be a glittery mess this time. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:25 am

      Do it! It’s truly magic! I’ve shared this trick on air 4 times this season and every time I rub my fingers and show… clean clean clean! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  8. Rebecca says

    December 28, 2018 at 5:04 am

    I love glitter! I am definitely going to try the CHAMPAGNE bottle TRICK. Love those disco balls, too. Looks like a simple dyi. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:25 am

      Disco balls are SUPER simple and yes… definitely better with Prosecco or Champagne. ๐Ÿ˜‰ xoxo

      Reply
  9. EM says

    December 28, 2018 at 6:01 am

    Very elegant i especially love the introduction of colors beyond the ususal black and gold.

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:26 am

      Thank you! Had to sneak some color in… that palette makes me happy! xo

      Reply
  10. Cathy says

    December 28, 2018 at 6:38 am

    So fun!!!๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:26 am

      Thanks, Cathy! Happy New Years!

      Reply
  11. Ellen says

    December 28, 2018 at 7:29 am

    DEFINITELY going to try the glitter/mod podge bottles. Looks fun and festive. Hoping 2019 is a banner year for the Smith family!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:27 am

      Thank you, Ellen! Glitter trick will change your life!! Happy New Year to you too!!

      Reply
  12. Diane hutchings says

    December 28, 2018 at 7:31 am

    Gorgeous and festive! And yeS, confetTi is evil!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 28, 2018 at 8:28 am

      Haha! ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚ Evil but why am I always so tempted by it!

      Reply
  13. ROSEMARY says

    December 28, 2018 at 8:37 am

    This is great! I DONโ€™T KNOW WHERE YOU GET YOUR ENERGY!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 30, 2018 at 11:35 pm

      Haha! Coffee coffee coffee. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Also… I love what I do! xx

      Reply
  14. Noreen says

    December 28, 2018 at 9:57 am

    Looks magical!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 30, 2018 at 11:36 pm

      Thanks, Noreen!

      Reply
  15. Susan says

    December 28, 2018 at 10:11 am

    My favorite part of this gorgeous scene is the minimal use of glitter! And i love your chAmpange flutes ๐Ÿ˜

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 30, 2018 at 11:37 pm

      Ha! Yes! Best part about those flutes? They’re PLASTIC! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  16. Candice says

    December 28, 2018 at 10:34 am

    your new yearโ€™s eve decor is sPot on. It looks Very glam! Iโ€™d never have known this year has Been a toigh one for you because you always seem so cheerful. Hereโ€™s a toast to 2019! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿพ

    Reply
    • Candice says

      December 28, 2018 at 10:35 am

      That all caps thing really freaked me out!

      Reply
      • Charlotte Smith says

        December 30, 2018 at 11:38 pm

        Ha, yeah… Sorry! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 30, 2018 at 11:37 pm

      Thanks, Candice! You’re sweet! Cheers to 2019! xx

      Reply
  17. Melissa irvin says

    December 28, 2018 at 10:40 am

    I always enjoy your collaborations with joann stores! These decorations are awesome and affordable.

    Now we need another joann instagram take over! That was my favorite.

    I’m sorry for all caps – no matter what i do the comment box wonโ€™t let me type lOwercase??? ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ณ just saw your disclaimer!! ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 30, 2018 at 11:39 pm

      Ha! Thanks! I love working with Joann too! And sorry about the caps… ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  18. Patti Larsen says

    December 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    Love tHis post and your clever ideas! So fun! Must try the tape!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 30, 2018 at 11:40 pm

      Thanks, Patti! I loved the tape! Definitely using that again for different holidays!

      Reply
  19. Pat h says

    December 28, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    Great post today โค๏ธ

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 30, 2018 at 11:40 pm

      Thanks so much, Pat! xx

      Reply
  20. Kelly says

    December 28, 2018 at 8:39 pm

    LOVE the gold!

    Reply
    • Charlotte Smith says

      December 30, 2018 at 11:41 pm

      Thanks! Me too!!!! Downright festive! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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