Christmas is over and a brand spankin’ new year is on the horizon. Whether you are entertaining a large crowd to ring in 2020 or just chillin’ at home with your fam, I’ve got a few DIY party ideas to share that are easy on time and the wallet (which is kinda great because personally speaking, the “wallet” is rather empty after Santa comes…am’i’right?!)

These fun do-it-yourself New Year’s party decorations use up a lot of your Christmas stuff. But, even if you do have to go to the store for supplies, most everything you need will be on clearance! And this is all quick to put together – so if you’ve decided last minute to throw a get together, I’ve got you covered in that department too!

*You better just put your hands up right now ’cause I’m giving you a virtual double high five, my friends*

Tinsel Numbers

Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle!

Before you pack away the cheap shiny plastic-y tinsel-y stuff, grab an Amazon box (because we all know you’ve got a couple lyin’ around or a few more on the way!) and freehand block numbers 2-0-2-0 with a pen or marker. Make ’em big, make ’em small, make ’em whatever size you want! Cut out the cardboard numbers, hot glue some of that tinsel on top and you just made an awesome photo backdrop or fun table decor!

Bell Balls

Grab some clear, plastic ornaments and add a handful of little silver and gold jingle bells to make awesome and festive “Ringers” for the new year! These Bell Balls are perfect for little and big hands alike! Just make sure your ornament opening is large enough for your bells.

*Oh, and if you’re giving them to really tiny hands, a dab of hot glue on the ornament lid after you fill them up will ensure the bells stay inside the ball!*

Table Covers

Why buy plastic table covers when you can use the rest of that roll of wrapping paper to decorate your tables? Make it fun and festive while using up those remaining paper pieces so you don’t have to lug the darn almost-empty things up to the attic for another year!

Shaker Sticks

For the big kids, a jumbo popsicle stick (painted or plain) with different sized silver and gold jingle bells hot glued on and adorned with curling ribbon make loud Shaker Sticks that ring in the new year in DIY style!

Mini Wine Snow Globes

When entertaining a crowd, sometimes mini bottles of wine are the way to go. These cute bottles satisfy everyone’s palate preference by providing a variety of flavors for your guests. Plus, less wine waste at the end of the night! Put the tiny bottles in a large glass bowl, add some faux snow balls and flakes and watch your guests “oooooh” and “aaaaaaah” over your Mini Wine Snow Globe as you sit back and sip your lil’ miniature drink.

Wine Glass Stars

Using inexpensive and sparkly plastic ornament stars, you can personalize your glasses in a uniquely different way. Simply remove the string for hanging the ornament and cut the star in half using sharp scissors. You may need to create a small hole in the center of the ornament with your scissors if your glass stem is thick. Slide your stem through the cut section and gently pull the star back in place around the base of the glass.