30+ New Years Crafts For Kids

Celebrate the New Year with fun and festive crafts! Discover creative DIY projects and activities perfect for kids and families to ring in the new year.

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These New Year's Crafts are all kinds of fun for kids of all ages!

The start of a new year is a time for celebration, reflection, and fresh beginnings. Why not add a creative twist to your festivities with some fun New Year’s crafts?

Whether you’re throwing a party, spending time with family, or looking for a way to keep the kids entertained, crafting is a wonderful way to make the holiday extra special.

From sparkling decorations to personalized resolutions, there’s a New Year’s craft for everyone. Let’s dive into some festive ideas to help you ring in the new year with joy and creativity!

A joyful girl in a white dress holds a sparkler, playfully sticking out her tongue. She stands near a doorway with curtains, with a dark background behind her, creating a festive atmosphere.

Why New Year’s Crafts Are Fun and Meaningful

New Year’s crafts aren’t just about glitter and glue but about creating memories. Crafting together allows families and friends to bond while setting a positive tone for the year ahead.

It’s also a fantastic way to add a personal touch to your celebrations, whether you’re making decorations, party props, or keepsakes. Plus, with so many ideas, New Year’s crafts can be tailored to all ages and skill levels, making them a versatile activity for everyone.

A person in a white sweater is crafting a star shape from brown paper on a wooden table. Nearby, other star cutouts, pine branches, and festive red and brown decorations hint at a cozy scene, perfect for creating the ultimate New Years wreath among the wrapped gifts.

Essential Materials for New Year’s Crafts

Before getting started, gather your supplies. Here are some essentials:

Glitter, sequins, and metallic paper for sparkle.
Construction paper, markers, glue, and scissors.
Balloons, streamers, and party hats.
Clocks, numbers, and countdown-themed decorations.
Recyclable materials for eco-friendly crafting.

With these on hand, you’ll be ready to create a variety of festive projects!

New Year's Fun Facts

Did you know New Year's traditions and celebrations vary around the world, adding unique and exciting customs to the holiday? For example, in Spain, it’s a tradition to eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight—one for each chime of the clock—to bring good luck for the year ahead.

In Denmark, people leap off chairs at midnight to “jump” into the new year with excitement. The iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square started in 1907 and remains one of the most watched celebrations in the world.

Sharing these fun facts while crafting can spark curiosity and make your New Year’s projects even more memorable!

New Year’s Crafts for Kids

A collage featuring various colorful New Years crafts, including bingo cards, hats, resolutions chart, wreaths, word search, and star decorations. A bold New Years Crafts label is centered in yellow and black.

Celebrate the New Year with simple and fun crafts perfect for kids and families! Discover easy DIY projects like party hats, noisemakers, and festive decorations to add sparkle to your celebration.

New Year Countdown Clock

A row of yellow paper bags against a pink background, each showcasing colorful New Years countdown clocks with different times. The bags are arranged in a line, featuring vibrant hues like pink, orange, blue, and green.

Create your own countdown clock using cardboard and markers to make counting down to midnight extra exciting! A fun and creative way to help kids learn about time while celebrating.

Star Preschool Craft

Brighten up the holiday with star-themed crafts perfect for preschoolers. Simple materials like paper and glitter make this an easy and sparkly activity for little hands.

New Years Wreath

Design a festive New Year’s wreath with balloons, ribbons, and glitter to welcome the new year in style. Hang it on your door for a sparkling holiday greeting.

New Years Bingo

New Years themed bingo cards with festive icons like champagne, fireworks, hats, and clocks. Lit sparklers and a background of colorful fireworks create a celebratory atmosphere.

Get the party going with a New Year’s themed bingo game! Fun for all ages, this activity keeps everyone entertained while counting down to midnight.

New Year's Word Search

Challenge kids and adults alike with a New Year’s themed word search. A fun way to keep everyone engaged while learning festive vocabulary.

New Years Activities

Discover fun and interactive New Year’s activities for kids, from crafts to games, to keep the holiday celebrations lively and memorable. Perfect for family time or parties!

Goal Setting For Kids

Help kids start the year off right by setting goals with fun and engaging worksheets. A great way to teach the importance of planning and self-improvement.

A colorful arrangement of felt fortune cookies is displayed on a white background. The cookies are organized in rows with vibrant colors including pink, red, orange, yellow, green, and blue.

Make your own paper fortune cookies with personalized messages for the new year. A creative and thoughtful activity that doubles as a party favor!

Paper Crown

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Craft paper crowns decorated with glitter and stickers for a royal way to ring in the new year. Perfect for little kings and queens of the celebration.

How To Draw a Crown

Teach kids how to draw a crown step by step with this simple tutorial. A fun and artistic activity that pairs well with other royal-themed crafts.

Cup Noisemakers

A festive handmade craft made from a white cup decorated with glitter and colorful foil hearts. Curled pipe cleaners extend from both ends, creating a lively and playful appearance on a wooden surface.

Turn paper cups and craft supplies into festive noisemakers to celebrate the countdown. A quick and easy craft that’s perfect for kids of all ages.

Cupcake Liner Fireworks

Colorful paper cupcake liners arranged like fireworks on a black background. Some have patterns like stars and stripes or swirls.

Use colorful cupcake liners to craft beautiful fireworks decorations. This simple and creative project adds a pop of color to your New Year’s celebration.

All About Me Worksheet

Start the year with a fun and reflective "All About Me" worksheet for kids. A great way to capture memories and set personal goals for the year ahead.

DIY Confetti Poppers

A handmade confetti popper lies on a surface, partially covered with orange tape and decorated with star stickers. Colorful confetti and glitter are scattered across the surface, suggesting it has been recently used.

Create your own confetti poppers with toilet paper rolls and colorful paper. Perfect for adding a burst of fun to your New Year’s countdown!

Fireworks in a Jar

Colorful red and blue ink swirls in clear water, creating a vibrant, abstract pattern. The image shows the fluid motion and blending of colors in a glass container.

Learn how to create "fireworks" in a jar with oil, water, and food coloring. A mesmerizing science-based craft that’s both educational and fun!

Tissue Paper Pompoms

A hand arranges blue and light blue paper flowers hanging from twigs in a decorative vase. The setup is on a table with notebooks, a pen, a cup, and a small bowl.

Craft colorful tissue paper pompoms to decorate your New Year’s party. These fluffy, festive decorations are easy to make and add instant cheer to any space.

New Year's Eve Secret Code Activity

Challenge kids with a New Year’s themed secret code activity for a fun and brain-teasing game. Perfect for quiet moments during the celebration.

Fireworks Paintings

A black sheet of paper painted with gold and white abstract bursts resembling fireworks. 2016 is written in silver at the top. Colorful pom-poms and beads surround the paper. — SAMSUNG CSC

Create vibrant fireworks paintings using paint and simple techniques like sponges or brushes. A creative way to celebrate the sparkle of the new year.

Firecracker Wands

A colorful handmade wand with a wooden handle. At the top, theres a bright, spiky flower-like design in orange and yellow, topped with a purple glittery star. The background is plain white.

Make festive firecracker wands with glittery paper and ribbons for a fun and interactive craft. Kids will love waving them during the countdown!

New Year's Eve Noisemakers

A festive New Years decoration on a blue stick, adorned with colorful tinsel, small silver spheres, a bell, and a Happy New Year message. Sparkly ribbons extend from the bottom, and the background has scattered silver glitter.

Craft festive noisemakers with simple household items to add extra excitement to your celebration. Shake, rattle, and ring in the new year with style!

Toilet Roll Party Poppers

Three elegant party crackers are placed on a white surface. The top and bottom crackers are wrapped in black paper with glittery silver bands, while the middle one is wrapped in metallic gold and silver paper, adorned with a black band.

Recycle toilet paper rolls into colorful party poppers filled with confetti or small treats. A fun and eco-friendly way to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Year in Review Printable

Reflect on the past year with a Year in Review printable worksheet. A thoughtful activity for kids and adults to capture memories and milestones.

Party Hat Templates

A hand with red nail polish holds a small striped party hat with a gold pom-pom. The background is shimmering gold tinsel.

Use printable party hat templates to craft unique hats for your New Year’s celebration. Decorate them with glitter, stickers, and personal flair.

Bubble Wands

Craft project with three star-shaped wands made of gold and silver pipe cleaners, surrounded by small bells. Text reads: New Years Eve for Preschoolers & Tots - replace fireworks with bubbles.

Create homemade bubble wands to add some whimsical fun to your New Year’s party. Perfect for outdoor celebrations and family-friendly activities.

NYE Ball Drop Craft

Recreate the iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop with this fun and simple craft. A great way to bring a bit of Times Square magic into your home!

Vision Board Quotes

Inspire your New Year’s goals with meaningful vision board quotes that motivate and uplift. These quotes add a personal and positive touch to your creative projects!

December Crafts

Celebrate the festive season with creative December crafts, perfect for kids and families. From holiday ornaments to snowy scenes, enjoy endless crafting fun!

January Crafts

Start the new year with cozy and cheerful January crafts. Discover fun projects like winter-themed decorations and goal-setting crafts for the whole family.

Winter Crafts

Embrace the magic of the season with winter crafts featuring snowflakes, penguins, and frosty fun. Perfect for keeping kids entertained on chilly days!

Chinese New Year Crafts

Celebrate Chinese New Year with colorful crafts like lanterns, dragons, and lucky red envelopes. These creative projects honor traditions and add festive flair!

New Year’s crafts are a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday and make lasting memories with loved ones.

Gather your supplies, get creative, and ring in the new year with joy and sparkle! Don’t forget to share your creations with the Made with Happy community—we’d love to see how you’re celebrating!

Happy Crafting and Happy New Year!