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    New Years Wreath - Star Craft For Kids

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    This fun paper plate craft makes for a perfect New Years' wreath. The perfect star craft for kids to make on New Year's Eve.

    A circular New Years Wreath crafted from a painted black paper plate is dotted with stars and adorned with numbers 2025 in yellow and white. A yellow string is attached for hanging, making it the perfect festive decoration.

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    This New Year's wreath is a fun New Year's Eve craft for the kids and the perfect addition to your black and gold-themed party!

    The New Year is one of our favorite celebrations of the year. Some of our other fun New Years celebrations and crafts include:

    • New Years' Eve Countdown Clocks
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    • Kids New Years Eve Party with Happy New Year Banner
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    We highlighted this paper plate craft along with some other fun kid's crafts in our December Crafts for Kids along with our Easy Craft Ideas for kids.

    You also do not want to miss our Fun Coloring Pages For Kids and Free Kids Printables full of Crafts & Coloring Pages.

    You also do not want to miss our 101+ Free Kids Printables full of Crafts, Coloring Pages, and more!

    Paper Plate Star New Year Wreath

    Are you looking for the perfect door decor to kick off your New Year party? If so, you're not going to want to miss out on this fun New Year's Wreath! It's full of fun and sparkles and is perfect for a new year's eve Sparkly door hanger! Best of all, this is a fun front door wreath that everyone in the family can jump in and make! 

    Who says that you can't kick off a Happy New Year's celebration by creating this fun paper plate wreath? It's full of fun colors of black, silver, and gold - and don't forget the sparkles! Easy paper crafts for kids like this are fun for any occasion.

    New Years Crafts

    A handmade New Years wreath crafted from a black paper plate, adorned with yellow stars. The lower stars display 2025 in bold black numbers. Bright yellow dots accent the wreath, which gracefully hangs by a yellow and white striped string.

    I love fun and festive New Year decor. There's nothing quite like out with the old, in with the new, to put a smile on my face and a pep in my step. I also love how this party wreath puts a fun closure to what I'd like to call an "interesting" year. 

    This year, instead of going out for the holidays, we're staying in and concentrating on staying safe, happy, and healthy. This means that I'm determined to make my party door more festive and fun than ever. I have a feeling that this Happy New Year wreath is going to be just what our door needs and as soon as the Christmas holiday passes, I'll be making and putting this bad boy up. 

    (And if you don't have room on your front door or a way to hang it, it can totally be a fun and festive wall wreath, too!) 

    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.

    The fun of crafting as a family

    I know I'm big on doing a lot of family things together but that is just because they're so much fun. I really enjoy spending the holidays creating memories and crafts that we will cherish forever and get to use over and over again. 

    The kids also really like to jump in and help with the fun as well because this means that they get to be a bit creative and messy at the same time. And since we're all done with baking holiday cookies, it just makes sense to go ahead and start creating our New Years' crafts now.

    With several weeks of downtime from school and other activities, we can't wait to buckle down and be as festive as we can. Since these holidays only happen once per year, we try to get all the fun out of them that we can! 

    Don't miss our New Year's Crafts!

    Hanging up your front door wreath

    A circular New Years Wreath crafted from a painted black paper plate is dotted with stars and adorned with numbers 2025 in yellow and white. A yellow string is attached for hanging, making it the perfect festive decoration.

    The best part about making a door wreath is that you can take it down and put it up as often as you want. You just need to have a way to hang it and that's about it. If you have a hook already on your door, you're in luck. 

    And if you don't, you can easily add one as well. There are even temporary hooks that you can buy to hang if you don't want to have a hook hanging on your front door all year long!  Have fun making this fun New Year's Wreath. It's a simple and festive way to create a home decoration that welcomes the New Year with lots of party fun!

    Takedown that Christmas wreath and then up goes the disco balls and this beauty for New Year's Eve.

    Supplies

    supplies for a paper plate craft
    • Paper plate
    • Acrylic paint - black, yellow, cream
    • White marker
    • Black marker
    • Twine or black ribbons
    • Glue stick
    • Scissors

    How to Make a New Year's Eve Wreath

    Middle cut out of a paper plate

    First thing is to cut the paper plate. Have an adult carefully cut out the inner circle of the paper plate in one piece as much as possible. For those that may not know how to cut out the middle of the paper plate, simply cut a wide x starting in the middle. This will allow the scissors to get into the middle of the plate and keep the outer ring intact.

    paper plate ring painted black

    Paint the remaining circle black. We used a decorative paper plate, as you can see, but any kind of paper plate will do. If yours has a design, as well, then you may just need two coats of paint. Let dry completely.

    a star drawn on the middle part of the paper plate

    Now, draw simple stars of different sizes on the inner.

    paper plate stars cut out

    Cut out the circle. You will need to get at least 4 stars.

    stars painted yellow

    Paint the stars bright yellow and an off-white, cream, or paler yellow color. Let dry.

    yellow dots painted on black ring of paper plate

    Once dry, use the tip of the paintbrush to apply dots of yellow paint around the black circle.

    white dots and stars painted on black ring

    Use a white marker to draw asterisks or more simple dots, too.

    Yellow and white star-shaped cutouts spell 2025 on a white surface, setting the scene for a festive New Years celebration. A black marker lies beside a painted decorative item resembling a New Years wreath, while playful paint splatters add an artistic touch to the composition.

    Next, write the numbers of the new year on the stars with the black marker.

    A festive New Years wreath features a black ring adorned with yellow stars and the numbers 2025 in bold black. Nearby, a glue stick rests amidst a background splattered with vibrant paint, adding to the celebratory vibe.

    Easy Assembly

    Glue the stars to the bottom of the wreath. For best results and for stars to stay on the wreath longer, then I recommend using a hot glue gun instead of the glue stick. In that case, it is always a good idea to have adult supervision.

    A black circular frame, resembling a New Years wreath, is artfully adorned with yellow and cream stars and labeled 2025. Beside it, a glue stick rests on a white surface speckled with colorful paint.

    Any extra stars glued around the wreath.

    A craft setup on a white surface showcasing a festive New Years wreath with yellow stars and the numbers 2025. Scissors with orange handles and yellow twine are scattered around, adding to the creative atmosphere.

    Finally, cut a strand of twine or ribbon. Tie together.

    The yarn is used to hang the wreath

    Form a loop, and bring one end of the twine through the loop around the top of the paper plate.

    A festive black paper New Years wreath adorned with yellow stars and the year 2025 in bold. The stars gracefully encircle the wreath, with tiny dots mimicking a starlit night sky in the background.

    Viola, you have a festive wreath!

    We love the idea of including this with our holiday wreaths and Christmas decor. It is a great way to not forget it as you are putting away the Christmas tree decorations you will pull out your New Years' wreath and you are all set.

    A black paper plate is transformed into a stunning New Years wreath adorned with yellow stars and bold 2025 numbers at the bottom. Hand-drawn dots add charm, while it elegantly hangs from a string, perfect for celebrating the upcoming year.

    Happy New Year Crafting!

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    A handmade New Years wreath crafted from a black paper plate, adorned with yellow stars. The lower stars display 2025 in bold black numbers. Bright yellow dots accent the wreath, which gracefully hangs by a yellow and white striped string.

    New Years Wreath

    This fun paper plate craft makes for a perfect New Years wreath. The perfect star craft for kids to make on New Years Eve.

    Author: Alli Ward
    Active Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
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    Material

    • Paper plate
    • Acrylic paint - black - yellow, cream
    • White marker
    • Black marker
    • Twine
    • Glue stick

    Tools

    • Scissors

    Instructions

    • Begin by having an adult carefully cut out the inner circle of the paper plate in one piece as much as possible.
      Middle cut out of a paper plate
    • Paint the remaining circle black. We used a decorative paper plate, as you can see, but any kind of paper plate will do. If yours has a design, as well, then you may just need two coats of paint. Let dry completely.
      paper plate ring painted black
    • Now, draw simple stars of different sizes on the inner.
      a star drawn on the middle part of the paper plate
    • Cut out circle. You will need to get at least 4 stars.
      paper plate stars cut out
    • Paint the stars bright yellow and an off-white, cream or a paler yellow color. Let dry.
      stars painted yellow
    • Once dry, use the tip of the paintbrush to apply dots of yellow paint around the black circle.
      yellow dots painted on black ring of paper plate
    • And use a white marker to draw asterisks or more simple dots, too.
      white dots and stars painted on black ring
    • Next, write the numbers of the new year on the stars with the black marker.
      Yellow and white star-shaped cutouts spell 2025 on a white surface, setting the scene for a festive New Years celebration. A black marker lies beside a painted decorative item resembling a New Years wreath, while playful paint splatters add an artistic touch to the composition.
    • Glue the stars to the bottom of the wreath.
      A festive New Years wreath features a black ring adorned with yellow stars and the numbers 2025 in bold black. Nearby, a glue stick rests amidst a background splattered with vibrant paint, adding to the celebratory vibe.
    • Any extra stars glue around the wreath.
      A black circular frame, resembling a New Years wreath, is artfully adorned with yellow and cream stars and labeled 2025. Beside it, a glue stick rests on a white surface speckled with colorful paint.
    • Finally, cut a strand of twine. Tie together.
      A craft setup on a white surface showcasing a festive New Years wreath with yellow stars and the numbers 2025. Scissors with orange handles and yellow twine are scattered around, adding to the creative atmosphere.
    • Form a loop, and bring one end of the twine through the loop around the top of the paper plate.
      The yarn is used to hang the wreath
    Course: Kids Crafts

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    A New Years Wreath adorned with yellow stars and 2025 shimmers brightly. Art supplies like paints, brushes, scissors, and markers rest on a patterned yellow plate in the background. Text reads New Years Wreath, capturing the spirit of creativity that ushers in the new year.

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