6 New Year’s Eve Projects for Kids
Need a simple New Year’s Eve plan that doesn’t require a trip to the store? Here are six easy, kid-friendly projects you can do at home, including decorations, wearables, and “fireworks” art.
Good news: we made the step-by-step instructions for all of these projects FREE in the GlueStick app until the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve (Dec 31 at 11:59pm). But you have to act fast! After that, you’ll need one of our affordable paid subscriptions to access them.
These ideas work well for families with kids ages 3–10 (with grown-up help as needed) and use simple supplies you probably already have.
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New Year’s Project Roundup
Here are the six projects we’ve got queued up for your family this New Year’s Eve:
Pipe Cleaner Craft - Fireworks Headband
Easy Paper Chains for Kids - Decorative way to get kids thinking about New Year’s goals
Salt Painting Fireworks - Preschool art that’s affordable and fun
DIY Party Blower - a QUIET alternative to the noisy makers that break in one night
Pipe Cleaner Star Bubble Wand - Who needs confetti when you can have BUBBLES?
Blown Paint Fireworks - Watercolors + a straw = fun firework magic the whole family will enjoy
If your kids want to feel “fancy” for the countdown, this is a quick win. An easy, affordable pipe cleaner craft that most ages can help make and then wear it all night.
Get the full New Year’s Headband instructions in the GlueStick app.
Paper chains are a classic for a reason: they’re fast, festive, and forgiving. Want a New Year’s twist? Write a wish, goal, or resolution on each link.
Get the full Paper Chain Tutorial in the GlueStick app.
This project makes “fireworks” that look extra special. It’s beautiful, festive, affordable, and fun for kids who love colorful art.
Explode some fun with GlueStick full tutorial
If you’ve ever regretted buying the loud party blowers from the store, this one’s for you. This DIY version is low mess, uses just paper, tape, and a straw, and it’s quiet.
Ring in the new year with this fun, full tutorial in the GlueStick app.
Pipe Cleaner Star Bubble Wands (Celebrate with Bubbles)
Who says you need confetti to celebrate? Make a star wand and blow bubbles for the New Year. This project is also great fine motor practice for little learners.
Get the instructions before this free offer pops! Sign up for a GlueStick account to access the full tutorial.
This one feels like art and an experiment at the same time. It’s super easy, great for curious kids, and the mess is manageable.
Don’t let this deal explode! GlueStick accounts are free, but this tutorial is only available til midnight. Read it now in the GlueStick app.
Quick New Year’s Eve Plan
We know. You just got done with Christmas and planning another big night sounds stressful. If decision-making feels hard at the end of the year, here’s a simple plan:
Make paper chains early (kids can write their goals and wishes for the new year on each link).
Do one “fireworks” art project (salt painting or blown paint).
Finish with a headband or bubble wand for the countdown.
Free Until Midnight: Grab the Instructions Now
These projects are free until 11:59pm on Dec 31. If you want to save them for tonight (and for next year), now’s the time.
Why create a free GlueStick account?
GlueStick is the good kind of screen time: a subscription app that guides families through creative projects from setup to cleanup.
With a free account, you can:
Open step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow
Find projects fast (so you’re not scrolling the internet for an hour)
Keep everything in one place for your household
Spend less time planning and more time making something together
Create your free account and start a New Year’s project today—before the free access ends at midnight on Dec 31.
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