I had such a fun time making the New Year’s Eve 2013 Glittery Numbers, I decided to make some printables and use them for a festive New Years Eve Party!!
Here’s a preview — and I’ll tell you more about each later in this post:
The glittery numbers were such fun to make that I wanted to build the whole New Year’s Eve party around gold!
While the numbers were fun to hold, my daughters refused to hold them up for the whole party, so I had to think of a new idea.
I hung the numbers on the wall using 3M Command Hooks and I used gold ball chain from Lowe’s to string the numbers across the wall from each hook. You may remember that the numbers have bendable wire in the center, so I simply bent the numbers to hang as flat as possible against the wall. It’s fun that the numbers have some depth to them — so I didn’t worry too much if they didn’t hang perfectly flat against the wall. If you wanted them to be more straight along the wall instead, you could simply hang each numbers using a Command Hook for each one.
Next, I moved on to the serving table. To continue my gold theme, I took some gold spray paint and painted an old plastic tray, along with some mason jar drink tops.
And I put a clear platter on top of a clock, and set it to almost midnight. I love that you can see the clock through the clear platter.
Then my nice husband helped me make some free printables for a festive GOLD New Years Party!
We made Drink Holder Signs with slits to put the straws through.
And also Banner Cupcake Toppers (I also used them as toppers on my cake).
Then we created some little bag toppers for favors. I found the bags at Walmart in the craft section, they are 3 inches wide by 4 inches tall.
We have three different kinds. Ones that say:
Celebrate a GLITTERY New Year 2013
Celebrate the New Year with a BANG 2013
Celebrate a SWEET New Year 2013
And I framed one of the SWEET printables and put it in a little frame for the dessert table too.
Feel free to use any of the printables for your own use.
And I am also giving away
a $75 gift card to Lowe’s:
you can enter through the Rafflecopter Widget at the bottom of the post.
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A few notes on why I made the printables the way I did:
- The layouts are made to print reasonably well on an inket or laserjet printer — or to be printed at your local FedEx office (Kinkos) or other print shop.
- The colors are made to evoke gold and silver.
Use the scribd links to download each printable. You can choose any or all of the variations of the party favor toppers!
Here are the straw medallions. There’s a small gray line on the top and the bottom of each medallion through which to put the straw. I used an x-acto knife to cut quickly along each line. Remember to place the straw through the medallion so that the straw goes behind the middle of each medallion.
The “food flags” have a notched end only on one side to make it easier for you to cut out and tape — the back side is shorter so you can easily use a bit of scotch tape on the back to attach them to the toothpicks (or double-sticky tape if you’re feeling fancy).
For the new year’s eve party favors toppers, it’s easy to print these, cut, fold in half along the grey line, and staple to the top of your treat bags. This is the first variation with the “glittery” phrase:
Here’s the second variation with the “sweet” phrase:
And the final variation with the “bang” phrase:
And don’t miss your chance to win a $75 Lowe’s Gift Card!
Best wishes for an awesome New Year’s Eve Party!
xoxo
Cristina says
Thanks so much for your wonderful free printables!!
You can have a look at what (thanks to you!) I was able to create:
http://conigliogiallo.blogspot.it/2012/12/kit-per-un-2013-scintillante.html
Happy 2013!
Cristina
Mary Seaman says
Tatertots and Jello LOVE! We thought you would like to see what we did with our New Years Printables. Check it out at Alliesparkles.blogspot.com, you were mentioned in our post.
Happy New Years!
Ruth says
These went down a storm last night – Happy New Year!
Pinned earlier will pin my table later, when the head is a bit clearer 😉 thank you so much x
Jen says
Happy New Year Ruth!!
xoxo
Amy says
I shared on Pinterest
aprilfae says
I shared on Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/pinkiefae/printables/
Julianne says
I pinned, tweeted, and have followed all over the place!
Jen says
Thanks Julianne!! xoxo
Janet Jackson says
I pinned this giveaway 🙂 http://pinterest.com/pin/92112754850477270/
Kelly@ Here Comes the Sun says
These are beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I’m doing metallics for my decor too.
Jen says
Thanks Kelly!! Happy New Year!!
xoxo
Carrie says
Hi there I shared on Facebook,Google,Pinned and Tweeted it! Thanks for the chance to win!
Jen says
Thanks Carrie!!
Happy New Year!!
xxoxo
Kay K says
I follow you on Pinterest. I also shared on Facebook. Keep up the great job you do Jen!!
Jen says
Thanks Kay — you are so sweet!!
Happy New Year!!
xoxox
Kay K says
Thank you Jen for all your creative ideas. What great decorations to start off the wonderful 2013 new year!!
Trinity B. says
Sorry, I’m thinking I must have adult-onset ADD, because I tend to lose focus, lol. I also meant to add that I shared via Twitter @: https://twitter.com/ramsaygrace/status/285528852241993728
Trinity B. says
Love your cute printables! You make me want to have a party, if for no other reason than an excuse to use them. That husband of yours must be a HUGE sweetheart to help out like that! Big thanks to Mr. T&J and you, for this chance to win the Lowes card and get fabulous party ideas!!
Joanne Howard says
Shared on Facebook
Lynn Hadley says
I love these and shared on Facebook
lisa h says
love the printables!! thanks for sharing :]
emailed friends w/ copy of url…
Angie@Echoes of Laughter says
Jen! I love love this post so much! Thank you so very much for the awesome printables! We are having friend over for Chinese Food on New Year’s Eve and I am going to use these for our little party! Angie xo
Allison K. says
I shared this blog on Facebook too: https://www.facebook.com/allison.meehan.kaushagen/posts/307360222717265
Allison K. says
I shared your free printables on Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/pin/21181060719272213/ Thank you so much for the chance to win the giftcard. I am loving your blog, so many great ideas!!
Jen says
Thanks Allison!!
xoxo
Wendy Lynch says
I shared on Facebook! Thanks for the giveaway!
https://www.facebook.com/tbonejr1985
Laura says
Thank you so much ! I have been looking for printables just like this and these will be perfect! I will be sure to share some pictures with you!
Jen says
I would love to see pictures!! Thanks for the sweet comment Laura!!
xxo
Holly says
Awesome printables! I posted giveaway on FB
Rachel Gray says
I shared on Facebook. 🙂
Melissa says
Great prints… Shared on my Fb
Sue D says
I shared on google+ 🙂
Jennifer Ortiz says
Shared the link on my facebook page. Thanks!
Loretta T says
Thanks!
Anita says
These are so cute! Thanks for the printables!
sonshine says
Thanks for the great downloads and the chance to win the Lowe’s card!
Jen S. says
I shared on Pinterest!
http://pinterest.com/pin/209628557627021168/
Kerry Mohondro says
Love these printables, thank you!
Lisa P. says
Shared on Facebook! Thanks for the giveaway!
Anne says
Super cute and thanks for sharing! One little thing though – 2013 are numbers, not letters. Just a little copy editor in me… Sorry!
Jen says
Oh haha – I will change that. Thanks for the reminder 🙂
xoxo
Jennifer Van Meter DeShazer says
I shared on Facebook
jessica says
these are awesome! Thanks so much for the fun party ideas and downloads!!