Twig Snowflakes

Make it love it turns a bunch of tree branches and twigs into a snowflake using glue and paint.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2012/12/twig-branch-snowflake-a-nice-and-earthy-piece-of-winter-decor.html

 

Ivaalex has a more delicate version of the twig snowflake using what seems to be playdoh to hold the twigs together.  The site is in Russian but has several photos.

Get the instructions here:

http://ivaalex.blogspot.com/2011/12/o_09.html

Stryofoam Igloo

Zakka life posted a template for how to create an igloo out of foam packaging. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2012/11/kid-craft-packing-peanut-igloo.html

New Year's Eve Bell

A silver tin can and jingle bell and gold tinsel turn into a New Year's Eve bell with paging super mom.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://pagingsupermom.com/2013/12/family-new-years-party-printables/

Confetti Launchers

Craft berry bush has a great idea for turning a plastic bottle top and balloon into a confetti launcher for your New Year's Eve count down.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftberrybush.com/2012/12/new-years-eve-confetti-launcher.html

New Year's Eve Fortune Tellers

New Year's Eve is all about finding new paths and resolutions.  Start the year off with good fortune with these confetti filled ones from makezine.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://makezine.com/craft/how-to-new-years-eve-confetti-fortune-packets/

Spoonful hides gold painted walnuts on their Xmas trees with pasted fortunes inside.  At midnight on New Year's Eve everyone finds a walnut and reveals their fortune.

Get the instructions here:
http://spoonful.com/crafts/good-fortune-walnuts

Let's play kids music has a walnut musical fortune game.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.letsplaykidsmusic.com/kids-new-year-activity/

New Year's Eve Paper Dolls

Tip junkies shares paper doll decorations for New Years Eve including banners, noise makers and confetti.  The set also comes with some winter outfits such as boots and a warm hat as well as a snowman to cut and paste together.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.tipjunkie.com/all-crafts/new-years-paper-doll/

New Year's Eve Countdown

Vinegar and baking soda make for a fun and fizzy countdown from inspired by family mag.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://inspiredbyfamilymag.com/2012/12/27/new-years-eve-countdown-activity-for-kids/