Crafts for the New Year

All sorts of New Year's crafts can be used to decorate your home or apartment, as well as as gifts to loved ones and friends. Everyone can make original jewelry from improvised means. The main thing is to find suitable ideas for inspiration.

Both an adult and a child can make beautiful postcards with their own hands. The process of their creation consists of several stages:

1. choosing an idea and drawing a sketch;
2. preparation of all necessary materials;
3. creation of the base of the postcard;
4. decoration of the selected material with appliqués or volumetric patterns;
5. selection of a suitable wish.

It is best to use light-colored thick cardboard as the basis for the postcard. For decor, postcards are suitable:

• colored or corrugated paper;
• decorative tape of different colors;
• bows and ribbons;
• decorative sequins and rhinestones;
• felt and scraps of colored fabric.

You can buy everything you need to decorate postcards in a stationery or online store with goods for scrapbooking. You can decorate New Year's cards with any thematic images and inscriptions.

Even small children can make beautiful paper snowflakes with their own hands. A variety of materials can be used to create such crafts. Most of them can be found at home.

• Paper... Most often, plain paper is used to create simple snowflakes. To make such a decoration, you only need scissors and paper.The first step is to fold a piece of sheet so that you get a triangle. You need to draw a simple pattern on it. Particular attention should be paid to the design of the wide edge. The resulting pattern must be carefully cut with sharp scissors. After that, the snowflake remains only to unfold and secure in a suitable place. They are very often used to decorate windows and balconies.

• Quilling materials... Special thin strips for making snowflakes using this popular technique can be purchased at many craft stores. It is very easy to make beautiful figurines this way. To do this, using thin strips of paper, toothpicks and glue, you need to make small parts of a round, oval and elongated shape, and then connect them together. If desired, you can additionally decorate such a snowflake with glitter glue.

• Glue... To create such snowflakes, you need to use a glue gun and small decorative details. With an adhesive mass on the surface of a polyethylene sheet, you need to draw a simple snowflake and decorate it with various sparkles. When it is completely dry, it must be carefully separated from the base. The product will turn out translucent and very beautiful. The step-by-step process of its creation is understandable even for children.

Experienced needlewomen also often make snowflakes. from beads, isolon, bottoms of plastic bottles, bushings, beads, or even crochet. These Christmas decorations are very sophisticated.

Another New Year's decoration, without which this holiday cannot be imagined, is the Christmas tree.

You can make beautiful figures of this type from many materials at hand.

• Tinsel... Inexpensive Christmas trees made of bright Christmas tinsel are beautiful and easy to make. To make such an accessory, you need to prepare a cone from thick cardboard and fix it with a stapler. Next, it must be decorated with shiny green tinsel, fixing its edges with staples. The finished Christmas tree can be decorated with colored balls, sweets or bows.

• Cones... Lovers of eco style and natural motives will love the beautiful Christmas tree made of cones. To make it, you will also need to prepare a cone made of thick cardboard. The bumps are fixed on it with a glue gun. If desired, they can be additionally decorated with spruce branches, slices of dried lemons or oranges. The tree will turn out to be fragrant and beautiful.

• Felt... From this material, you can create original decorations for the Christmas tree or New Year's gifts. Such crafts can be both flat and voluminous. To create them, you only need felt, scissors, filler, needle and thread. Two large Christmas trees must be cut out of two pieces of felt, carefully sewn and filled with padding polyester.

A Christmas tree attached to the wall will also look beautiful. To create such a decor, you can use garlands, "rain" or even family photos. Fasten them with ordinary or double-sided tape.

On New Year's holidays, it is especially pleasant to spend your time with children. In this case, you can start creating original crafts.

To create the main character of New Year's tales and cartoons, you can use plasticine, salt dough and paints or even mastic to decorate the cake. Such crafts will appeal to both toddlers and older children.

Another simple idea is creation of Santa Claus from colored paper and thick cardboard. The first step is to prepare the base for this toy. To do this, you need to make a dense cone of red cardboard. After that, you can start decorating this fabulous character. This will make it unique.

Another interesting craft for the New Year is a small snowman. You can create a beautiful figurine using regular light-colored socks and filler. To create this toy, you need to prepare the following materials:

• white sock;
• cotton wool or synthetic winterizer;
• scissors and glue;
• dense threads of light color;
• buttons and other decor.

Making this children's toy with your own hands is quite simple. The first step is to cut the sock into two parts. One of them will be used as a base for the snowman's body, the second - as a hat. The top of the sock must be turned inside out. One end of it must be tightly tied with a thread and turned out again. You will get an original small bag.

Then it needs to be filled with cotton wool or padding polyester. You can also use regular rice instead. The body of the snowman must be given a suitable shape. After that, the top of the sock must be tied tightly with a thread. Next, the figure must be visually divided into two parts. To do this, tie it in the middle with a thread. Then all that remains is to decorate the snowman. You can use buttons or colored pins for this.

Another easy and interesting craft that will perfectly fit into the interior of any room is bright New Year's gnomes. The easiest way to make such a figurine is from felt and cotton wool. Simple triangular patterns are used to create colored gnomes. The face of the fairytale character is hidden behind a beard and a cap. Therefore, you need to complement it with a bright red nose. It can be made from a piece of foam rubber painted in a suitable shade.

According to the same simple scheme, beautiful angels can be made of cotton wool and felt. The main thing is not to forget to decorate the figures with light wings made of transparent material or light felt.

Using the materials at hand, in your free time you can make beautiful gifts for parents or friends, as well as unique home decor.

Beautiful homemade garlands can be used to decorate a room from inside and outside. In addition, they will look great on a festive table or ate. You can create garlands from the following improvised means.

• Paper... Products made from this lightweight material are airy and very beautiful. To create such garlands, you can use foil, office or colored paper, as well as cardboard for crafts. You can cut various small figures, snowflakes or even colored Christmas trees from them. They are neatly attached to the thread with glue or simply tied to it. The garland itself is fixed on the wall with tape.

• Photos and postcards. You can make a truly unique decoration for your home by using beautiful photographs instead of paper snowflakes. It is best to pick up family photos left over from the past year. You can fix them using thread or decorative tape.

• Pine cones... A garland made of natural materials will perfectly fit into the interior of a room in the Scandinavian style or in the direction of eco. If desired, the cones can be partially or completely painted with silver, white or gold paint.

An edible garland will be an excellent decoration for your home. You can make it from sweets, berries or popcorn. Also, such garlands are decorated with dried fruits or even delicious pillows from bags with cereal.

Another symbol of the New Year holidays is beautiful wreaths. Traditionally, they are made from spruce branches. But if desired, this material can be replaced with something else. The main thing is that the decoration looks beautiful and solemn as a result.

• Fir branches wreath. The master class on creating such a wreath is very simple. The first step is to build a solid frame made of cardboard or wire. Spruce branches divided into small bunches are attached to it. They are also fixed with wire. When all the branches are fixed, the resulting wreath can be decorated with bows, beads or ordinary toys. Backlit wreaths look especially beautiful.

• Home decor from ribbons. This is another simple decoration. It requires a round cardboard base, ribbons of several basic colors, scissors and a glue gun. From colored ribbons, you need to form beautiful bows, which are then fixed with glue on a dense base. Another ribbon is attached to the top of the wreath, which is used to hang it in the right place.

• Tinsel wreath... To create such a decoration, wide tinsel, scotch tape and a base made of cardboard or foam are used. You can use different colors for the decoration of the wreath. The best option is a combination of white and green. Using glue or thread, the wreath can also be decorated with small Christmas tree decorations or bows.

• Pine cone decoration. This affordable natural material is also often used for indoor decor. To make a beautiful wreath, you can pick up cones of different shapes and sizes. They are glued to a base made of thick cardboard with a glue gun. If desired, the tops of the buds can be decorated with glitter glue or silver paint.

• Pasta wreath. Beautiful wreaths of this type are usually made from pasta bows. Like salted dough products, they can be easily dyed. It is best to use green acrylic paint for this purpose. Pasta is easily fixed on a dense paper base. Usually a glue gun is used for this. In some cases, the wreath is decorated with not one, but two rows of "bows".

Such a colored wreath will not only be an excellent home decoration, but also a good gift for your grandmother, dad or mom.

Spectacular Christmas bouquets can also be used to decorate a house or apartment. The main material for creating such crafts is spruce or pine branches. You can supplement the base with cones, dried citrus slices or stars, fixed on long wooden sticks. Colored ribbons, bright toys and even small candles will help to decorate New Year's bouquets.

Another interesting craft that can be prepared for the holiday is a beautiful clock. Making them is as easy as making a Christmas wreath. To create such a craft, you only need a base made of thick cardboard and various little things for decoration. You can make a dial and decorate it in an original way using colored paper, foil, beautiful napkins or even ice cream sticks painted in a bright color. Images of New Year's houses, snow-covered streets or forests will look beautiful on thick cardboard paper.

One of the attributes of the New Year holidays is bright firecrackers. Making them yourself is quite simple. To create such a product, you will need the following materials:

• Christmas tree "rain";
• colored wrapping paper;
• sequins;
• glue and scissors;
• balloons and bushings.

The first step is to make the packaging for the cracker. Tie a knot on the ball and cut off the upper part of it. The cut edge of the ball must be pulled over the sleeve. After that, it must be covered with beautiful wrapping paper. If desired, the product can be decorated with stickers.

Next, the Christmas tree "rain" needs to be cut into small pieces and mixed with sparkles. A small amount of such a bright filler must be poured inside the sleeve.

You can also make a traditional decoration for the Christmas tree with your own hands. The festive tree, decorated with handmade balls, looks original and especially.

• Thread decoration. These minimalistic balls look great on trees of any size.To make a decoration, you need to inflate a small balloon, dip the threads in a bowl with PVA glue, and then wrap the balloon with yarn soaked in a sticky mass. Winding it is tight. After finishing work, you need to wait 12-14 hours. During this time, the structure will dry completely. After that, the ball must be carefully pierced with a needle and pulled out through any hole. You can decorate such a Christmas tree toy with acrylics or sparkles. A ribbon must be attached to its upper part.

• Toy made using decoupage technique. To decorate the decoration, you can use beautiful three-layer napkins with New Year's patterns and PVA glue. Plain old balls will serve as the basis for toys. After applying the patterns impregnated in the glue mass, they must be left in a warm place until they are completely dry. Next, the toy must be covered with a thin layer of varnish and decorated with sparkles.

• Ball with fabric decor. You can also decorate a New Year's toy with scraps of old fabric or lace. They can be fixed to the surface of the Christmas tree ball with pins or attached with glue. You can add colored bows or ribbons to the base of the toy.

DIY candles, handmade soap, or homemade candy can also be used as New Year's gifts.

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