Christmas is over and you know what that means... the new year is around the corner. This year has flown by so quickly but I guess I say that every year.
If you’re planning to ring in the new year with friends and family, here’s a fun party accessory that’s easy to make.
Little countdown matchboxes filled with confetti.
I wrapped my matchboxes in different colored foil paper. This paper came in an origami paper set but any festive paper will do.
You can buy confetti or use saved up paper punches from your crafting projects. My micro paper punch has a holder that stores the little punches. Luckily, I’ve been punching a lot of tags and paper lately.
Add some twine or ribbon and the countdown numbers.
Make as many sets of {10-1} that you’ll need so that each guest will have a box of confetti to toss at midnight. The more guests… the more vacuuming you’ll have to do in the morning!
This project is linked at the parties listed here and
Oh! What a cute & clever idea! (As long as they aren't thrown in MY house - LOL! I confess to being a neak freak & a million little pieces of confetti would put me into shock.) But for all the revelers who DO party, those will be AWESOME! Hope your Christmas was BEYOND merry, Carolyn! And hope the new year brings you even MORE wonderful creativity, and an extra serving of joy!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea!
ReplyDeleterealy good idea! so cute!!!
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Carolyn, I love this project! I usually save my Facebook features till Monday, but I'm sharing this one right away!
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent idea and so fun! I would love to your to link up to our party going on right now! http://herestohandyandy.blogspot.com/2011/12/pinteresting-link-party.html Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletethis is an awesome idea! Who gets to clean up the glitter?
ReplyDeleteLovely and fun. And vacuuming up the tiny punches is pretty easy as long as you have a good vacuum and a crevice tool. When we were moving some years back I shredded all my old bills and paperwork I didn't need. The kids loved playing with the shreds and I let them toss it at each other, all over the living room. The looks of utter joy on their faces was precious, and they slept so well that night! The cleanup later was a small price for great fun.
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun! I found you thru pinterest and am featuring this on my facebook page today!
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Very clever, fun, & festive! Who doesn't like throwing confetti?! Hope you have a great New Year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea! They just look so fun and festive! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWell now THAT is an awesome idea!!! LOVE IT!!! I hope to see photos of the floor after the confetti is tossed! Would you please share these with our readers for Fun Stuff Fridays? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/12/fun-stuff-fridays-4-3-weeks-long-for.html
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun idea! Thanks for sharing. I've also pinned it.
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So cute ideas for kids! i love it.
ReplyDeleteI love these...such a great idea, and you can get 10 boxes at the dollar store! On another note, could you tell me how you get the link buttons so tiny and uniform? My posts end up being a mile long and so junkie looking....thanks in advance! I'm a new follower too. Stop by anytime, Lori
ReplyDeleteI love these! Such a fun creative idea! I would love you to share this at The Corson Cottage for our last {Home for the Holidays} link party of the season going on now. Carrie
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I just shared it on my FB page!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Carolyn!
So festive and fun!!
ReplyDeleteHave a fab New Year! Following along for some more great inspiration in 2012
Kelly
Such a fantastic idea Carolyn. I can't wait to see what creative genius you share with us in 2012! Happy New Year my friend.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute idea, Carolyn! Love it! :)
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Happy New Year's!
Hugs from Germany and from 2012 already,
Vanessa
Adorably packaged & presented, as always! Saw this at nifty thrify things. Love the new blog header as well. Thanks for the New Year wishes & happy 2012!
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Such a great idea. So so cute! Thank you for sharing.
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I love this so much!
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