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18 Sparkly Ideas to Ring in the New Year

By Melanie Blodgett |

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Let’s all ring in 2012 right with lots and lots of sparkle. Glitter, sequins, metallics, foil, it’s all good. Here are some fun ideas that when implemented, will make your New Year’s Eve happy.

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  • Gold Fleck Cake

    Gold Fleck Cake

    I would hover over this decadent cake all night.
    Get the recipe from Desserts for Breakfast

  • For Auld Lang Syne

    For Auld Lang Syne

    Make a glittery banner to spell out something fun and festive.
    Get the tutorial from A Field Journal

  • Ornament Chandelier

    Ornament Chandelier

    Use your shiny Christmas ornaments to make a chandelier to hand over the table.
    See more photos from this party at Style Me Pretty

  • A Glitzy Spread

    A Glitzy Spread

    The sequin star drink stirrers are so much fun.
    See more from this party on 100 Layer Cake

  • Glittery Cookies

    Glittery Cookies

    Imagine a whole cake stand covered in these. Magic.
    Get the recipe from Purl Bee

  • Fringe Centerpiece

    Fringe Centerpiece

    Who knew that bare branches could be turned glam?
    Get the tutorial from Martha Stewart Weddings

  • Garlands

    Garlands

    Three ways to make shiny metallic garlands, all easy!
    Get the tutorial from Liz Stanley on Momtastic

  • Gold Balloons

    Gold Balloons

    Tie gold foil to balloons to make them even more happy.
    See this image on this slideshow from Kirtsy

  • NYE Bingo

    NYE Bingo

    Print off this free bingo game to entertain kids throughout the night.
    Get the printable from Hip Hip Hooray

  • Pyramid Favor Boxes

    Pyramid Favor Boxes

    Send your guests home with a surprise packaged in one of these pretties.
    Get the tutorial from Martha Stewart Weddings

  • Patterned Tabletop

    Patterned Tabletop

    It would be fun to host a small dinner party with such a pretty table.
    See more from this party on Coco + Kelley

  • Swizzel Sticks

    Swizzel Sticks

    Add some sparkle to every drink, even milk.
    Get the tutorial from Odessa May

  • Gold Smores

    Gold Smores

    Make smores even more delicious with the addition of gold sprinkles.
    See more from this party at Elizabeth Anne Designs

  • Noise Maker Centerpiece

    Noise Maker Centerpiece

    Noise makers can pull double duty by acting as a centerpiece then being used at the strike of midnight.
    Get the tutorial from Martha Stewart

  • White

    White

    Wow, this all white table is such a stunner.
    Idea and photo from Lokal 54

  • Streamer Background

    Streamer Background

    Get a shimmery curtain from the party store and set it up for a nice photo backdrop.
    See more photos from this wedding on Once Wed

  • Paper Fans

    Paper Fans

    I love this white and metallic display. You could use if for Christmas into the new year.
    Get the tutorial from Somewhere Splendid

  • Surprise Cake

    Surprise Cake

    This cake is ready to crack open to reveal a surprise.
    Get the details from You Are My Fave

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About the Author

melanieblodgett

Melanie Blodgett writes daily at her blog You Are My Fave — a mix of parties, projects and fave finds. She's currently settling into her first home in Denver with her husband Ryan and their baby son Beck.

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