Last updated: December 18, 2024

Normally when you think of New Year’s Eve you don’t think about doing a craft, but there are actually a lot out there! A fun artsy activity you can look into is making noise maker crafts. Every kid LOVES to make noise.

This is a fun kids party idea for New Year’s Eve or even for birthdays! It’s hard for some young kids to understand what is going on with New Year’s Eve, so this is a great idea to help them feel included.

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Easy New Year’s Eve Noise Maker Crafts

Let’s review a few different options for making a cute New Year’s Eve noise maker craft with kids this holiday and really get into the holiday spirit.

1 – New Year’s Eve Party Blower Craft

All kids love party blowers! Create this cute party blower from Messy Little Monster.

Happy New Year party blowers and napkins on a table.

2 – Bead Noise Makers

Got some beaded necklaces laying around in a toy box? Pull them out and make noise makers with beads by Project Nursery. Buy those clear plastic ornaments from a craft store and put some beads in them. I think these are also a little “quieter” for a noise maker.

3 – DIY Straw Noise Makers

Make these super easy and cheap noise makers with straws from Kids Activities Blog. All you need is some scissors and straws.

Red straw noise makers on a table.

4 – Toilet Paper Roll Noise Makers

I’m always saying you should save your toilet paper rolls. This is a great project if you have those lying around. Noise makers with toilet paper rolls by Glue Sticks Gum Drops. Just add some wrapping paper, bells, and rice.

5 – Popsicle Stick Noise Makers

Create New Year’s Eve noise makers with bells and popsicle sticks by A Night Owl. Decorate your popsicle sticks super cute and add on some bells.

Example of popsicle stick noise makers with bells.

6 – Paper Plate Noise Maker Craft

Super fun and creative paper plate noise makers from Mombrite. The good old fashioned noise maker.

Happy New Year 2021 paper plate noise maker example.

7 – Recycled Bottles Noise Maker

If you drink bottled water, this craft is for you. Save some of those bottles and make recycled bottle noise makers by Kid Friendly Things to Do. Decorate your bottle however you like and then throw in some rocks, beads, or anything that can make some noise.

8 – Easy Paper Noise Maker

This is by far the easiest one. Create a easy noise maker with only paper and scissors by Tikkido.

Green and white patterned paper partially cut into strips.

9 – Homemade Harmonica

This isn’t a typical New Year’s Eve noise maker, but you can make a homemade harmonica with some simple supplies and by The Kitchen Table Classroom.

Homemade harmonicas on a table.

Are noise maker crafts easier than you realized?

What I love about this collection of crafts is that they are ALL super cheap and super easy! It doesn’t take up too much of your time, but is just a fun craft to do together. I hope these noise maker craft ideas provide a fun and NOISY New Year’s Eve for you and your family. Finally, for even more New Year’s ideas for kids check out some of the items below.

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