NYE - 2020 Style!

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 It's been a year.  Everything is weird, including the holidays, and that will include New Year's Eve.  Have no fear, I have a solution!  Tell me what you think......
I grabbed a plastic container and a package of iridescent shreds from the dollar store. Then I bought a small bottle of champagne and put some Hershey's Kisses in a cello bag with a cute tag.  I was practically done! 
 
The whole thing needed a little sign, so one was designed and cut from cardstock on my Cricut.  I added sparkly embossing powder:
 Tapped off the excess and heated it with my heat gun:
The black hat was glued on and the entire thing was attached to a wooden skewer painted white.
Everything was arranged in the container and it was done.  Now, there are other things that could be added: a noisemaker, champagne glass, NYE Hat, etc.  When I went looking, those things were not out on store shelves.  Since the Covid numbers have been rising around here, I wasn't going out again in search of them, so if you find them in your area, have at it - be creative!

Are you ready for my big New Year's Eve solution?

Create several of these and drop them off on the porches of your friends.  On New Year's Eve, have a Zoom party! 
  
Everyone has champagne!

Everyone has chocolate! 

Everyone is social distancing!

It doesn't get any better - or safer!

And, if you prefer a quieter evening, make them for everyone in your home - minus the champagne for the under 21 crowd.


So, there you have it.  New Year's Eve - 2020 - Covid-Style!




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  1. Tania PelletierDecember 12, 2020 at 9:24 AM

    What a great idea! Love it!

    Tania

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    1. AnnDecember 12, 2020 at 6:01 PM

      Thanks, Tania. We have to be creative this year!

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  2. Birdz of a FeatherDecember 13, 2020 at 8:41 AM

    Wonderful idea. Happy holidays Ann!

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  3. cloches and lavenderDecember 13, 2020 at 2:27 PM

    Great idea! Enjoy your time off and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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  4. Kim December 14, 2020 at 6:22 PM

    Great idea, Ann!! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy your time off and when you come back, I'd love a tutorial on how to use a heat gun. Have you done a post about that? I'm always perplexed. I don't own one, but would love to know more...xxoo

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    1. AnnDecember 15, 2020 at 1:38 PM

      Thank you, Kim. Merry Christmas to you and your family. A heat gun is a great tool and I'd be happy to share a tutorial.

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  5. The Crowned GoatDecember 15, 2020 at 8:13 PM

    This is so cute and creative, Ann! I love it. Jut pinned and sending to my family. They're going to be so excited. Big hugs and Merry Christmas, CoCo

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    1. AnnDecember 16, 2020 at 3:12 PM

      Thank you, CoCo. We have to think 'outside of the box' this year! Merry Christmas!

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  6. Alexandra EyeLoveKnotsDecember 16, 2020 at 8:07 PM

    This is a fun idea!

    Alexandra
    EyeLoveKnots.com

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  7. Our Hopeful HomeDecember 20, 2020 at 10:26 PM

    What a cute and sweet gift! Great way to share some joy to end this otherwise not-so-joyful year! Have a lovely holiday! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen

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    1. AnnDecember 21, 2020 at 12:27 PM

      Thank you, Kathleen. This has certainly been the year to think 'outside the box'!

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  8. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateDecember 24, 2020 at 12:37 PM

    Love this and can't wait to say goodbye to 2020! Featuring when my party opens. Thanks so much for sharing and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!

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    1. AnnDecember 24, 2020 at 12:59 PM

      Thank you so much, Carol! Merry Christmas!

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  9. PamDecember 31, 2020 at 9:08 AM

    This is such a cute idea!! I've featured it at the TFT party today. :)

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  10. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloJanuary 6, 2021 at 1:06 PM

    This was a great idea! I'm sure your neighbors enjoyed them. Happy New Year to you and your family and I hope 2021 is better. The #HomeMattersParty is back this week and I look forward to seeing what you have been up to.

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    1. AnnJanuary 6, 2021 at 7:57 PM

      Thank you, Donna. Happy New Year to you too! I'm looking forward to getting back into the routine.

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