Make Your New Years Pop! 15 DIY Confetti Poppers for NYE

Kristi Murphy
Dec 28, 2013

Nothing says the new year like confetti. Speaking of confetti, it’s time to whip out that New Years Eve party dress and talk about confetti for New Years! Here are 15 DIY Confetti Poppers that are sure to make your NYE party pop! Here we go!

1. Black, White, + Gold Confetti Poppers: We can’t get over these confetti poppers! A black, white, + gold combo is “oh so chic” for New Years Eve! (via Wedding Bells)

2. Pink + Gold Confetti Poppers: Who doesn’t love a pink and gold combo?! These confetti poppers are sure to get your New Years Eve party started. (via Ruffled)

3. Salmon + Gold Confetti Poppers: These salmon and gold confetti poppers were for an advent calendar, but we think they would make great New Years Eve party favors. Don’t you think? (via You Are My Fave)

4. Surprise Message Confetti Poppers: This photo says it all. These surpise message confetti poppers are all kinds of fun. (via Studio DIY)

5. Sequin Confetti Poppers: Sequins make everything better, especially for New Years Eve. An added bonus: these are also made with washi tape … another one of our favorite things! (via Oh Lovely Day)

6. Confetti Cones: Confetti cones are just as amazing as confetti poppers, and they hold more confetti, which is even more magical. The other beautiful thing … you can whip these up in a matter of minutes! (via Brit + Co.)

7. Push-Pop Confetti: After dazzling the world in confetti, the container can be used to make a delicious push-pop dessert — double duty is always a plus in our books. (via Umba)

8. Bright + Colorful Confetti Poppers: What better way to ring in the new year than with a showering of colorful confetti? We can’t think of anything ;) (via Honestly Yum)

9. Confetti Popper Invitations: Take the confetti popping up one notch and send your guests confetti popper New Years Eve party invitations! (via Oh Happy Day)

10. Tissue Paper Confetti Poppers: Tissue paper can brighten up your confetti poppers! Add a little washi tape, and you are ready to celebrate. (via You Are My Fave)

11. Pop In The New Year Confetti Poppers: Counting down the New Year has never been so exciting! These confetti poppers are kid-friendly and include a printable — so easy. (via One Charming Party)

12. Gift Confetti Poppers: Adding a gift to your confetti poppers adds a few points for sure. They would make great parting favors for your New Years Eve party guests. (via The Glitter Guide)

13. Rocket Shaped Confetti Poppers: We love how these confetti poppers are shaped like a rocket! They are just the thing for launching some confetti at midnight! (via Sugar and Cloth)

14. Balloon Confetti Poppers: This is a fantastically unique take on confetti poppers. Pop the balloons for some confetti fun at any moment. (via Brit + Co.)

15. Polka Dot Confetti Launchers: These confetti poppers almost look like they were splattered with paint. They were made from used push-up pops — hooray for upcycling! (via A Subtle Revelry)

Tell us how you plan to ring in the new year. How will you be DIY-ing your NYE decor? Tell us in the comments below!

Top Off Your NYE Celebration With This Easy Prosecco Martini Recipe

We truly can't argue with the greatness of bubbly. It's the quintessential celebratory sip, whether served on its own or in a decadent cocktail like this one. It feels like the most fitting drink for Christmastime entertaining and fabulous end-of-year celebrations. That's why you'll be reaching for this super easy Prosecco martini recipe when it comes to that New Years party you're planning. All you need to whip up a great entertaining drinkis your spirit of choice, some lemon, raspberries and of course, bubbles! Don't wait another minute to shake this sip up, everyone will love it.

Ingredients for Prosecco Martinis

  • 8 ounces vodka
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced
  • 8 ounces chilled Prosecco
  • 4 raspberries, for garnish
  • Lemon wedge, for the rim
  • Sparkly sprinkles, for the rim

How to Make Prosecco Martinis

  1. Take four martini glasses and rub each rim with a lemon wedge. Pour the sparkly sprinkles onto a plate and dip each rim in the sprinkles. Set aside.
  2. In a shaker, add in the vodka, lemon juice and ice and shake until chilled. Strain the mixture evenly in the martini glasses.
  3. Top each glass with the Prosecco and add in a raspberry in the glass or as a garnish on a cocktail pick. Serve immediately!

Check out more of our drink recipes for celebrating all year long!

Recipe development and photography by Sarah Anderson.

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6 Romantic Western Shows To Fill The 'Ransom Canyon' Void

No matter how many times you rewatch Ransom Canyon, nothing will quite match the feeling of watching a brand new episode. But while we wait for word on Ransom Canyon season 2, there are a few romantic Western shows you can watch to fill the void. From Hallmark romances to dramas, here are some shows you can watch this weekend.

Keep reading for 6 romantic Western shows any Ransom Canyon fan will love.

1. When Calls The Heart — Stream on Hallmark+

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In this Hallmark show, Elizabeth Thatcher moves to Coal Valley to be the town's teacher. And plenty of challenges, and plenty of romance, waits for her.

When Calls the Heart stars Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Pascale Hutton, Brooke Shields, Jaeda Lily Miller, Kavan Smith, Andrea Brooks, Chris McNally, Martin Cummins, Viv Leacock, and Jack Wagner.

2. When Hope Calls — Stream on Hallmark+

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When Hope Calls follows sisters Lillian and Grace, who reunite as adults after being separated as kids. Still healing from their own past, the women decide to open an orphanage of their own. And, of course, there are a few handsome strangers in town that catch their eye!

When Hope Calls stars Morgan Kohan, Ryan-James Hatanaka, Wendy Crewson, Hanneke Talbot, Marshall Williams, Neil Crone, Christopher Russell, Sarah Fisher, Nick Bateman, and Cindy Busby.

3. Into the West — Buy on Amazon Prime

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This Western show follows a white family and a Native American family in the 1800s as their lives become intertwined during the American expansion.

Into the West stars Josh Brolin, Sean Astin, Tonantzin Carmelo, Keri Russell, Gil Birmingham, Skeet Ulrich, Rachael Leigh Cook, Wes Studi, Irene Bedard, Alan Tudyk, Christian Kane, Graham Greene, Beau Bridges, Judge Reinhold, Zahn McClarnon, Tom Berenger, David Paymer, Raoul Trujillo, and Lance Henriksen.

4. Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman — Stream on Prime Video

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This old school Western show is all about Dr. Michaela Quinn, who moves to Colorado Springs from her home in Boston. And everything changes when her first friend in Colorado dies and leaves Michaela custody of her three children. And as much as I love the family drama, I love Michaela's chemistry with Sully even more!

Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman stars Jane Seymour, Joe Lando, Chad Allen, Shawn Toovey, Orson Bean, Jessica Bowman, and Erika Flores.

5. Little House on the Prairie — Stream Prime Video

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This is another classic show, and if you had cable growing up, you've probably seen an episode or two. At its most basic, the plot follows the Ingalls family moving West, but it's also about Charles and Caroline's beautiful relationship — and as Laura grows up, it shows her relationship too!

Little House on the Prairie stars Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson, and Lindsay & Sydney Greenbush.

6. Faraway Downs — Stream on Hulu

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This Nicole Kidman show will also hold you over until Big Little Lies season 3. It follows an English aristocrat with a ranch who pairs up with a stockman (played by Hugh Jackman!!) to protect her land.

Faraway Downs stars Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, and David Wenham.

Check out our interview with the Ransom Canyon cast, and hear Ransom Canyon Teens Lizzy Greene, Garrett Wareing, & Andrew Liner Reveal Josh Duhamel's Crazy On-Set Prank.

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7 Fun Family Traditions to Start This New Year’s

The gift-giving holidays have come and gone. The menorah is safely tucked away, and the tree's lights are coming down. The year is done, and it's time to celebrate, but now that you're a mama it's time to nix the late-night New Year's Eve plans. Replace the old night of Champagne-fueled fabulousness with a New Year's Day of family fun. Check out these artsy ideas, treats, and family activities that keep the merriment going year after year!

Reflection Questions

You’ve had an entire year’s worth of moments to remember. That’s 365 days of laughter, surprises, sweetness, and so much more. Print out reflection cards, and use them to ask each other to name their bests, favorites, and most memorables of the year. Start when your kiddo is a baby, and keep going as they grow. In a few years your little one can start giving their own awesome answers. (via Artsy-Fartsy Mama)

Printable Party Hats

Print-and-color hats are so, so, so simple — and the kids will totally get into the craftiness of this New Year’s activity. Keep each year’s hat, adding to the collection. By the time your now-tot is ready to head off to college, you’ll have a stack of hats to reflect upon. (via MyPrintly)

Time Capsule

Reuse an old jar to magically transform it into a time capsule. Gather the family ‘round, fill the capsule with anything that’s memorable from the year before, seal it up, and set it aside for the future. Way, way, way into the future: The longer you wait to open it, the more fun it will be. (via Red Ted Art)

Milk and Cookies

It’s time to leave those frosted Santas and sprinkle-covered reindeer cookies behind. Start a New Year’s cookie tradition (and really, who doesn’t enjoy a tradition that revolves around cookies?) with homemade chocolate chip deliciousness and Champagne flutes filled with milk. Yum! (via Crystal & Co.)

Calling all foodies for this festive — and totally tasty — tradition. The littles love their pizza, but you’re not exactly up for a New Year’s ordered-in pie. So make your own: your own pizza

your own tradition. Each year, come up with a theme or a topping to try. Get kind of crazy and try unexpected recipes, such as a shaved asparagus pizza. Take pics of your mealtime creations year after year. (via Smitten Kitchen)

New Year’s Survey

Make something special that you and your kids can look back on throughout the new year. Help your tot to fill out a “survey” as an annual holiday tradition. Along with taking a look back at this year, you can browse the printed surveys decades from now when your kiddo has kids of their own! (via Simple Fun for Kids)

Homemade Hot Chocolate

Forget about the mimosa bar: It’s time for a new New Year’s Day drink. Set up an annual hot cocoa bar, making your own mixes (and adding your own mix-ins). Create a new signature hot chocolate flavor each year to keep this sweetly steamy tradition going. (via Brown Eyed Baker)
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The 10 Greatest Emma Stone Movies, Ranked

It won't be long before we can finally see Emma Stone's newest flick Eddington (which also stars Pedro Pascal, Joaquin Phoenix, and Austin Butler, BTW). That means the Emma Stone movie marathon starts now. Emma's one of the best actors around because you can tell she just opens herself up to whatever her role requires. She isn't afraid to do crazy things, or to make a fool out of herself, and her relentless dedication to each project she takes on means she makes an impression on everyone she comes in contact with — both on set and in theaters.
But she's also just an incredible person. Whether it's her friendship with any amount of beloved celebs (Ryan Gosling! Taylor Swift! Jennifer Lawrence!) or her relationship with her husband, if Emma Stone has one fan it's me.

Here are the best Emma Stone movies to watch before Eddington hits theaters this July 18, 2025.

La La Land

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Okay, let's get this out of the way: we can all agree La La Land is the best Emma Stone movie, right?! This old school, critically acclaimed musical follows aspiring actress Mia (Emma Stone) and jazz musician Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) when they cross paths in Los Angeles. The whole movie explores what it looks like to balance chasing your dreams with your relationships, as well as what you're willing to do to make your dreams happen. If you didn't cry the first time you saw this movie (and the ending), you're lying!!

Crazy, Stupid, Love

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This Emma Stone movie single handedly proves just how good rom-coms can be. The actress plays plays Hannah, a young woman who feels torn between her loveless relationship and an exciting new guy she meets in a bar (played by none other than Ryan Gosling, thank goodness). It's heartwarming, it's hilarious, and it's relatable. What more could you want?!

Poor Things

Searchlight Pictures

We simply cannot have this list without mentioning Emma Stone's latest Oscar-winning role. Poor Things focuses on Emma's Bella Baxter, who is brought back to life by a scientist before she's whisked away on an adventure full of secrets, new discoveries, and twists.

Easy A

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Speaking of rom-coms, Easy A is, without a doubt, a love letter to all the best classic '80s romantic movies. Olive (Emma Stone) is an intelligent high school student who accidentally convinces the whole school she'll sleep with anyone for money. The movie explores choice, agency, and romance in totally unexpected ways. Plus Penn Badgley and Emma Stone have INCREDIBLE chemistry.

Battle of the Sexes

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Before we got Challengers, Emma Stone wowed as Billie Jean King. She starred opposite The Office's Steve Carrell (who played Bobby Riggs) in the movie, which is loosely based on the 1973 tennis match between the two players. Like all of her roles, Emma totally disappears into Billie Jean, and was nominated for a Golden Globe and Critics Choice award.

The Help

Touchstone Pictures/DreamWorks

Not only is this one of my favorite Emma Stone movies, I think it's one of Jessica Chastain's best movies too! In this flick, we see Emma as aspiring writer Skeeter Phelan, who teams up with the African American maids working in 1963 Jackson, Mississippi to tell their stories. Skeeter sheds light on the injustices and discrimination these women face every day, while also learning about it herself. As much as I love this movie, I'm also ready for them to redo it, centering the "voices of the maids" — and Viola Davis is too.

Cruella

Walt Disney Pictures

Disney lovers can't get enough of our favorite characters' costumes, but Cruella takes this fashion obsession to a whole new level. This live-action prequel to 101 Dalmatians follows Emma Stone's Estella, a young woman in 1970s London who loves fashion. There's a little bit of a The Devil Wears Prada vibe as Estella climbs the ranks of the fashion world, enacting revenge on her enemies — and transforming into Cruella de Vil as she goes.

Zombieland

Sony Pictures Releasing

Emma Stone is such a master at ridiculous comedy that Zombieland HAD to make this list. This post-apocalyptic horror-comedy, Emma Stone plays Wichita, a resourceful big sister (which means she's automatically a survivor, thank you Eldest Daughter Syndrome) in a world that's been totally overrun by zombies. She's joined by Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), and her little sister Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) on a journey to find freedom and family.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

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Now, I know this is controversial, but I consider Andrew Garfield to be MY Spider-Man. And I remember being totally wrecked by the second movie in his duology. Emma Stone shines as Gwen Stacy, and brings even more grit, spunk, and confidence to the role than she did in the first movie. Plus, Jamie Foxx's Electro is one of my favorite villains ever.

The House Bunny

Sony Pictures Releasing

Emma Stone takes on a supporting role in this comedy as Natalie, an intellectual college student who gets a wholly unexpected education when former Playboy bunny Shelley (Anna Faris) becomes her sorority's house mother. Shelley teaches the women about confidence and self-acceptance, while they teach her that appearances aren't everything.

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Period Romance Lovers Rejoice! Millie Bobby Brown's 'Enola Holmes 3' Is Coming To Netflix.

Millie Bobby Brown is returning to Netflix — and not just for Stranger Things 5. The actress & entrepreneur will also return to the screen in Enola Holmes 3. If you haven't seen the first two installments in the film series, there's no time like the present because these movies are SUCH a fun watch. And they're perfect for anyone who loves historical romances! (And not just because Bridgerton's Hannah Dodd is part of the cast).

Here's everything we know about Millie Bobby Brown's Enola Holmes 3, on Netflix soon.

What is Enola Holmes 3 about?

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What is the story of Enola Holmes 3?

Enola Holmes 3 follows Millie Bobby Brown's titular detective in Malta for her most dangerous adventure yet. And Adolescence director Philip Barantini is behind the camera again!

Jack Thorne, who wrote Enola Holmes 2, is writing the script, while Jake Bongiovi and Isobel Richards will executive produce and Millie Bobby Brown and Bobby Brown will produce.

When can I watch Enola Holmes 3?

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There's no official Enola Holmes 3 release date yet, but it'll be on Netflix soon!

Who’s in the Enola Holmes 3 cast?

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Enola Holmes 3 will feature all our favorite stars from the previous installments, plus some new faces!

  • Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes
  • Louis Partridge as Lord Tewkesbury
  • Himesh Patel as Dr. John Watson
  • Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes
  • Helena Bonham Carter as Eudoria Holmes
  • Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Moriarty

Is there an Enola Holmes 3 movie?

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Yes! Enola Holmes 3 is coming to Netflix soon. Stay tuned for the latest news.

Does Enola marry Tewksbury in the books?

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No, Tewksbury isn't a love interest for Enola Holmes in the book series. He's actually two years younger than her, so he isn't a large role like he is in the movies, and disappears after the first novel.

Stay tuned for the latest updates on Enola Holmes 3 and check out The 9 Best TV Shows To Watch On Netflix This Month.

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