by Sarah Ganly

Created on: November 28, 2009   Last Updated: November 30, 2009

Making a lot of noise when the ball drops on New Year's Eve is one of the best New Year's Eve traditions, and no New Year's Eve party is complete without noise makers. Many people may remember using pots and pans to make noise on New Year's Eve, but there are many other creative ways to make noise makers for your party. This article will provide you with step by step instructions on making several New Year's Eve party noise makers.

Classic Party Horn

The party horn is a classic noise maker that is perfect for your New Year's party; for this project all you will need is some wrapping paper, tape, a pen, scissors, and a cardboard toilet paper tube. Mark the end of the tube in four spots equally far apart from each other and number them clockwise from the top. Now mark the other end of the tube in the same spots with the same numbers, and cut along the tube from the position of one in an angle from 1 to 4. Also cut an angle from 2 to 3.

This will leave you with two equal pieces. Roll these pieces into a horn cone shape and tape it shut. Cover the horn with wrapping paper and secure it with tape. You can also add strips of wrapping paper or ribbon to the end of the horn for a festive look if you like. This classic party noise maker is easy to make and fun to play with at your New Year's party.

Plastic Cup Noise Maker

This New Year's party noise maker is a lot of fun because it is loud and you can see inside of it. For this party noise maker you will need tape, 2 clear plastic cups, beads, pennies, and confetti. Simply add the fun noise making items to the inside of the first cup and stack the second cup on top. Tape the cups together securely and shake it up. This fun New Year's party noise maker is a great party favor, and you can add little toys or trinkets to the inside to add to the noise making and the fun of these party noise makers for New Year's.

Coffee Can Drum

Banging on things to make noise is a long held tradition, and it is probably the way music started so try this coffee can drum to make some loud noise at our New Year's party. This noise maker is loud and fun to use and the really active people at your party will have a great time using this coffee can drum.

For this project you will need empty coffee cans, nuts, bolts, wrapping paper, glue, or tape, and two sticks. Start by wrapping your can with the paper and securing it with glue or tape. Now put several nuts, bolts, pennies, and other clanking objects inside the coffee can. Replace the lid

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