Add Some Last Minute Sparkle To Your New Year's Eve With Balloon Garland

It's New Year's Eve and we can't wait to celebrate tonight! If you're throwing a party, you have only a few hours left to make things look festive and bright. But it can be done, we promise. Take a few minutes to try this DIY decoration idea from Honeysuckle Life, which will add a great finishing touch to your decor.

Balloons are essential for any big party or celebration, and chances are you've bought some for this occasion too. But the ribbons we normally use to tie them are just so, well, boring. By dressing them up with some sparkly paper, you can turn those bland strands into colorful garland that will be a fabulous backdrop for your big night.

Photo by Honeysuckle Life

Have a happy new year, and be sure to check out our other great New Year's Eve crafts in our slideshow below.

• Glitter Wine Glasses

  Transform plain glasses into <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/02/craft-of-the-day-glitter-wine-glasses_n_1466224.html">sparkly stemware</a> in no time.

• Sequined Stirrers

  A fun and sparkly way to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/27/new-years-eve-craft-stirrers_n_1171324.html">dress up</a> any cocktail!

• Countdown Craft

  Count down to midnight with these <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/23/diy-ideas-new-years-craft_n_1167765.html">fun paper decorations</a>.

• Party Crackers

  These <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/28/diy-idea-new-years-crackers_n_1172836.html">party crackers</a> make a fun gift for all of your guests.

• Time Capsule

  Save <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/28/diy-ideas-time-capsule_n_1172788.html">your memories</a> from the past year in a time capsule.

• Paper Garland

  String this <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/27/craft-of-the-day-paper-garland_n_1171494.html">pretty garland</a> across the room to add some color.

• Sparkly Pinwheels

  An easy way to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/07/craft-of-the-day-a-sparkle-pinwheel_n_1471898.html">add some sparkle</a> to your party.

• Confetti Bombs

  Turn <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/28/diy-ideas-egg-confetti-bombs_n_1172879.html">eggs into these</a> fun NYE confetti bombs.

• Embellished Stemware

  Add a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/13/craft-of-the-day-embellished-glasses_n_1205461.html">golden touch</a> to boring glasses.

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