16 Quick Valentine's Day Dessert Boards To Share With Your Loved Ones

So it's Valentine's Day and as a thoughtful person, you are looking for easy dessert ideas you can surprise your loved ones with or serve your guests?

Don't worry further because I have got you covered on that.

What you serve to your guests on your Valentine's Day depends on the caliber of people that will attend but these dessert recipes I will list below will definitely suit any type of crowd.

Whether you are hosting a big crowd or just close friends and family, these recipes will wow them in a good way.

These simple recipes of the best dessert boards for Valentine's Day are the easiest and the most delicious ones you will find on the internet, carefully complied by ME, and most of them require just simple ingredients.

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Valentine's Day Dessert Board Ideas

1. Mini chocolate pretzels trail mix

Recipe: lifebyleanna

This mini yogurt pretzels-themed Valentine's Day dessert platter is a perfect choice you can never go wrong with.

You can easily recreate this with marshmallows, M&M's, pretzels, white chocolate, and cake sprinkles. 

2. Vegan VDAY trail mix

This is one of the best ways to entertain your vegan friends on Valentine's Day.

This neat veggies dessert platter is actually the easiest recipe anyone can come up with.

And with the appropriate drink, you will have everyone raving about your thoughtfulness by midnight. 

3. Strawberry whip

Recipe: eatyourselfskinny

This has got the cutest Valentine's Day dessert board I have ever laid my eyes on.

The best thing about this recipe is that you can easily whip them up in a couple of minutes.

You don't even need to include all the ingredients as shown in the photo, the trick is in the presentation.

 

4. Mini heart pizzas

Recipe: dashofmandi

Mini pizzas are such a fun and festive Valentine's Day party food, you can’t go wrong with them. 

Quite easy to make and perfect to feed even a big crowd.

5. Almost vegan cheese platter

If your guests love cheese, bread, and graham crackers like me then you will need to copy this almost vegan recipe.

Yes, the ingredients seem a lot but with the right patience, you can wow your guests on this lovely day. 

6. Simple strawberry kebabs

Recipe: loveandmarriageblog

Thinking of creating a Valentine's Day charcuterie minus the meat then take a look at this board.

Read also: 14+ Valentine’s Day Cookie Recipe Ideas To Surprise Your Loved Ones

With a couple of chopsticks, strawberries, chocolate, and marshmallows, you will be able to wow your favorites on this day.

7. Love-emoji cream cheese

Recipe: cookingclassy

This mini strawberry cream cheese recipe is just perfect for Valentine's Day.

Since everything doesn't have to be chocolates and strawberries on Valentine's Day then this is a great way to still show love on a day like this.

8. Purple "Hug Me"

Recipe: domesticallyblissful

Everything here screams chocolate and I'm loving it.

The creativity of this board is top notch and your guests will appreciate your efforts. 

9. Cupcakes and waffles sticks platter

Recipe: inspiredbycharm

Wanna give your guests the best time on Valentine's Day? 

Then copy this cute dessert platter and customize it however you like!

The gummies and centerpiece are just perfect, just know this will gladden anyone's heart.

10. Gummies and chocolate

You can have these laid-out gummies and chocolate platters with the fun heart servers.

Either way, it is one of the best dessert platter recipes to serve on Valentine's Day. 

11. Cheese and honey VDAY board

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This platter of cheese, strawberries, sugar-glazed cherries, caramel candies, honey, and cupcakes is just the best dessert board recipe to try out this season.

12. Mini white pretzels and gummies platter

Who doesn't love pretzels and gummies? 

This recipe is so recipe and I can't wait for you to try it. 

13. Macaroons and white chocolate

Recipe: thebakermama

Once you take a look at this dessert platter, you will want to recreate it ASAP.

Like I said the key to a great Valentine's Day dessert board is presentation.

Making sure to arrange the treats nicely with or without all the ingredients in cute servers as shown in the photo is the key. 

14. Fluffy marshmallows treats

Recipe: mamacheaps

Each of these treats including the marshmallow is super delicious and I can testify.

With a couple of marshmallows, jelly sticks, sweets, macarons, and some cupcakes you will be able to recreate this recipe in less than 20 minutes. 

15. Mini heart macarons

Recipe: craftberrybush

I mean...what's not to love about this Valentine's Day platter?

With heart-shaped macarons, marshmallows, raspberries, Oreos, biscuits, and some waffles, you are good to go. 

16. Cheese and marshmallows

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Okay, this cheese and marshmallow platter looks delicious.

Serve them with or without the letter biscuits and your guests won't be able to stop eating.

Conclusion

As you can see I didn't lie, I gave you exactly what I promised, the easiest and most delicious dessert boards you can share with your loved ones on Valentine's Day.

So even if you are not so good in the kitchen, the time it will take you to whip up 2 or 3 of any of these recipes will be like 10-15 minutes.

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The Ultimate Guide To Hosting A Fabulous New Year's Eve Party: 21 Ideas

Would you like some really beautiful New Year’s Eve party ideas for the coming New Year’s celebration?

When it comes to throwing an epic party, the decoration, the theme, the invitation, and the details are always what separates a boring party from a livelier and more epic one. 

Throwing a New Year’s Eve party is a must for every household, and with the right party ideas, your New Year’s Eve party is about to stand out.

It is actually very common for a New Year’s Eve party to be boring and a let-down, and this is actually surprising because it is a party that follows a big build-up. 

Everyone anticipates the new year, and we all look forward to enjoying a beautiful party with friends and family.

Yet the parties are usually disappointing. 

This is usually not anyone’s fault; most people just lack the right theme, decoration, and details that tie into the new year’s theme nicely. 

Look no further, this article is here to guide you to the right ideas that would make this coming New Year’s Eve celebration one that everyone would remember for years to come.

Now, let’s get started.

21 New Year’s Eve Party Ideas

1. Large Clock & Flocked Tree

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There is no way guests and family would see this decoration and not be amazed by it. 

The décor has a large wall clock with lights all around the edge of the clock, with the numbers 12 to 1 and the hands of the clock striking midnight to signify the arrival of the new year. 

And lastly, a flocked green tree sits beside the clock, creating a snow-covered winter-themed effect.

2. Black Gold & Silver Festive Table

@lydianna91

You can’t have a New Year’s Eve party without a table setup that matches the festive theme. 

This table has a white snowflakes table cover, with silver disco ball ornaments, gold-sprayed natural palm branches, candles, and gold and black “Happy New Year" plates that match the paper party hats. 

The gold-sprayed palm branches serve as the centerpiece.

3. Festive Balloon Arch & Backdrop

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Of course, you’ll need a place for lovely and memorable pictures to be taken as the celebration takes place, that’s where the backdrop comes in. 

The backdrop is a shimmering wall that’s made up of small square gold-toned panels, a round black sign in the middle that reads “Happy New Year”.

It is surrounded by an arch made up of gold, black, gold, orange, and maroon balloons.

4. Silver & Gold Balloon Garland

@balloonssymphony

Now this is how you make a garland that stands out with shimmering balloons.

The garland has silver and gold balloons of different sizes that slant from top to bottom, large foil silver balloons shaped as the number 2025 sit at the bottom, silver fringe curtains, two silver pointy balloons, and a large silver round balloon with “Happy New Year" decorate the garland.

5. Flocked Green Tree Décor

@gardenhalltbilisi

This decoration has a large mirror above the fireplace, which reflects the decoration of the living room, making the whole space look bigger and more beautiful. 

The fireplace mantel has faux décor with lights and candles, while silver ornaments dangle in front of it. 

Three flocked green trees with lights create a bright, snow-covered winter-themed decoration.

6. Star-struck Tree

@themaevastore

A decoration that’s perfect for a simple table décor for a little table, or a nice, colorful centerpiece for a beautifully decorated table. 

A small red vase holds a green faux tree, with strings wrapped to form stars, plastic apples, a pinecone, wrapped cinnamon sticks, and red berries all decorate the tree. 

Perfect for Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations alike.

7. Vintage-themed Drinks Party Setup

@fineclassy

If you plan to host a large and fancy party, why not go for a vintage décor like a New Year’s Eve classic masquerade ball? 

Here we have a room with a unique cooler made up of a vintage white bathtub filled with ice and bottles of wine and champagne, a table is filled with cupcakes, a cake, and vintage candle stands with candles.

8. Well-stocked Finger Food Buffet

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The party is ready without the right type of finger foods, and that’s where this well-stocked buffet comes in handy. 

The buffet includes small savory pastries, mini burgers, mini pizzas, and small bread and crackers with various canapés. 

Popcorn in black cups, and lemon & mint beverage in salt-rimmed glass cups.

9. New Year’s Eve Charcuterie Cups

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A unique twist on the classic charcuterie boards, this one is served in cups and prepared specifically for the New Year’s Eve celebration. 

It’s a popular and convenient party appetizer; the cups are reflective disco ball-themed containers, and they are filled with cured meat, fruits, cheeses, pretzels, crackers, and olives.

10. Vintage Champagne Coupe

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Add style to your glassware for the New Year’s Eve celebration with these vintage-style champagne coupe glass cups. 

The coupes have a vintage saucer-shaped design, a popular glassware in the 18th century in France; the glass has black ribbons tied around the stem for a stylish celebratory touch. 

The coupes are usually filled with sparkling beverages.

11. New Year’s Eve Charcuterie Board

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A classic appetizer for a get-together or party, and this one has a New Year’s Eve theme. 

A round tray is filled with cured meats and cheeses, assorted crackers and breads, fruits, berries, sweets, chocolate, and prawns with a dipping sauce. 

There’s a small clock in the middle of the tray about to hit midnight, and disco ball ornaments decorate the tray.

Read also: 20 Gorgeous New Year's Charcuterie Board Ideas

12. Champagne Jell-O Shots

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A popular alcoholic drink that’s often prepared for New Year’s Eve celebration. 

These Jell-O shots are usually made up of a mixture of champagne, vodka, lemon juice, and gelatin. 

They are served in small cups and topped with gold or silver sprinkles and a shiny gold star cutout on top.

13. New Year Centerpiece

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A creative table decoration that serves as a centerpiece and can also be used on other surfaces for a stylish décor. 

Four champagne flutes are filled with gold beads and white materials, with toppers of the numbers 2025 standing out of the flutes, all on a mirrored gold tray, with gold and silver ornaments and pinecones.

14. Disco Themed Party Balloons

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This decoration can serve as centerpieces, or it can be used as shimmering decorations on a lot of surfaces around the house. 

A large 4D foil disco ball balloons float with black ribbons tied to the stem, and black strings attaching the balloons to round flat black reflective trays, with actual disco silver and pink balls sit on the trays.

15. Black, White & Gold Themed Dining Table

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A decorative dining table set up that’s perfect for various celebrations, including a New Year’s Eve party. 

The table is set with a black tablecloth, gold placemats, black plates, and gold cutlery. 

Black, white, and metallic gold balloons, along with clear balloons filled with confetti, make for the centerpiece, with potted plants and small votive candles.

16. Midnight Kisses Chocolate Tray

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A classic decorative treat that’s typically shared at midnight during a New Year’s Eve celebration. 

A black ceramic tray has the words “Midnight Kisses" written stylishly on it in gold, and it is filled with silver-wrapped chocolate.

17. Vintage Black & Gold Clock Backdrop with Balloon Arch 

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Create a picture-perfect spot with this beautiful vintage-style clock backdrop. 

A large black and gold clock with roman numerals, and the hands about to hit midnight, gold, white, and black balloons of different sizes form a nice arch from the top to bottom on one side of the clock.

18. Gold & Black Festive Snacks Table

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Gold numbers and balloons decorate the wall behind the table, while the table itself has a white tablecloth with black and gold confetti all over the table.

Black and gold trays with regular and caramel popcorn.

The popcorn is also served in glass cups alongside chocolate treats, and another gold and black tray in the middle of the table holds small sparkling wine bottles.

19. Disco Themed Buffet Table

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Disco-theme and shimmering decorations style the background of this party setup, with a buffet table filled with tasty food.

The table has lots of trays with different types of pizzas, and other trays with fresh fruits, a salad bowl and dips, and a vegetable tray with dip.

20. Tinsel Streamers & Disco Ball Ceiling Décor

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A common décor that’s used for backdrops at so many celebrations, however, this one features a twist, as it is used to decorate the ceiling. 

It features different disco balls styling the ceiling alongside tinsels made from foil materials that reflect light, which gives the whole décor a shinier effect.

21. Mob-themed Table Décor

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The table is set with a black tablecloth, then topped with a tiered tray with black and gold beads garland at the top of the tiered tray. 

The tray has cookies, gingerbread men, and white chocolate-dipped pretzel rods. 

This creates a design that looks like pretzel rod cigarettes, which fits into the mob theme nicely. 

The table also has a charcuterie board, a cake, and other themed meals.

Conclusion

Sometimes, the reason why a lot of New Year’s Eve parties are boring is usually because of the stress that people think comes with planning a more fun and amazing party. 

However, this isn’t true; you don’t have to go all out to have an epic party.

Having a party on December 31st as you cross over to the 1st of January of a new year should be something everyone would want to leave an impact on the hearts of everyone who attends the celebration.

With these ideas we’ve listed above, you can be intentional with your plans so the party turns out cozy and luxurious, rather than the usual boring and unmemorable party that you’re used to.

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21 Easy DIY New Year's Craft Ideas For Kids And Adults

Crafting is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the New Year, but figuring out where to start can be somewhat tricky. 

To help you get properly inspired, I have gathered the best New Year craft ideas to make your celebrations extra special.

Who doesn’t love starting the year with something creative? 

If you want to decorate your home, plan a party, or make keepsakes, crafting lets you add a personal touch to your celebrations. 

It’s a simple and thoughtful way to embrace the season, no matter your skill level.

As the holiday buzz drops, crafting is a great way to keep the festive spirit alive. 

From table decorations to handmade crafts, these projects will help you welcome the year ahead with style and creativity. 

I have broken them down into easy-to-follow steps, so you can spend more time creating and less time stressing. 

Let’s get started!

New Year Craft Ideas

1. New Year’s Eve Hats + Fringe Accents

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Nothing says celebration like these chic New Year’s Eve hats. 

One features a gold number of the new year on a white base with silver fringe at the top and bottom. 

Another showcases silver polka dots on white with gold fringe, while the black hat stands out with bold gold fringe. 

These hats are festive, stylish, and easy to make.

2. Stepping into the New Year Sign

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This colorful framed sign combines festiveness and charm. 

The white background highlights the phrase, “STEPPING into the NEW YEAR, 2025,” with orange footprints in between it, and red and blue snowflakes, and playful dots around it. 

It’s a cheerful decoration to greet the year ahead.

3. Glittering Gold Headband + Star Accents

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This stylish gold headband features fringe detailing and glittering stars that sparkle from every angle. 

Black New Year numbers stretch stylishly above, making it the perfect accessory to wear as the clock strikes midnight.

4. Mixed New Year’s Party Accessories

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Bring variety to your celebrations with this combination craft. 

A black party hat with silver fringe says “HAPPY NEW YEAR” in gold, matched with a gold glitter headband styled with stars, and a glittery gold cutout crown. 

Each piece adds its own style to the festivities.

5. Champagne Glass New Year Card

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Celebrate in style with this white and yellow card designed to resemble four champagne glasses in front of each other. 

The phrase “Cheers to the NEW YEAR!” completes the festive look. 

It’s simple, stylish, and perfect for sharing holiday wishes.

6. Sparkling Fireworks New Year Card

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These white cards feature black stars and two sparkling fireworks sticks attached to each card. 

The message “Have a Sparkling New Year” in bold black brings the theme together for a thoughtful and creative greeting.

7. Popcorn Box Centerpiece + Gold Accents

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These popcorn box centerpieces combine practicality and style. 

Each gold-accented box holds gold-wrapped chocolates in transparent bags, topped with white paper stars that say “Happy New Year.” 

Add a gold balloon for extra charm.

8. Chocolate Bouquet Centerpiece

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Create an edible masterpiece with transparent cups styled as bouquets. 

Gold gift wrappers add charm, while gold-wrapped chocolates fill each “bouquet” for a sweet and stylish display.

9. Gold Bottle + Glitter Numbers

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This craft uses gold-painted bottles to hold sticks topped with gold glittery numbers of the new year. 

A gold fringe accent adds the final touch, making it a striking centerpiece or décor item.

10. Oversized Gold Foil Numbers

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Large gold foil-covered numbers of the new year make a bold statement beside a stairwell. 

This décor idea is simple to craft and creates an unforgettable focal point for your New Year celebration.

11. Glittery Star Sticks

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Gold, silver, and ash stars sparkle with glitter and are attached to sticks for easy use as toppers. 

They are beautiful, flexible, and add beauty to any decoration or centerpiece.

12. Gold Chain Ring Garland

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Chain rings in glittery gold link together to form a shiny gold chain garland, perfect for decorating around the house. 

It’s a classic yet stylish way to ring in the new year.

13. Glitter Crown Crafts for Kids

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Kids will love these soft gold glitter crowns. 

Pre-cut and displayed on a tray, they are ready to be worn or further customized for a fun New Year’s Eve crafting activity.

14. Chin Chin Garland + Glitter Stars

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This string garland spells “CHIN CHIN” in black letters, accented with small gold glitter stars. 

It’s a simple yet festive craft for your New Year’s Eve celebration.

15. Cheers Banner Garland

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This bold garland craft spells out “CHEERS” in gold glitter sequins. 

Hung on gold ropes against a white wall, it makes a stunning backdrop for New Year’s photos.

16. Tassel Garland in Gold + Neutrals

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This tassel garland craft combines shiny gold, light brown, black, and white tassels. 

It’s a colorful and stylish addition to your New Year’s Eve celebration décor.

17. Midnight Kisses Décor

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This craft has red lips cutouts with silver accents that make for a playful New Year’s décor. 

Each says “Midnight KISSES,” adding a more festive and romantic touch to your celebration.

18. Balloon Clock Décor

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Create a New Year’s clock with six black and six white balloons, numbered 1–12, and gold dots around each number. 

Arrange them in a circle on a wall, with black clock hands that are about to strike midnight.

19. Photo Booth Prop Centerpiece

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This craft features black props on sticks, including “Goodbye [old year numbers],” “Hello [new year numbers],” and “Happy New Year.” 

It’s a creative centerpiece and a fun addition to your photo booth.

20. Cocktail Glass New Year Card

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This blue card craft features a glitter-stone-decorated cocktail glass cup cutout, topped with a silver snowflake. 

“Happy New Year” sign at the bottom part of the card completes this chic paper craft.

21. Garland Curtain Backdrop

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Create a stunning craft backdrop with shiny gold and white garland tassels that stretch from ceiling to floor. 

This curtain-like display is a unique and eye-catching addition to any New Year’s Eve event.

Conclusion

As the New Year begins, there’s something magical about taking the time to create something with your own hands. 

These crafts aren’t just decorations or projects; they are memories in the making. 

They carry the joy of the present moment and the hope for what lies ahead.

So even if it’s a festive centerpiece for your table, a stylish card for the new year, or a simple keepsake to mark the occasion, these little creations hold meaning. 

They remind us that the beauty of a new year isn’t in stylish resolutions or flashy celebrations, but in the small, intentional acts that make us feel connected and inspired.

So gather your materials, let your creativity flow, and say yes to all the possibilities of a fresh start. 

Here’s to a year filled with joy, love, and moments worth crafting.

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