On the eve of the New Year 2017, the most pressing problem is buying gifts for family and friends. Despite the fact that the shops will be overflowing with themed souvenir products, I want the present to carry a piece of soul, love and tenderness. An excellent solution would be to create gifts with your own hands. Such souvenirs will always be more priority than purchased ones, because not only a thing is donated, but also the time spent on its creation, and the love that accompanied the creative process. You can also connect children to making gifts for the New Year 2017 with your own hands, then this event will become not only useful, but also informative for the little helper.
Every year, more and more handmade techniques are being created that will compete with store goods: scrapbooking, which allows you to create real paintings from paper curls, decoupage, giving new life to old, seemingly obsolete things, soap making is a technique for producing the main bath attribute from natural components, etc.
The key to creating an original gift with your own hands is the selection of high-quality materials, strict adherence to instructions, a little diligence and patience. Today on the Internet you can find a lot of extraordinary ideas and adapt them to the recipient of the gift. The most popular ideas are presented below.
Champagne bottle decoupage
Decoupage technique is perfect for a person who is far from crafts in everyday life and does not have exceptional artistic skills.
Materials and tools:
- Primer.
- PVA glue.
- Pencil, brush.
- Acrylic paints, varnish.
- Scotch tape, scissors, fine sandpaper.
- Napkin with New Year's print.
- Decor: confetti, crystal paste, sparkles.
Remove the labels from the champagne bottle, rinse from the glue, degrease the surface with alcohol. Apply a thin layer of primer to dry glass with a brush (the surface must be completely covered). Apply 2-3 layers of acrylic paint with a foam sponge (each subsequent layer is applied after the previous one has completely dried). From the prepared napkins, cut out bright elements with a New Year theme (a decorated Christmas tree, toys, an image of a clock, a symbol of 2017 - a rooster, etc.), stick it on the bottle. Using scotch tape, you can glue pieces of paper on which the author's holiday greetings will be written.
Paint over the entire surface of the bottle, with the exception of the pasted drawings, with golden (silver) paint. The color should be uniform, saturated; it may be necessary to apply several layers of paint. Christmas tree branches can be decorated with crystal paste, from confetti and sparkles to create additional bottle decorations.
When the glue is completely dry, it is necessary to securely fix all elements of the composition. For this, acrylic varnish is used; it is optimal to cover the bottle with several layers.
DIY Christmas candlestick
The permanent attribute of the New Year's celebration is candles lit in different corners of the room. A handmade candlestick will become an original decoration of a simple candle.
Materials and tools:
- Empty jar (volume 0.5–1 l).
- White toothpaste, toothbrush.
- Colored paper / foil.
- PVA glue.
Clean the jar, dry it, wipe it with a napkin soaked in alcohol. This will contribute to the high-quality adhesion of decorative materials to the base.
Find an ornament / pattern with a New Year theme on the Internet. The length of the image should be approximately equal to the girth of the can, the height - up to half of the can. Print the image, attach to dark colored paper or foil, circle with a pencil, cut out.
In order not to use glue, you can buy colored self-adhesive paper in a stationery store, this will facilitate and speed up the process of creating a candlestick. Stick the image on the jar, let it dry.
Squeeze a teaspoon of toothpaste into a small container, dilute with water in a 1: 1 ratio. Dip a toothbrush in the resulting solution. Spray liquid by running your index finger over the bristles, directing it towards the surface of the can. The "snowy" effect must be evenly distributed over the entire area of the candlestick. Let the toothpaste dry.
Orange scented candle
A candle is a popular gift for the New Year holidays, the technology of making candles with your own hands is widespread and will not be difficult for an inexperienced craftsman.
Materials and tools:
- white candles;
- rectangular shape (milk or juice carton);
- wax pencil;
- star anise (a spice in the form of dark brown stars);
- cinnamon (brown sticks);
- orange slices (dried);
- allspice.
Gently break the candles into pieces, taking care not to damage the wick. Prepare two forms - one larger, the other smaller, cut the top of the box, dissolve a few drops of detergent in water, grease the walls of the box with a solution. Fix the wick on a stick so that it does not drown or fall.
Place a metal container (saucepan, plate) on a water bath, put pieces of a candle, melt. For a richer color, add a piece of yellow or orange crayon.
Set the smaller form to the larger one, place cinnamon sticks, orange slices, star anise and pepper in the gap between the walls, pour wax. Leave to cool completely, carefully remove the inner mold. Place the wick in the center, completely fill the candle with wax.
Leave 2-3 tablespoons of wax, because after cooling completely, a funnel forms on the candle. As the product hardens, add a little wax, level the surface.
If, after cooling completely, the candle does not want to be removed from the mold, it is necessary to put it in the refrigerator for 30–45 minutes.
The snowman is one of the symbols of the New Year. An attribute created by your own hands will take its rightful place among holiday decorations.
Materials and tools:
- plastic bottle (volume 0.5-1 liter);
- whitewash, colored paints;
- lighter;
- scissors;
- foam sponge, thin brushes;
- fabric for decoration (soft plush or bright shiny).
Cut the bottle cleaned from the label and glue, connect the two parts together. For high-quality adhesion, heat the joint with a lighter. To tint the layout of the future toy with whitewash. After the paint has dried, draw the face of the snowman.
Cut out the handles of the toy from soft fabric, sew a cap and a scarf. To give the bottom of the bottle a more aesthetic look, it is necessary to make a shirt to match the whitewash and decorate with bright buttons.
Do-it-yourself pearl stars on the Christmas tree by 2017
A set of 2-3 stylish stars will become an original present for the winter holiday, and the process of its production will delight the creator.
Materials and tools:
- felt sheet;
- ribbon;
- awl, scissors;
- metal eyelets;
- beads of different sizes;
- needle and thread.
On a sheet of paper, draw a stencil in the form of an asterisk, transfer it to felt. Cut out, make a hole for the tape, from which the star will be hung. To do this, you can use nail scissors or an awl, install a metal eyelet.
Thread a white thread into a needle, start sewing on beads. The best option is to imitate pearls of different diameters. You can combine several colors, additionally use beads and sequins.
Christmas sleigh made of candies
Children will be especially happy with such a present, and the creative presentation of sweets will not leave indifferent adults either.
Materials and tools:
- caramel cane - 2 pcs.;
- flat sweets (chocolate) of the same size - 8-10 pcs .;
- chocolate bar - 1 pc.;
- double-sided tape;
- golden ribbon for decorating bouquets (width no more than 1 cm);
- decorative gift bow.
Lay the caramel canes upward in curls, attach to the bottom plane of the chocolate using double-sided tape. The result should be a sled-like figure.
On the top surface of the chocolate, glue 4 flat candies to one another, they should occupy the entire surface across. Glue 3 flat candies on top. On the resulting two levels of sweets, glue the third row of two flat sweets. The "mountain" is crowned with one flat candy. The result should be a kind of pyramid on a sleigh.
Take a golden ribbon, tie the candy sleds according to the principle of tying a rectangular box: lengthwise and across. Attach a golden bow at the top in the center of the knots.
So, by purchasing a minimum of finishing materials, you can create original, and most importantly, unique New Year gifts that will faithfully serve their new owners. Make gifts for the New Year 2017 with your own hands, people are always pleased to receive such gifts.
The most long-awaited and beloved holiday is coming very soon - the New Year. The most far-sighted people purchase gifts for family and friends in advance, and the most creative people make them with their own hands. Various crafts, and New Year's toys, and various decorations, and postcards can act as cute New Year's gifts - whatever your heart desires! In this article, we will once again consider the options for making New Year's crafts, and also recall the coolest New Year's articles that have already been posted on our website.
Christmas crafts from scrap materials
Indeed, there is nothing more enjoyable than receiving a handmade gift. Such gifts speak of special attention from the donors, they contain a piece of human warmth. With your own hands, you can make not only gifts, but also decorations for the home and that will create a magical New Year's mood. Today we will tell you about the most interesting ideas for New Year's crafts.
Christmas tree made of buttons
A real New Year's interior is unthinkable without a Christmas tree. We propose to make a creative Christmas tree from scrap materials that will decorate your home.
Each housewife has a box with a variety of buttons that will become an excellent material for the future Christmas tree.
You will need:
- Cardboard, preferably green;
- Buttons of different diameters;
- Glue;
- Scissors.
Work description:
We twist a cone from thick cardboard and glue the edges - this is the basis for our tree. Then, in a chaotic manner, we glue the buttons on the cone. It all depends on your imagination. If you want to get a merry Christmas tree, use multi-colored buttons; if you want to make a stylish thing, stick on buttons in two basic colors, for example, red and white, blue and white and others. The Christmas tree can be additionally decorated with snowflakes, beads, etc.
Attention: You can stuff the cone with a soft cloth or cotton wool, and attach the buttons with pins. Such a tree will be more stable.
Buttons can also be used to make an original Christmas tree decoration. Only instead of a cone, you need a foam ball (sold in the creative departments), on which the buttons are glued. This ball can be hung on a ribbon. He can decorate not only a Christmas tree, but, for example, a window opening.
Other options for New Year's crafts from buttons -
DIY Christmas bead crafts
Homemade Christmas tree decorations made from beads will be an excellent gift for loved ones. To make such a toy, it is not necessary to have experience in beading or beading. Even a novice needlewoman can make simple, but very beautiful crafts from beads.
Crafts from beads for the year of the Rooster
A beaded cockerel can be a wonderful New Year's souvenir. For manufacturing you will need:
- Beads of green, light green, red, blue, light blue, yellow colors;
- About 2 meters of brass wire;
- Scissors.
To make a cockerel it is necessary to master the technique of parallel stringing and the technique of "towards". You need to start with the head, then we make the body, not forgetting to leave the wire for future legs and each feather. If you do everything right, you will end up with a funny cock that can become a key ring.
Christmas crafts from old light bulbs
Old, worn out light bulbs can acquire a new, no less bright life. Having shown imagination, you can make magnificent Christmas tree decorations by painting light bulbs in the form of funny snowmen or other fairy-tale characters, as well as making appliqués using glue and sequins, beads and other decorative elements.
Crafts from cones
A real New Year's decoration will be a variety of crafts made from cones, because cones are a natural material that is directly related to a living tree or pine tree.
DIY Christmas tree made of cones
To make a decorative Christmas tree from cones, you will need:
- Thick cardboard in green or brown color;
- Cones (preferably pine);
- Glue gun;
- Decorations;
- Spray paint in gold or silver color.
We make a cone from thick cardboard, glue the edges. This tree will turn out to be heavy, so for stability it is better to glue a cardboard circle to the base of the cone. Then we glue the cones onto the cone with a glue gun. It is necessary to start from the bottom and glue the cones, leaving no gaps between them. At the bottom it is necessary to stick large cones, and closer to the top - smaller ones. So the craft will look harmonious.
Now the most enjoyable moment is the decoration. Optionally, you can paint the tree in gold, silver or any other color using spray paint. When the paint is dry, we glue the decorations. These can be multi-colored beads, sequins, bows, small bells and more. You can dissolve the string of beads, and glue each bead separately on the tree. It all depends on your imagination!
By the same principle, you can make a ball of cones.
You will need:
- Foam ball;
- Glue gun;
- Cones;
- Spray paint;
- Decorations.
It is quite easy to make this piece of jewelry. Stick the bumps on the foam ball as tightly as possible. Then you can paint the blank with spray paint, or you can leave it in its natural form.
An interesting idea is to "sprinkle" the ball with artificial snow from a spray can. Such a product can also be decorated to your liking with various decorations.
If you tie a ribbon to a ball, it will be a wonderful decoration for the ceiling (you can hang several of these balls). And if you put the ball on a stick and fix it in a flower pot, you get a wonderful Christmas tree.
Christmas wreath of cones
You can make a wonderful New Year's wreath from fir and pine cones.
To do this, you will need:
- Ready-made base for a wreath (sold in stores) or thick cardboard;
- Cones (spruce or pine);
- Glue gun;
- Satin ribbon of any color;
- Spray paint;
- Decorations.
For a wreath, we take a ready-made base or cut out a suitable blank in the form of a wreath from thick cardboard. Then we glue the cones onto the base. We paint the wreath with gold or silver paint (if desired). We transform our product with a ribbon of a contrasting color, decorate with beads, rhinestones, bells, etc. Interesting idea: decorate the wreath with small artificial apples, tangerines, etc. (sold in specialized stores). Such a wreath will look truly homely and cozy.
Other options for crafts from cones:
DIY Christmas crafts: patterns and patterns
In order for your children not to get bored while waiting for the holiday, do some simple crafts with them. Literally every child can handle making a snowman from old socks. To do this, you will need:
- White socks:
- 2-3 buttons;
- Pins with black and yellow (or red) heads;
- Scarf fabric (or colored sock);
- Glue.
We cut the sock into two parts. Tie the upper part with a thread and turn it inside out. We fill this bag with rice, tie it with a thread, fill it with more rice and shape the head. We make eyes for the snowman from black pins, and a nose from yellow or red pins. From a piece of fabric or a colored sock we make a hat and a scarf, sew on buttons. The cute snowman is ready.
Children's crafts on the herringbone made of paper
Even the smallest children can cope with the creation of a paper Christmas tree from palms. You will need:
- Colored paper and colored cardboard;
- Scissors;
- Glue;
- Pencil;
- Sample.
We cut out a triangular base for the Christmas tree, glue it on a colored sheet of cardboard. Then we circle the child's pen on a sheet of green paper, cut out the blank. There should be several such details. We glue the "palms" on the base from the bottom up. "Fingers" must remain free. When the base is all covered with "palms", the Christmas tree is ready. It remains to glue the star to the top and, if desired, decorate the craft.
Crafts for the New Year from felt
Felt is an ideal material for making crafts, as it is very pliable, easily glued, when cut, its edges do not crumble and do not require additional processing. The material is perfect for creating toys with small details. In handicraft shops there is a huge selection of felt of various colors and weights.
Christmas crafts from salty text
Children love to sculpt. Invite them to make New Year's crafts out of salt dough. You will need:
- 2 cups of flour;
- 1 glass of salt;
- 250 g of water.
Knead the dough from the specified ingredients. During the cooking process, you can add vegetable oil, then the dough will not stick to your hands. Now you can sculpt toys. Here children's imagination is not limited. You can use cookie cutters and make Christmas trees and stars. If you poke holes in them with a stick, you get wonderful decorations for the Christmas tree. The blanks should be dried in the oven and then decorated as you wish.
The easiest option for children is to color the toys with colored markers. Various beads, ribbons, sparkles - everything that is at hand will also be used. As a result, you will get exclusive decorations for the Christmas tree, and the process of creating toys will delight you and your children.
DIY Christmas toy Cockerel
The coming 2017 will be the year of the Fire Rooster. Therefore, it's time to start making a cute symbol of the year. It will be a pleasant surprise for your loved ones. Even a novice craftswoman will be able to tie a kettle heating pad in the shape of a funny cockerel. This is the case when the gift will be both pleasant and practical thing. For a heating pad, you need to purchase:
- Yarn in red, blue, cream and yellow shades;
- Hook number 3.
First, we knit the torso. We take the red thread in two folds and knit a chain of 65 air loops, connect it into a ring. Then we knit 18 rows with a single crochet, from 18 to 42 rows we begin to subtract two loops. Pull the bottom of the product with a thread.
Scallop making. We knit three tubes from a yellow thread, one of which is slightly larger than the other two. To do this, we collect a ring of five air loops and knit 7 single crochet, in each subsequent row we double the number of loops. The next 5 rows are single crochets. Then we decrease one loop at a time in 7 rows. All three parts need to be connected together and knitted next to a single crochet.
Then we knit the beak. We take the blue thread and from the ring (3 VP) we knit 4 single crochets, then 9 single crochets, adding one loop in each row.
To make the legs of a cockerel, take a cream thread and knit tubules of three air loops with single crochet columns. In the second row, double each loop and knit 22 rows. Also tie the second leg.
Connect the blanks together - and you get a funny hot-water cock. If desired, the body of the cockerel can be decorated with flowers.
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According to the Chinese calendar, the year of the Fire Rooster is approaching, which is strict and serious in nature, but fair. How to meet and what to cook for the New Year 2017 to make New Year's Eve memorable, to enlist the support of the symbol and to ensure the fulfillment of desires?
According to the Chinese sages, the Red Rooster, with the help of a cleansing flame, will drive away all bad things and fill the world with new and unknown. With the onset of 2017 of the Rooster, and this will happen on January 28, changes will affect everyone. The nature of the change depends on the people. The symbol of the year is known for sympathy for purposeful and hardworking people with remarkable willpower. The new 2017 will turn out to be gambling and emotional, and all undertakings will bear fruit if you work hard and show perseverance.
The red color, present in the Fire Rooster color, symbolizes financial success. It is the shade of career growth and the color of luck. The Rooster also likes gold. Therefore, by giving preference to golden colors, get the support of the symbol of the New Year 2017 in all your endeavors.
The rooster is a family bird. He appreciates loved ones and protects calmness. It is recommended to celebrate the New Year 2017 in the family circle. Thanks to the cheerful, noisy company, the holiday will turn out to be incredibly active. It is better to postpone New Year's holidays abroad.
As for gifts, the thrifty symbol of the year tends to make small presentations, because attention is more important. To appease the Fire Rooster, when creating a New Year's interior, be guided by the color scheme of the bird's color.
The place where the New Year is celebrated does not matter, but it is better to avoid dubious establishments, otherwise an evening spoiled by even a small conflict will leave unpleasant memories. Place your bet on the company and don't forget about the holiday mood.
Scenario for the New Year 2017 of the Red Rooster for home and family
New Year is a long-awaited holiday. This is a great occasion to get together with your family and have fun. To make the holiday a success, create a festive atmosphere for loved ones. Fantasy and a pre-thought scenario for the New Year 2017 will help in this.
Prepare masks and costumes well in advance. I advise you to make the holiday themed: a fairy ball, a pirate party. There are no restrictions. Songs, dances, congratulations and contests with gifts will help to create a festive atmosphere. I propose a script for New Year's Eve for a meeting with family or friends.
- Introduction... Let the head of the family open the party. I recommend starting with a congratulation, supplemented by a joke or a thematic poem.
- Farewell to last year. Best time to toast. Turn everything into a game. Let each participant of the event remember the good moments of the past year. The one who remembers the most events will win and receive a prize.
- Warm up... Start with riddles. Give a gift for the correct answer. There are many inexpensive gizmos on sale: postcards, fridge magnets, key rings with the symbol of 2017.
- New Year's Eve. Glasses of champagne, holiday greetings and toasts. While the chimes strike, make a wish.
- Presentation of New Year's gifts. Make the process intriguing. Tell the guests that the gifts were stolen by an evil sorcerer who left a note with clues. Let the family play interactively and search.
- Contests. Previously, people celebrated the New Year in front of the TV. Now it is irrelevant and boring. Contests, for example, "Draw a Dream", will help to diversify the atmosphere. Distribute paper and pencils to the participants, and blindfold. When one of the participants completes the picture, the others must guess the dream. The one who guessed it will get a prize, and the author will be sure that the dream will come true.
- Family walk. The most anticipated stage of the celebration. Go outside in a cheerful company, breathe in the frosty air, admire the stars, burn sparklers, blow up firecrackers or set off fireworks.
What the New Year's holiday turns out to be is up to you. Let your fantasy free and remember - real happiness lies in funny memories, unforgettable emotions and festive mood of loved ones.
How to celebrate the New Year 2017
It's not hard to guess that the main color of the upcoming 2017 is red. It is not recommended to limit yourself to a classic shade. If you wish, you can wear a festive outfit in scarlet, burgundy or pink.
According to astrologers, the owner of the coming year likes fiery shades. Yellow and orange outfits are also trendy. If you are not happy with these colors, opt for blue and purple colors.
Try to make the look bright, original and elegant. Even if you decide to put on trousers and a jumper, the main thing is that the clothes emphasize masculinity. Women's outfit should combine tenderness and femininity. The image of a daring young lady will not work.
What to wear for different zodiac signs
According to astrologers, if you choose the right outfit for the New Year 2017 and take into account the zodiac sign, fate will be favorable throughout the year. Where to stop the choice?
- Aries yellow outfits will do. It is better for girls to refuse a deep neckline, otherwise it will turn into a love tragedy and a broken heart in the coming year.
- Taurus the road is open to experiments with colors and their combinations. This zodiac is not on friendly terms with a bright personality and flashy antics. Among the jewelry, the best option is large hoop earrings.
- Twins the most eccentric. The zest of the image is thoughtfulness, complemented by the correct placement of accents. To attract good luck, decorate your hair with a red satin ribbon or hairpin.
- For Cancer the best solution is a costume outfit, complemented by a mask with rhinestones. Such attire will provide the effect of an unforgettable masquerade and will give you an excellent mood.
- Lions- self-confident and pedantic individuals who consider preparing for the holiday taking into account the zodiac nonsense. The 2017 patron will appreciate whatever outfit they choose. The main thing is that the accessories are discreet.
- Virgo bright clothes and soft makeup will do. Laconic jewelry will emphasize natural beauty.
- Libra it is recommended to rely on natural contrasts. They are allowed to shine all New Year's Eve in the outfit they have dreamed of lately.
- In a New Year's image Scorpions there must be a twist. For young ladies who want to stand out from the crowd, peppercorn will not hurt. Fantasy will help to attract attention.
- Sagittarius it is prescribed to celebrate the New Year 2017 in a relaxed atmosphere. A short skirt or dress with an attractive neckline will help to create the image of the femme fatale.
- Capricorn The rooster recommends listening to the inner voice. The key to success is a beautiful manicure, well-groomed hands and discreet accessories.
- Aquarius long dresses, floor-length skirts and suits with trousers will do. Asymmetry, complemented by a small heel and bright decorations, will help to bring a zest to the image.
- For Pisces any style is appropriate. The main thing is to put on new clothes. It is better to go to the store in mid-December. This will attract money and good luck to the house.
If you are trying to win over the symbol of the coming year, do not be shy and do not save. Regardless of what you will have to meet the New Year 2017, the image should be based on massive decorations and bright shades. Quietly the Fire Rooster will not like it.
What to cook for the New Year 2017 - step by step culinary recipes
The holiday is approaching, and the hostesses are increasingly immersed in the ocean of troubles. They will have to put things in order in the house, decorate the Christmas tree, purchase gifts for household members and resolve the issue with the New Year's menu. Each of these tasks is important and requires attention.
For the New Year, it is customary to set the table richly and generously. Each hostess strives to meet the culinary expectations of the guests. She watches themed TV shows and visits cooking sites in search of recipes. But there are so many dishes that making a choice is problematic.
For the sake of facilitating preparation for the upcoming holiday, I propose an assembly of step-by-step recipes. Everyone will love the dishes. They correspond to the character of the Fire Rooster, under whose patronage the next year will pass, because there are a lot of greens, fresh fruits and vegetables in culinary masterpieces.
It is difficult to imagine New Year's Eve without a table bursting with all kinds of dishes, delicacies and drinks. On the eve of the celebration, each hostess ponders a list of treats that will decorate the New Year's feast.
New Year's salads deserve special attention, because you want to please guests with something new and unknown, in addition to the classic Olivier and Mimosa. I offer several interesting recipes with which you will amaze everyone.
Santa Claus salad
Ingredients:
- Hard cheese - 150 g.
- Eggs - 3 pcs.
- Canned corn - 1 can.
- Tomatoes - 200 g.
- Canned tuna - 1 can.
- Mayonnaise, salt.
Preparation:
- Open the tuna can and drain off the liquid. Mash the fish well with a fork.
- Finely chop one boiled egg, and remove the yolks from the remaining eggs. They are great for salad dressings, and squirrels are great for garnishing.
- Cut half the tomatoes into small wedges. Save the rest for decoration.
- Grater the cheese and mix with the other ingredients. Add mayonnaise and salt, stir and place on a plate in the form of a small slide, reminiscent of Santa Claus's hat.
- To make the salad look realistic, decorate the edges with grated egg white and make a bubo on top. To keep the dish in shape, secure it with a mayonnaise mesh. Decorate the sides of the cap with finely chopped tomatoes.
Video recipe
New Year's cockerel salad
Ingredients:
- Chicken fillet - 300 g
- Pickled mushrooms - 150 g.
- Carrots - 1 pc.
- Eggs - 2 pcs.
- Cucumber - 2 pcs.
- Sour cream, herbs, salt.
Preparation:
- Boil the fillet, cool and cut into cubes. Chop boiled carrots, pickled mushrooms and cucumbers to match the chicken.
- Combine the prepared ingredients in a bowl, add salt and season with sour cream. The amount of sour cream is determined by personal taste preferences. The main thing is that the salad does not turn out to be too liquid.
- It remains to arrange the salad. Sprinkle the egg crumbs on the dish first. Make eyes from peppercorns, make a tail and wings from an onion, and cut a scallop and a beak from a carrot. Decorate with herbs.
Zimushka salad
Ingredients:
- Chicken liver - 200 g.
- Korean carrots - 200 g.
- Pickled cucumbers - 2 pcs.
- Onion - 1 head.
- Egg - 1 pc.
- Wheat flour - 1 spoon.
- Vegetable oil, dill, mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
Preparation:
- Put the chicken liver together with the egg into a blender bowl and chop.
- Pour the resulting mixture into a bowl, add two tablespoons of vegetable oil, pepper, salt, flour and mix.
- Fry thin pancakes on both sides in a preheated skillet.
- Combine chopped dill, pickled cucumbers and onion half rings in a separate bowl. Add the chopped pancakes and Korean carrots.
- It remains to fill the dish with mayonnaise, mix and send it to the refrigerator for several hours so that the ingredients become friends.
Agree, the salads, the cooking technology of which I have shared, are incredibly simple. At the same time, they will become a wonderful and unusual table decoration and will delight guests with new tastes.
If you don't want to spoil the mood of the symbol of the upcoming New Year 2017, replace the chicken liver with rabbit liver, and use beef tongue instead of fillet. The result will not change.
Delicious Snack Recipes
Various dishes are appropriate on the New Year's table. In this part of the article, we'll talk about delicious and unusual snacks. There are many recipes and it is not difficult to get lost in this variety. If you have any difficulties with the choice of dishes, I will help by suggesting a few detailed recipes corresponding to the upcoming New Year 2017.
"Lavash rolls"
Ingredients:
- Lavash - 1 pack.
- Processed cheese - 400 g.
- Lightly salted salmon - 200 g.
- Greenery.
Preparation:
- Spread the lavash on the table, spread with melted cheese, top with lightly salted fish chopped in thin slices and sprinkle with chopped herbs.
- Roll the pita bread. Cut the resulting sausage into even slices, put on a dish and decorate as you like.
Video recipe
"Baked mushrooms"
Ingredients:
- Fresh champignons - 9 pcs.
- Brisket - 9 slices.
- Hard cheese - 9 slices.
- Blue cheese - 9 slices.
- Sour cream sauce - 1 spoon.
- Greenery.
Preparation:
- To prepare a snack, first rinse the mushrooms and peel them. Cut off the legs, chop finely and mix with chopped herbs and sour cream sauce. If no sauce is available, use mayonnaise. The filling is ready.
- Fill the mushroom caps with the filling and place on a greased baking sheet. Place a slice of cheese and brisket on each hat.
- It remains to pour olive oil over the appetizer and send it to the oven preheated to 180 degrees for fifteen minutes. When the cheese is melted, remove the mushrooms, transfer to a dish and garnish with herbs.
"Volovany with caviar"
Ingredients:
- Yeast-free puff pastry - 500 g.
- Cream cheese - 300 g.
- Red caviar - 1 can.
- Egg - 2 pcs.
Preparation:
- Roll out the dough into a layer 3 mm thick. Using a standard measure or glass, cut out circles from the dough. Put half of the blanks on a baking sheet, brush well with beaten eggs.
- Cut out the middle from the remaining circles. Combine the resulting rings with the circles on the baking sheet. Bake the appetizer in the oven at 200 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Fill the ready-made volovan with a mixture of cream cheese and red caviar, garnish with fresh herbs.
You have received step-by-step recipes for delicious and original snacks for the New Year 2017, which complement the New Year's salads, which were discussed above. Do not run away, the formation of the New Year's table does not end there.
Hot recipes
Chicken is traditionally used for preparing festive salads, snacks and hot dishes due to its taste, ease of preparation and cheapness. This year, it is recommended to replace chicken with other types of meat, so as not to offend the symbol of the coming year. Fortunately, it is not difficult to find a worthy replacement.
Consider recipes for hot dishes that will serve as the basis for the New Year's table. Together with salads and appetizers, they will form a complete picture of the holiday menu, leaving only room for desserts.
"Potatoes with cheese and sour cream"
Ingredients:
- Potatoes - 1 kg.
- Sour cream - 450 ml.
- Hard cheese - 200 g.
- Butter, spices, salt.
Preparation:
- Pour the peeled potatoes over with water and cut into thin slices. Pass the cheese through a coarse grater. Grease the mold with butter.
- Place a layer of potato circles on the bottom of the mold. Top the potatoes with sour cream, sprinkle with salt and spices, sprinkle with grated cheese. Alternate layers until you run out of ingredients.
- Place the completed form in the oven for 25 minutes. The baking temperature is 200 degrees. Remove the finished potatoes from the oven and place them on plates.
Video preparation
"Roast in pots"
Ingredients:
- Pork tenderloin - 1.5 kg.
- Garlic - 2 wedges.
- Red onions - 2 heads.
- Butter - 2 tablespoons.
- Red wine - 2 glasses
- Chicken broth - 300 ml.
- Sour cream - 3 tablespoons.
- Ground pepper, olive oil, sea salt, fresh thyme.
Preparation:
- Rub the pork tenderloin well with a mixture of ground pepper and sea salt. Set the meat aside and prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Peel and chop the onion and garlic. Pour some olive oil into each pot, add onions, garlic and pieces of meat. Pour the contents of the pots with wine and add a little butter. Send the pots to an oven preheated to 200 degrees for an hour.
- While the meat is baking, prepare the sauce. Bring the chicken stock to a boil and adjust the flavor using your favorite seasonings. Then add sour cream to the broth and cook until the sauce is halved in volume.
- Sprinkle the cooked meat with chopped thyme and serve hot along with the aromatic sauce.
"Vegetable stew"
Ingredients:
- Potatoes - 6 pieces.
- Carrots - 1 pc.
- Tomatoes - 3 pcs.
- Zucchini - 1 pc.
- Onion - 1 head.
- Garlic - 4 wedges.
- Vegetable oil - 3 tablespoons.
- Greens, salt, pepper.
Preparation:
- Peel and wash potatoes, garlic, carrots, zucchini, onions and garlic. Pour boiling water over the tomatoes and peel them off.
- Cut the vegetables into small cubes and finely chop the garlic. Put the prepared ingredients in a saucepan, add vegetable oil, pour in half a glass of water and simmer for 40 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.
- At the end of braising, add chopped garlic along with salt and pepper to a saucepan. Garnish with chopped herbs before serving.
I think these hot dishes will take their rightful place on the festive table and will delight household members with an incredible and original taste. None of the guests will remain hungry and unsatisfied on New Year's Eve.
The best dessert recipes
New Year's feast is a good occasion to please loved ones with culinary masterpieces. The hostess does not always have time to prepare a birthday cake, and dessert is the most anticipated treat. To inspire you a little, I have collected several recipes for simple and delicious desserts that will captivate guests from the first bite.
"Curd blancmange"
Ingredients:
- Milk - 0.5 cups.
- Gelatin - 15 g.
- Vanilla sugar - 10 g.
- Cottage cheese - 250 g.
- Sour cream - 0.5 cups.
- Powdered sugar - 0.5 cups.
- Pineapple rings - 2 pcs.
Preparation:
- Dissolve gelatin in milk. Leave the resulting mixture for 20 minutes to swell and become fluffy.
- Combine sour cream with cottage cheese in a separate container, add vanilla sugar and powdered sugar. Stir until smooth.
- Chop the pineapple rings into small pieces. Put the gelatin heated to a hot state into the curd mass, mix, add the pineapple cubes and mix again.
- Pour the dessert into a bowl and refrigerate for 5 hours to freeze.
"Chocolate mousse"
Ingredients:
- Butter - 200 g.
- Walnuts - 50 g.
- Eggs - 5 pcs.
- Powdered sugar - 60 g.
- Dark chocolate - 450 g.
Preparation:
- Chop the walnut kernels. Break the chocolate into small pieces and send to the steam bath, adding a piece of butter. I recommend spreading the chocolate in portions, stirring the mass. Cook over medium heat, not simmering.
- Whisk the egg whites well with a pinch of salt. Combine chocolate with powdered sugar, add half of the proteins, and after mixing the second half.
- Transfer the mousse to a beautiful dish and put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Sprinkle the treat with nut crumbs before serving.
"Fruit salad"
Ingredients:
- Orange - 4 pcs.
- Prunes - 400 g.
- Lemon - 2 pcs.
- Walnut kernels - 100 g.
- Mandarin - 4 pcs.
- Apple - 4 pcs.
- Dark raisins - 200 g.
- Powdered sugar - 40 g.
- Dry white wine - 40 ml.
- Sour cream - 400 ml.
- Vanilla sugar - 20 g.
- Cream - 200 ml.
Preparation:
- Chop the peeled apples into strips and moisten with lemon juice. Disassemble the citrus fruits into wedges and chop. Cut the orange peel into thin strips.
- Pour dried fruits with water and place on the stove. Immediately after the liquid boils, remove the container with dried fruits from the stove, cool, drain the water and chop into strips. Crush the kernels with a rolling pin.
- Combine cream with wine, add vanilla sugar and cook for 5 minutes. After removing the mixture from the stove, add sour cream and stir. Put the prepared ingredients in a deep salad bowl, pour over the sauce and sprinkle with slices of orange peel.
When winter comes, the most solemn cold New Year holiday is immediately remembered. Every house prepares for his arrival. The hostesses think over delicious dishes. Children write letters with wishes to Grandfather Frost. On such a day, people will definitely give presents to each other to cheer up and have fun. It will be much more pleasant to give gift ideas for the New Year 2017 with your own hands, so you can prepare them in advance, thereby making the idea a reality.
You don't have to do something hard. You can depict simple presents for the New Year that everyone will like. After all, sometimes it is the simplest little thing that radiates warmth that becomes an expensive gift, especially if it is done with your own hands, because it says a lot.
It is necessary to include the predecessor of the year in the idea for a gift for the New Year 2017 with your own hands. After all, then the present will be not only special, but also interesting. It doesn't take much time and effort to create such art.
Christmas decoration in the form of a snow globe with a surprise
To reproduce this gift idea for the New Year 2017 with your own hands, you need to prepare auxiliary material. Today in stores you can buy transparent glass balls with screw caps. If such material is not available, then you can use an ordinary glass jar, which is closed with a screw cap.
Inside it will be necessary to organize a snow clearing. Any animals can be attached to it. If the “Fire Rooster” is the predecessor of the year, then you can purchase a figurine of this particular bird. Additionally, you need New Year's tinsel, glycerin, sparkles, artificial snow, and you can use weightless beads.
For fastening, it is best to take waterproof glue, and fill the container with distilled water. Such water with the addition of glycerin will allow everything in the jar to be as transparent as possible.
A third of the glycerin is taken into a half liter container. In this case, you can check how the sparkles will look there as follows. A few things are taken and thrown into the jar, if the sparkles quickly sink to the bottom, then it is necessary to add glycerin to the water. If, on the contrary, it is too slow then you need to add distilled water. All this is done at the discretion of the owner of the gift.
You can take various toys for the presentation. Many people often use small figures, borrowing them from children from kinder surprises (chocolate eggs). They are beautiful and look great in such a gift.
To begin with, the toy itself, for example, a cockerel, is attached to the lid of the jar using an adhesive base. After that, you can fill the jar with water, glycerin and other New Year's accessories that were prepared in advance. I would like to note that you should not add too many sparkles, snow, tinsel, otherwise the toy will not be very visible. Add just a little bit.
After the registration stage is completed, you need to tightly close the lid. To do this, over the entire diameter, it is necessary to grease well with glue and tighten tightly. Let the glue dry for a while. The adhesive base will prevent air from entering, which can ruin the gift over time.
Such a handmade gift idea for the New Year 2017 will not leave indifferent either an adult or a child. Moreover, it is such a souvenir that will perfectly suit this holiday and will certainly give a festive mood.
Original frame for New Year
Any person will definitely like such a present. Having completed the gift with their own hands, and attaching their own idea in design to this, for the New Year 2017 they will surely retain good and pleasant feelings about themselves.
Frame decoration can be done in almost any style. The material at hand is suitable for work, as well as auxiliary material. For example, beads, buttons, shells, beads, and so on. A dense material can be fixed to the base. For the frame, wooden slats or bamboo sticks are often used.
So, waterproof glue is best for getting the job done, with which you can glue the bamboo frame of the right size. After that, you need to make a base, that is, using a piece of dense plywood, which is cut to size several centimeters larger than the frame itself.
After that, a piece of dense fabric is glued onto the plywood, because it is convenient to attach various accessories for decoration to the fabric. Then you need to decide where the photo will be placed. After all, the photo can be shifted to any side.
After all this is ready, beautiful patterns are laid out from the shells. You can make them by connecting one after another in a circle, then you get a flower. You can perform the composition and make a bouquet, which, after gluing, can be painted with varnish.
In the corner, you can attach two shells, as if it were open, and in the middle, lay a white bead simulating pearls. Tie the corners of the frame with a rope with a tourniquet. Not infrequently, many people want to surprise their relatives, so a pre-prepared photograph is attached to the frame. After all, you can capture any moment, and knowing the taste of the person being done, you can make such a gift simply unforgettable.
Today there are many different amazingly beautiful ideas that are quite easy to translate into reality, thereby bringing joy to your loved ones. It is only necessary to experiment a little and show imagination and then everything will work out for sure.
Popular belief says: As you celebrate the New Year, you will spend it! New Year is a favorite holiday not only for children, but also for adults. This day is celebrated by absolutely everyone. Everyone wants to celebrate this holiday so that it will be remembered for a long time. Therefore, all the details of the winter evening should be thought out in advance.
The main thing in the article
Symbol of the new year 2017
The symbol of the next year is the rooster of the fire element. According to the Eastern calendar, the red rooster will take over from January 28th. The symbol of the morning dawn will help all people in their endeavors, bring success.
It is not worth hoping that the coming year will be calm and balanced. The rooster is a balanced and courageous creature, but its belonging to the element of fire brings some changes. This year, emotional stress is to be experienced, because the fieryness of the rooster gives it warlike qualities. But in the end, all experiences will bring benefits and material well-being, because the rooster symbolizes prosperity and victory in any endeavors. To do this, you should show diligence and perseverance, then this year will definitely bring you good luck.
Celebrating the new year 2017 must match its symbol. It is not worth putting off the decoration of the house, choosing a dress and gifts at the last moment, the fiery bird does not approve of frivolity.
How to celebrate the new 2017 year of the rooster?
The rooster is a family bird that appreciates and protects the peace of mind of loved ones.
- Astrologers recommend celebrating the new year with family and friends. Noisy company will contribute to the fun and activity of the holiday. Don't be afraid to invite many friends, the more the more fun. And gifts should not be bought expensive, you can completely get by with small presents, because attention is important, not the size of the gift.
- You can appease the rooster by decorating your home in its colors. For this new year, it is not recommended to fly to distant countries, it is better to postpone the trip until later. The rooster is a family and economical bird, long-distance flights are not inherent in him.
Where to celebrate the New Year is not so important, the main thing is the company and the festive mood. Celebrating the holiday in questionable places where you can get involved in a conflict is not worth it, the evening will be ruined, and the memories will not be very pleasant.
Preparing for the new year 2017
Any hostess seeks to clean up on the eve of the holiday. Cleaning this year should be taken seriously, the symbol of the year is pedantic and appreciates order. Decorations for home decoration are also important.
Home decoration for the new year
The décor of the house can be different, but the best option for 2017 is a rustic design. Decorations should be simple. For instance:
- Wooden and clay vases, dishes, candlesticks.
- Use of linen cloths (napkins, tablecloths).
- Vyshyvanka
- Dried bouquets of wildflowers and herbs
- Small pads, embroidered with a cross or satin stitch.
- The color scheme of jewelry and decor items should correspond to the symbol of the year. All shades of reds, bright oranges and deep greens are encouraged.
- If you have the time and desire, and besides, fantasy does not fail, you can make stockings for gifts, balls of thread and multi-colored garlands with your own hands. This will give your home a unique and individual touch, which will surely delight your guests.
- The symbolism of the rooster will not be superfluous at the holiday. The house can have magnets, knitted or plush cockerels. You can make a decorative nest and put apples, tangerines, chocolate eggs and nuts in it.
- You can hang a wreath on the front door. Make it with spruce twigs, red toys, tie with golden and red ribbons. Already from the street it will be clear that a festive mood reigns in this house.
- Hang garlands and lights, open fire of candles on New Year's Eve is also encouraged.
The most important thing is not to forget one simple rule: everything should be in moderation. Don't overdo it with decorations so that your home doesn't look like a tacky decorated Christmas tree.
Christmas tree decoration
The Christmas tree is the center of the New Year's holiday. Red and gold toys, lights and tinsel are suitable as decorations. Let there be few toys, like tinsel, but your Christmas tree will look stylish and elegant. Such restraint in the number of jewelry and their color is now in vogue.
Homemade animal figurines are welcome. If there are children in the house, you can hang some candies in golden wrappers on the tree.
New Year at home. Festive table setting
To maintain a rustic look, use ceramic and earthenware with bold patterns.
- Table setting is recommended in country style
- Table napkins can be linen or cotton
- Appliance napkins can be decorated with golden or red ribbons
- Candles must be present on the table, this will add coziness and romance to the dinner.
- Candlesticks can be wooden, forged or ceramic
- Tradition is the presence of treats to the symbol of the year. In the middle of the table, you can put a small earthen pot with grain and nuts so that the rooster is completely coaxed.
What dishes to cook for the new year?
Each hostess will prepare her favorite dishes for the New Year's table.
- The table should be diversified with light vegetable salads with herbs.
- The rooster is a herbivorous bird. Therefore, poultry meat should be excluded from the menu. Meat should be in moderation, you can cook thin slices, or put on sandwiches with the addition of vegetables.
- Vegetarian food is encouraged. In addition to tangerines, you can also put kiwi, mango, papaya in a basket or nest with fruits.
- Homemade hot baked goods will be very useful, for example - muffins and profiteroles.
- Popular in 2017 are light cocktails - aperitifs (literally translated as "cock's tail").
- You can serve wine, liqueur, liqueur, mulled wine and vermouth. These drinks will whet the guests' appetite and lift their spirits.
Every housewife should look great in the new year. The choice of dress, hairstyle and makeup should be approached very scrupulously.
Party dresses for the new year 2017
To celebrate the new year, the designers delighted with the choice of outfit. Women should put boring casual outfits aside and look at the trending 2017 models.
New Year's outfits are created for every taste. Chic evening dresses with an open back and shoulders, bright colors of all shades of red, orange and yellow are in fashion.
A cocktail dress or outfit in a retro style, with intricate prints and unusual finishes.
A mini-skirt outfit combined with an extravagant blouse decorated with a romantic pattern should be tried on by girls who are ready to amaze all the bachelors of the party.
- In order not to anger the symbol of the year, you should not mention predators in your outfit, and also not complement your image with accessories made of reptile skin.
- The intricate cockerel likes the boho style, in which the designers have combined different textures of fabrics, naturalness and layering.
- Ethno and pop art prints with graphic and floral patterns are fashionable colors.
- You can complement your look with catchy accessories in large sizes. For example: gold or silver jewelry with precious stones, pearl necklaces.
Hairstyle and makeup for the new year 2017
Hair and makeup should emphasize natural beauty, not hide it. Many ladies, chasing fashion trends, turn themselves into a laughing stock. It is worth remembering that everything should be in moderation.
Styling with large curls, unusual weaves, as well as tails can serve as a hairstyle, it all depends on the chosen outfit.
Graphic make-up is popular. The clean lines of this makeup will highlight the beauty of the shape of your eyes.
2017 trend is also glamorous grunge... Against the background of pale skin, the eyes and lips are distinguished by a bright design.
Metallic makeup can make you stand out from the crowd with ease. Metallic eyeshadows with sparkles or sequins not only make the eyes stand out, but also add a dramatic effect to the overall look. Such work should be entrusted to a professional, because makeup requires preliminary preparation.
Gifts for the new 2017
In the year of the rooster, it is worth giving useful gifts.
- It can be things for the house, cosmetics for skin care, the main thing is that your gift is useful, so that it can be used, and not set to gather dust in the closet.
- In addition to items of use, tickets to a cinema or theater, to an excursion or a concert will be an excellent gift.
- You should attach a figurine, postcard or magnet in the shape of a cock to any gift, this will flatter the feathered symbol of the year.
- Gifts should be wrapped in brightly colored paper - red, gold, green, orange.
In order for the new year to go well and be remembered as a bright moment in life, all preparations should be made in advance. It is important that you are rested on New Year's Eve, and not tired, because the day before you ran for gifts, decorated the house and cooked various dishes.
Psychologists advise to let go of all the fuss, relax, remember the last year, spend it with a smile on your face and get ready for a new stage in life. We wish you a magical new year with your family and friends!