Drawings on the windows for the New Year - options for New Year's decorations

New Year is a fabulous holiday that each of us is looking forward to. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare for it in advance. To create a pre-New Year mood in their home, they use different secrets: decorate a Christmas tree, decorate walls and windows with colorful garlands, hang fancy "Chinese" lanterns, etc. Windows are also not deprived of attention: more and more often, in houses shining with colorful lights, you can see stunning drawings on the windows for the New Year!

The idea of decorating windows for the New Year originated in antiquity. For example, the Celts decorated the shutters of their houses and wooden window sills with fragrant spruce branches: it was believed that their smell drove away evil spirits and evil spirits. Among the Chinese, ringing decorations played a similar role: in their opinion, the melody of bells frightens the demon and prevents him from entering the house.

In Russia, the tradition of drawing images on windows on New Year's holidays appeared thanks to Peter I. It was he who ordered to decorate their homes with a Christmas tree, as well as multi-colored ribbons and toys. The beloved tradition was entrenched in the Soviet period: our grandparents decorated the windows with paper snowflakes, homemade fabric compositions, and painted with toothpaste on glass.

In our time, the "New Year" traditions have not changed, but they have been supplemented with new ways of decoration. Today, to decorate windows for the New Year, you can:

purchase a special paint for painting on glass, which is easily washed off after the festivities;
buy thematic templates / stencils or download them for free from the Internet;
use original stickers and Christmas toys, etc.

Paper window decorations

This is the most optimal decoration method for the New Year: affordable and economical, but most importantly, the most creative and loved by children. The main thing is consistent adherence to the instructions. Popular solutions are considered: unique stencils, fancy garlands and, of course, nostalgic snowflakes!

Stencils

Cardboard or paper stencils can be made by yourself, bought at your local “gift and souvenir” store, or found on the Internet. These New Year's items will be a great decoration for a glazed balcony or loggia. Find the template you like, download it to your computer, print it on A4 and cut along the contour.

The finished paper image can be:

hang on a string in front of the window: you can tie the decoration to the curtain, curtain;
stick to glass: use ordinary soapy water (there are fewer problems with subsequent peeling);
attach the stencil to the window and circle it with soap: then you can paint the resulting image with paint or the same soap.

Garlands

Kids just love making these colorful snakes! However, it is best for parents to follow the manufacturing technique. You will need:

multi-colored paper;
scissors;
ruler;
pencil.

The simplest technique. It is necessary to cut strips of the following parameters from colored paper: width - 1 cm, length - 12 mm. Glue rings from miniature strips, carefully threading one ring into the previous one.

Snowflakes

Wonderful classics of the genre. Your child will be happy when you show him the magical transformation of a humble piece of paper into a fantastic snowflake. The technique of making different "snow" shapes is always the same: fold the template with the drawn lines (see the diagram below) and carefully cut the image along the contour. It is recommended to glue snowflakes to glass with ordinary soapy water.

It is best to use different stencils, in this case you will acquire a whole store of snowflakes - unusual shapes and attractive patterns.

Paint the windows

The unique drawing on the New Year's window is a good tradition known to everyone. One has only to lightly touch the cold glass and decorate it with bright New Year's flowers, and the room will become much warmer and more comfortable.
It's easy to create an indescribable mood with colorful compositions. Depending on what kind of images you want to get, you need to purchase various materials:

PVA glue: used as a complementary agent. Apply the outline of the pattern to the glass with glue and stick glitter and tinsel on it. The result is an unusually fluffy composition.

To decorate the house for the New Year, a variety of thematic drawings and plots are used. Most often depicted:

weightless snowflakes in white colors;
Snow Maiden and Santa Claus;
an elegant Christmas tree decorated with lanterns;
the painted sleigh and reindeer of Santa Claus;
colored toys and garlands.

However, it is best not to be limited to only one New Year theme. An effective addition to the traditional composition will be:

funny faces;
forest animals;
houses with "warm" windows;
snowy landscapes;
heroes of children's fairy tales.

It would also be appropriate to use Christmas plots:

angels;
candles;
gift wrapping;
biblical topics.

Tip: Create New Year's drawings on windows in an "airy" and light format: do not overload the window with a solid color. The exception is snowy landscapes - white is appropriate here with the addition of one bright accent.

Necessary materials

brushes of various shapes;
scissors / stationery knife;
brush for cleaning teeth;
sticks and scrapers;
cloth (for erasing);
jar for water.

Drawing technique

1. Having chosen the image you like, you need to print it in the form of a stencil. Transfer the drawing to a drawing paper using carbon paper.

2. Cut the composition along the contour. Attach the stencil to the window using soapy water

3. Circle the template with paint or paste. Wait for the paint to dry and remove the stencil.

4. Draw the details with thin sticks and a brush, erase everything unnecessary.

To create a "fluffy" effect, you need to soak your toothbrush in plain water with a few drops of paint. After that, "shade" the paint with your fingers.

Note: For quick drying of the pattern, you can use a regular hairdryer: cold air and low flow.

"Toy" stained-glass windows

Decorating windows for the New Year with toys is considered the most ancient and traditional way of New Year's decor. Shiny holiday balls, bright tinsel, toy animals, cotton figurines - absolutely everything is suitable for this business.

Delight your kid with a wonderful composition from a fairy tale, decorating the nursery with plush characters. Living room windows can be decorated with fluffy rain, decorative candles, bells, Christmas lights, balls and Christmas wreaths by attaching them to the cornice.

How to decorate windows for New Year using video stencils

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Window decoration for the new year photo

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