Would you like to surprise someone with a cool gift for New Year's Eve? Then you can make a lucky charm. We give you several ideas for small figures.
Make lucky charms: lucky mushrooms made from modeling clay
In the 19th century, the term “lucky guy” became popular. Back then, there were more and more people who quickly became successful and rich. They were called lucky mushrooms because, like mushrooms, they spring up from the ground at lightning speed. Nowadays the term is only used for people who are lucky.
you needair-drying modeling compoundand colors to make cute lucky ones. In addition, you can attach a D-ring or carabiner to the lucky ones and use them as hangers.
Make the individual parts of the mushrooms and put them together. Then it's best to let them air dry overnight and then you can paint the eyes. The lucky ones can then be used as key rings, for example.
Did you know that the customLucky charm for New Year's Eveto give as a gift dates back to Roman times. In the 17th century, the Pope officially designated December 31st as the end of the year. Accordingly, even back then it was very important for people to find out whether the next year would be lucky. A lucky charm should not only bring prosperity, but also be able to protect its wearer.
Make a lucky charm: horseshoes made from modeling clay
Horseshoes were still a symbol of wealth and luck in the Middle Ages. This is because iron was very cheap back then. Only a few could afford to have their horses shod. Anyone who ever found a horseshoe was overjoyed. A horseshoe should always be hung with the opening facing upwards. Nowadays the symbol represents strength and can protect the home and family.
You can also make horseshoes from modeling clay. You need a suitable cookie cutter and you're good to go. The advantage of this method is that you can make as many followers as you want. It's super quick and super easy. Also a nice party bag for the New Year's Eve party if you have invited many guests. If you wish, you can also label the horseshoes with the name of the recipient.
Make a lucky pig out of a plastic egg and felt
Pigs were sacred to the Germanic peoples. Since then, the animals have been considered a symbol of fertility and prosperity. Anyone who wears a lucky pig pendant on New Year's Eve will have luck next year.
If you have more free time, you can make lucky pigs out of plastic eggs. By the way, you can also use a wooden egg. You need a button for the nose, two felt details for the ears and drinking straws for the legs. You can also cut pipe cleaners and use them for the legs.
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Give a small four-leaf clover pendant as a gift for New Year's Eve
The four-leaf clover has also been a well-known and popular lucky charm for centuries. In contrast to other symbols of good luck, however, it stands for the cross. Christians at the time also believed that the first woman - Eve - carried a four-leaf clover with her as a reminder of paradise.
Another variant is to sew the lucky charm. Follow these steps to make a four-leaf clover out of felt. First make a template out of cardboard and then cut out two shamrocks out of green felt. Then take a gold or yellow sewing thread and sew the two clovers together.
You would like to treat family and friends with a nice oneGift for New Year's Evesurprise? Then you should choose a little lucky charm. It should fit in the hand and the recipient should always have it with them. So he is lucky next year and is guaranteed to be successful in his career life.
A good idea is therefore to make a pendant. You can cut it out of felt and sew it or make it yourself from modeling clay. Choose a decorative figure that symbolizes happiness and success.
