The hands are just before twelve and little stars sparkle all around – the new year is almost here! With this printable New Year's clock prop, your photo booth captures the excitement right before midnight. Color it, cut it out, and attach it to a stick. This free photo booth prop is the centerpiece of any New Year's Eve party with family and friends.
Why This New Year's Clock Is So Exciting
Hands just before midnight tell the whole story of the night: it's almost time. Since the clock has no numbers, guests can add their own numbers, lucky symbols, or the new year. Little stars around the edge add festive sparkle. For kids 9 and up, teens, and adults, it's a prop no New Year's photo should be without.
The hands show the big moment.
Room for your own numbers and symbols.
Festive sparkle all around.
Part of our New Year's Eve Photo Booth set.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils or markers
- Scissors
- Wooden dowel, craft stick or paper straw
- Tape or hot glue (hot glue: adults only)
Print the template on thick paper or cardstock.
Color the prop boldly – strong colors pop best in photos.
Cut along the outer line; you can keep the drawn stick or cut it off.
Tape a wooden dowel or paper straw to the back (blunt end up).
Hold the prop up to your face and head to the photo booth!
⚠️ Safety: eye holes, craft knives and hot glue are grown-up jobs. Don’t run or play rough while wearing a mask that limits your view – and never put elastic around the neck.
📦 Included in These Craft Sets
This mask also comes as part of a bundle – one free PDF with a cover page, craft instructions and every mask in the set:
Ideas for Your New Year's Photo Booth
Count down together and lift the clock high when you hit zero. Snap an almost-midnight photo with everyone making their most excited face. Pose once as the old year and once as the new year. Then gather every generation for a family photo with the clock at midnight.
Fun Facts About New Year's Eve
The new year doesn't start everywhere at the same time: some Pacific islands celebrate while it's still afternoon in the United States. Since 1907, a glowing ball has dropped in New York's Times Square to count down to midnight. In Germany, New Year's Eve is called Silvester, named after Pope Sylvester I, who died on December 31 in the year 335. Germans used to pour melted lead into water to predict the future, but that's been banned since 2018 because lead is toxic – today, many use wax instead. And at midnight, everyone wishes each other a happy new year.
Color Ideas for Your New Year's Clock
Festive, shiny, or bright:
Gold with black hands.
Silver with blue stars.
Dark blue with gold hands.
Bright sections instead of numbers.
Great Times for the New Year's Clock
This New Year's clock fits lots of occasions:
The centerpiece of any countdown photo booth.
For group photos at midnight.
A countdown prop for the final class.
For birthdays that fall near midnight.
New Year's Facts at a Glance
Countdown facts to share:
The first places to ring in the new year.
The ball drop began in 1907.
Germany's name for New Year's Eve.
A German tradition, now with wax.
More Photo Booth Props
Lucky pig, four-leaf clover, and firework rocket props are ready too – see all our New Year's props.
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Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- A Real Craft Template: Face-size mask with eye holes and marks for elastic, a stick or glue tabs.
- Free to Print: Every mask and craft set as a PDF or image, no sign-up required.
- Print-Ready A4: Clean vector lines that print crisp on any home printer.
- Kid-Friendly Designs: Cheerful characters, nothing too scary, no brand logos – perfect for home, preschool and school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this mask suitable for?
The New Year's clock prop is designed for ages 9 and up, teens, and adults. Older kids color and cut out the prop themselves, and an adult helps attach it to the stick – for example with a hot glue gun.
Will the mask fit a child’s face?
Yes – printed at actual size (100 %) on A4 or US Letter, the mask is roughly the size of a child’s face. For adults, scale it up to 110–115 % or print on A3/Tabloid.
What paper works best?
We recommend cardstock of at least 200 gsm (about 110 lb) so the prop doesn't bend on its stick. Wooden dowels, craft sticks, or paper straws make great handles.
Is the download free?
Yes, all masks and coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Silvester-Uhr Fotorequisit.