Lucky Charm Bunting: DIY New Year's Eve Decor

Colorful instruction page for the lucky charm bunting with six pastel pennants on a string, printable

A lucky pig, a four-leaf clover, a horseshoe, and a rocket – with this lucky charm bunting, good luck for the New Year hangs right over the party table. The pennants come together fast and look great in a window or a classroom.

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What's in the PDFs

Both PDFs, color and coloring, have 3 pages: instructions and two sheets with 12 pennants without text. Each pennant (about 2.2 in wide and 4.3 in long) has a gray fold strip at the top for the string. Lined up, they make a garland of about 3 feet.

At a Glance

Type
Craft template
Age
ages 3+
Pages
3 × A4 + 3 × A4
Time
about 30–45 minutes

📄 What’s on the Pages

Page 1: How it works
Four steps from cutting to hanging, plus a picture of the finished bunting.
Page 2: Pennants 1–6
Lucky pig, clover, horseshoe, ladybug, toadstool, and chimney sweep.
Page 3: Pennants 7–12
Lucky coin, bell, shooting star, rocket, firework, and party hat.

How to make the bunting

1
Print the color version, or color the coloring version first, then cut out the pennants.
2
Fold the gray strip at the top of each pennant to the back along the dashed line.
3
Lay a string in the fold and glue the strip down – one pennant at a time.
4
Hang it over the party table, on a door, or in a window.

Safety: Stuffing, tape and small parts are not for children under 3.

💡 Tips

  • Light cardstock keeps the pennants nice and flat.
  • Leave about an inch between pennants for an airy look.
  • Double-sided tape in the fold strip is faster than liquid glue.
  • Print the sheets twice for a longer garland.

What kids practice

Coloring, cutting, and folding build fine motor skills and precision. Kids get to know twelve lucky charms and New Year's symbols and can share what each one means. Working on one garland together builds a sense of teamwork.

🔄 Variations & Ideas

Wish pennants
Write a wish for the New Year on the back of each pennant.
Class garland
Each child colors one pennant, and together they make one long class bunting.
Mini bunting
Print at 50% and use it on a dollhouse or a gift.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long is the bunting?
With all 12 pennants and small gaps, about 3 feet. Print the sheets again for extra length.

What kind of string works?
Yarn, craft cord, ribbon, or thin twine – anything that fits in the fold strip.

Which motifs are included?
Lucky pig, clover, horseshoe, ladybug, toadstool, chimney sweep, lucky coin, bell, shooting star, rocket, firework, and party hat.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Glücksbringer-Wimpelkette.