DIY A Cityscape for New Year's Eve

A cityscape backdrop by night made with chalk pens and a black painted cardboard screen.

       The screen above folds up and out in multiple directions to display a festive backdrop during our doll's New Year's Eve party. The dolls use it to dress up their party space behind the buffet and also to take selfie's in front of during the dance. 
       Young folks can make one of these in any size or configuration by cutting long pieces of cardboard and joining them with wide masking tape. Each piece can be a different width, but all of the parts should measure the same length for a more formal, uniform screen. Once you have shaped the screen as you like it, cover both the front and back with black acrylic paints. Let dry.
       Do not apply a sealer or Mod Podge yet, the chalk pens work much better on the chalky like surfaces. Wait until you have finished marking the windows and stars and firework displays before finishing the screens with a glossy sealer. 

• See printable ''chalk-work'' signs for a New Year's Party celebration at our Doll's Grand Hotel
• Make party hats for the event too!
• Here are just a few suggestions for horderves thus far: deviled eggs, charcuterie boards and oysters on the half shell...

Music Suggestions for a Dolly New Year's Eve Party:

• Kids Bop Kids - just for children's parties and here for dance videos

Details of chalk pen work up close: lots of tiny squares and dots make a charming night-time view.