If you’re wondering how to make your own Christmas crackers, these DIY ideas are a great way to ensure your crackers look great on the table, and the goodies inside are exactly what you want.
You’ll need:
+ Paper/material of choice
+ Cardboard tubes, cut into 10cm lengths, or pre-made bon bon crackers from Spotlight
+ Long cracker snaps – these can be found at Spotlight or Etsy
+ Sticky tape – find this at Spotlight
+ String or ribbon of choice – this can be found at Spotlight
+ Small gifts or lollies/some good jokes
How to:
- Cut strips of chosen material to cover each tube, leaving enough overhanging on each side to twist into a bonbon shape.
- Insert a snap in each tube, ensuring each end aligns with the material ends of the bonbon. Secure with a little tape inside the tube.
- Wrap the tubes with prepared material. Gently twist one end and secure with the string/ribbon, being careful not to scrunch or tear it.
- Fill the cardboard tubes with small gifts or lollies
- Secure the other end of the bonbon with string/ribbon, being careful not to crush the shape.
Scroll down for four fun and creative DIY Christmas cracker ideas
1. Animal character Christmas crackers
Use a quirky gift wrap to create this patterned look. We love this adorable dog wrapping paper from Society 6, and this Elf wrapping paper from Typo.
2. Natural rustic Christmas crackers
Bring that nature-loving spirit to the table with a rustic style cracker. You can use a roll of brown craft paper to achieve this style.
3. Felt Christmas crackers
Pop your cracker gift into some gorgeous felt material, securing it with a ribbon for something a little different. Spotlight have a range of felt options for you to choose from.
4. Luxe looking Christmas crackers
The key to creating this style is the paper – we used a gold mock-croc style to make the Christmas decoration look more expensive than it looks. Easily find paper like the above at Spotlight.
For more expert advice this festive season, check out our guide to keeping your Christmas tree fresh for longer.
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