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Christmas Crackers
skill level: easy
cost: under
$5
craft time: 20 minutes
In 1847, Tom Smith invented the cracker.
What a simple idea! It's brilliant idea: a cardboard tube covered with brightly
colored paper that "cracks" while being pulled apart revealing confetti, papers
and small gifts. This is now a 150-year-old British tradition.
for each
you'll need
an empty toilet tissue roll
snapper (available at craft
stores)*
small gifts, candy, jokes and confetti
10" x 10" piece crepe
paper
2, 8" x 5" pieces crepe paper
decorative trimmings
glue
clear tape
ribbon
pencil
decorations
Center the
tissue toll in the 10" x 10" piece of crepe paper.
Wrap the crepe paper
around the roll and securing it tape.
Insert a snapper, gifts, trinkets,
confetti… in the roll.
Be sure the ends of the snapper extend beyond the ends
of the crepe paper.
Tie each end of cracker with ribbon.
Make some fringe:
fold the 8" x 5" piece of crepe paper in half lengthwise. Cut 1" deep slashes
about 1/4" apart along unfolded edges. Don't cut through the folded
edge.
Take about 12-inch piece of ribbon and place along the inside fold of
fringe.
Wrap and tie around end of cracker over first ribbon.
Wrap crepe
paper fringe around a pencil, hold then release to curl.
Repeat process for
the other end.
Decorative the center of the cracker with stickers, ribbons
glitter whatever you like.
*If you are unable to locate snappers at your local craft store you can purchase
them online at Old English
Crackers. PLEASE NOTE: We
have not tried this resource and can not vow for its creditability, it was
recommend to us by other crafters.
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