They are a Christmas tradition in the UK, starting around 1850. I’ve seen them for sale in the US, but they are very expensive. Sometimes, a set of 6 are $30 or more.
This is a wonderful idea! However, you cannot rip those open! Here's an idea: make this in halves and connect with a velcro, this way you can engage in some good ol' cracker pulling, the sound effect would be there too :)
I've been making them with 2 detachable ends attached with press studs that make a noise when you pull them. The ribbons cover the joins, and they're like proper crackers.
Cute. adorable and eco friendly..Thank you for the tutorial. Hoping to make some for doggy and cat treats… keeping the crackers in my Christmas tree so the ribbon is well away from our pets until Christmas morning. Thank you.
Well done, Lucy! I use Clips and needles for sewing the corners. Thank you for explaining how to make nice corners - that helped me! Nice greetings, Simone
Thanks for the great tutorial. Just a safety tip for using a rotary cutter from someone who uses one a lot - ALWAYS cut AWAY from you, never towards yourself. Keep things as comfortable as you can. Turn your fabric, turn your board, or move to the other side of the table you are leaning on if you need to cut in another direction. Also if your rotary cutter has a guard that you click up and down get in the habit of closing it every time you put it down, even if just for a few seconds. They are incredibly sharp and you do not want to touch that blade accidentally. Don't ask me how I know😳
Abigail, you are so right on all these tips. I had a friend who wasn’t in the habit of closing her blade after each cut and she dropped the rotary cutter accidentally on the top of her foot and hit an artery. It took surgery and it was never the same. Love this tutorial though. Such a great idea!
Such a lovely idea! However when you put the chocolate you said a 'bunny' when it is a reindeer. This made me think that we could make Easter crackers. They could be so lovely and pretty :) Thank you for sharing :)
I know what you mean. Maybe cut kitchen roll tubes into sections, or just roll a piece of card. Alternatively you could try using some kind of a stabiliser like a stiff interfacing, fusible fleece or foam and do away with the card. altogether.
Thanks for another wonderful tutorial.
So cute, never heard of Christmas Crackers.. Love this idea, will make some for Christmas. Thank you.
They are a Christmas tradition in the UK, starting around 1850. I’ve seen them for sale in the US, but they are very expensive. Sometimes, a set of 6 are $30 or more.
@@thesewinggarden7311oh my word that so pricey! In the uk you can get a pack of 12 for less the a tenner if on a budget!
This is a wonderful idea! However, you cannot rip those open! Here's an idea: make this in halves and connect with a velcro, this way you can engage in some good ol' cracker pulling, the sound effect would be there too :)
I've been making them with 2 detachable ends attached with press studs that make a noise when you pull them. The ribbons cover the joins, and they're like proper crackers.
What a lovely idea 🥰🎉🎄🧑🏼🎄🎄🎉🥰
Cute. adorable and eco friendly..Thank you for the tutorial. Hoping to make some for doggy and cat treats… keeping the crackers in my Christmas tree so the ribbon is well away from our pets until Christmas morning. Thank you.
Well done, Lucy! I use Clips and needles for sewing the corners. Thank you for explaining how to make nice corners - that helped me! Nice greetings, Simone
Dip the toilet roll holders in gold or silver acrylic paint. Wouldn't that look nice. Love your tutorials. Liz
So clever❤!
Great idea Thanks for the Tutorial and gift ideas.
A Tip on the ribbon to stop the ends fraying - Waft a lighter on the ends to seal them.
Thanks for the great tutorial. Just a safety tip for using a rotary cutter from someone who uses one a lot - ALWAYS cut AWAY from you, never towards yourself. Keep things as comfortable as you can. Turn your fabric, turn your board, or move to the other side of the table you are leaning on if you need to cut in another direction. Also if your rotary cutter has a guard that you click up and down get in the habit of closing it every time you put it down, even if just for a few seconds. They are incredibly sharp and you do not want to touch that blade accidentally. Don't ask me how I know😳
Abigail, you are so right on all these tips. I had a friend who wasn’t in the habit of closing her blade after each cut and she dropped the rotary cutter accidentally on the top of her foot and hit an artery. It took surgery and it was never the same. Love this tutorial though. Such a great idea!
Put your pins in at right angles to the edge of the fabric. Much easier to contend with.
Hi i am going to have a go at making those's crackers
What a lovely idea! I’m made a million rectangles into face masks. This will be much more fun!
Love the Christmas crackers - great idea!
Such a lovely idea! However when you put the chocolate you said a 'bunny' when it is a reindeer. This made me think that we could make Easter crackers. They could be so lovely and pretty :) Thank you for sharing :)
I would suggest that if you cannot pull them apart (ie, 'cracker') then they are not crackers. They just look like them.
Love the idea, but I don't know...opening toilet rolls at the dinner table?!? Sorry, ew. Would need to find a better tube option.
I know what you mean. Maybe cut kitchen roll tubes into sections, or just roll a piece of card. Alternatively you could try using some kind of a stabiliser like a stiff interfacing, fusible fleece or foam and do away with the card. altogether.
@@abigailsmith962 Good ideas, Abigail. Thanks!
I use kitchen roll
@@TheCaramatches Great idea, Caroline! Thanks!
You could also use wrapping paper tubes