Jackie French has always found Christmas crackers very disappointing: they’re expensive, they contain trinkets no-one wants, and the jokes aren’t funny. So why not follow Jackie’s instructions and make your own crackers? It’s easy, it’s great fun, and your Christmas party will start off with a good bang and a giggle.
paper hats (see below) cardboard rolls from foil, baking paper or plastic wrap scissors glossy paper to put round the crackers – Jackie likes gold, silver or traditional red and green ribbon (hint: use two or three colours together, it looks especially good) stars or stick-ons (from newsagents) sticky tape or glue funny jokes – write your own to suit the company bonbon snaps – the things that go pop (optional) trinkets for inside
Bonbon snaps for crackers cost 15 cents each and are available at Spotlight, Lincraft and craft stores nationally. The December 1999 edition of the Burke’s Backyard Magazine has easy to follow instructions on making everything from Christmas tree decorations to a delicious Seafood Feast!