Buy Tesco Value Crackers - 10 for the sum of 96p. I couldn't buy the cardboard for that, so I thought I would use them as a starting point.
I bought 2 packs of cute chocolate Christmas puds from Co Op for £2 (I had more than enough so ate these ones that were left)
I carefully dismantled the cracker - they'd glued the cracker-snappy thing to the card so I snipped it and reglued it after generously filling the cracker with choccies...
I dispensed with the nasty plastic toy...
Added some vintage eiderdown fabric scraps, gingham ribbon and hearts...
Thrify crackers total cost £2.96
What a fabulous idea Sally, they look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVictoria xx
Wow - they look amazing! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
I always make my own crackers. I can't abide the plastic tat that comes in bought ones and love that I can tailor the cracker to the person. However, I have to admit that I have never thought about dismantling some bought ones - that makes it a lot easier than cutting out new ones! Inspired idea! M x
ReplyDeleteThey look really designer! What a great idea. Jx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea beautifully executed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea..I have made mine in the past but this is much cheaper to do
ReplyDeleteThea x
Ooh lovely Sally, what a good idea!
ReplyDeleteLovely idea, and so much nicer knowing you made them. x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea.
ReplyDeleteCarol xx
What a good idea. They look lovely too. I think I might give it a go!
ReplyDeleteThat's my kind of cracker Sally, brilliant thrifty idea! x
ReplyDeleteI like the fact that there were plenty of spare chocs to scoff afterwards! Great idea, I might nab that one, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really good idea - I have a kit that I bought in the Jan sales and thought that was a good buy at 2.99! I always like the idea of adapting things to your own tastes - its the way to go
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Best wishes
Jenny