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Christmas crackers

DIY for kids
30 mn--13 Steps

Christmas crackers are a holiday essential that will add a beautiful touch

to your decorations and will please the kids… and their parents!

Christmas Crackers DIY

For this DIY, you will need:

  • our free template that you can download below
  • the string of your choice
  • toilet paper rolls
  • a pair of scissors
  • a cutter
  • a ruler
  • some strong glue
  • cracker snaps
  • and… some goodies !
Download the template
Christmas Crackers DIY

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Christmas Crackers DIY
Step 1: download and print the templates.
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Christmas Crackers DIY
Step 2: cut the cracker and its other shapes (ears, wings...).
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Christmas Crackers DIY
Step 3: fold along the dotted lines.
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Christmas Crackers DIY
Step 4: cut the triangle shapes using the cutter. Repeat this step on the other edge.
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Christmas Crackers DIY
Step 5: apply some glue along the cracker on both sides.
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Christmas Crackers DIY
Step 6: display a cracker sap in the center of the cracker and add a little dot of glue to fasten it.
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Christmas Crackers DIY
Step 7: wrap the paper sheet around the toilet paper roll.
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Christmas Crackers DIY
Step 8: tie a knot on one side of the cracker with the string or ribbon of your choosing.
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Christmas Crackers DIY
Step 9: insert some candy or toys in the cracker.
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Christmas Crackers DIY
Step 10: tie the knot on the other side.
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Christmas Crackers DIY
Step 11: add a dot of glue on the reindeer's ears and antlers.
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Christmas Crackers DIY
Step 12: fasten them on the cracker.
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Christmas Crackers DIY
Step 13: and the crackers are ready to pop! Repeat the previous steps with the other crackers.

It was our Wednesday DIY!

For more Christmas decorations, discover our Gingerbread House Surprise Box!