Three fun and cheap tips to DIY your own Christmas crackers
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CHRISTMAS dinner is never complete without crackers to pull with family and friends. Cheap ones can be a bit naff but luxury packs are often too pricey. The solution can be to make your own . . . SNAPPY THINKING: You can buy crackers that you then assemble and fill yourself. A pack of six is just 75p at Wilko and includes jokes and party hats.
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There are also colour-in crackers that you make, which are great for kids. A six-pack costs £5.50 from Amazon.co.uk. If you don’t want to put the cracker together yourself, John Lewis offers a box of six “fill your own” ones for £8. They include hats and mottos, and gifts are easy to add.
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EASY GIFTS: Buying your own little gifts to insert should hopefully mean no one will receive useless items that will never be used. Mini-chocolates will be a welcome treat for most. Maybe pop in a few Ferrero Rochers. Adults may also appreciate a miniature bottle of Baileys, which is £1.79 from thebottleclub.com.
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Or a £1 lottery scratch card can be a fun addition. For children, try adding a fidget toy, which should help keep them occupied while at the table. A box of eight is down from £14 to £7 at The Entertainer. Stickers are another good option. MAKE IT PERSONAL: If you want to make your crackers more personalised, you’ll need to mark each so that you know who it’s for.
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