my version of those lust-inducing Liberty christmas crackers. i couldn't stop thinking about them and thought I'd have a crack at a DIY version (using this template). but the disk for the printer has gone walkies therefore the new computer refuses to work with it, so i couldn't just print off some coloured sheets in suitable patterns. instead i raided my paper stash. the ones i made from used kikki-k wrapping paper and scrapbooking paper are lovely, but the softness and gold-glintyness of the washi paper is sufficiently luxe to make me totally over those expensive Brits confections. and makes me want a manicure and a hand massage to pull them. and makes me want to make more, a set at least. so much for a stash busting nought pence craft session.
and for the inside? TBC.
to be crafted/completed
aren't they gorgeous! you will have the prettiest christmas table ever :)sarah
ReplyDeletethank you! i do like a bit of pretty at christmas. there were lots of jokes made about weddings by my rather austere in-laws when we hosted dinner last year!
DeleteGenius! I saw those too, swoonworthy - but ridiculously priced! And the prizes aren't even that cool...
ReplyDeleteOoh i haven't seen what's actually in them, i just had wild imaginings about liberty print fabric crowns and by-hand calligraphy jokes. now i feel even better, thanks!
DeleteWell, they are terribly pretty... But I am in the Bah Humbug camp who thinks all crackers are a waste of money, I'm afraid! I know, I'm a miserable old cow!
ReplyDeletePS. How are you feeling? Blooming? xxx
they are, cause they're full of crap normally and the bang is most unimpressive as a rule. but you know me, i like small stuff and a cracker has lots of cool small-stuff potential! i am going to make you a cracker that will change you mind about crackers. i'm determined *plots*
Deleteps. i wish i did bloom. i tend more towards crab. happy little earth mother once the babes out tho!
Hi Max!! Congratulations on the pregnancy! Yuk for you, on the morning sickness. Love the fairy helper rhubarb leaves...fun! Great crackers too...most lady like : ) Hope you feel more stable very soon. Much love Catherine x0x0x (TBC yes might borrow that)
ReplyDeleteThanks Catherine, i think my little rhubarb fairy would be quite at home in your enchantment of a garden x
DeleteEvery year I intend to make my own crackers. That's as far as I get. Yours are beautiful Max. Liberty schiberty. If I received one of your gorgeous little handmade wire birds in a cracker I would be tre, tre jolie! x
ReplyDeleteThey look lovely. Looking forward to seeing what you put in them, or will it be a secret till Christmas?
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
They are sooooooo pretty. Well done you. xx
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to make my own Christmas crackers and the paper you've used is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteNina x
Oh so sweet paper. So there is a small present inside a cracker? I actually don't know what the christmas cracker is for, but it looks cute.
ReplyDeleteooh, so no christmas crackers in Norway? Crackers! No way! I'll email you the low-down!
DeleteThe prettiest christmas crackers I've seen.too pretty to pull open.
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Those are just super pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper pretty,Max! that's a cracker I wouldn't mind getting my hands on!XXX
ReplyDeleteyou would be the perfect recipient. frocked up and in ladylike gloves you would be the just the person to do the pretty things justice x
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