Festive Cracker Gift Box

A project from our live show AVAGO AT CHRISTMAS CREATIONS - Join Simon Williamson for his fantastic take on Christmas from the wonderful world of Penguins - Broadcast 25th July 22 · 25/07/2022 · watch it from 48:30

A delightful handmade cracker made from a single piece of A4 card, scored and folded to create a traditional cracker shape. Decorated with snowflake stencil patterns and finished with ribbon ties and a penguin character, it's perfect for holding small gifts or treats.

You will need

Avago-ink Designs - A5 Stamp and Die - Christmas - Festive Penguins - 060522ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. Score a piece of holographic mirror card at 2, 4, 6 and 8 inches along the shortest side using a scoreboard. ▶ watch 49:00
2. Use a bone folder to crease all the score lines firmly, ensuring they fold cleanly. ▶ watch 49:45
3. Score the card again at 2 and 3 inches from each long edge, then score halfway between these lines to create the cracker ends. ▶ watch 50:15
4. Fold the inner score lines inward and the outer score lines outward to create a V-shaped pattern that forms the cracker shape. ▶ watch 51:30
5. Use scissors to cut small V-shaped notches at each fold line where the ribbon will be inserted. ▶ watch 52:15
6. Decorate white card strips using a snowflake stencil and pink ink, creating a pattern across the surface. ▶ watch 55:00
7. Use the card edge to add ink lines across the white strips, breaking up the white space and creating an icy effect. ▶ watch 56:00
8. Mount the decorated strips onto black card using tape runner, creating a border on either side. ▶ watch 58:45
9. Score the assembled cracker template at 2, 4 and 6 inches to help with folding during assembly. ▶ watch 59:45
10. Apply double-sided tape to the join areas of the cracker template, then fold and secure the cracker into its final shape. ▶ watch 1:01:00
11. Thread coloured ribbon through the V-shaped notches at each end of the cracker to hold the contents in place. ▶ watch 1:02:45
12. Glue a penguin character to the top of the cracker as a decorative finishing touch. ▶ watch 1:04:00

Tips from the show

• Use thinner paper for the cracker to make it easier to fold.
• You can personalise crackers by adding pictures of family members or initials to make them special gifts.
• These crackers are pet-friendly as they don't make a bang when pulled.

More from this show

• Three Penguins Christmas Card with Snowflake Background
• Gold Embossed Presents Christmas Card
• Layered Tree Wreath Christmas Card
• Snowy Scene Card with Glitter Snow Layers

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