How to Make Flameless Party Crackers
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Materials Needed:
- 6 toilet paper tubes or English party cracker tubes (available online)
- 6 cracker snaps (available online)
- crepe paper fold
- white ink pad
- star-shaped stamp or wood cutout
- red and white baker's twine
- scissors
- craft glue
- cracker fillings: confetti, candy, small toys, etc.
Cut and Stamp Crepe Paper
Cut one 30x20" piece of crepe paper fold and hand-stamp a star pattern using an ink pad and stamp. Once dry, cut the paper into six 10x10" squares.
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Wrap Tubes
Secure one end of paper to the cardboard tube with craft glue, and then roll/wrap the entire tube securing the second end with additional craft glue (Images 1 and 2).
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Place Cracker Snap
Place cracker snap inside of tube, securing it in place by tying one end shut with baker's twine (Images 1 and 2).
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Fill Crackers
Fill cracker with confetti, candy and small toys. Secure contents by tying the remaining open end with baker's twine.
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Pull Ends
When you're ready to use crackers, pull both ends. The loud pop and surprises spilling out will be fun for kids and adults alike.
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