New Year’s Eve is all about celebration, laughter, and creating lasting memories. What better way to add a touch of personalisation to your party than with homemade New Year’s crackers? These charming little surprises can be filled with thoughtful goodies to delight your guests, making your celebration truly unique. With the help of a Cricut machine and a touch of creativity, you can craft crackers that’ll be the highlight of your event.
Why You Will Love these New Year’s Crackers
- Personalised and Unique: Impress your guests with crackers customised just for them.
- Budget-Friendly: Use simple materials to create stunning party favours.
- Fun and Versatile: Perfect for any New Year’s Eve party, whether it’s a small gathering or a big bash.
- Creative Outlet: Enjoy the process of designing and crafting these festive crackers.
Your New Year’s crackers are sure to be a hit! They’re a delightful way to show your creativity and make your celebration extra special. Try this project and add a touch of magic to your New Year’s Eve party.
DIY New Year’s Crackers
Equipment
- Cricut machine
- New Year’s artwork from Earthtoune Art
- Printer
- Scissors
- Free template from Cricut Design Space (#M100DB0F3)
Materials
- Cardboard
- Cracker snaps
- Twine or ribbon
- Vinyl
- Transfer tape
- Sticky Tape
- Double-sided Tape
Instructions
Prepare Your Materials:
- Print your chosen New Year’s artwork from Earthtoune Art onto white cardboard and cut into a rectangle (15,5cm x 9cm). Tip: Always use the "Best" quality print setting for vibrant results.
- Cut green cardboard into cracker shapes using the free Cricut template (#M100DB0F3).
Assemble the Cracker:
Add the Artwork:
- Attach your printed artwork to the middle section of the cracker using double sided tape or glue.
Secure One End:
- Tie one end of the cracker closed with twine or ribbon.
Fill the Cracker:
- Add personalised fillers such as mini alcohol bottles, sweets, lotto tickets, or cuticle oil.
Close the Other End:
- Tie the other end closed with twine or ribbon.
Create a Personalized Tag:
- Cut a banner-shaped tag with a 0.5 cm circle for attaching twine.
- Use vinyl to personalise the tags with guests' names. Cut the names in BFC Inkly font, weed the vinyl, and transfer onto the tag using transfer tape.
The American Crafts Cardstock is a heavyweight, textured craft paper perfect for scrapbooking, card making, and other creative projects using your Cricut. Its sturdy design and crisp white colour make it a versatile choice for all your crafting needs!
The Cricut Transfer Tape makes transferring vinyl designs easy and precise. Its clear finish ensures perfect alignment, and it's compatible with most vinyl types. Ideal for custom decals, labels, and décor projects!
The Cricut Permanent Vinyl is a durable, self-adhesive vinyl roll perfect for customising home décor, signage, and more. Compatible with all cutting machines, it ensures long-lasting results on various surfaces.
Variations
- Themes: Change the artwork and fillers to match other themes like Christmas.
- Fillers: Tailor the contents to suit your guests’ interests, such as gardening seeds for plant lovers or almond essence for the baker.
I Would Love to Hear from You!
If you try this DIY New Year’s cracker project, I’d love to see your creations! Share your photos and feedback in the comments below or tag me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook.
