So last year Kirstie made Christmas Crackers and by jove it looked nice and easy! So I struggled to find things to go in a loo roll, girls were OK but boys were a pain as usual. So this is what my
WOYWW looked this morning, even brought snaps!
So where did it all go wrong, to start with I had an issue with the ribbon about 50yards fell of its reel, it did this to me on Sunday at the crop so I had already wound it back up once already. The paper didn't want to co-operate and wouldn't tie up. Eventually found a tutorial that said use good quality paper but obviously Marks and Spencers paper is far too good. I finally managed to tie up one and the present inside fell out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally managed to make the eight I needed and by this time I was extremely stressed and as for decorating which should of been fun but all I wanted to do was finish them asap.
Will I do them again
NO back to buying them from the Supermarket!!!!!!!!!!
21 comments:
Oh this post made me laugh!! Poor you, I don't blame you buying crackers in future! They do look good though. I hope the recipients are truly grateful for the pain you went through! xx
oh i have just laughed and laughed at this post..well done for giving it ago..good old kirstie, she has a lot to answer for!!
have a wonderful christmas time
vanessa xx
Well sounds like you had a lot of fun making these Debby lol!!!!. They do look fab and I bet your glad you persevered. Been having a bit of a catch up tonight with your blog and loving your creations especially your white ones. Have a lovely christmas
Lyndsey xx
Well Debby they do look great but like you I have also gone back to buying them!
Anne
Ooh! Debby, they might have been a faf hun but they're worth it, so gorgeous.
Donna x
Oh poor you....but they DO look fab! Didn't even contemplate making them.....I can get stressed about plenty of other stuff,!! Susie x
Great creative craft space! And thanks for the tip about the Christmas crackers - I will keep buying them in the supermarket, too lol; ). Happy WOYWW and Merry Christmas to you and yours! :), Joanna #81
Just a little note to say Thank you for your blog, I have a little peak everyday and it always amazes me to see something new - you are a great inspiration. Your tri-shutter card is beautiful as are these crackers. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a great 2012 x joy
What a fun and festive desk! You know...I haven't bought a single Christmas present yet! Haha..oh well. Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing!
Katie (106)
LOL.... all that effort Debby and they do look stunning... Have a great Christmas
Top marks for trying though! :) They look fabulous and I'm sure they'll be appreciated. Merry Christmas! Tango #84
They are lovely Debbie, but I remember one year making my own - never again!! Have really enjoyed all your gorgeous Christmas cards. Have a fab Christmas. WendyP x
Hi Debby. Glad you perserved and finished the crackers. They look great and I'm sure they will be a hit at Christmas with both being handmade and the chosen gift inside. Donna
Sometimes the thrill of home made can turn sour when it goes pear shaped... But these do look fab and are all yours! Thanks for sharing in such a busy week! Hope you have a very festive and wonderfully merry time - see you in 2012! Sarah at 11.
I'm sitting here having a good giggle reading this! I have thought about making crackers, because they are hard to come by here in the US. But maybe I won't! Yours turned out beautifully, so all that work paid off in the end. -Meechelle #104
Oh you have made me giggle ... I once made my own crackers and vowed never again! Occasionally I get it into my head that things would go more smoothly this time but I soon talk myself out of it! Your crackers look just fabulous and I am sure will be much appreciated so well done Debby! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas. Love Debbie #61
Homemade is nice, but sometimes it worth avoiding the headache to just buy something. Enjoyed your crafty story!
They look great Debbie, lots of hardwork I am sure they will be a big hit on the day, you have a great creative space, I love checking out your blog, Merry Christmas, Hugs May x x x x
I had to laugh....been there, done that....I now purchase them at World Market. Not as easy as it looks that's for sure. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas.
Hello, Debby! I'm dropping by to greet you and your loved ones a joyful and blessed Christmas season! Well, thanks for the tip, I won't make them either! Thanks for sharing!
hugs,
peggy aplSEEDS
Hi Debby, am shooting around blogland trying to catch up with everyone (am sooo behind with commenting, it's unbelievable!).
Love all your cards - who wouldn't they are gorgeous, the white embossed music one particularly drew my eye, it's very elegant - but this post made me stop and read!
Sounds like you had a terrible time with the crackers! It's why I don't really make much other than cards and the occasional scrapbook page - I don't do well with handmade!!!!
They look fab tho - hope they work on the day and I'm sure they will be appreciated.
Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas.
Sarah
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