Christmas Cracker
Items used: Sizzix Big Shot Machine 657900 Sizzix Bigz Die - Christmas Trees, 3-D 658754 Sizzix Christmas Paper Downloads Card Stock Craft Wire Metallic Card PVA Self-adhesive Gems
How to make: 1. Die-cut the cracker shape using the Teat Popper Bigz die and pale blue card and then fold each section along the fold lines before sticking together with double-sided tape. 2. Use ribbon tied in a bow to secure each end, (you may wish to fill the cracker before this point!) 3. Fold a rectangle of dark blue card, 8cm wide around the centre of the cracker and stick into position using double-sided tape. 4. Die-cut the decorative panel from the die using spotty paper and fold along score lines before attaching to the cracker. 5. Print the word JOY onto white paper using Helvetica font in 36pt with a PC & printer. Carefully position onto the Holiday Greenery Sizzlit die and cut out a leaf. You may need to practice this for the best results. 6. Using the same Sizzlit die, cut out silver card leaves and a combination of plain pink and patterned flowers. Layer using foam pads and attach to the cracker as indicated. 7. Complete your cracker with the addition of a self-adhesive gem in the flower centre.