The festive season is approaching and no Christmas table is complete without Christmas crackers. They add some excitement, tradition and fun to the classic Christmas dinner. Since we're all about the handmade here at Gathered, we've collected some of the best Christmas cracker kits, which you buy and assemble yourself.
Christmas cracker kits are great because they give you creative control and enable you to fill them with whatever goodies you like! Plus many of these kits are created by small businesses so your purchase will help to support an independent designer this Christmas.
Find the best Christmas cracker kits for you
1. Santa Christmas cracker kits
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Santa Claus really is coming to town with this Christmas cracker kit. This pack of 6 crackers (they also sell a 12 pack kit) has an adorable Santa design and comes with ribbon ties, hats, forfeits, and snaps.
All you need is your guest's favourite chocolates and you'll have crafted them the perfect Christmas cracker. They're fab value for money and we love that each Santa has a blank space for you to personalise with your guest's name.
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The YöL Store also sells snowman and elf versions so you can fill your festive table with Christmassy characters.
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2. Sausage dog Christmas cracker kit
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How adorable is this sausage dog themed Christmas cracker kit? We love the illustration of the three Daschunds in their matching Christmas jumpers and antlers.
This super cute kit comes with cracker boards, snaps, double satin ribbon, hats, and jokes - and why not add some chocolate coins? They would make the perfect sweet treat for after Christmas dinner.
This kit is sure to be a hit with all the dog lovers in your life!
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3. Eco-friendly Christmas cracker kits
If you're after something more sustainable this year, why not order this eco-friendly Christmas cracker kit? Made from completely recyclable materials, these simple crackers will give a truly handmade touch to your Christmas.
Each kit comes with templates, snaps, blank joke slips, hats, ribbons and clear instructions on how to make them. We love the fact that these crackers are blank, as you can raid your stash and decorate them yourself!
- Buy now on Etsy (£5.00)
4. Fill your own Christmas cracker kits
This beautiful Christmas cracker kit is available on Etsy and will make a stylish addition to your Christmas dining table.
This rose gold set comes with gorgeous metallic templates and pink ribbon to tie them with. Each kit also comes with matching paper hats, snappers and joke/trivia cards.
- Buy now on Etsy (£8.45)
5. Helena Tyce Design's Christmas cracker kit
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These Christmas crackers have been beautifully illustrated with a gorgeous star print in pretty pastel shades. They come with jokes, hats and step-by-step instructions so you can make your own fabulous crackers.
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Get crafting this Christmas
If you're looking for more fun and festive activities, you've come to the right place. Check out our Christmas crafts for kids round-up which includes everything from handprint wreaths to popsicle Christmas trees!
6. Colour your own Christmas cracker kits
This Christmas cracker kit is perfect for getting the kids involved in your Christmas prep! Colour in your own crackers then assemble them and pop a joke and hat inside. Check out our craft ideas for kids for more fun and festive children's crafts.
- Buy now from Baker Ross (£6.95)
7. Pink Christmas tree cracker kits
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If you're looking for a pared back Christmas cracker kit then this is the one for you. Available in lots of different colours, this affordable kit comes with boards, snappy strips, adjustable hats, and generic jokes. We love the simple design and think they will look beautiful on your festive table.
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8. DIY recyclable Christmas cracker kits
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Recyclable crackers are a wonderful way to be a bit kinder to the environment this holiday season. This Christmas cracker kit on Amazon is fully recyclable and customisable. Fill with your own DIY confetti or eco-gifts and get creative on the outside design.
We also have 50 sustainable crafts here on Gathered if you're after more eco crafts.
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9. Customised Cracker Making Kits
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The Crafty Hen has three fantastic Christmas cracker kits to choose from - Nordic Noir (pictured above), Artic Dawn and Winter Wonderland. All three kits come with step-by-step instructions as well as blank joke slips, name tags, cracker snaps and quality paper hats. All you’ll need is a pair of scissors!
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10. Marbled Christmas cracker kits
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These do-it-yourself marbled crackers will give your dinner table an extra winter glow this Christmas. The pack comes with six crackers, snaps, paper hats, a bunch of jokes and some lovely ribbon to tie them up with.
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11. Santa Christmas cracker kit
Choose your own festive cracker design from Cardboard Hunter. They have 12 sweet designs for you to choose from which all feature different Christmassy scenes. Look how friendly this little Santa is! Once you've picked your design they'll send you four cracker templates to make.
- Buy now on Etsy (£5.90)
12. Plastic-free Christmas cracker kit
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Make this Christmas the most eco-friendly one yet with this Christmas cracker kit from Not On The High Street.
This clever kit allows you to embroider your guests their own personalised napkins and turn them into crackers! You can reuse the napkins all year round then turn them into crackers when December comes around again. Clever right?
The kit comes with 4 linen napkins, embroidery supplies and cracker essentials. Bake some mini vegan chocolates to fill them with and ta-dah! You've got yourself a green Christmas.
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13. Christmas cracker kit with matching cards
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This Christmas cracker kit from Amazon is a one-stop shop for all your festive needs. The kit contains 6 cracker boards with readily attached snaps, 12 ribbon ties, 6 motto's, 6 hats, and 6 tags which you can personalise with your guest's names. Plus it comes with 6 mini matching Christmas cards!
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14. Tartan Christmas cracker kit
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Keep your table looking traditional this year with this tartan Christmas cracker kit from Festive Wonderland. The kit comes with everything you need to make the crackers, as well as tissue paper crowns and jokes.
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Complete your Christmas table with a DIY cracker
There's nothing more special than handmade decorations. They make your home look unique and g Through making these DIY Christmas cracker kits you're showing your guests the thought and care you've put into this magical day.
Your Christmas crackers will be the main event at the dinner table (after the food of course) so it's quite right that they're made with love. Watch as your Christmas crackers bring people together and allow them to share in some festive joy.
Make more handmade Christmas decorations with Gathered
Now you’ve got your new Christmas cracker kits ordered it's time to decorate the tree! We have a whole collection of free Christmas decoration crochet patterns for you to make this festive season.
