Victorian Christmas Crackers, that go pop...

I tucked the last sprigs of pine

into my new dining chandelier this morning...

and added some silver balls...

(my original chandelier makeover is here)

I think my halls are thoroughly decked...

I am ready to sit back and enjoy the sparkle...

and do a little crafting...

you know I love all things Victorian,

every year I pick up Christmas Crackers,

 ready made from the store...

you know the kind,

with the little plastic toy,  a paper hat,

a joke or a fortune...

I have always thought it would be fun to make

them with candy or a real gift inside...

but,  a Christmas cracker without the pop it makes

 when you pull it,

 is kinda a dud...

so I was so excited to find a source for the poppers

and cheap too!

Old English Crackers

 even has a nice set of instructions on the site ...

I used crepe paper

and some reproduction Victorian scrap...

and tried to create a rosette end

 by tucking in an extra swirl of paper to the end...

Next stop cookie baking,

I haven't even started yet!

Tonight I am joining the fun at...

Show and Tell Friday

Flaunt it Friday

Feathered Nest Friday

Vintage Inspiration Friday

and

Saturday Nite Special

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