Cracker Gift Ideas

In need of some inspiration for goodies to hide inside your handmade crackers? Look no further! Hopefully some of our suggestions below will spark an idea for you.

Keep in mind the finished size of your crackers so that your gift will fit! The main cracker barrel will be 9.5cm long and have a diameter of 5cm.

Homemade cracker gift ideas:

seed bombs

For an all natural zero-waste gift, get stuck in making wildflower seed bombs. Then your guests will have a colourful bed of wildflowers in their garden to look forward to come Spring. Discover how to create your own with this National Trust guide.

sweet treats

From chocolate truffles to flavoured fudge to chunks of coconut ice. Even the most novice of bakers can mix up a simple sweet treat in the kitchen. Wrap in greaseproof paper for guests to dig into as soon as they pull their crackers. Get recipe ideas here.

mini bath bombs

With just a few ingredients and a mould (an ice cube tray will do), create a colourful assortment of fizzing bath bombs in no time. Check out this handy bath bomb tutorial to see how easy it can be, and you could even expand into making matching body scrubs...

Gifts to stock up on at the shops:

Pop down your local toy shop to discover mini novelty games and puzzles for entertainment around the dinner table, or treat your guests to a cracker gift that perfectly suits their tastes.

Whatever you pop inside your crackers, we’re sure your recipients will be delighted! Don’t forget to share the results of your handiwork to be in with the chance of winning in our monthly prize giveaway.