OP,
God, crackers are so expensive, aren't they? There are some really lovely, unusual ones out there, but we're on austerity measures here.
And usually come in inconvenient size numbers: whenever you only need 4, they're mostly in boxes of 6...when you need 9, you end up with unnecessary leftovers. Grr.
Online gives you scope to select exact number of 4, but your £10 budget means any savings may be eaten by delivery charges instead. Suppose you could always choose mini versions?
Things to consider:
- How much time/effort you have to DIY some right from scratch (if that's viable, start collecting those loo roll inner tubes now!).
Will allow you to spend more on quality gifts, but bit of a hassle if you hate crafts. I love all that, but one frantic Xmas Eve finishing off 14 hand-made crackers was nearly enough to send me completely barmy. 4 would seem far more reasonable...you should be ok.
(Am assuming you'd not need to worry about creating professional-standard, elegant and sophisticated works of art for 3 critical others likely to judge your DIY efforts harshly?
Laid-back folk no problem: they'll be complimentary (bonus if your table includes any kid(s), who'll be far more interested in what's inside anyway...).
YouTube tutorials/ Pinterest etc. for step-by-step ideas.
- Do you want eco-friendly (friendlier?) crackers, or are you fine about foil, plastic trim etc. Bargain ready-mades in shops/supermarkets, and a lot of DIY kits, are usually the latter.
If you wanted a compromise, you could get very basic DIY kit and do this:
www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=180&v=SFSnNPzEcEY
www.littlecraftybugs.co.uk/kraft-make-fill-your-own-cracker-making-craft-kits-boards-accessories.html#
(4 x "single kit" [recycled Kraft cracker, a snap strip, a hat, a joke (though you could swap that for one of your own which is actually funny/ add a forfeit)], total: £4.80)
Plus £2.95 delivery
TOTAL: £7.75
But you'll then obviously need to cost for 4 x decent surprise/toy/whatever. Hmm. Or make something? More time/effort to factor in, remember.
Cheap pipe cleaners or ribbon to tie, plus any decorations.
Good luck! (If you do make your own, can we see a pic?).
Love those music chime ones upthread.