This is fun to make for children.  They are called poppers.  You need 1 
tube, Colored tissue paper, wraping paper, and small toys, candy, and or 
somethinf you want to put inside.  Cut the tube in half.  put the tubes 
back together and wrap the tissue paper around and then wrapping paper 
on top leaving ends open.  Put the toy or candy inside and close the 
ends with a string or ribbon.  To make popper pop, hold 1 end in each 
hand and break it in half.  
Use these as a hostest gift.

Or you can make it into a Santa Clause.