Today’s Popsicle Stick Christmas Ballerinas tutorial is a play on our original Valentine’s Day post from a few years back. With just a few changes of the colors, I was able to make some dancers could fit perfectly in the new Disney Nutcracker movie!

Keep scrolling to find the crafty steps on these beautiful ballerinas! #gluedtomycrafts

Style is in the details! So when you happen to stumble upon some Christmas colored cupcake liners in the coming weeks {whether at the grocery or craft store} don’t forget to grab them because they are PERFECT touch to these Nutcracker inspired ballerinas!

No fuss or extra frills with this tutorial. We have done this idea several times throughout the year, with different themes and every time it’s a hit! I’m sure you are going to love it as well!

So are you looking for a guaranteed good craft time? Let’s grab our supplies and “dance” into Christmas with these adorable & completely customizable ballerinas! Then display as is OR use them in some creative imaginative play. Whatever you do – have fun with it! Don’t forget to share pictures as well!!!

Happy crafting, my friends!!!

Christmas Ballerina Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {one per craft}
* Gold Pipe Cleaners {one per craft}
* Christmas Cupcake Liners {one per craft}
* School Glue
* Thin Tip Sharpie Markers
* Small Red Craft Bows
optional – rhinestones, glitter, glitter glue

Directions:

* You need ONE jumbo popsicle stick per craft. Pull out one {or more} for your ballerina.
* Next use the Sharpie markers to draw on your ballerina’s leotard, ballet shoes, face and hair onto the popsicle stick. Use our images for an example.
* Once done drawing, set aside.
* Next up – flatten/fold ONE cupcake liners in half and glue it to the center of your newly decorated popsicle stick. This is the ballerina’s tutu.
* Once the cupcake liner is down, wrap/bend a single gold pipe cleaner a few times around the center of the popsicle stick to resemble arms.
* At this point {and for the final step} you can also add other embellishments {like red bows, glitter, rhinestones} that you see fit to really make it your own. Then play/display proudly!

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