Nutcrackers are simply stunning to look at during the Christmas season, don’t you think?! There are so many different versions, personalities and even decor elements to them. Some are decked out in glitter and rhinestones, while others are simpler but still just as impressive.
You can say the same about our latest kid craft tutorial. Just like the real Christmas icon, you can take our Popsicle Stick Nutcracker craft and make it just how YOU like it! Whether you want it to be sparkly out or just be a little more subtle, you can do just that!
Keep scrolling to check out the full Popsicle Stick Nutcracker Face tutorial and recreate one today! #gluedtomycrafts
Popsicle Stick Nutcracker Holiday Craft For Kids
Here’s a FUN fact about me today. I’m a HUGE nutcracker collector.
My husband and I have been married for over ten years now and I have about 30 different nutcrackers {all on display, every year} in our home for Christmas.
With that being said, I’m always looking to add more to my growing collection 🙂 I would like to think it’s my German roots shining brightly this time of year.
Anyways – I was inspired to add a nutcracker themed craft to our archives today. We already have a paper plate version from a few years back but this time I’m incorporating popsicle sticks for a more “sturdy” look!
You can find ALL the details and the full tutorial below, so you can make your own craft stick Christmas nutcracker creation with your child today! If you don’t mind – I would LOVE to see pictures of what you create, on our Facebook page! I seriously can’t wait to see how your child chooses to customize their nutcracker made from popsicle sticks!
Happy crafting, my friends! #gluedtomycrafts
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Nutcracker Craft Supplies:
* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per nutcracker craft}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per nutcracker craft}
* School Glue or Hot Glue Gun
* Paper Craft Scissors
* Colored Cardstock Paper {black and white being important!}
* Mustache Paper Punch {affiliate link on Amazon}
* Small Wiggle Eyes {2 per nutcracker craft}
* Craft Rhinestones
* Sharpie Markers
optional materials – loose craft glitter, stickers, craft paint etc.
Directions:
* First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {3 jumbo next to each other with two mini across}
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Repeat for each nutcracker face you want to make.
* Now {if you would like too} paint the flat side of your popsicle stick shape anyway you like. I liked the natural wood look so I skipped this step 🙂 You just want to paint before you start the other steps, so keep that in mind!
* Next grab all your sheets of colored cardstock paper.
* Cut a tall black hat, white HANDPRINT beard, small black mustache and anything else out of the cardstock paper.
* Lay them on your piece and trim up if need be. Use our picture as a starting point on inspiration!
* To finish off your Popsicle Stick Nutcracker – glue on your cardstock pieces to the craft stick shape, as well as the wiggle eyes and any other fun embellishments you like – most importantly the rhinestone nose in the center, as well as on the hat, to really make it POP!
* At this point in time you can also use a black marker to draw on some eyebrows as well.
* When done decorating and assembling the nutcracker, set it aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
* Don’t forget to share pictures with us your new nutcracker friends with us! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR FINISHED NUTCRACKER PIECE WITH OUR —> Handprint Holiday Poems For Christmas – Free Printables Included!
QUICK NUTCRACKER JOKE TO TELL WHILE CRAFTING:
Q: Where can you find vintage Nutcrackers?
A: The inter-nut.
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Popsicle Stick Nutcracker - Holiday Kid Craft Idea
Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per nutcracker craft}
- Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per nutcracker craft}
- School Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- Paper Craft Scissors
- Colored Cardstock Paper {black and white being important!}
- Mustache Paper Punch {affiliate link on Amazon}
- Small Wiggle Eyes {2 per nutcracker craft}
- Craft Rhinestones
- Sharpie Markers
- optional materials – loose craft glitter, stickers, craft paint etc.
Instructions:
- First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {3 jumbo next to each other with two mini across}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Repeat for each nutcracker face you want to make.
- Now {if you would like too} paint the flat side of your popsicle stick shape anyway you like. I liked the natural wood look so I skipped this step 🙂 You just want to paint before you start the other steps, so keep that in mind!
- Next grab all your sheets of colored cardstock paper.
- Cut a tall black hat, white HANDPRINT beard, black mustache and anything else out of the cardstock paper.
- Lay them on your piece and trim up if need be. Use our picture as a starting point on inspiration!
- To finish off your Popsicle Stick Nutcracker – glue on your cardstock pieces to the craft stick shape, as well as the wiggle eyes and any other fun embellishments you like - most importantly the rhinestone nose in the center, as well as on the hat, to really make it POP!
- At this point in time you can also use a black marker to draw on some eyebrows as well.
- When done decorating and assembling the nutcracker, set it aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
- Don't forget to share pictures with us your new nutcracker friends with us! #gluedtomycrafts
If you’re looking for MORE crafty inspiration for this year’s Christmas celebrations, check out our Popsicle Stick Grinch & Friends, Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees and Paper Plate Christmas Reindeer Car craft posts! All three of these won’t disappoint you in the craft department!!!
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