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