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modern white nutcracker holding a wreath with a bow.
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Modern Christmas Nutcracker DIY

Active Time45 minutes
Yield: 1 Nutcracker
Cost: 20

Materials

  • 1 Unfinished Nutcracker
  • 1 piece Sandpaper
  • 1 Wood filler
  • 1 White craft paint
  • 1 Pine stem
  • 1 Ribbon
  • 1 hot glue gun

Instructions

  • Remove unwanted pieces from nutcracker
  • Sand any rough pieces with sand paper
  • Add wood filler to the open holes and gaps
  • Paint with a dry brush. Lightly sand for a distressed look.
  • Use pine stems and form into a circle shape to fit between the nutcracker arms. Weave a second stem around the first for a fuller look.
  • Tie a bow with ribbon and attach to wreath with hot glue.
  • Attach the wreath with hot glue to each hand of the nutcracker.