Dollar Store Nutcracker Makeover
05 December
Ready for a quirky and fun upcycle project??
I gave some Dollar Store nutcrackers a whimsical makeover!
Dollar Store Nutcracker Makeover
Here is what they looked like before... not too cute... I've never been much of a nutcracker girl... they are just weird looking to me 😕
But I thought they could be cute... maybe... possibly...
So, I tore off their beards and hair and gave them each a couple of coats of paint. Now I have a nice base to start with!
They got new curly hair and beards! Looks kinda like my hair! 😂
Then they got some vintage rick-rack trim.
I thought it looked like they had socks on... so I gave them socks!!
With polka dots and pom-pom shoe bows!!
And new cute faces...
This little guy got a polka-dot hat with green rick-rack trim and red and white striped socks, and he is holding a little gold bell. I even put their teeth back in! 😜
And this guy got a large green pom-pom on top of his hat, red rick-rack trim, polka-dot socks, and he is holding a little Christmas tree!
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I don't know about you, but I think they are SO much cuter now!
If you liked this makeover, I'd love it if you'd pin to share 😊
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Posted by: Tania | Little Vintage Cottage
at 05 December
Tag:
holiday seasonal
I love these makeover for the nutcrackers. So cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
ReplyDeleteTania
Thank you!
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Tania.....These are adorable. I love your makeover. Nutcrackers have always been one of my favorite decor items. I think I might have to run to the Dollar Store and get a couple before they are gone. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletelol, they have always looked a bit creepy to me too!
ReplyDeleteTania
Thanks Tuula!
ReplyDeleteTania
Your nutcrackers are adorable. Love all the details but especially the pom poms. So fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big nutcracker fan, but these are darned cute!
ReplyDeleteHysterical - I love these! Yeah, they were a bit on the creepy side before but not any more! Love that big pom pom and the little ones on the feet.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteTania
These are adorable! I have a collection of large nutcrackers that I display every Christmas. I love the ones that are whimsical. Giving makeovers to these was such a fun idea. Those socks! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHa Ha! Thanks Beverly!
ReplyDeleteTania
My my...so MUCH cuter! Love the socks & green pom pom hat. Even just painted solid colors was an improvement. I've never been much of a nutcracker girl either.
ReplyDeleteThanks Florence!
ReplyDeleteTania
I've always been on the fence about nutcrackers lol so I can understand why you wanted to give these guys a makeover! Whimsical looking ones are so much more fun! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteTania
I know that most people are on the fence about nutcrackers, but I've always loved seeing them. I think my only hesitation is in figuring out how to display them. I love how you made yours over and made them work in your holiday decor. So cute!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
ReplyDeleteTania