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November 18, 2019 · 28 Comments

$2 Modern Nutcracker

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I found modern lacquer Nutcrackers on West Elm, Pottery Barn, etc for a minimum of $40! I grabbed a couple dollar store Nutcrackers and did the same thing for only $2!

Here's a picture of the version that is sold at West Elm, Pottery Barn, and more for $40!

Here’s a picture of the version that is sold at West Elm, Pottery Barn, and more for $40!

I grabbed 2 wooden Nutcrackers at the dollar store.

I grabbed a few wooden Nutcrackers at the dollar store.

I pulled off all of their hair and beards. It was easy and the glue came right off with them.

I pulled off all of their hair and beards. It was easy and the glue came right off with them.

I used Folk Art Home Decor Chalk paint that I had on hand in the colors black and white. I painted each of the Nutcrackers with 2 coats of paint and let them dry between each coat. After the last coat, I let them dry completely.

I used Folk Art Home Decor Chalk paint that I had on hand in the colors black and white. I painted each of the Nutcrackers with 2 coats of paint and let them dry between each coat. After the last coat, I let them dry completely. 

I love how they turned out and 2 Nutcrackers for $2 instead of $40 for 1 - that's more my style and budget!

 I love how they turned out and 2 Nutcrackers for $2 instead of $40 for 1 – that’s more my style and budget! I also made several more as gifts.

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  1. LindaS says

    November 18, 2019 at 9:17 am

    I’ve been looking at those nutcrackers. I’m headed to Dollar Tree today. I think I need to pick up a couple of them. So cute. 🙂

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    • Chas says

      November 18, 2019 at 4:04 pm

      Thanks Linda and let me know if yours are plastic this year… I was so bummed they changed all the ones at our store to plastic instead of wood.

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  2. Crystal says

    November 18, 2019 at 6:03 pm

    Love these nutcrackers. I collect nutcrackers. I’ve even got a nutcracker wine table.
    My name is Crystal and I come to you through Esme’s Senior Salon.

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    • Chas says

      November 18, 2019 at 8:42 pm

      Thank you so much Crystal and thank you for stopping by.

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  3. Michelle says

    November 20, 2019 at 12:53 am

    I saw another blog with these wooden nutcrackers. Like you, she pulled off their beards, etc and painted them. But hers were in pastel colors. I like how you and she made them your own. Very cool!

    Michelle

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    • Chas says

      November 20, 2019 at 5:35 am

      Thank you Michelle, and I would love to see hers too. I think it would be fun to paint them in metallic colors too.

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  4. Amy says

    November 21, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    Your nutcrackers turned out so well. That is my kind of bargain. Thank you for hosting the party. Have a great week!

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    • Chas says

      November 21, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Thank you so much Amy, I appreciate it and I’m so excited to see what you’ve been making. Thanks for joining.

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  5. Tamar A Strauss-Benjamin says

    November 21, 2019 at 6:03 pm

    Love that! Super great for the festive season.

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    • Chas says

      November 21, 2019 at 6:09 pm

      Thank you Tamar, have a lovely week

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  6. Sharon says

    November 22, 2019 at 12:51 pm

    Wow! That is an amazing and beautiful transformation. These would make great Teacher’s gifts!

    Thank you for linking up with us at Creative Muster! Pinned this 🙂
    Blessings to you xoxoxo Sharon from Adoring Creations.

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    • Chas says

      November 22, 2019 at 2:54 pm

      Thank you Sharon and love that idea of making them as teacher gifts 🙂

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  7. Julie Briones says

    November 22, 2019 at 6:33 pm

    $40… are you kidding me? I’m so glad you showed us how we can make these modern nutcrackers for a fraction of the price, Chas!

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    • Chas says

      November 23, 2019 at 7:25 am

      Thank you Julie and I know – ridiculous right? Definitely can save money on this project.

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  8. Pamela says

    November 24, 2019 at 7:41 am

    What a clever idea! I gotta try this!

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    • Chas says

      November 24, 2019 at 7:43 am

      Thank you so much Pamela and I’m thrilled you want to try it.

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  9. Lisa L Lombardo says

    November 25, 2019 at 8:01 am

    What a fun project! Very cute! Thanks so much for sharing on Farm Fresh Tuesdays!

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    • Chas says

      November 25, 2019 at 8:48 am

      Thank you Lisa – Happy Thanksgiving

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  10. Ann says

    November 25, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    You can’t tell the difference and your price point is SO much better! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s, Chas.

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    • Chas says

      November 25, 2019 at 8:44 pm

      Thank you so much Ann

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  11. Julie says

    November 28, 2019 at 7:36 am

    Brilliant, what a great saving! Just goes to show what you can do with a little imagination!

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    • Chas says

      November 28, 2019 at 7:40 am

      Thank you so much Julie 🙂

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  12. Marilyn Lesniak says

    November 30, 2019 at 9:55 am

    Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!

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    • Chas says

      December 1, 2019 at 7:31 am

      Thank you Marilyn

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  13. Marilyn Lesniak says

    November 30, 2019 at 6:32 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Happy Holiday!

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    • Chas says

      December 1, 2019 at 7:31 am

      Thanks Marilyn and I’ll see you at the next party

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  14. Kathy A says

    May 24, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    I always try to find a nutcracker for my daughter every Christmas. This would be 1) reasonable, 2) very different. Being retired now, I love stretching my budget and coming up with a nice homemade gift. thanx!

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    • Chas says

      May 25, 2020 at 6:23 am

      Thank you so much Kathy, I’m thrilled you like the project and that it fits your needs. Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply

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