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December 13, 2017 · 35 Comments

Terra Cotta Nutcracker Soldier

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Being a dancer, I love the Nutcracker!  I direct a dance program here in Fort Collins, CO (Mountain Dance @ Mountain Kids).   With the support of the owners, I created a unique Nutcracker show called Nutcracker with a Twist almost 20 years ago, &  I direct 4 shows (with the help of the dance staff) every year.  My neighbors down the street has these terra cotta soldiers that they put out every Christmas and I love them.  I decided I was going to make my own and add a twist – make mine a terra cotta Nutcracker solider!

You’ll need:

4 terra cotta pots – all the same size.

You can find the below paint here

Dixie Belle Midnight Sky

Dixie Belle Bunker Hill Blue

Dixie Belle Barn Red

Dixie Belle Soft Pink

Dixie Belle Fluff

 Dixie Belle Gator Hide

Paint one terra cotta pot with Dixie Belle Bunker Hill Blue.  You can leave the top stripe plain, you’ll be painting it later.

Paint one terra cotta pot with Dixie Belle Barn Red.  You can leave the top stripe plain, you’ll be painting it later.

Paint one terra cotta pot with Dixie Belle Midnight Sky.  Paint the entire pot, including the top.

Paint one terra cotta pot with Dixie Belle Soft Pink.  You can leave the top stripe plain, you’ll be painting it later.

Paint the top rim of each terra cotta pot with Dixie Belle Midnight Sky.

Draw on your face with pencil.  When you are ready paint the face on.

I use a sharpie for the pink nose and cheeks.

For added protection (as mine will be going outside) add 3 coats of Dixie Belle Gator Hide following the instructions.

Hot glue (or use glue of your choice) on embellishments to his shirt & hat.

Using silicone or glue of your choice adhere the terra cotta pots together like this, and let dry for 24 hours.

*I did add a solar light to the top of his hat – you can see it lit in the next picture  🙂

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  1. Kelly says

    December 13, 2017 at 9:02 am

    Beautiful! I love the Nutcracker! I am definitely adding this to my list of crafts to try!

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    • Chas says

      December 13, 2017 at 9:19 am

      Thank you so much Kelly 🙂 Please send me pictures when your’s is done.

      Reply
  2. sue@welcomeheart.com says

    December 13, 2017 at 9:09 am

    so cute and totally doable!

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    • Chas says

      December 13, 2017 at 9:20 am

      Thank you very much Sue 🙂

      Reply
  3. LindaS says

    December 13, 2017 at 12:10 pm

    Oh my gosh, Chas, he is adorable! I’m in love. I think he needs a female friend. LOL 🙂

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    • Chas says

      December 13, 2017 at 3:46 pm

      lol, that’s awesome Linda! I’ll have to make a “Clara” Ballerina for him 🙂 Love it!!!

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      • LindaS says

        December 13, 2017 at 4:40 pm

        ROFL!!

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  4. Sandy says

    December 13, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    Adorable! Have to make this for my 5 yr old granddaughter who is obsessed with nut crackers! But would love to know where you found the solar light?

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    • Chas says

      December 13, 2017 at 3:47 pm

      Thank you Sandy. I got the solar light from Walmart this past summer. I was saving it for this guy 🙂

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  5. Mother of 3 says

    December 13, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    He is so cute! Thanks for sharing with us at the Virtual Refrigerator. Pinned.

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    • Chas says

      December 13, 2017 at 5:15 pm

      Thank you, I’m really excited about him 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says

    December 14, 2017 at 7:09 am

    That is so creative!!

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    • Chas says

      December 14, 2017 at 7:13 am

      Thank you Tamar 🙂

      Reply
  7. Carol says

    December 14, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    He’s adorable!

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    • Chas says

      December 14, 2017 at 3:53 pm

      Thank you Carol 🙂

      Reply
  8. Zaleina says

    December 14, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    This is hysterical!! I love this guy and his little belt! But if I tried it, you’d have to draw that face for me, or send me the stencil! So funny and creative.

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    • Chas says

      December 14, 2017 at 10:57 pm

      Thank you Zaleina, we are loving him and he makes us smile too 🙂

      Reply
  9. Rhonda says

    December 16, 2017 at 8:56 am

    How creative. I’m a huge nutcracker fan. Would love for you to share on Sunday’s Best Linkup.

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    • Chas says

      December 16, 2017 at 9:07 am

      Thank you Rhonda and you bet, I’ll be there 🙂 Thanks for the invite.

      Reply
  10. SimpleDecoratingTips.com says

    December 18, 2017 at 8:43 am

    This is so creative! I love it… and I too love nutcrackers, (and I’m NOT a dancer, trust me…. LOL) Merry Christmas! 🙂 Liz

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    • Chas says

      December 18, 2017 at 11:58 am

      Thanks so much Liz 🙂 Merry Christmas to you too!!! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Elise Ho says

    December 18, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    I have a few broken pots that I could actually patch up enough to be able to make this.

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    • Chas says

      December 18, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      That is a great idea Elise, and thanks for sharing it here with everyone! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Leslie says

    December 22, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    Very cute! Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!

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    • Chas says

      December 23, 2017 at 8:27 am

      Thank you Leslie 🙂

      Reply
  13. Claire says

    December 28, 2017 at 6:09 am

    What a great idea. Love these.

    Thanks for sharing at The Christmas blog hop.

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    • Chas says

      December 28, 2017 at 7:26 am

      Thank you Claire and thanks for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  14. April J Harris says

    December 30, 2017 at 8:25 am

    What a fun and fabulous craft, Chas! I love how your Terra Cotta Nutcracker Soldier turned out. The Nutcracker is one of my very favourite ballets! Thank you so much for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Happy New Year! Look forward to seeing you back at Hearth and Soul on 8th January!

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    • Chas says

      December 30, 2017 at 11:02 am

      Thank you April, and thank you so very much for having a place for all of us to share our creations and ideas. Happy New Year to you!

      Reply
  15. Rhev says

    January 24, 2018 at 2:01 am

    Thank you for sharing this. I love the Nutcracker and i’m glad to have it on display not just on the kitchen shelves but on the front yard, as well.
    Since you’re into nutcrackers, let me share with you this article I read recently (https://www.cuckooforest.com/blogs/cuckoo-forest-blog/nutcrackers-that-actually-crack-nuts)

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    • Chas says

      January 24, 2018 at 7:12 am

      Thank you and thank you for sharing the article. Have a great day!

      Reply
  16. Deb says

    April 13, 2018 at 10:25 am

    I just found your web site thanks to Hometalk. I am in love ? with your nut cracker. I will defiantly be making one. Also be our watering can. Thank you for sharing. ???

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    • Chas says

      April 13, 2018 at 10:31 am

      Thank you so much for stopping by Deb. I love that you want to make a Nutcracker and watering can. Please send me pictures when you’re done, I’d love to see them!

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  17. Sandra says

    November 22, 2020 at 11:13 am

    Hi love the nutcracker, so easy to make without a lot of expense. Thanks for all the great ideas and crafts you show us.

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    • Chas says

      November 22, 2020 at 6:51 pm

      Thank you so much Sandra, and thanks for the kind words… made my day 🙂

      Reply

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