DIY Lifesize Nutcracker (easy + no power tools!)
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2022
- Today we're making a HUGE CHRISTMAS DIY - a lifesize nutcracker (over 6FT tall) and we're doing it on a budget and WITHOUT power tools. This Christmas craft is easy to put together and easy to store when the holiday season is over.
2022 Christmas in July playlist:
bit.ly/3OQx6zu
Supplies:
Wood glue:
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Pine Wood round:
12" + 18"
Wood (Cut into 12" pieces):
bit.ly/3MVM6KO
Cement tube:
bit.ly/3xVmitT
PVC pipe:
*I purchased PVC pipe pre-cut inside the store, but you can save money if you can find a store that will cut the longer sections of pipe for you.
pre-cut: bit.ly/3HuLPNL
10 ft: bit.ly/3NWp7Re
EVA foam:
bit.ly/3HH6tdD
#ChristmasDIY #Nutcracker #ChicOnTheCheap
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Wow! I have always dreamed of getting my Dad a life size nutcracker as he has 100’s of nutcrackers but we have never been able to afford a life size one but you have just made it possible bc we can make one. Such a phenomenal job!!
Omg!!!! This is Amazing!! I ❤️ it!!!
Name: Sir Pinkalot!!!
@@neldagarcia9328 I love Sir Pinkalot, awesome name, fits perfectly! I love it!❤️
I am BLOWN AWAY! Your nutcracker looks SO SO GOOD! I may have to recreate your tutorial (with my own twist). So smart to make it easy to break down and store away too! I can't wait to see what name he or she gets. Merry Christmas in July! 🎄
Thank you Shannon! Thank you for including me in this collaboration! 🎄
No lol lol lo I’m N kkk
I think Frosty is a good name idk 🤷♂️ looks like pink delish frosting 🧁
Best idea I’ve seen in a couple of years. I’m doing this! Thx Sara 🥰
@@ChicOnTheCheap love this even went by dollar tree today and bought some pool noodles today so I can do it in the winter since they don't sell pool noodles all year
I am beyond obsessed with this, I have never seen something so amazing!! I want to make two of these for my house! I think this could even be used in place of a Christmas tree for small spaces. I love it so much!
Thank You SO Much for participating in "Christmas in July"! There are so many crafting channels available that it's impossible to sort through all of them, so it was a BRILLIANT idea for you guys to collaborate like this. I just *LOVE* your channel!
Same!!! This is fantastic.
For years I have watched videos on how to make life size nutcrackers and this was by far the best video in terms of clarity, simplicity and cost. Bravo, excellent job and much appreciated.
AMAZING Sara Jane! You knocked this out of the park and the fact that you can break it down and store it is an added bonus! Great job, girl!
P.S. I think his name should be Spencer 😆
Thank you Courtney! Love that name 😉
Holy moly! That is an amazing nutcracker DIY!!!! The would look so good by a front door! I may need to try one myself! Loved being a part of the Christmas in July collab! So many great ideas!🎄😁
Thanks so much Yami!
It's not Christmas without nutcrackers!! I love them, your creation is absolutely gorgeous!!
Repeating what so many others said...AMAZING!!! Love your nutcracker!
Omg!!! Girl, you've outdone Christmas in July.....WOW!!! I can't wait to recreate this Nutcracker this winter!! Omg my grandbabies are gonna be blown away, just like I was 🥰🥰
This is amazing! Tip for those trying this-those wood rounds are way cheaper at Home Depot or Lowes!
@Tony Adler ~ I was wondering if that might be the case.🤔 Thank you for the info!
The creativity is pure genius. I think this is amazing and anyone can do it!! What a great Christmas decoration! I'm literally blown away!
This is BY FAR my favorite thing you’ve created! I’m obsessed!! 😍
This is the best tutorial I’ve seen for a DIY life-size nutcracker! Thank you so much for being so detailed and thinking of those of us without power tools. We will definitely be using this for our holiday decor.
Agreed
I love it!!!! I’ve been wanting to make my own Nutcrackers for a few years now and you’ve shown me an easier way to do it! I will start collecting my supplies now! Thank you so much!
I'm in the process of getting my supply list together for 4 nutcrackers. I shared this wonderful tutorial with my 47 yr old daughter, my 28 yr old granddaughter, and my sister. We are all excited to make our own together in my sister's basement. My daughter, Maria, bought me a beautiful solid wood 6 ft nutcracker several yrs ago, and I named him Mario. Now the one I'm going to make will be painted a very pretty light blue with silver accents to match my Xmas decor on my living room tree. I love Nutcrackers and have a lot in various sizes. Thank you for sharing with us❤
Oh my goodness, I just watched your video and I’m still sitting here in awe. Let me just say, you did that. I love, love, love your nutcracker. You are amazing. ❤️
Gorgeous. He looks like a Lord Pinkerton to me lol
This DIY nutcracker is AMAZING!!!! I've always wanted one of those giant nutcrackers but couldn't see myself paying those high prices . Thanks for making the instructions easy to follow. Can't wait to try it! I love these Christmas in July videos!!
Saw this on pinterest and a blog, but certainly appreciate it being created! Thank you, can't wait for Christmas
You are so creative. Even if I could put that thing together, I couldn't get it to mlm look that good with all your details and embellishments. I love him!
Could your project get anymore amazing?!!! You did such a great job. I couldn’t even imagine now easy and perfect your nutcracker came out. Hats off to you!!! Thanks for sharing.
OMG!!! This is the most incredible DIY EVER. Amazing job Sara Jane. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I am beyond impressed with your nutcracker! Amazing job!
Jane, your nutcracker is INCREDIBLE! I love it! The ultimate Christmas decor!
Super cute! His name should be Sir Phillipe On The Cheap💂🏻🎄❄️⛄️🎅🏻🤶🏻🎁
Oh my that’s is absolutely awesome! Great DIY! TFS! The fact that u can take it apart to store it is genius! ❤️🇨🇦
This is amazing!!! I collect nutcrackers and was disappointed that I'd never have a lifesize soldier, but the old wallet said 'nope'. Well, take that wallet! Sarah Jane has made my dream come true! Thank you so much for figuring out how to make this and keeping it simple while looking like it cost big bucks. This is going to be fun to make.
This is one of the most awesome DIYs I have ever seen. You make the instructions so easy to follow. I am 70 and I am going to make one of these to place next to my fireplace. Thank you so much for sharing this great idea.
This is amazing! Putting it on my Christmas decor “MUST make” list!!
I love nutcrackers! I can’t believe the great job you did making this guy and for a decent price. Plus one you can reuse year after year. Great job! Will have to make one of these guys. Thank you for the great tutorial!
Thank you Robyn!
OMG, I was looking for sooo long for an easy nutcracker tutorial and I came across with yours! It’s genius! I am totally making one this year! Than’ you VERY much ❤️
This is so adorable and while it is awesome for Christmas…I was also thinking the design could be modified for Halloween. I have always wanted a nutcracker vampire or witch or both 🧙🏼♀️🧛🏼🖤
That’s a great idea!
So smart! Instant Frankenstein's monster with just a very few modifications.
Great idea!
great idea
the awkward aquarious great idea
OH.MY.GOODNESS!!! I LOVEEEEE this!!!! This turned out amazing!! I’ve always wanted one of these and now I know how to make one myself! Thank you for sharing!💚❤️
I absolutely love him . This is so good ! It does not look homemade without power tools. Love it 😀 He looks like a Pierre to me for sure .
Love & prayers ❤️ 🙏🏻
Wow! Your nutcracker looks amazing and even better there was no power tools. Girl, you out did yourself with this DIY. 😍❤👏👏 Thanks Sara Jane!
LOVE THIS !!! I've always wanted a pink one 💗 Great , easy instructions too !!
Favorite DIY I’ve seen yet- and you’ve had a LONG list of projects I’ve loved. Super impressed and I love the fun color choices.
This is amazing and by far one of the best Christmas DIYs I have ever seen‼‼‼‼ You knocked it out of the park with this one‼♥️🎉🎄
Wow!!!!!! This is amazing, I absolutely love it. You have definitely set the bar high. Please do more diy's like this. Thank you for the inspiration.
Of all the Nutcrackers DIYs yours is the best and the easiest to construct. The fact that it can be disassembled is fantastic, thank you for sharing 👏👏👏👏👏
Looks fantastic!!!!!!
Your Nutcracker is beautiful. You did a great job ❤️
Awesomeness!
Love the simplified instructions and common materials.
Thanks a million plus!
It is so epic!!!! Thank you !!! You are blessed to be able to create this
OMG, that turned out amazing!
I love nutcrackers, have a big collection, my biggest one is 48” tall.
But man oh man, this one you created is out of this world, you always amaze me with your blowed mind talent!!! 👏🏻
I will name it: BubbleGumCracker 😜🤪
Love it!!! Tyfs!!!
This is seriously the cutest!! SO awesome and you did SUCH an amazing job on it! I am absolutely blown away!!! Totally adorable!
That is fantastic!!! One of the most beautiful DIY’s I’ve ever seen!!
Wow you out did yourself this time. It’s gorgeous. If I had room I’d make one. Awesome job. ❤️
Wow wow wow! Just wow. This is fantastic! I know what I'll be doing soon 🤪 thank you so much for sharing. You NEVER disappoint.
Acetone on a cotton pad will take the pvc printing right off the pipes.
This is truly inspired, SJ. ❤️
Amazing!!!! I love the color choices you made, while untraditional yes...but so glam!!!! Thank you for sharing this video and with a few material products just how easy it was to make your own Nutcracker. One of a kind...I love it!!!!!
Girl, you never cease to amaze me!!😍 I’ve seen many tutorials on how to make a life-size nutcracker, but by far yours is my absolutely favorite!🥰🫶 I’m definitely going to recreate this and when I do I’ll send you a pic my friend! He reminds me of Pink Panther (old school I know lol 😂).💓
Sarah Jane! Girl, I'm speechless! This is beautiful! I love love love that you made his outfit pink and gold. Seriously you outdid yourself 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you Steph!
Sara. Sorry for misspelling
FANTASTIC idea!!!
Absolutely phenomenal!
Wow! Turned out excellent 👌 👏
WOW! Your Nutcracker is incredible! What an amazing DIY! I love the fact that it can be taken apart. I also love it in ink. Your details are fantastic! The gold on the pink looks so good. You need to do more DIYs like this.
Thank you so much! I think this was my first non-Dollar Tree DIY! I enjoyed it so much and I'll try to think of more ideas :)
Love, love, love this nutcracker! 😍
Wow! This is beautiful! Great job!❤️
Wow! This is amazing! It looks marvelous! Thanks for sharing!
I love this idea and its so affordable, I’ll definitely be making one of these!! Thanks so much for always sharing your inspiration!
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS
ABSOLUTELY Beautiful!!!!
One of the best DIY’s I’ve ever seen!! Thank you for sharing such an easy way to make one of the most iconic & well-loved pieces during Christmas. I see your nutcracker as a Gus 🤭
Brilliant! Very creative and unique! Well done!
WOW! This is amazing! Such amazing quality and something that will last forever!🎄
WOW !!! This is amazing ! I can’t believe you just came up with this . You win Sara Jane ! You’re the DIY Queen! Absolutely beautiful. Prettiest nut cracker I’ve ever seen .
"Most Epic DIY Ever" is such an understatement!! Thank you for participating, you cracked this out the park...he has to be named after your boyfriend (of course) in honor of y'all's first Christmas together😉🥰Can't wait for you, Queen of Halloween, to start my Fall season off right❤🙏🏾
Wow this is creative and beautiful...love that anyone can make it on a budget and any design or color too!!!!
Wow! This is so creative and looks amazing. Love that it can broken down for storage ♥️
This is absolutely INCREDIBLE!! Hands-down BEST DIY I've seen in ages. You hit a grand slam with this one girl!! ❤️
This is taking crafting to a whole new level. I love this!
You nailed it girl! This is beautiful 😍 Tfs and God Bless ♥ 🥰
He is amazing!! Such a good job you did in making him!!🎄♥️
This is absolutely AMAZING!!!! 🎉
Sarah Jane, this is ABSOLUTELY adorable. I love it. WOW, you made the steps so easy to follow, as well. I love Christmas in July. 🤗💖👏👏
Fantastic job!! I just love it. You are very talented 👏
Wow 🤩!!!!! You made it seem so easy!!!! Love it!!!!
What a great piece of work. Opened my mind for other ways to use your ideas. Your deserve a Christmas in July prize.
So amazing! You did an amazing job and make it look easy to do!! Merry July Christmas
Now I definitely want to do this. What was the final cost?
As for the name.. Lord Pinkerton 🤣
Gorgeous! Fantastic!
Absolutely amazing!!!
This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing this and your directions are so informative!
Thank you Debra!
OMG Sarah Jane! Holy nutcracker, this is AMAZING. Well constructed and without power tools is a plus. Wonderful design and quality details. As far as a name how about Sir Klaus. TFS your creativity. 🎄❤
That’s just WONDERFUL! Great job.
Your nutcracker is absolutely gorgeous! I loved the pink color 💖
He's amazing! Great job! I'm going to call him SIr Cotton Candyman. He just makes me smile and think of everything sweet and magical from childhood. I love your creations and thank you so much for all you do! Now I can't wait for Christmas :)
LOVE this!! So creative! I love the Nutcracker! You did a great job! How about Col. Chic? I am thinking I will have to make one (or more) of these! Thank you so much for the tutorial.
Absolutely excellent!!!! Just wow!!!
All I can say is WOW!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
WOW...I'm speechless. Such a awesome job!
Thank you Sheila!
@@ChicOnTheCheap your welcome
This is adorable! I love it so much. Pink is my favorite color, everything looks better in pink.
The first name that came to mind is Charlie but I’m not sure it’s good enough for him. I’ll have to think about it and come back to edit my comment when I think of the perfect name for him
I was trying to think of a good name for him too but nothing seems to be quite good enough. 😁 She did an amazing job. 💗
@@mistymcclanahan1138 Exactly! I love it so much. My skills are no where near good enough to even attempt making one. I’m sad about that because I really want one.
@@theeluannesantos girl... Same here, I'm not crafty at all but I have a niece who is totally amazing and I want to show this video to her and see what we can accomplish together. I think it would be so fun. I hope you find a creative person to help you as well. ☺️
Wow!!! This is such an impressive piece of artwork!! I never even knew these existed. Beautiful!!!
You did so AWESOME!! Your nutcracker looks amazing!! ❤
Sara Jane you never cease to amaze me. ! This is so fun🎄💕 Amazing details as usual! Keep those DIYs coming girl! I’m sad they only have a “like” button! We need a “lovelovelove”❤️❤️❤️button 😉😁
Thank you Glenda!
You NEVER fail to make me mad! 😠 Mad because I just don't have that creative mind to think of something this amazing! It is truly a genius idea & you deserve mad props for this one. I'm part German & lived there for 3 yrs & I just LOVE nutcrackers. I have seen some extraordinary ones both big & small but I don't have the budget to get what my eyes desire lol but now thanks to YOU I can have one to stand next to my beautiful 3 & 4ft Santa's this Christmas! I even REALLY dislike pink but this guy is simply perfect!!! He feels like a Friedrich (gotta pronounce it right tho) to me. Thank you Sarah for sharing your crafty eyes & heart to the less fortunate craft minded ppl like myself...next trip Lowes & I'll be waiting for you to make me mad once again! Lol Question...do you have a description of his other accessories that you used or where you got them? You have the best dollar(not exactly a dollar)tree where you are. More times than not I can never find 75% of the stuff you use & that's been in both Kentucky & Virginia. My non crafty brain doesn't always think outside the box to come up with substitutes either 🤦♀️ Anyway, thank you for all you share...it is truly appreciated!
Thank you so much! I got a lot of the ribbon and faux fur for the hair at Hobby Lobby and trim at JoAnns! I hope that helps. Thank you for your kind words.
@@ChicOnTheCheap thank you...that does help I'll have to see what I can find & yw...you take the time to help us & just wanted you to know it's appreciated.
This is TRULY UNBELIEVABLE!!! I LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS! PLEASE KEEP GOING!!!
I’m so excited I’m going to do this. This is beautiful 🤩 I’m totally stun and speechless. Thank you