Sharing this adorable glitter Nutcracker ornament DIY that you can make in an afternoon! Use the darling downloadable printable to create beautiful Christmas tree ornaments or gorgeous garland decor. Add them to your children’s playroom or loft. Or elevate your gift-giving with the adorable gift tags!
Want another handmade ornament for your tree? Try these decoupage Christmas napkin ornaments.
Here’s the short answer: print the downloadable nutcracker printable on cardstock, cut it out, punch a hole, glue the edges, cover with chunky glitter, and let it dry a couple of hours. Then tie a satin ribbon through the hole. This nutcracker ornament DIY takes just one afternoon.
Nutcracker Christmas Ornament DIY
I love the Nutcracker ballet. I was already an adult the first time I saw it.
My husband and I took our two children and I loved it as much as my girls and it became a very special memory for me.
Maybe it is the memory of the snow falling as the four of us made our way through the city from dinner to the theater, dressed in gorgeous dresses and suits.
Or the looks on my girls’ faces of pure anticipation and delight during the show.
Or shuffling through the newly fallen snow under a crisp and starry night after the show for delicious dessert and warm cocoa and coffee.
Maybe it is all of it.
It holds an extra special place in my heart this holiday season that may be amplified now since my husband passed away.
Since that time I have seen numerous variations of The Nutcracker. From large productions in a theater to small dance company interpretations in a high school auditorium.
And I have loved every one of them.
Given the love that overflows for The Nutcracker, I was inspired to create the cutest Nutcracker craft and I think you’re going to love it!
I created a couple of printables that will help you make the easiest and most darling little Nutcracker Christmas ornaments for your tree or garland. Imagine these in your children’s playroom or loft space!
Or attach them to any gift to make it extra special!
It is a quick craft that you can do in an afternoon that I think you will love!
Are you ready? Grab your supplies and let’s go!
Supplies Needed for this Nutcracker Ornament DIY
- Cardstock to print the images on. Be creative. You can do iridescent, light blue, pink, pearl, etc.
- Hole punc
- Elmer’s or any craft glue
- Scissors
- Glitter in the color of choice. Choose larger, chunkier glitter vs. smaller glitter.
- Satin Ribbon, any size (I chose a thin ribbon because my themed tree is only 18″, but a larger ribbon would be great on a bigger tree.)
Click on the image below to download your 2-page ornament printable
Click the image below to download your gift tag printable
How to Make This Nutcracker Ornament DIY
- .Download and print the darling Nutcracker ornaments to your cardstock on your home printer
- Cut out the ornaments from your cardstock around the outline of the images.
- Punch a hole where the hole outline is on each ornament.
- Add the glue around each ornament edge.
- Pour the glitter in a small bowl.
- Use a spoon to generously sprinkle the glitter on the glue and make sure all of it is covered; let sit for a minute.
- After a couple of minutes gently tap/shake off the extra glitter onto a spare piece of paper and place the glitter back in the bowl.
- Let the glue and glitter dry for a couple of hours. I let mine dry overnight.
- Thread both ends of your ribbon into the hole from back to front and tie a bow on the front of the ornament creating a loop on the backside.
**Tip: When tying the bow on the front of the ornament, place the loop created on the back around a small bottle to keep it in place while you tighten the bow.
And that is it! They are SO cute!! And so fun!
Add them to a themed tree in a child’s room, your garland, playroom, etc.
Or add the smaller tags to your gifts. They will add that special touch and elevate your gift-giving this year!
Looking for more holiday projects? Try my tiny gingerbread village, or see how to get a Balsam Hill Christmas tree on a budget.
If you love handmade tags, you will also like these DIY air dry clay name tags.
I love these so much. I think they are so darling and I hope you do, too!
Don’t forget to check out how my mantle turned out this year and see my awesome tutorial to recreate it!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a nutcracker ornament?
You make a nutcracker ornament by printing the downloadable printable onto cardstock, cutting out each ornament, and punching a hole where the outline shows. Then you glue around the edge, cover it with glitter, let it dry for a couple of hours, and tie a ribbon through the hole.
What glue should I use for DIY glitter ornaments?
Elmer’s or any craft glue works for this project. Add the glue around each ornament edge, then sprinkle the glitter on generously so all of the glue is covered.
How do you get glitter to stick to ornaments?
Add the glue around each ornament edge, then use a spoon to generously sprinkle glitter on until the glue is covered. Let it sit for a minute, gently tap off the extra glitter onto a spare piece of paper, and let the ornament dry for a couple of hours. I like larger, chunkier glitter better than smaller glitter.
How long does it take to make nutcracker ornaments?
You can make these nutcracker ornaments in an afternoon. The glue and glitter need a couple of hours to dry before you add the ribbon.
Where can I find printable Christmas gift tags?
You can download the nutcracker gift tag printable right in this post. The smaller tags add a special touch to your gifts.
Remember, you can do it yourself, but let’s do it together!
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