DIY Lifesize Nutcracker (easy + no power tools!)
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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:
bit.ly/3MUyTlp
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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Disclaimer: Please note that I am not a professional and that all projects seen on my channel must be completed at your own risk. I do not take responsibility for any harm or injury that may occur. Please be careful!
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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!🎄😁
@ChicOnTheCheap
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Yami!
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! 🎄
@ChicOnTheCheap
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shannon! Thank you for including me in this collaboration! 🎄
@barbaramcallister2244
2 жыл бұрын
No lol lol lo I’m N kkk
@mr.a.
2 жыл бұрын
I think Frosty is a good name idk 🤷♂️ looks like pink delish frosting 🧁
@meetvirginia7023
2 жыл бұрын
Best idea I’ve seen in a couple of years. I’m doing this! Thx Sara 🥰
@reneerasile8059
Жыл бұрын
@@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!
@jennifersignsoflife1375
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@SarcasticPixie
Жыл бұрын
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 😆
@ChicOnTheCheap
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Courtney! Love that name 😉
This is amazing! Tip for those trying this-those wood rounds are way cheaper at Home Depot or Lowes!
@kimberleyfrasquillo3684
2 жыл бұрын
@Tony Adler ~ I was wondering if that might be the case.🤔 Thank you for the info!
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❤
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.
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!!
@neldagarcia9328
2 жыл бұрын
Omg!!!! This is Amazing!! I ❤️ it!!! Name: Sir Pinkalot!!!
@deaneclark6469
2 жыл бұрын
@@neldagarcia9328 I love Sir Pinkalot, awesome name, fits perfectly! I love it!❤️
Now I definitely want to do this. What was the final cost? As for the name.. Lord Pinkerton 🤣
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!
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!
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 👏👏👏👏👏👏
@ChicOnTheCheap
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steph!
@steph4464
2 жыл бұрын
Sara. Sorry for misspelling
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 🥰🥰
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 👏👏👏👏👏
Acetone on a cotton pad will take the pvc printing right off the pipes. This is truly inspired, SJ. ❤️
Super cute! His name should be Sir Phillipe On The Cheap💂🏻🎄❄️⛄️🎅🏻🤶🏻🎁
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.
@delagonz4295
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
Repeating what so many others said...AMAZING!!! Love your nutcracker!
This is BY FAR my favorite thing you’ve created! I’m obsessed!! 😍
Gorgeous. He looks like a Lord Pinkerton to me lol
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!
It's not Christmas without nutcrackers!! I love them, your creation is absolutely gorgeous!!
Sara Jane - One Word . . . BRILLIANT!!!!! Thanks for sharing! You should be SO proud!!!!
OMG!!! This is the most incredible DIY EVER. Amazing job Sara Jane. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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.
Saw this on pinterest and a blog, but certainly appreciate it being created! Thank you, can't wait for Christmas
Wow! Your nutcracker looks amazing and even better there was no power tools. Girl, you out did yourself with this DIY. 😍❤👏👏 Thanks Sara Jane!
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.
Wow this is creative and beautiful...love that anyone can make it on a budget and any design or color too!!!!
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 ❤️
Wow, that nutcracker is flippen amazing! Holy cow! I am blown away!
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 and by far one of the best Christmas DIYs I have ever seen‼‼‼‼ You knocked it out of the park with this one‼♥️🎉🎄
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. ❤️
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 amazing! Putting it on my Christmas decor “MUST make” list!!
Wow! This is amazing! It looks marvelous! Thanks for sharing!
Just went out and bought all the supplies to make 2 nutcrackers for my mom and I. Can’t wait to get it done!!
This is seriously the cutest!! SO awesome and you did SUCH an amazing job on it! I am absolutely blown away!!! Totally adorable!
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 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!!
OMG! My granddaughter would go crazy if she saw your Nutcracker! She has collected them since she was 3 or 4 years old. Beautiful.
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.
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!
@ChicOnTheCheap
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Robyn!
OMG, that turned out amazing!
I am absolutely in love. I've always wanted to have 2 of these but, like you said very expensive. Thanks to you I will be able to make my own. Thank you so much I love him😊
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!!!!!
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 ❤️ 🙏🏻
Fantastic job!! I just love it. You are very talented 👏
I don't even know what to say. That was the best thing I have ever seen. I am rewatching a few times because I couldn't believe how easy that was.
It is so epic!!!! Thank you !!! You are blessed to be able to create this
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.
@ChicOnTheCheap
2 жыл бұрын
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 :)
Wow! Turned out excellent 👌 👏
WOW! This is amazing! Such amazing quality and something that will last forever!🎄
Seriously, this is an amazing project! You did awesome! Thank you for sharing how to make it without power tools. It makes it more convenient for ones that don't have the tools. 🤗🙌🏻💗
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
@mistymcclanahan1138
2 жыл бұрын
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. 💗
@theeluannesantos
2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@mistymcclanahan1138
2 жыл бұрын
@@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. ☺️
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!💚❤️
That is fantastic!!! One of the most beautiful DIY’s I’ve ever seen!!
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 .
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 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 🧙🏼♀️🧛🏼🖤
@melbabowen4389
Жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea!
@BSWVI
Жыл бұрын
So smart! Instant Frankenstein's monster with just a very few modifications.
@xtinefong4542
Жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@shirliestratton7790
Жыл бұрын
great idea
@shirliestratton7790
Жыл бұрын
the awkward aquarious great idea
Jane, your nutcracker is INCREDIBLE! I love it! The ultimate Christmas decor!
Awesomeness! Love the simplified instructions and common materials. Thanks a million plus!
Brilliant! Very creative and unique! Well done!
This is taking crafting to a whole new level. I love this!
Speechless and mind blowing!!!! Wow!!!!! Just… wow!!!! If I get started now I may be able to afford it and complete it by the time Christmas comes around!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
You are so creative. Thanks for all your vision 💖
Looks fantastic!!!!!!
Your Nutcracker is beautiful. You did a great job ❤️
Amazing, that turned out beautiful .The color is perfect and modern for sure .
What a great piece of work. Opened my mind for other ways to use your ideas. Your deserve a Christmas in July prize.
You nailed it girl! This is beautiful 😍 Tfs and God Bless ♥ 🥰
Wow you out did yourself this time. It’s gorgeous. If I had room I’d make one. Awesome job. ❤️
I am beyond impressed with your nutcracker! Amazing job!
Wow! This is so creative and looks amazing. Love that it can broken down for storage ♥️
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. 🎄❤
This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing this and your directions are so informative!
@ChicOnTheCheap
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Debra!
Wow! This is the most creative idea I have seen in a long, long time!!! Adding this to my list of crafts to make for Christmas this year. Fantastic work!!!
That’s just WONDERFUL! Great job.
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 😂).💓
So amazing! You did an amazing job and make it look easy to do!! Merry July Christmas
He is amazing!! Such a good job you did in making him!!🎄♥️
Your nutcracker is so beautiful. You are amazingly talented. God Bless You!
I love this idea and its so affordable, I’ll definitely be making one of these!! Thanks so much for always sharing your inspiration!
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 😉😁
@ChicOnTheCheap
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Glenda!
I’m so excited I’m going to do this. This is beautiful 🤩 I’m totally stun and speechless. Thank you
Oh my goodness this is absolutely awesome I have wanted a large nutcracker and this is just perfect. I can't wait to create this for the Christmas season. Thanks for sharing 🤗🤗
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. 🤗💖👏👏
WOW...I'm speechless. Such a awesome job!
@ChicOnTheCheap
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sheila!
@sheilas.6170
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChicOnTheCheap your welcome
This is by far one of my favorite Christmas DIYs I’ve seen on your channel!! So many cute and creative ideas overall on your channel but this one is really really REALLY awesome!!! I think I will definitely be duping this!!! Love it!!
This is absolutely INCREDIBLE!! Hands-down BEST DIY I've seen in ages. You hit a grand slam with this one girl!! ❤️
"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❤🙏🏾
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 🤭
I am in love with this NUTCRACKER. I COLLECT THEM. AWESOME JOB.
Wow 🤩! It looks amazing SJ!! Stunning!! Thk u for sharing!! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
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.
Best and cutest Nutcracker video I’ve seen. Turned out very professional and adorable!❤
OHMYGOSH that was perfect!!! My mom would looove it she's got a big collection of nutcrackers Thank you for sharing