Twelve Gifts of Handmade Part Four or Pimp My Nutcracker
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house,
not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the fire with care,
and the nutcrackers were pimped with the utmost of flair.
You were waiting for it and here it is.
Needs:
Thrift store nutcracker
Acrylic paint
Tacky glue
Modge Podge
Glitter
Sequins
Trim
and fake fruit and all other gee gaws you might think of or come across
In order to modify your nutcracker, first remove the hair, beard and arms. Usually the arms are held on with a nail at the wrist and a peg at the shoulder and are easy to wiggle off.
To apply sequins or glitter, brush the tacky glue on and sprinkle on. Easy.
Here are some close-ups, the Mariachi Nutcracker was made by my friend Sara. I had the hat and she fantastically realized his suit. Maharajas and princes - we had ridiculous fun.
Merry Christmas everyone and to all a good night!
Comments (13)
what fun! beautiful
Posted by Helen (of Troy) | December 25, 2007 6:25 AM
Posted on December 25, 2007 06:25
LOVE THEM!! MERRY CHRISTMAS, SONYA AND SARA!!!
Love, Kristin in SLC
Posted by Kristin (delic8genius) | December 25, 2007 7:38 AM
Posted on December 25, 2007 07:38
HA! These are great! We have been talking about nutcrackers a lot in my house since we watched The Nutcracker. Merry Christmas!
Posted by Kat | December 25, 2007 8:07 AM
Posted on December 25, 2007 08:07
fantastico! those hats need some tarting up anyway..this is perfect...
happy holidays to you and your family sonya!
Posted by mims | December 25, 2007 9:15 AM
Posted on December 25, 2007 09:15
Those are fabulous! Hope you're having a great Christmas!
Posted by Jesse | December 25, 2007 10:33 AM
Posted on December 25, 2007 10:33
I love the idea of "pimping" the nutcrackers! I've got quite a few inexpensive ones and you've given me a way to give them new life! Great idea, Sonya! Happy New Year!
Posted by Dorian Fletcher | December 25, 2007 5:46 PM
Posted on December 25, 2007 17:46
I painted craft store nutcrackers for my kids, but obviously I need to go back and get their glitter on! Those are great!
Merry Christmas, my friend!
Posted by laeroport | December 26, 2007 9:46 AM
Posted on December 26, 2007 09:46
Never did I think I'd see "pimp" and "nutcracker" in the same sentence. You rock, Sonya.
Posted by sulu-design | December 27, 2007 6:45 PM
Posted on December 27, 2007 18:45
a great idea!
Posted by erin | December 28, 2007 8:06 AM
Posted on December 28, 2007 08:06
SUCH creativity! Such fun. And love the non-bomb final candle - so beautiful. I'm sure Bea would love to do that someday. Happy holidays to you. Hope you are feeling better.
Posted by Amy | December 28, 2007 10:28 AM
Posted on December 28, 2007 10:28
I think the mariachi one is my favorite.
Wow! Mariachi has my name in it! Clearly that's the path I'm meant to take in life.
Posted by maria | December 30, 2007 12:59 PM
Posted on December 30, 2007 12:59
your blog is brilliant! superb colors!!
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Posted by kelly LOVES whales | December 31, 2007 4:04 PM
Posted on December 31, 2007 16:04
i like the shorty mcshort guy in the front the best :)
Posted by Jen b | January 2, 2008 12:00 AM
Posted on January 2, 2008 00:00