Make the Classic Nutcracker Doll as a Creative Craft
The nutcracker doll is the central character of a classic Christmas play, which has been popular for over 100 years. With this craft, children can make their very own papercraft nutcracker doll.
List of Supplies for your Papercraft Nutcracker Doll
How to Make Your Nutcracker Doll
Step 1
Use thick craft paper or light cardstock paper for this craft. The provided template includes patterns for the body base, head, hair, moustache, hat, arms, hands, and accessories. Trace the patterns on the selected paper using a pencil and cut them out nicely using a pair of scissors.
Step 2
Attach the hair cutouts on both sides (left and right) of the head cutout and attach the moustache cutout.
Step 3
Attach the strip cutout along the bottom side of the hat base and attach the three teardrop shapes on the hat in a pattern that you choose.
Step 4
Attach the hat pattern on the top side of the head pattern.
Step 5
Use a black pen or sharpie to draw the face of the nutcracker doll.
Step 6
Cut slits along the marked lines inside the buckle cutout. Insert the belt string through the slits to make the papercraft belt.
Step 7
Attach the trouser cutout on any one side of the base cutout.
Step 8
Attach the belt pattern along the top, inner side of the trouser part. Attach the 6 decorative button cutouts on the suit part of the base.
Step 9
Attach the head pattern right above the top pair of buttons, on the base.
Step 10
Attach the strip cutout along any one side of the sleeve cutout and attach the hand cutout to the opposite side of the sleeve.
Step 11
Roll the sleeve pattern to form a cylinder shape.
Step 12
Attach the round cutout to the top end of the cylinder shaped arm pattern.
Step 13
Roll the base pattern to form a cylinder shape as well.
Step 14
Attach the arm patterns on both sides of the base cylinder shape to complete the craft.
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