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Are you ready for another awesome piece of DIY Christmas decor? We’re back with Day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop and today is all about wreaths! This glittery pastel nutcracker Christmas wreath is the perfect mix of traditional and colorful for your door this season!

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I used to have an entire tree centered around nutcrackers but the tree was very traditional in style and color. In fact, the nutcrackers are the only thing I have missed since switching to my candy tree. Finally, it occurred to me that I can still totally add some nutcrackers to my decor, I simply have to switch up the style and colors.

I found this super awesome nutcracker at the Dollar Tree and for a dollar I was willing to take a risk with paint. I’m so glad I did because this wreath is awesome and totally gorgeous. It’s sparkly, brightly colored, and perfect for a candy-themed winter wonderland.

Glittery Pastel Nutcracker Christmas Wreath Materials

Wreath Form
3 inch Wide Teal Snowflake Wired Ribbon
Faux Flowers in Purple, White, and Gold
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
6 inch (or taller) Nutcracker
Lavender Paint
Glitter Paint of Choice
Purple Glitter
Mod Podge
2 Pine Cones
Pink Glittery Ribbon
White Feathery Yarn

Step 1

First, glue one end of your teal snowflake ribbon to your wreath form.

Step 2

Then begin wrapping your ribbon around the wreath form with a slight overlap until completely covered.

Step 3

Secure the end of your ribbon with another dab of hot glue.

Step 4

Trim any excess ribbon from your wreath.

Step 5

Set your wreath aside and grab your nutcracker.

Step 6

Choose one coordinating color on your nutcracker and paint it lavender. Let your paint dry.

Step 7

After the paint is dry, add a second coat of lavender paint and set aside to dry completely.

Step 8

Now, grab your pine cones and add a coat of Mod Podge to the edges.

Step 9

Immediately cover your pine cones in glitter.

Step 10

Then shake off excess glitter and set your pine cones aside to dry. Return the excess glitter to the container.

Step 11

Once your nutcracker is dry, paint over the lavender with your glitter paint. Allow the paint to dry completely before moving on.

Step 12

While your glitter paint dries, glue a gold flower to the bottom right side of your wreath.

Step 13

Then, once your nutcracker is dry, glue it to the bottom right-hand side of your wreath slightly to the left of your gold flower.

Step 14

Next, glue your white feathery yarn around the bottom of your nutcracker.

Step 15

Add a second gold flower below your nutcracker and glue your glitter-covered pine cones on either side of your nutcracker.

Step 16

Lastly, fill in the remaining area around your nutcracker with more flowers.

Step 17

Then tie a knot in your glittery pink ribbon and loop it around the top of your wreath.

Step 18

Finish your wreath by tying a bow in the ends of the pink ribbon. Then hang and enjoy!

This glitter pastel nutcracker Christmas wreath turned out wonderfully. I can’t wait to have it welcome us home everyday. You can easily customize it to match your decor by changing out a few of the element colors too! Before you start crafting, be sure to check out the other awesome wreath ideas from my friends below. And be sure to enter the holiday giveaway while you’re down there!

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Don’t go for the same traditional Advent this year. It’s time to change up your Advent routine with this sparkly DIY Advent calendar that you hang on your tree. Even better, you can use it year after year and make it a fun new holiday tradition.

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I am seriously excited about our Advent this year. It’s the first year that I’m trying something totally new and I know the whole family is going to love it! This year I’m surprising them with a new board game every day leading up to Christmas.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the gifts I needed a fun new way to surprise the family with it. That’s how this new Advent calendar came to be. I’m going to wrap all of the gifts and number them. Then I’m going to write the number on pieces of paper and slip them at random into the drawstring bags.

Then I hang the bags on the Christmas tree. Each day, during Advent, the kids will have to hunt for that day’s bag and find out what number is inside. Lastly, they’ll hunt for the corresponding numbered present under the tree. We’ll end the night playing the new game.