downrightart

Has anyone here made a nutcracker doll? How about ornaments? What did you make them out of?

DoilyMania

Nope...never done it.

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Angela

I have never, ever thought to try to make one. Do you mean the soldiers at Christmas time? I love those. I have a collection of those that gets displayed every Christmas. I have a little plain wooden one that I am supposed to paint (well, three -one for me and one each for my kids) but I'm afraid of wrecking it. Which is kinda dumb really because they have been sitting around for two Christmases, and not being enjoyed.....
I wouldn't know where to begin making one...

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downrightart

Yeah, the toy soldiers. You should finish them Angela. I think I just want to be able to create one somehow. AND their uniforms.

Here are some. And some of them are like the ones I have.

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pinokeeo

Hey, I think I might have some of those. The ones I have are ornaments for hanging on a tree.

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downrightart

Yeah, they seem to be a common kind, I noticed.

I should of took pics of mine this past Christmas, but never got around to it. Mine are all above the fireplace on the mantel. They looked really good. Above them, was a huge wreath with lights on it. Other than the stockings hanging, that's my Christmas. I gave my tree and ornaments to my daughter two years ago. She loves decorating for Christmas. Me? I'd rather fix lights outside!

downrightart

I'm thinking of doing a Christmas card this year of my own. Kinda like my other note cards but this one in color. Guess what my subject will be?

Angela

Hmmm.......

What could it be......what could it be.......

It would have to be yellow.....

Bumblebees!



That will be lovely! I'll have to get myself on your Christmas card list.....

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My daily project was completed on January 25, 2012, but you can still visit my blog The Daily Turtle if you would like to see my adventures making or photographing a turtle every day for a year.

mamarose22

Last year I made a plastic canvas tissue topper with a toy soldier (nutcracker?) on it for my charity crafting group.

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downrightart

You (and your family) have yourself on my list then!

I think I'm going to make it primative like...or at least victorian like. I'll post a pic of the one I like....


Oh, I bet that was nice Rose! I'd love to have seen it! We have got to get you a camera Rose.