DIY Felt Nutcracker Ornament
Make this festive DIY Felt Nutcracker Ornament this Christmas season- it’s perfect for your Nutcracker themed Christmas!
Celebrate the iconic hero of the Nutcracker ballet by crafting your own felt Nutcracker ornament!
With our free pattern and simple instructions, this handmade ornament is perfect for adding a classic touch to your Christmas tree or holiday garland.
Are you enchanted by the magical world of the Nutcracker? Whether you love the story, just saw the ballet, or have danced in the Nutcracker yourself, creating your very own felt Nutcracker ornament can bring a touch of that magic into your holiday celebrations.
This simple DIY Nutcracker craft project is perfect for making beautiful handmade decorations, and we’re sharing an easy-to-follow pattern and instructions to make it fun and easy for anyone to create.
You can create not only the iconic Nutcracker but also his friends: Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Mouse King. Together, they make a perfect set that will turn your Christmas tree into a whimsical tribute to Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday classic.
Nutcracker Felt Ornament Craft
Imagine your tree adorned with Clara, the Nutcracker, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Mouse King—all lovingly made by hand. Or picture a garland with the entire cast hung across your mantel, filling your home with festive cheer. Making these felt ornaments is more than just a craft project; it’s about capturing the spirit of Christmas and the magic of the Nutcracker story.
Creating a Nutcracker ornament is a delightful Christmas craft to create! Imagine hanging your handmade Nutcracker on your tree or gifting it to a loved one this Christmas.
Create the Full Set – Clara, Sugar Plum Fairy, and Mouse King
Don’t stop with just the Nutcracker! With our other free patterns, you can make a whole set of felt ornaments that bring the Nutcracker story to life:
- Clara: Capture Clara’s sweetness with her flowing nightgown and dreamy expression.
- Sugar Plum Fairy: Decorate the Sugar Plum Fairy with sparkling details and soft pastel colors that symbolize her grace and beauty.
- Mouse King: The Mouse King adds a playful twist to your decorations, with his tiny felt crown and mischievous whiskers.
These characters make a wonderful Christmas ornament collection, each with unique touches to reflect their role in the story. You can hang the set of Nutcracker ornaments on your Christmas tree or string them together on a ribbon to make an adorable Nutcracker themed Christmas garland.
These felt ornaments are not only great for decorating your home but also make thoughtful gifts. Make the whole set to give as a gift, or use the Nutcracker ornaments for super sweet Christmas gift tags.
So, gather your felt, print out those patterns, and start crafting your very own Nutcracker wonderland this holiday season!
How to Make a Felt Nutcracker Ornament
Supplies:
- Colored felt fabrics
- Pencil
- Needle
- Matching thread
- Ribbon
- Cotton batting
- A pair of scissors
- Black marker
- Printed template
Instructions:
Download and print out the nutcracker ornament template. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Select colored felt fabrics and trace the patterns on the selected fabrics. Use scissors to cut out the traced patterns.
Place the hat border cutout along the bottom edge of the hat cutout.
Also, place the small round cutout in the middle of the hat cutout.
Place the mustache, beard, and nose cutouts on the face cutout.
Place the shirt details on the shirt cutout.
Place the belt cutout along the top edge of the trouser cutout.
Stitch all the items you just placed together with matching tread, as shown below.
To add the face details, use a marker to draw the eyes and mouth, or stitch the eyes and mouth with black thread.
Your nutcracker pieces should now look like the ones pictured below.
Place the hair cutouts on either side of the base cutout.
Place the face on the ornament base, overlapping the hair cutouts.
Place the hat at the top of the face, overlapping the top edge of the face.
Place the shirt on the base, below the head.
Place the trouser and shoe cutouts at the bottom of the ornament base.
Stitch around the sides of the rectangular ornament base to attach all the pieces together. Leave a small opening to fill the ornament.
Fill the ornament with a small amount of cotton batting, then close the rest of the ornament’s edge.
Attach a small ribbon loop on the back of the felt Nutcracker ornament to finish the craft.
Crafting your own felt Nutcracker ornament is a beautiful way to capture the spirit and wonder of the holiday season. Now, be sure to also make Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Mouse King ornaments to finish your collection of nutcracker ornaments.
Whether you hang the ornaments on your tree, gift them to a loved one, or use them to add an extra special touch to your Christmas gifts, these handmade ornaments will bring a sense of nostalgia and joy that will last for years to come.
So grab your supplies, download the free patterns, and start crafting your own Nutcracker wonderland—after all, there’s nothing quite like a homemade holiday.
After completing your felt ornament, don’t stop at just one Nutcracker character—bring the entire Nutcracker story to life!
From Clara’s sweet charm, to the mischievous Mouse King, the regal Nutcracker, and the magical Sugar Plum Fairy, each ornament adds a unique piece of the beloved ballet to your Christmas decor.
