Sugar Plum Fairy Puppet- Nutcracker Craft
This Sugar Plum Fairy puppet is an adorable Nutcracker craft for the Christmas season! Add a touch of magic to your holiday crafting with a sparkling Sugar Plum Fairy puppet!.

With construction paper, a craft stick, and our free pattern, kids can easily create this enchanting character from The Nutcracker.
The simple instructions make it fun for everyone, and after crafting the Sugar Plum Fairy, be sure to make the matching Nutcracker, Clara, and Mouse King puppets to complete the collection. Together, these puppets will let kids recreate the story’s most magical scenes, inspiring imaginative play and holiday fun at home or school.
How to Make a Sugar Plum Fairy Puppet: A Sparkling Nutcracker Craft for the Holidays
The Sugar Plum Fairy is one of the most enchanting characters in The Nutcracker, capturing imaginations with her graceful dance and magical presence in the Land of Sweets.
Whether your child has just seen a Nutcracker performance or is preparing for a holiday ballet, crafting a Sugar Plum Fairy craft is a fun and creative way to keep the magic alive at home.
Using simple materials like construction paper and a craft stick, you can easily create a sparkling Sugar Plum Fairy puppet that’s perfect for play or decoration.
In this article, we’ll guide you step-by-step on how to make a Sugar Plum Fairy puppet, complete with her signature wings and tutu.
You can complete the Nutcracker puppet collection with matching Nutcracker, Clara, and Mouse King puppets. This craft is great for school or home and offers hours of imaginative play for young Nutcracker fans.
The Sugar Plum Fairy in the Nutcracker Story
The Sugar Plum Fairy is a highlight of The Nutcracker ballet. She is the graceful ruler of the Land of Sweets, where Clara and the Nutcracker arrive after defeating the Mouse King. As a reward for their bravery, the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes them and treats them to a series of magical dances from characters representing different sweets from around the world.
The Sugar Plum Fairy’s solo dance, often called the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” is one of the most famous moments in the ballet, with its delicate music and sparkling choreography. Making a Sugar Plum Fairy puppet allows children to recreate this special moment and imagine their own magical adventures.
Making a Sugar Plum Fairy puppet is a delightful way to bring the magic of The Nutcracker into your home. Whether your child loves the ballet or is simply enchanted by the story, this craft lets them interact with one of the most beloved characters in a fun and hands-on way.
With easy-to-follow instructions and free patterns, creating a Sugar Plum Fairy puppet is the perfect holiday activity. It’s a wonderful project for kids to enjoy at school or home, sparking their creativity and imagination as they act out their favorite parts of The Nutcracker. Let the magic of the Sugar Plum Fairy live on with this festive and sparkling puppet craft!
How to Make a Sugar Plum Fairy Puppet
List of supplies:
- Colored craft papers
- Pencil
- A pair of scissors
- Craft glue
- Markers
- Craft stick
- Printed template
Instructions:
Select colored craft papers for the Sugar Plum Fairy pattern.
Trace the template patterns on the selected craft papers and cut them out nicely.
Attach the head cutout on the hair cutout.
Attach the tiara cutout at the top of the hair cutout.
Use a marker to add textures and details to the hair and tiara pieces. Draw the face onto the Sugar Plum Fairy figure.
Attach the legs on the bottom edge of the dress.
Use a marker to draw the shoes on the legs.
Use a marker to add outlines to the wing cutouts.
Attach the head on the top edge of the paper dress.
Attach the arms on both sides of the dress, with the hands pointing upwards.
Attach the wing cutouts on both sides of the dress, behind the arms.
Attach the Sugar Plum Fairy onto a craft stick to complete the Sugar Plum Fairy puppet craft.
Once the Sugar Plum puppet is complete, let your child bring the Nutcracker to life. They can use their puppet to act out the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy or create their own magical stories in the Land of Sweets.
Once you’ve finished making the Sugar Plum Fairy, why not craft the rest of the Nutcracker cast? With free patterns available for the Nutcracker, Clara, and the Mouse King, you can create a full set of characters to reenact the entire Nutcracker story.
The Nutcracker can lead the battle against the Mouse King, while Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy watch the action unfold. Having all the key characters allows kids to stage their very own Nutcracker puppet show!