Update dollar store figures with metallic paint and wool pompoms to create unique and modern nutcrackers for your eclectic holiday decor! ‎

Hey there! Welcome to Day 3 of A Very Global Christmas. Casa Watkins Living and are so excited for this fun series. We have 12 days of holiday goodness sharing globally inspired Christmas decorating ideas and DIYs. Today I’m going to show you how to create beautiful modern nutcrackers from dollar tree figures.

Metallic Modern Nutcrackers

These cheap nutcrackers are so easy to find. If you’ve been around for a few years, you may remember that I gave them a quick update with blue, green, and white paint inspired by West Elm’s modern nutcrackers. Well this year I decided to make them more versatile with a metallic makeover and fun embellishment.

Here’s what you need for DIY modern nutcrackers:

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dollar store nutcrackers
wool balls
copper spray paint
gold spray paint
white spray paint
hot glue gun and glue
pliers

How to make the modern nutcrackers:

This is a very simple DIY. Perfect to do with your family.

Pull off the hair and beards. (Ouch!)
Spray paint one gold, one white, and one copper. You will probably need 1-2 coats on each side.
After the paint dries you can use them in your decor. If you want to add a fun embellishment, pull off the knob on the top of their heads with pliers.
Place a dab of hot glue in the hole.
And add a wool ball pompom.