Christmas Nutcracker Soldiers Table Centerpiece - Dollar Tree DIY - Christmas 2020

[@jeannepickens359]

Best use yet of dollar tree nutcrackers!

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Awww..thanks Jeanne!

[@lisabalthazar4316]

This is so cute . My daughter love nutcracker,. She will love this

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Great! It's a really festive one. I'm so glad you like it!! Thank you Lisa!

[@marlabaldwin7011]

This is so festive. Puts me in the mood for Christmas 🎄

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Yay!! Thank you!

[@judibates2032]

So pretty I love The nutcracker and that piece is beautiful

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you so much Judi!

[@joyceterra2265]

This is a very clever and beautiful centerpiece. Great idea.

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you so much Joyce!

[@shannonholmes5695]

Hello Elaine. Very pretty and whimsical! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@LizToonesCraftsandTips]

Creative and lovely. 😊

[@kt4422tinker]

Love this dyi! You can always use Velcro strips for your battery packs. That’s what I do when I make my lighted bag pictures. Terri- Cincinnati, Ohio

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Great tip! Thank you!!

[@sandrinapols]

So cute this centerpiece

[@natipena2677]

This is so, so pretty. Very festive. I love it ❤️😘❤️😘❤️

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you so much 😀

[@megself7945]

That's absolutely beautiful! I recall watching Sara Jane pluck the hair off her nutcrackers too! Had to wince then and now, hahaha!

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

hahaha...yup! It doesn't come off quite as easily as she made it look though. Maybe she's stronger than me! lol

[@MademoiselleAsphodel]

As a nutcracker collector, I absolutely LOVE this and must give it a try!! TFS, ~Carole

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

You should! It's a great project and looks amazing finished!!

[@pennyjenkins7519]

Oh my goodness What an amazing idea looks great 👍 thanks for sharing

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@stacycardinale8081]

That is adorable Elaine!!❤❤

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you Stacy!!

[@angelagriffiths9223]

Beautiful and elegant x

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you! 😊

[@trishhinkle7076]

Elaine, this is so charming and I love the music! I’m waiting for the mouse king to show up! Lol!

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Hahaha....yes!!

[@ladylion1920]

So stinking cute. Might try it.

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

You should! Happy crafting!

[@blackbones15]

Super cute Elaine! Super cute!

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you! 😊

[@blackbones15]

Oh you're welcome! Cheers to many more creative ideas!!!

[@bevmorel4833]

Hi Elaine, that is so pretty,I love it, have a wonderful day and stay safe.🙂

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you! You too!

[@teresamarsh1555]

Hi Elaine, this is a wonderful centerpiece for the table. I think I will use this idea for Christmas... You know, I might get a few extra nut crackers and paint them like scarecrows, and use fall colors and flowers to make a center piece for Thanksgiving. :) Thanks again for another great idea.

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Great idea! I love it!! Thank you so much for watching Teresa!

[@susansanders9332]

Very pretty.

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you! 😊

[@southernsass2937]

This is so cute Elaine! Very creative ❤ TFS

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thanks so much!

[@rondathiesen9317]

THAT IS SO STINKIN ADORABLE! I LOVE THAT ITS SO SIMPLE AND CHARMING! GREAT JOB GIRL! HUGS N GOD BLESS 🎅🤶👼🎄☃⛄🎁👍👍😘😘😘😘

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you so much! XOXO

[@gailrhodes7771]

Soooo cute!!!

[@joanfriant1563]

Beautiful!

[@vickieblackwell9524]

Adorable!

[@janetwilliams782]

This is so beautiful..love this idea..so nicely made..tyfs♡

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thanks so much 😊

[@susanyee1]

This is so beautiful!

[@carollittle2670]

So cute

[@csawgle]

Beautiful

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you! Cheers, and Merry Christmas!!

[@melanieorrison7045]

Soooo cool ! Love it!!!

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

So glad! Thanks Melanie!!

[@sophsterm]

Really cute!

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you! 😊

[@cherylsmith1121]

Pretty nice

[@carolsawgle2978]

That’s so cute

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

I appreciate it...thank you!

[@marishine9104]

That is utterly delightful. It has an old timey Christmas feeling to it. ❤ Hilarious how clunky those battery packs are with such delicate lights!

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Right?!

[@dori.32]

Beautiful 😍

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you! 😊

[@racheec2398]

Hiya!! Looove this!!

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you Rachee!!

[@kmoutsoulas]

😍 Adorable 🥰

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you Karol!

[@kimallen3520]

Love it!!

[@michellemull6363]

Elaine this is so beautiful! I have never seen anything like it I cannot wait to do one thank you so much for sharing your talents God bless and stay safe

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching it Michelle! Happy crafting!!!

[@ganstagranny312]

I may just recreate this center piece. I have a round dining room table.. This will be Perfect!

[@pamtheado5325]

I love it thanks

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

I'm glad you like it Pam! Thank you!!

[@deeaguilar2183]

I bought like 10 of these nutcrackers to find something to make with them. My son love nut crackers, last year I made a 4 foot tall one for him, This is so perfect! Guess what this glue dot is making in the morning? lol Thank you so much!

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

That is awesome! Please don't forget to share pics with me!!

[@evelynneconrad2538]

Love this! I think I will go with pink and gold! Pink poinsettia will be nice, or greenery and pink & gold ornaments? Thank you for the wonderful inspiration and for sharing your creativity with us. Have a nice weekend

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

That sounds gorgeous Evelynne!! I'd love to see pictures when it's done! If you haven't already you can join our Facebook group, Midnight Crafter Glue Dots and post some there. Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!!

[@connievanlandingham7048]

Maria, this is stunning! ❤love❤Beautiful ! TFS!⚘

[@lindaalonzoowen9135]

LOVE IT THANK U

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you Linda!!

[@kathysnawder2062]

This DIY is precious! I would love to make this! ❤️

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Go for it Kathy! It's really pretty in person too!! Happy crafting!

[@gpav6630]

Love it

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you!

[@Christie-gp2cy]

Elaine, you are just so creative! LOVE all of your crafts. This one is so cute! Blessings Love and Peace to everyone XO

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you Christie! This seems to be a popular one! Yay!!

[@LifeDIYJosie]

I love how this one turned out! Loving the hairless nutcrackers lol. Enjoy your day my dear friend. Hugs~ Josie :)

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thanks girl! I hope we can get together one of these days!!

[@sheliaporter6795]

It’s so beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Sara-sf2uv]

Beautiful & classic! Adore this 😍 & at first I thought you had placed some cute lil green gems on their heads! Lol, well done as always, E

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you Sara! 😊 No green gems, but that's a thought for another DIY! lol

[@bubblesbutterfly1235]

Oh my goodness this turned out so beautiful 🤗🥰😍💕❤️and I hope I’m not a weirdo but I love the smell of E- 6000 and I know it’s not healthy but it smells so darn good. when I’m using it and I also love the smell of mod podge. I think it’s just part of the happiness that smell of crafting......and you know that you’re creating something and… I hope that makes sense and if I’m a weirdo well then that’s me lol I’ve always been a lil quirky 😅

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

I love quirky so never worry about that! Please do be careful with the E6000 though. 😉

[@bubblesbutterfly1235]

@@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter Oh yes ma’am I definitely do 😃

[@carriewhite5417]

This is so sweet! I love it. I'm interested in what kind of weapon is over your fireplace. Is the arrow attached? I'd definitely decorate around it for Christmas.

[@olivewoo522]

😂 I noticed that gun also; right away.

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Hi Carrie, It's an old muzzle loader that I found in a consignment shop. It's great cabin decor so we bought it. The arrow is just placed up there on top of it....the hubbies doing. lol

[@bubblesbutterfly1235]

I’m a glue dot ❤️❤️❤️😀😀😀😀😀

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Yay!! So happy to have you!!

[@andreagibson7099]

(OMG)OOOOOH MY GOODNESS MRS. ELAINE THAT'S SO DAWG ON CUTE GIRL U B DOING THAT

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you girly!!

[@gingerjinnette6095]

Love the creativity, so beautiful! Where did you find the little red berries on the top? I went to 5 dollar trees looking for them. Where are they in the store? Another classy diy.

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you Ginger! I don't remember what part of the store I found them in but I want to say maybe an end cap of one of the aisles.

[@gingerjinnette6095]

Thanks, I will keep looking. 😍

[@gabbysgoods827]

Hi 👋. I have been thinking about doing that spray painting them different colors. I think 🤔 it looks better hair off !!!

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Go for it! It makes them look so much better! For those that want to they could always glue the hair back on. 😊 Happy crafting Gabby!!

[@lalahastings9855]

💖

[@joannmeans4541]

Hi! What paint did you use to paint the nutcrackers and burners? Love this design.

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you JoAnn! I used Rustoleum Spray paint in white.

[@pamtheado5325]

💕💕🎄

[@frugalmama6946]

would't be better to have place the lights in and around the base?

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Maybe....I honestly didn't really think about it. lol

[@sandrastokes5415]

Where do you get the coupons every one talks about

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

I'm not sure. I don't get them.

[@jcrefasi1]

@Sandra Stokes Michael's, JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby craft stores have coupons on their website. You can also download their phone app where you can access their coupons. I signed up on the website so I also get coupons sent to my email address from Michael's and Hobby Lobby. I also get coupons from JoAnn's and Michael's mailed to me monthly. I haven't ever seen coupons for Dollar Tree but if anyone knows how to get them I'd love to know about it ❤

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Thank you so much for sharing this info. For some reason it didn't click in my brain that these are what coupons she was referring to. 🙃

[@jcrefasi1]

@@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter I just assumed it was the cpn you mentioned at 3:07 about the ribbon

[@olivewoo522]

Savage!!! Next time use a straight razor. 😂

[@ElainePetrakisMidnightCrafter]

Hahaha.....good idea!