GIANT NUTCRACKER TUTORIAL - DIY

[@wpesnec]

This has got to be the most thorough and detailed DYI video on KZbin. I totally love it, especially the references to the materials used, the simplicity/low cost of this project and the beauty of the final product. Hats off to you Isaac Alexander! You are an inspiration for us! Thank you very much indeed!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Wow, thank you! Appreciate the kind words!

[@georgegcorley]

The master of holiday DIY has officially declared the beginning of Christmas 2023! Isaac, I love your interpretation of this iconic Christmas symbol! ❤️ 💚 The elements you add greatly enhance your nutcracker soldier and give it such a sense of distinction among all other DIY versions I’ve seen. You’ve created an impressive, truly beautiful work of art! As always, your attention to detail is impeccable! 👏 Thanks for getting “the hap-happiest season of all” started with such a wonderful tutorial! I can’t wait to see all of this year’s Isaac Alexander DIY Christmas projects! 🎄

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

The Gong has been run, the reindeer are saddled, it’s time for Christmas !

[@trevorschaffer9173]

I love that you are building the Nutcracker while surrounded by Halloween goodness. 🎃🎄🎃🎄🎃

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Haha indeed I was. I tried to edit out any obvious signs of Halloween but it’s literally still the month of October.

[@Wolfie11]

The most wonderful time of the year starts when you post about it!!! This is work of art! It’s absolutely beautiful!!! 🎄😍

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

It really is!

[@terrymaine4121]

Great job!

[@shabbybeauties58]

This is the BEST nutcracker I have seen!!!! Absolutely magnificent!!! 😍👏👏

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much ! ☺️☺️☺️

[@shabbybeauties58]

@@IsaacAlexanderDIY You’re very welcome! 🥰

[@BrooklynDave718]

This is by far the best wooden soldier I’ve seen. Great job. Perfection.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much ! 😊

[@rebeccahefner3559]

I'm in love❤. I have seen a lot of different nutcracker tutorials and this by far is the best and most well made one. Absolutely brilliant Issac, your talent is unmatched.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Wow, thank you! I’m so happy you love it, Rebecca! ☺️☺️☺️

[@Zonniezonnie_Minecraft]

You’re adorable, building nutcrackers and writing children’s books. I’m going to follow your directions and make this, thanks for being so clear and making a great tutorial with FREE plans!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much! You are too kind!

[@richardm5204]

You're really easy to listen too, we definitely take your tutorials to help us decorate

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I appreciate that, Richard!

[@katg4]

I absolutely love your videos… you make it easy to follow and are very detailed. Thank you so much!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

You are so welcome!

[@kellyjean4981]

Beautifully done. I love all of the details that you added to finishes it to perfection

[@storytime_with_auntiek]

You’ve brought a childhood favorite to life 🥹

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

🥹🥹

[@anapexartist5702]

This is fantastic! You're very creative and talented. I watch all your videos and you design the best stuff. You make your tutorials easy to follow, you suggest options and I really appreciate that you provide links to all that's needed to make the projects! On top of that, none are overly complex to build. You inspire me!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy you like my creations and videos. I try to make it as easy as possible for anyone to follow. Thanks for the kind words

[@storytime_with_auntiek]

You do so much work making it easy to find materials and you do it just to be generous and kind ❤

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much! So happy you like it

[@user-kl1wj4ph3q]

Great Job ! Well Done thanks for sharing.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@InnTheEstuary]

We did it!!!! 7feet! the kids and grandkids LOVE it.....I will try to send you a photo, thank you for your inspiration

[@scootermom1791]

Approximately how much did it cost you to make it? I was hoping he'd include that info at the beginning of end of the tutorial, but he didn't. I know cost varies from place to place, but it's still nice to know in advance before setting out to do something like this, so that's why I ask. 🤶

[@LelaHugs]

Wow… so impressively beautiful! Can’t wait to see your a Christmas display! You are so talented… can’t say enough! 😍

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much!❤️❤️

[@thelittleblondehen]

Issac, I absolutely LOVE this!!! He looks AMAZING! This is one of my favorite things that you’ve done!! Thank you so much for such a wonderful tutorial!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I appreciate it! So happy you consider this build one of your favorites ☺️☺️

[@southernsass2937]

You are incredibly creative! Just wow, this is absolutely Gorgeous ❤🤎❤

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much!!😊

[@bruceneseal1163]

He is beautiful. You laid it out so well I almost think I could make it.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Trust me, you CAN!

[@lakegirl239]

Wonderful! So asking my husband to help me with the outside lights doesn’t seem like such a big deal compared to this magnificent creation.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

This is beyond cool Isaac ! I absolutely adore him :) every last piece is just gorgeous thanks for sharing it with us all xx

[@heidil.4651]

I am so doing this!!!!! Congratulations on your first book!!! How exciting!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Yay! Thank you! Start working on it now! You can do it

[@SherieBott]

At 3 am in the morning I’m watching this tutorial and can’t look away. I think it’s something my son and I can do together with such detailed descriptions. I only hope I can get the sonotube. Do you have an alternative suggestion if not ? Thank you so thorough.

[@jeanneelwood5485]

Oh dear Lord, He blessed you with a wonderful mind and talent. WOW

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Wow, thank you☺️☺️

[@melissaavendano7354]

I ADORE this Nutcracker!!! It looks amazing and beautiful!!!💙😍

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much!!😍😍😍

[@melanieduffy8846]

Omg. I'm a Nutcracker collector. This is absolutely fabulous.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

So glad you like it

[@AshleyDL80]

❤🎉 Bravo, Issac is always a pleasure seeing your DIYs an your Awesome ideas. I've been watching you for awhile now. Here's an idea, have you thought of making a Detailed Book of all of your Tutorials an make a book. I would so Buy it. Thank you for having a step by step.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much, Ashley, I appreciate your kind comment. I’m actually working on my second children’s book that will revolve around my Halloween creations.

[@FabriceBRAULT-k4l]

Bonsoir Isaac, vraiment encore une merveille réalisée par cette créativité que vous avez, merci beaucoup de nous faire vivre votre génie, vivement la suite. Respect.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Merci à vous 😊🇺🇸🇫🇷

[@dianeladico1769]

Wow. Another outstanding, beautifully explained tutorial. He looks so professionally done. You'd easily pay hundreds for something that looks half as nice. You outdid yourself on this one. Love how secure everything is. No worries about him coming apart or degrading. Also-PUPPY!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for your kind words and great feedback. I love building my props to endure the elements. And yes, that’s our dog Billy ☺️

[@RUDY3098]

Issac, you are a wizard.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

My name is Harry Potter

[@Nettadowdvloglife]

This is the best one I’ve seen

[@pegturner6748]

I love this nutcracker! Superb job.

[@travisrhoton7013]

Wow. Great work.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@69Ford]

I've been waiting for a yr for these, exceptional job

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much !

[@jamesfountain6183]

Isaac, dude, you out did yourself this time. I love all your projects. Some of them are, well, I'll get around to them now that my storage building/workshop is finished, however this will be 1 of my priority projects from you that will be built. I can build 4 of these nutcrackers...2 for the front porch on my house & 2 for my front porch on building next door....1 red, 1 green, 1 blue & other color to be determined later. Awesome job as always.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Finish the storage building already haha so many good projects await your hands! And yes! Love the 4 nutcrackers idea

[@jamesfountain6183]

@IsaacAlexanderDIY yes, it is done....finally. Now, I get to start to clean out the garage & start on DIY projects in January. I'm looking forward to your next awesome tutorial

[@praytherosary2014]

This is awesome - I want to make this one! Ok you need to use rubber plunger tips cut in half from $tree for the shoes. Dixie cups will smash. Saw this on the $tree girls nutcracker - she used poster board -all that work and it will fall apart in one season!

[@ashleylunday580]

hands down the most informative and detailed instructions on youtube. I've watch so many tutorials to try and make one but i'm always left wondering how to complete various parts. With ur tutorial I can actually do this!!!! yay. thanks so much

[@Lady_of_Ishpeming]

The Nutcracker is my favorite holiday decorations! I'd love to make a set in blue and silver 💙

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Oooo that’s a great color combo! Do it!

[@Lady_of_Ishpeming]

@IsaacAlexanderDIY I have some leftover pvc in my garage, I think will work for a smaller version 🤔 The big guy will have to wait until next year when we have our new home.

[@rhondahumes6338]

Well done!!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much !

[@johnw8510]

Great job as always Isaac, this is just the video that I needed to start getting in the mood for the coming holiday season.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@winterlite3243]

⚡️Hands down the best DIY Christmas tutorial I’ve ever seen! 👏🏼💥🤗💯🎄😍

[@sandybarrientos8852]

Thank you for sharing your talent and tha wonderfully detailed nutcracker. Absolutely beautiful.❤️‼️

[@frankieamsden7918]

Omgosh I just found your channel and have been binging your videos and saw this pop up! I like the way you did the arms this year and thank you for uploading the face.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

I’m happy that you found my channel! Welcome and hope you enjoy my past and future projects!

[@meloneeleddington7664]

You should make a nutcracker for every holiday. You made Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving. Now you need Valentines day, St. Patrick's day, Easter, 4th of July ect.. Then put them all together for a nutcracker army pic. That would be so cute.

[@toodlesandspud]

What an awesome job, I love him! Thank you so much for the wonderful instructions & the list of supplies.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

You are so welcome!

[@theresachucle5362]

Looks amazing 🤩 love the way he came out stunning! Have a wonderful weekend 😊🤗🤩

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! You too!

[@PTfat]

Great video! I’ve been anxiously awaiting!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

More to come!

[@louisebryte2714]

Excellent tutorial!!!! Great job!!

[@tammytoth5874]

WOW SO IMPRESSIVE!!! 😮😮😮😮 Stumbled onto your channel, and boy am I glad I did. Excellent tutorial and easy to follow. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@D-lovelyart]

Awesome sauce 👍🏻 I’m waiting on your bodybuilding training videos cuz your guns are stealing the show guy! 💪🏻

[@benjaminnnkt]

I just know come December you'll find Clara pirouetting into your front yard cause this Nutcracker looks stunning. the finishing details, the sparkle in the sun! an absolute feat Isaac!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

You’ll have to visit Christmas town one year 🅰️

[@DebbiNeely]

Best tutorial I've seen for a nutcracker!! I had already started making mine before I saw this and it helped solidify a few things for me. I did use my Scan-N-Cut to cut out vinyl for the face and it looked so much better than me trying to paint it myself. Thanks!!

[@sonyahall944]

This is absolutely beautiful I love it I’m so glad I just found your channel I love diy’s I do some crafting I love it I will be watching for more videos

[@eatinoutinvegaswithchip5345]

You do very well explaining every step in a clean and precise way.

[@praytherosary2014]

Awesome! I've watched several different videos and decided to combine the best features. Use a plunger cut in half for the shoe tips - will last longer. Use landscaping square timbers - and the pvc legs will fit snug on them - no wiggle. Instead of drilling this 1" PVC for the shoulders - I like the girl that used screws on the body and made key holes in the arm and you just slide them on and off. I also like putting a bend in the arms and attaching a drum made out of 5 gallon paint buckets or 2 gallon. Pizza pans, hair, and ornaments from $ tree.

[@Sue-ro5ne]

maybe you could do a tutorial with the mixture of ideas that you like best. Might save others time. 🤷‍♀️

[@mytencentsc7594]

Absolutely Amazing! I love all the detail

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much ! ☺️

[@cherricarterfellows3970]

Fantastic tutorial and what a fantastic job. ❤❤❤ It!

[@richardsquillante4871]

Great video. Love how your directions are easy to follow

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks so much!

[@diannesammut3103]

Fantastic. Love the instructions and final result.

[@vazquezs]

Love it! I'll have two of those. So talented Isaac!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much, not get to building 😊

[@RickyHarris-q4u]

Thanks for the detailed video. I am 64 years old and made my first Nutcracker and it turned out great. Everybody loves it and wants me to build them one. I also have made some of your Halloween props and they turned out great. When time allows make a video on some type of pirate of the Caribbean with skeletons. You are doing a great job keep it up.

[@DoraDominguezCarey]

... This is the best DIY how-to-make a life-size nutcracker tutorial in years!!!

[@cheriecornwell9786]

Amazing.. u should start selling ur creations to local ppl. Bravo. 😁👋👋

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Maybe one day!

[@bsolo220]

I love the design that you placed on this nutcracker. I would love to send you some pictures of the one I built. Thanks!

[@GazelleCreativeStudio]

Great Piece, excellent work!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Many thanks!

[@SallyRebecca]

I need this in my front yard! He came out phenomenal! 😍😍😍

[@middlekid3]

Oh wow such a big nutcracker fan this would be so great added to my collection great job

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Time to make this one ☺️

[@BurritoGamesYT]

Love your channel!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@pauwelasurfer]

Absolutely stunning. What an amazing build! I'm going to build one.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Do it! You won’t regret it

[@joyceterra2265]

WOW! Isaac that is amazing. I love it. I will definately be making this. I love Nutcrackers and these would be amazing in my front yard.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Please do! You won’t regret making one

[@Wutheringreads]

Amazing! So much Christmas cheer 🖤

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Right? ☺️☺️🎄🎅🏼🎄

[@hehuntsshecooks9536]

Finally! The perfect video for a giant nutcracker. We’ve been looking for a giant nutcracker prop for our nutcracker Christmas theme. This is the best we’ve found. Very detailed instructions, great design, great tips for outdoor weathering, and nice to have the materials with links. Thanks Isaac. You’re awesome and creative.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

So happy you found this. Hope it makes it easier for your nutcracker theme. Merry Christmas and I hope you enjoy my future videos.

[@nsmith6345]

Absolutely amazing doesn't begin to describe your work and the nutcracker.

[@bonnie6231]

He is a very majestic Nutcracker! I love him❣️ I could see him in so many venues; school plays, broadway shows, Mall displays, the list goes on and on. Thank you for sharing your How To. Awesome job👍🏼👍🏼

[@megindenver]

“Let’s get screwing!” Lol. Your step-by-step projects and personality make for great, informative, encouraging videos. Thank you!!

[@luisveloz2915]

So excited for Christmas!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

You and me both!

[@PaulineBridgeford]

You do a beautiful job on everything!

[@mary27578]

Just finished watching the whole thing, I’m in love 😍 it came out so amazing!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Yay! Thank you!

[@joedevitto6113]

Beautiful as always . love all the details , Love it ~

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much!

[@kimberlygraham9044]

I Love this, Thank You. I actually just finished making two of them to go with my other decorations, I love them and have received lots of complements.

[@paulfuryes203]

Amazing job looks great..

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much ! 🎉

[@lt.dal94texascommand74]

Could u use wood blocks/cuts for shoes instead of cups?? Everything's so on point..(just asking about the cup shoes)

[@naomiflores6354]

Nice job buddy also great step by steps

[@roxanneloyst3733]

Amazing. Wonderful tutorial. You're really a great teacher. Thank you

[@1PhilMartin]

Awesome nutcracker. I especially like the detail video with the links attached. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@masquexotica9001]

Indeed, Beatiful!!! ❤

[@joyceselapack2810]

Beautiful Issac !

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you very much!

[@LLHomeVideos]

Omg GORGEOUS!!!!!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Yay Thank you so much !

[@Ivonne315]

THANK YOU for share your talent, your time, and for your attention to details. I appreciate for every video you have been uploaded. GOD bless you.

[@LindaMadrid-q7c]

Wow, it came out nice. You are patient and explain every detail. Thank you for these videos.

[@samtrolinder4837]

NICE JOB. great ideas. your next video should be replacing the rotting doorjamb with pvc so it never happens again. i had to do both my sets of doors, then i put canopys over each door to keep rain off jambs

[@lisamlykins]

Thank you soooo much for sharing such detailed instructions. I was able to create two for a school program!

[@josephcottam1382]

As a collector of nutcrackers I can honestly say excellent job.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much !

[@danielapagliaro8025]

OMG! That's is so amazing! I love it! Now to talk my husband into making one! BTW, your tutorial is very good, you have made it easy to follow.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thanks so much! 😊 on my way to talk to your husband

[@danielapagliaro8025]

☺@@IsaacAlexanderDIY

[@kathrinvolk-fq3ug]

I will try to recreate this beautiful nutcracker for this year 😊. Kind regards from Duisburg, Germany

[@MICHAELMYERS37]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Vielen Dank! I hope you’re able to re-create it

[@kathrinvolk-fq3ug]

Thanks to your wonderful instructions, I was actually able to recreate the Nutcracker! Thank you very much and happy holidays 😊

[@nel6211]

No rest for the weary. Just when Halloween ends the Xmas projects begins. I'm sure you'll think of more fun ideas.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

No rest indeed!

[@trenellevans4061]

You've made a bunch of improvements to your nutcracker. Both were excellent craftsmanship! New subscriber here!

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much! Definitely have improved from the original ones I made. Thank you for subscribing, I hope you like my future and past projects.

[@ortizle1]

Your video was awesome. Great detail. Love the nutcracker. Would of l loved to know how much you spent in total. Absolutely awesome. Thank you so much for sharing the eyes battle.

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

You’re so welcome!

[@alexNCC1701D]

That's absolutely incredible :)

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@elenikatsarelis5996]

Literally jaw dropping amazing!

[@Keeshunna]

This is awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@IsaacAlexanderDIY]

Thank you so much for the kind support! I appreciate it greatly! ☺️☺️☺️