On the 4th day of Chrismas with DCWV, 4 collie birds.
Using a plain wooden nutcraker Rita used various trims, paint and the Christmas and Winter Stack to transform into the magical nutcracker you see here! It's the 4th day of Christmas and our nutcracker would be complete without the "four collie birds" at his feet! *Tip - when making your holiday crafts, especially those with curves it is easier to use a thinner sheet of paper like in the Christmas and Winter stack!

OH....MY....GOODNESS!!! This is the best idea EVER for a Countdown to Christmas! Love what you have done here,Rita! Am off to try to find a cute nutcracker! Thanks for sharing such a great idea with us!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic nutcracker.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute nutcracker!
ReplyDeleteFabulous nut cracker
ReplyDeleteWow, this is great!
ReplyDeleteI love it, what is a collie bird? I always thought it was calling birds but that doesn't make a lot of sense, lol!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Easy way to dress up anyone!
ReplyDeleteFantastic job on decorating the nutcracker!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute for a Christmas countdown. My kids would love to see this out every year with new designs on every number!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I love this so much! Great job Rita!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute nutcracker.
ReplyDeleteRita... what an awesome Nut Cracker and love the four collie birds.
ReplyDeleteShe outdid herself with that nutcracker - amazing!
ReplyDeleteoh this is too cute. Amazing job.
ReplyDeleteAmazing and fantastic and so clever. What a great idea and so appropriate.
ReplyDeleteMaking Christmas decorations even better!
ReplyDeleteCool Nutcracker!
ReplyDeleteNicely embellished!
ReplyDeletelove the details and fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteLuanne
He is the cutest Nutcracker I have ever seen!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteAdorable-great idea!
ReplyDeleteRita, Rita, Rita!!! You amaze me with all your artistic ability!! Just a smashing Nutcracker and birds!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and cute nutcraker :)
ReplyDeleteI just love nutcrackers. Yours is just fantastic.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this!!
ReplyDeleteok, you have caught my attention with you nicely upscaled nutcracker design. My husband when on an artist rampage back about 5 years ago, turned me off the nutcracker. Thanks for restoring the joy....smile
ReplyDeleteavag
What a fabulous idea!!!! I will be on the lookout for a nutcracker at the after-Christmas sales and this will definitely be on among my Christmas decorations for next year.
ReplyDeletelove nutcrackers, great tip on the paeper weights. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is so very beautiful, Rita!! Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteLove nutcrackers and this one has such sparkle! Way cool!
ReplyDeleteHe's stunning! Rita - you're a rockstar!!
ReplyDeleteSo very festive!
ReplyDeleteI love, love this. I am really getting into nutcrackers this season. This is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh how creative. Thanks for sharing.
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