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Nutcracker Toilet Paper Roll Craft For Kids

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
This nutcracker toilet paper roll craft is a fun way to make a festive Christmas decoration or even a prop to go along with reading the story.
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[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id="ULdiFldY" upload-date="2022-12-13T00:00:00.000Z" name="Nutcracker Toilet Paper Roll Craft For Kids" description="If you love The Nutcracker and are reading the story at home or are planning to see the ballet, you'll want to check out this fun craft.  This nutcracker toilet paper roll craft is a fun way to make a festive Christmas decoration or even a prop to go along with reading the story. This craft is a fun way for kids to make their own nutcrackers by just recycling an everyday item like a toilet paper roll! Along with the cardboard tube, you'll just need some basic supplies like scissors and glue. Our template makes this craft super easy, and there are two versions to choose from. Kids can color in the black-and-white version, or print it out on colored paper."]

Materials

  • White cardstock
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Crayons or markers if using the color in version
  • Glue dot optional
  • Nutcracker template

Instructions

  • Download the nutcracker template and print it out. If your child is using the black and white version, let them color in both nutcracker pieces.
    hands coloring with brown marker on template for nutcracker toilet paper roll craft
  • Place tape along one end of the nutcracker's body and tape it to the toilet paper roll. Next, place tape on the other end of the body, then wrap it around the toilet roll and tape it in place.
    hands assembling nutcracker toilet paper roll craft
  • Use a glue dot (or glue or piece of tape) to attach the head to the top of the nutcracker's body.
    hands placing head onto body of nutcracker toilet paper roll craft