Spray Painted Rainbow Nutcracker Tutorial

Mix up your Christmas decor colors this season with a rainbow, pastel spray painted Nutcracker set. Bright and colorful decor is perfect for kids' rooms, a family room, or a mantel in your great room. You can also use them as gift toppers (depending upon how large they are). Spray paint in a variety of rainbow pr pastel colors makes quick work of this project. Keep reading for a tutorial on how to make these Rainbow Nutcrackers a holiday staple.

Spray Painted Rainbow Nutcrackers:

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Step 1: Choose your Nutcrackers. I found this darling set of six Nutcrackers at Hobby Lobby. They are plain wood and take paint easily. Look for a smooth finish for any Nutcracker you wish to paint for this project.

Step 2: Choose your spray paint colors. I chose several soft pastel colors. Take turns spraying each Nutcracker with the color of your choosing. Hold the can 8-10" from your project and gently move the can back and forth. Because Nutcrackers have so much detail it may take 1-2 extra coats to get in all those nooks and crannies. Be patient to avoid drips! Let dry.

Step 3: Staging your Nutcrackers in your decor is easy with a few simple and easy tricks. I found small jewelry boxes at the dollar store that were perfect for these smaller nutcrackers.

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