Nutcracker Toy Soldier Ornament
vividly remember going to the performance of The Nutcracker Ballet as a child. So, I made sure that this outing became a tradition for my children as well. My children would look forward to the Saturday after Thanksgiving as this was the day when we would head to the ballet and officially kick off our Christmas season. I remember dad playing Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, Op 71a, all throughout the Christmas season so it made sense for me to create an ornament collection around the theme of The Nutcracker Ballet. So, I created the Nutcracker Toy Soldier ornament inspired by my childhood memories and the memories I created with my children.
Specifications
Year Designed
2022
Size
Actual size may vary, approximately 1.75” x 1.75” x 6.50”
Materials
Cotton fabric, cardboard, ribbons, felt, beads, sequins, cord, pipe cleaners, leather, wood pegs, wood knobs, plastic gemstones, PLA 3D printing filament
Note: Given the handmade nature of the ornament, all ornaments are different. The pictures depict just one sample of the ornament.
Cecilia –
It is amazing how Catalina manages to transform recycled materials into unique collector’s items with such details associated with the character. The
Toy Soldier has his own rifle and the details of his uniform are amazing.