You’re probably not going to believe this, but this design on nutcrackers (toy soldiers, snowmen, etc.) from COTTONWOOD is patented by my father. He’s still alive, and lives in Kansas, and has the poor man’s copyright sealed away. His business was called “Forgotten Cotton Creations” and operated in Ellis, Kansas from 1996 - 2003. I’m super glad to see his work is still inspiring over 20 years later.

Just fabulous and impressive! Your son will remember this til he dies, great job creating memories. 💕

Those nutcrackers came out beautiful. Also it's so nice to see a family working together.

This was a nice family project you all done a great job I got tickled at your little boy he's been a big man that was cute he was happy and having fun you could tell I loved it

Wow, Y'all did a phenomenal job! Not only creating awesome decorations but creating an environment for your son to learn and work with his mom and dad. That is lacked so much in America... Even in both parent homes. I enjoyed seeing that and the happiness on your son's face just as much as seeing the whole process. Congratulations to you 3. If I attempt making a nutcracker yours will be my reference. Thanks y'all.

Those are awesome. I've seen plenty of youtube and these stand out because of the color scheme.

LOVED Your FAMILY TOGETHER DIY project! TY for sharing your family making Christmas memories, something your son will hopefully carry with him for generations to come!❤ Let’s hope no looser steals the nutcrackers like the people that stole the huge skeletons that cost over 350.00 this past Halloween! The one woman in broad daylight “ shoving” the skeleton which was longer than her vehicle, into her suv and driving off? The owners of the skeleton lived in an upscale hoa neighborhood which was even more brazen of the thief! No Grinch stole Christmas here I 🙏 pray!! Terrific video! 🎉Cheers!!!!

Terrific planning from the start. But as always it’s the finishing touches that makes something come to life. You have given them independent personalities. I just personally think some extra lighting would help show how beautiful they are. Maybe some solar tree highlights on the ground before their feet shining up on them

Absolutely love these!!!! Im gona try these out!!! Well done guys, all the way from the UK 🇬🇧 👏 xx

BEAUTIFUL!! Will be doing this for next year for sure!! Only critique would be adding toes to the boots! Other than that perfect!!

Thank you so much for this helpful video. I just finished a life sized Nutcracker and Abominable Snowman. Wish I could upload a pic to show you

AMAAAZING! Your child will remember this experience for the rest of his life and will share with his children and grandchildren! BRAVO!!!!

Kimberly oh my goodness girl y'all did a wonderful job it look like something from the store I would buy them I've been wanting to make these things for some years now couldn't figure out what to use oh my goodness I'm doing this I love it oh oh it's gorgeous absolutely beautiful I just can't stop I love it

I love when you have all family members crafting and creating. Thanks for sharing

Wow! These are gorgeous!! This tutorial assumes I would have some king of artistic skill to be able to draw a non-crooked face and non- smeared uniform 😂😂😂

I love them . Thankyou for the detailed family friendly video.

Ya did and amazing job, wish l could order some made by ya that would be awesome, ya Madeira look so easy, your l saw your precious son was so happy helping ya , Ya are Teaching him Great skills that best a Parent can do , God Bless.

I'm totally blown away. FABULOUS JOB!!!!!!

I've seen other DIY nutcracker videos and it always kills me when they are poorly crafter, your's on the other hand will be permanent fixtures for Christmas's to come. I love that they are sturdy and well crafted. Great job!

These are amazing. I wouldn’t have known where to begin to construct them. A truly successful family holiday project.

Love them! & It was nice to see all of you work on them! Thanks!

Thank you so much for sharing!!! Your Nutcrackers are magical!!!

I love making large impactful decorations for my yard. I enjoyed this DIY and might even give it a go.

Beautiful and love the turquoise color and glitter!

WOW!!! IM SO LOST FOR WORDS ]N JOW BEAUTIFUL THEY ARE...WOW

Wow! You guys did a Awesome job. Just Love ❤ it. You guys can make some an sell them, Wow! Wow! An Love the colors you pick for them. Love to see more of other stuff you do. ANNETTE

Every year, I always want to look like the most cheerful little real life nutcracker. I've loved the play all my life. And if I had a house, oh my god, I would make a set of these. They're amazing. It seems I'll have to admire houses from afar for now, but I've definitely added this to my list of future home DIYs.

These look so good!!! Love how you explained process. Thank you sooooo much for sharing

The best Christmas decor I've ever seen on here. Great job and many thanks for the instructions!

I'm from Germany. the nutcrackers are beautiful.

🌟🌟🌟 Marvelous! And you painted hem blue! 💙💙💙

They came out spectacular! What a great family project!

You are a genius. And actually showed how you did it. Thank you.

This is the MOST AMAZING thing I have ever seen made for Christmas Decor. Astoundingly fantastic job.

These are Amazing and the fact you all contributed was the icing on the cake! Awesome Job🙏🏻

LOVE your nutcrackers!!! I also do turquoise and silver on my 9ft tree in my family room so I loved your colors! Thanks so much for making the video!

Most Beautiful Nutcrackers I've ever seen!

Awesome tutorial! By far the best diy nutcracker video on KZfaq. Thanks Kimberly!

Wow! What a wonderful project. I love Nutcrackers but I don't have a home. I'll make some smaller ones to fit my apartment. Thank you.

Ive looked and looked at videos and let me tell you ..these are the best looking ones..the other ones are so creepy looking lol i know nutcrackers are creepy but i really needed something cuter..so im starting this weekend ..thank you so much 💖

I love love love how you added the arms. Genius! And seems a lot easier. Thanks for sharing with the KZfaq community:)

Absolutely love them!!!!great colors. I can wait to try a version of this out!

You guys did a wonderful job! They look absolutely stunning! And very helpful DIY! 😊

Fantastic and was really lovely to see your son helping

Awesome! My wife is going to love these. Thanks for the vid.

Incredible works. The best diy of this I've seen yet!

outstanding idea! I have been wanting to make those for years!!! Thanks so much for sharing you project!!!

These are just fabulous. I love nut crackers. I would love them as part of my Christmas decorations. You and your Christmas helpers did a great job. Thank you for sharing.

I love these!!!! 😍. Thanks for sharing your process and the color combo is beautiful!!!! Love it!🤗

I did it. You inspired me. My husband and I just finished ours. We went with a red, black and gold theme. Thank you for the inspiration!

WOW I love that the whole family helped to make these BEAUTIFUL NUTCRACKERS 😍

This video tutorial was FABULOUS! I love, love, LOVE the way ours turned out! It was pretty easy and the end result looks so high-end! Thank you for posting!

The most beautiful nutcrackers I’ve ever seen. Amazing job !!!!

So beautiful, I’m blown away!

Awesome job family! Beautiful!

Unbelievable! Great family job! I love them!

I am thrilled to run into this Video! Thank you so much. I have plans to make 2 in the future after I collect all my "supplies" . I 1st saw one of these in real life in my Credit Union & it took everything in my power not to run out of the bank with it!! I didn't even think to look at you tube for a video on the soldiers. Electronics were my hubbies thing not mine!!! Lol! At any rate these 2 you made turned out perfectly beautiful! When I read the ladies message about her Dad creating & patenting them, well ...that is pretty awesome too. I will be checking your supplies with my list & my instructions to see how I faired & if my supplies & measurements add up to yours! Lol! It took kevalmost a month to gigure out each supply & maesurement, lol! Curiosity here! Please who ever can, Thank this amazing Dad for me!! Also, one question, your body tube looked like it may have been a thick cardboard tube & not PVC. OR...did you wrap the PVC to give it the look of an empty Toilet Paper roll when painted? lololol! Again, thank you! I'm so happy to find this video! Have a covid free Hug fr. 🇨🇦 .

BEAUTIFUL TEAMWORK 👏🥰

What a great project and wonderful results! Thank you for making this tutorial and share your fun. I will start mine tomorrow.

Excellent job. 🤩 One of the best diy nutcracker/soldier I've ever seen. Well done

Creative and beautifully done!!

Absolutely LOVE this thank you for taking YOUR time and family time to share this. I am going to try to make these for a school to enjoy for a holiday bash and thanks to you and your amazing husband and son for sharing this... you did amazing...

Wooow these are amazing!!! Thank you for sharing.

Nicely done, thank you. Next years project lined up thanks to you. Nice jeep your boy has there too !

Love the colors! Hoping to replicate this. Thanks for sharing.

These are amazing! I'm sure you are anxious to display them again this year. They look every bit as good as the ones that sell for $699.00 at Sam's and, they will last a lot longer. Plus, they will be a family heirloom.

I have always wanted life size Nutcrackers, but never thought I could accomplish it, until NOW! Thank You! You guys are it look easy, but I know it will be alot of work, but I feel that thanks to you guys, it's possible!

Step 6: Chain them up to the ground before someone steals them. Super cute! ❤️❤️❤️

This was fantastic! My honey sent me a pic from Costco the other day of a 7 foot nutcracker they wanted $900 bucks for. I think I will surprise her with your design and let her decorate. Thanks a bunch.. Ps it is nice to see the kids chipping in as well.

These are phenomenal. Love the colors. Your son looked like he was enjoying himself

Those turned out great, nice job Family!

What a great job . !! Just beautiful .!!!

90 degree day in Michigan, and I am looking at Christmas crafts.;-) These guys are great! Really well done!!!

What a wonderful job you did making them. Very nice your son was helping and dad was very patient. Next Christmas I will make a pair. We won’t get into the house until February.

It was so wonderful to watch all your family working on this project, together. Not something you see very often anymore. Beautiful final creation. I love the flashing lights!!! You are a very inventive woman. Thank you for sharing your process with all of us. God Bless and Merry CHRISTmas to you and all your family. 👵🏻🐾💕🇨🇦

That is way cool. Your family did a great job!

Those are ADORABLE!!!!

I love this I keep repeating this video bc I so want to make this project🗣🗣🗣🗣 I can’t get enough. Everything is so perfect! I came across it last year a little to late but this year god willing I can make it happen.

WOW! You guys did a fantastic job!! Love from Boston!!

You make them look so easy! Beautiful ❤

Wonderful teamwork. They are absolutely beautiful.

Made mine out of old Computer and Ink Cartridge boxes way back in 2017. I just repainted them to change the color...

This just showed up in my recommended videos. Classic video!!!!!!!!!

Outstanding work, it was a blessing to see your family work so well together. God bless ❣️

I love these. I am so going to make some for my family to enjoy. TFS.❤❤❤

So cool! Amazing artistry!

Wow! what a lot of work! Great!

Those came out amazing!!! So worth the money , time and energy. I love you so much!❤️

Absolutely stunning!! Fantastic job. Much sturdier than other diy Nutcrackers I've seen.

Oh, my!! These are simply fabulous. How awesome are they?? I love all the detail and clever ways to put them together. I love that you can easily take them apart for storage. You are a genius and a very clever DIYer. Thank you for the inspiration.

Really nice . enjoyed watching you all make them. Very creative.

Fantastic job y’all. Definitely going to work on some projects through out this next year and these will definitely be on my list!

Love this! I’ve gotten a new nutcracker every year for years now . Always wanted life sz ones but unwilling to pay $400 each at Costco . One thing I’d have added - to the base of the “ feet” .. a 8-10” piece of that yard lumber off the legs attached to the base to be their boot foot . Give it a 3-d look

Omg just seen your video for the nutcrackers they are brilliant, well done, would love to have a go at this.

These are some of the best I have seen. I absolutely love them. You and your family did a fantastic job.

Outstanding...You are very talented! Thanks for sharing! 👍

BEAUTIFUL!!! I HAVE TO TRY MAKING THESE!!! TFS!!!

Amazing...beautiful. you and your family are so creative

These are beautiful..well done.. going to ask my husband to make some for our home next year

Thank you for sharing, Wonderful job explaining process.