How To Decorate With Nutcrackers

I'm always looking for inspiration for my Christmas tree decorations. And so this year I decided to use nutcrackers to create a traditional Christmas theme that represents good luck and goodwill. And the consequence was these crimson and blueish nutcracker Christmas tree ideas.

how to decorate a nutcracker Christmas tree

Every year I try to do something different with my living room Christmas decor.

Which means looking for new sources of inspiration.

This yr, it came from 1 of my family unit's Christmas traditions…going to see the Nutcracker ballet.

I figured nutcrackers are a traditional Christmas symbol and they remind me of my childhood. So what improve way to decorate for Christmas?

In case you're wondering…

What do Nutcrackers stand for?

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A nutcracker is an iconic symbol of power and strength that is said to baby-sit your family against danger.

It bares its teeth to ward off evil spirits only also acts every bit a messenger of skillful luck and goodwill.

Perfect for the holiday season!

But earlier nosotros start. This post is part of our annual Christmas tree blog hop.

Which ways I'll be sharing Christmas tree decor ideas from a bunch of my blogger friends.

So if you lot're visiting from Red Cottage Chronicles, welcome!

And be certain to check out all of the cute Christmas tree decorations at the end of the post.

Now, let'due south get on with my crimson and blue nutcracker Christmas tree ideas.

Pick a color scheme

Nutcrackers on the floor beside a Christmas tree

The outset footstep to decorating any Christmas tree is to make up one's mind on a color scheme.

So I looked to the colors on the nutcrackers as the inspiration for mine.

Since my living room is bluish (which is also my favorite color), I went with cerise and blue.

Employ plaid ribbon

Flocked Christmas tree with red and blue plaid ribbon

I always similar to start with ribbon.

And plaid is a traditional design that is oft available in nutcracker colors.

And then when I found two different ribbons in cherry-red and blue plaid, I knew they would be the perfect backdrop for my tree.

Add Solid colour ornaments

Christmas tree with red ornaments and red and blue plaid ribbon

Next I added solid ornaments in those ii colors, starting with the blood-red ones get-go.

Using different shapes help to make them look more interesting.

Christmas tree with dark blue ornaments, red ornaments and red and blue plaid ribbon

And then I added some dark blueish ones, as well in different shapes.

Hang red and blueish ornaments

Then I found some red and blueish plaid ornaments that were perfect!

And added some finials that were blue trimmed with red.

And red trimmed with bluish.

Red and blue ornaments with red and blue plaid ribbon on a flocked Christmas tree

All of the bluish and red ornaments aid to bring out the colors in the ribbon.

Add some sparkle

Red, blue and gold ornaments and ribbon on a flocked Christmas tree

Of course, I think all Christmas copse demand some sparkle.

Then I added some gold and sparkly ornaments.

Hang nutcracker ornaments

Nutcracker ornaments hung on a Christmas tree with red and blue ornaments

And since this is a nutcracker Christmas tree, some nutcracker ornaments were a given.

At this phase, the tree looks pretty good.

And I was thinking that I was done with the ornaments.

Clip on poinsettias

Red and blue plaid poinsettia ornaments on a nutcracker Christmas tree with red and blue ornaments

Until I saw these ruby and blue plaid prune-on poinsettias.

And just couldn't pass them up.

Nutcracker Christmas tree with red and blue ornaments, poinsettias and ribbon

They exercise human activity similar focal points on the tree.

Put upwardly a nutcracker tree topper

Nutcracker tree topper on a Christmas tree

To finish the tree off I stood a nutcracker on the top every bit the tree topper.

I used the branches to prop information technology up there.

Red and blue Nutcracker Christmas tree with a Nutcracker tree topper

But yous could also tie it upward with a twist tie or aught necktie. Or hang information technology from the ceiling and then that information technology looks like it's on the top of the tree.

Lay downwardly a tree skirt

Blue and gold tree skirt under a nutcracker Christmas tree

A blue and gilded tree skirt helps to encompass the base of the tree.

Decorate the mantel

Fireplace mantel decorated with nutcrackers and red and blue ornaments

Since the tree is right beside my fireplace, I added some decorations to the mantel every bit well.

A group of small houses helps to hide the Telly speaker and cable box.

Nutcrackers on the end of a fireplace mantel

A group of nutcrackers adds some superlative on either end of the mantel

Red and blue ornaments and nutcrackers hung from stocking holders on a fireplace mantel decorated for Christmas

The small nutcrackers and most of the houses are actually stocking holders.

So I used the hooks to hang some of the ornaments from the tree in front end of the fireplace.

Nutcracker Christmas tree beside a fireplace decorated with red and blue ornaments and nutcrackers

Finally, I added some larger nutcrackers on the floor in front of the fireplace.

red and blue nutcracker Christmas tree with a fireplace mantel in the background

Even though the mantel decor is very unproblematic, I love how information technology ties in with the tree.

That's information technology for my nutcracker Christmas tree decorations.

Now exist sure to visit Maria at Elementary Nature Decor to see her super cute DIY Christmas ornaments.

More Christmas Tree Decor Ideas

And check out all the participating bloggers for even more decorating inspiration for your Christmas tree…

Our Crafty Mom // Red Cottage Chronicles// From Business firm to Dwelling// Unproblematic Nature Decor

Virginia Sweet Pea// two Bees in a Pod// First Day of Home// Across the Boulevard

Simply Cute by Angela // Happily Ever After, etc.// Madness and Method// Zucchini Sisters

Royal Hues and Me// Tribe of Burton// My Pinterventures// Modern on Monticello

Jenron Designs// Design Morsels// Oh Dabble Dee Dee // Redneck Rhapsody

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