People Are ‘Obsessed With Making’ This DIY Holiday Decor Using a Festive $5 Hobby Lobby Find
Thanksgiving is nearly here, which means if you haven’t started holiday shopping or decorating yet, you won’t be able to put it off much longer. If even the thought of jumping into the whirlwind of the season stresses you out, it might be time for a fun and stress-free DIY to get you into the holiday spirit.
And we happened to come across the perfect thing. Look no further than a craft the internet has been completely obsessed with.
It’s the cutest DIY decor of one of the most iconic holiday classics: nutcrackers. Shoppers have been finding wooden nutcrackers at Hobby Lobby for just $5 and turning them into a cozy handmade decoration that delivers holiday cheer at an affordable price.
As a bonus, it’s also the perfect girls’ night activity, at least according to one TikToker who shared her DIY. It turns out that millions of TikTok users were on board too because her idea racked up nearly 7 million views.
DIYing Hobby Lobby Nutcrackers Into Classic Holiday Decor
This nutcracker decor is so cute, and the process is a fun way to start off or add onto holiday decorating. Luckily, by yourself or with a group of friends, this DIY is also easy.
Sophia uses a Hobby Lobby King Wood Nutcracker that’s just $5.49 thanks to Hobby Lobby’s promotion of 50 percent off Christmas items. However, the chain has a whole slew of nutcrackers, ranging from a super cute Drummer Wood Nutcracker ($5.49) to a set of five Mini Wood Nutcrackers ($5.99) to choose from.
With their unfinished wood grain design, each is made for crafting. Hobby Lobby says they’re safe for adding paint, glitter and more. They’re also a perfect craft for kids ages four and up.
Once you have the nutcrackers, you can use acrylic paints, Mod Podge, rhinestones and ribbon to let your nutcracker shine. Then, as Hobby Lobby says, “put him up on the mantel” for an adorable new addition.
Ideas for DIYing Hobby Lobby Nutcrackers
With so many patterns and color combos, you may not know where to start. Some standout ideas we saw from users in the comments were truly creative, ranging from Taylor Swift-inspired nutcrackers to ones decked out with colors of favorite sports teams. Others leaned on the classic side, and one TikTok user even explained how to create dreamy nutcrackers inspired by LoveShackFancy.
Regardless of what vision you go with, this nutcracker DIY is guaranteed to spark holiday joy and become a total standout this season.
Related: DIYer Reveals How to Turn $9 Hobby Lobby Cutting Boards Into Adorable Holiday Decor
This story was originally reported by Dengarden on Nov 18, 2025, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Dengarden as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
