Nutcracker Coloring Pages
Make free printable nutcracker coloring pages from 12 wooden toy-soldier nutcrackers we drew ourselves: a classic nutcracker in a tall hat, a nutcracker king with a crown, a nutcracker with a drum, a nutcracker by a Christmas tree, two nutcrackers side by side, a cute round nutcracker, a nutcracker with a bowl of nuts, a nutcracker in a wreath, a nutcracker with presents, a nutcracker ornament, a nutcracker with a candy cane and an easy nutcracker for little ones. Every nutcracker is our own simple drawing of a generic wooden toy soldier, with no characters from any ballet, film or book and no brands, so the pages suit homes, classrooms and libraries. Print one big nutcracker on a page, a grid of four or six small ones, a scene with two nutcrackers by the tree, a fold-in-half Christmas card, or a nutcracker mandala with small nutcrackers round the edge and a new pattern at the press of a button. Blank nutcrackers to design prints 1, 2, 4 or 6 plain toy-soldier outlines with no face, buttons or badge, so children can paint their own uniform; one fills a 186 mm square on US Letter. Type a child’s name for a name page, or paste a class list to get the same nutcracker for everyone with each name at the top. Choose simple, medium or detailed lines, never thinner than 0.5 mm. Download one multi-page PDF for US Letter or A4, a 300 DPI PNG of every page, or an SVG. No sign-up, no watermark.
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Runs in your browser with our own code; names and words never leave your device, and nothing is saved. Every picture is our own drawing, black lines on white, with no film, book or cartoon characters, mascots, brands or logos. The nutcrackers are our own simple drawings of a generic wooden toy soldier, with no characters or costumes from any ballet, film or book and no brands. The blank nutcrackers have no face, buttons or badge, for drawing your own. The designs are our own drawings: you may use them and anything you make with them, including things you sell, with no credit needed. The lettering fonts keep their own open licenses.
How to make and print nutcracker coloring pages
- Choose what to make: one big picture, several small pictures, the nutcrackers by the tree scene, blank nutcrackers to design, the lettering poster, a name page, a class set, a card, a mandala, or a whole pack.
- Pick the picture, or tick the ones you want for a grid or pack.
- Choose the lines: simple for little ones, medium, or detailed for older children and adults.
- Add a title, change the poster words, type a name or paste your class list, and pick the lettering.
- Choose US Letter or A4 and download the PDF, or a PNG of every page.
- Print on plain paper at 100% (Actual size).
What you can use it for
- A Christmas activity at home or school in December
- A homemade Christmas card or a nutcracker to hang on the tree
- Design your own uniform on the blank nutcrackers
- Class sets with each child’s name
- Toddlers: the easy nutcracker and the cute round nutcracker with simple lines
- Detailed nutcracker mandalas and the wreath for teens and adults
The 12 nutcracker pictures
| Picture | Shapes to color: simple | Medium | Detailed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic nutcracker | 27 | 40 | 60 |
| Nutcracker king with a crown | 27 | 41 | 60 |
| Nutcracker with a drum | 30 | 49 | 72 |
| Nutcracker by a Christmas tree | 29 | 45 | 68 |
| Two nutcrackers | 51 | 77 | 113 |
| Cute round nutcracker | 15 | 23 | 28 |
| Nutcracker and a bowl of nuts | 32 | 50 | 75 |
| Nutcracker in a wreath | 49 | 70 | 98 |
| Nutcracker with presents | 42 | 57 | 82 |
| Nutcracker ornament | 35 | 49 | 70 |
| Nutcracker with a candy cane | 28 | 42 | 64 |
| Easy nutcracker | 11 | 15 | 17 |
Shapes are the closed outlines the tool draws for each picture at each level, counted by the tool. Simple keeps the toy soldiers, their hats, eyes, beards, mouths and badges, trees, wreaths and presents; Medium adds buttons, buckles, cheeks, brows and ribbons; Detailed adds braid on the jacket, fringe on the shoulders and the smallest lines.
Blank nutcrackers to design
| Nutcrackers per page | Each fits (US Letter) | Each fits (A4) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 186 mm square | 181 mm square |
| 2 | 120 mm square | 129 mm square |
| 4 | 89 mm square | 86 mm square |
| 6 | 77 mm square | 83 mm square |
Sizes are for the page with No title chosen; a title at the top makes them a little smaller. Each blank outline is a plain wooden toy soldier (20 shapes), so the design is up to you.
Simple to detailed lines
| Lines | Outlines | Small details | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | 1.8 mm | 1.4 mm | Toddlers, chunky crayons, big markers |
| Medium | 1.1 mm | 0.8 mm | Most children, colored pencils |
| Detailed | 0.75 mm | 0.5 mm | Older children and adults, fine pens and pencils |
Line widths are measured at print size. The thinnest line on any page is 0.5 mm, so every shape stays open to color.
What you can make
| Page | What prints |
|---|---|
| One big picture | One picture filling the page, with an optional title at the top and an optional frame |
| Several small pictures | Four or six pictures on one page, each in its own box |
| Nutcrackers by the tree | Two nutcrackers either side of a Christmas tree with presents; Medium adds buttons, baubles and ribbons, Detailed adds braid, fringe and the smallest lines |
| Blank nutcrackers to design | 1, 2, 4 or 6 plain nutcrackers, to design |
| Lettering poster | Two lines of big hollow letters to color (“Merry” and “Christmas” or your own words) above three pictures |
| Name page | Words such as “Colored by” and a name in large hollow letters, with three pictures |
| Class set | The same picture for every child, each page with one child’s name at the top (up to 40 names) |
| Fold-in-half card | Picture and title on the front, a small picture on the back: 139.7 × 215.9 mm (5.5 × 8.5 in) from US Letter, 148.5 × 210 mm (A5) from A4 |
| Nutcracker mandala | A symmetric pattern with small nutcrackers round the edge; every pattern number gives a new design |
| Whole pack | Your ticked pictures, one per page, plus the scene, the poster, three mandalas and a name page if you choose |
Titles you can choose: Nutcrackers, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Christmas Toys, Joy, Deck the Halls, or your own words. Lettering styles: Fredoka, Baloo 2, Sniglet, Cherry Bomb One.
Nutcracker facts to read while you color
- Nutcracker figures come from Germany. Wikipedia’s nutcracker doll article says they originate from the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) region in the late 17th century and traditionally resemble toy soldiers.
- By the early 19th century there were also nutcrackers dressed as miners, policemen and kings, the same article says.
- Friedrich Wilhelm Füchtner began the first mass production of the design, using a lathe, at his workshop in Seiffen, Saxony, in 1872.
- The ballet The Nutcracker, with music by Tchaikovsky, premiered in St. Petersburg in 1892.
Sources: Wikipedia, Nutcracker doll; Wilson Center (Kennan Institute), How The Nutcracker Gave Birth to American Ballet; both read 10 November 2026.
Coloring ideas
- Classic soldier: a red jacket, black boots and hat, gold buttons, belt buckle and badge, and white hair and beard.
- King: a gold crown and scepter, a purple or blue jacket.
- Christmas page: a green tree, bright baubles and wrapping paper in your favorite colors.
Printing tips
- Every page keeps a 12.7 mm (half inch) margin from the paper edge, on US Letter and A4.
- Plain paper is fine for crayons and pencils; use thicker paper or card for markers or paint.
- Print one page first and check it before printing a whole pack or class set.
- Choose Detailed lines only with fine pens or sharp pencils, and Simple lines with chunky crayons.
More things to make
- Paper ornaments to color and hang next to your nutcracker: Ornament Template.
- A folded card for the nutcracker you colored: Christmas Card Template.
- Candy canes to color and cut out: Candy Cane Template.
- A tree to color for the nutcrackers to stand by: Christmas Tree Template.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these nutcracker coloring pages free?
Yes. Every page is free to make, download and print, with no sign-up and no watermark. All the nutcrackers are our own drawings.
Which nutcrackers are there?
12: classic nutcracker, nutcracker king with a crown, nutcracker with a drum, nutcracker by a christmas tree, two nutcrackers, cute round nutcracker, nutcracker and a bowl of nuts, nutcracker in a wreath, nutcracker with presents, nutcracker ornament, nutcracker with a candy cane, easy nutcracker. On top of those there is a Christmas tree scene, blank nutcrackers, a mandala, a lettering poster and name pages.
Where do nutcracker figures come from?
From Germany. Wikipedia’s article on nutcracker dolls says they come from the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) region from the late 17th century, and that they traditionally look like toy soldiers. It says Friedrich Wilhelm Füchtner began making them in numbers on a lathe in Seiffen, Saxony, in 1872.
Are these from the ballet?
No. Our nutcrackers are plain wooden toy soldiers, not characters or costumes from any ballet production or film. The ballet The Nutcracker, with music by Tchaikovsky, premiered in St. Petersburg in 1892, according to the Wilson Center.
Why does a nutcracker have a crown on one page?
Wikipedia’s nutcracker doll article says that by the early 19th century the figures were also made as miners, policemen and kings, as well as soldiers. Our king page has a crown and a scepter in place of the tall hat.
Can children design their own nutcracker?
Yes. Choose Blank nutcrackers to design and pick 1, 2, 4 or 6 per page. Each is a plain toy soldier with no face, buttons or badge. With no title, one fills a 186 mm square on US Letter; six fill 77 mm squares.
Which nutcracker pages suit toddlers and preschoolers?
Choose Simple lines: big shapes with thick outlines. The easy nutcracker and the cute round nutcracker have the fewest shapes, as the table shows.
Can I make a page for every child in my class?
Yes. Choose Class set, pick a picture and paste the names, one per line, up to 40. Each child gets the same picture with their own name in hollow letters at the top, all in one PDF.
Are there nutcracker coloring pages for adults?
Yes. Choose Nutcracker mandala with Detailed lines: each pattern number gives a different symmetric design. Choose 16 repeats for the most intricate pattern.
Can I sell what I make with these pages?
Yes. The pictures are our own drawings, and the note under the tool sets out how you may use them, including for things you sell.
How do I print the coloring pages?
Download the PDF and print it on plain paper. Choose 100% or Actual size to keep the margins and sizes as drawn; Fit to page also works if your printer cuts off the edges.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Names and words are not sent anywhere, and nothing is saved when you close the page.