GIANT Coloring Posters ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’: A Fun and Creative Project for home and classroom
It is Christmas time and I am so excited to share with you this GIANT Coloring Poster Bundle inspired by ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’ by E.T.A. Hoffmann. Many of you have asked for Mouse King and Sugar Plum Fairy to join the Nutcracker Poster Ensemble. And I don’t wish to disappoint. So please let me introduce to you the GIANT Coloring Posters ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’ including Clara, Nutcracker, Mouse King and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
So if you are looking for a fun and educational activity for your home, classroom or community project this holiday season, look no further! Hattifant’s Giant Coloring Posters ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’ are the perfect way to bring the classic holiday story to life through art and creativity. These giant, printable posters feature the beloved characters: the Nutcracker, the evil Mouse King, Clara, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. With easy-to-follow instructions for assembly and coloring, this project is perfect for students and crafters of all ages.
A Brief Overview of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
The Nutcracker is a classic ballet that tells the enchanting story of a young girl named Clara, who receives a Nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift. When the clock strikes midnight, Clara is transported into a magical world where toys come to life. The Nutcracker transforms into a handsome prince, and Clara finds herself in a fierce battle against the villainous Mouse King. After a victorious battle and a journey through the Land of Sweets, Clara and the Nutcracker Prince are guided by the Sugar Plum Fairy, bringing the story to a happy and sweet conclusion.
The characters from this timeless tale—especially the Nutcracker, the Mouse King, Clara, and the Sugar Plum Fairy—are perfect for crafting and engaging children in creative activities. Hattifant’s Nutcracker-themed posters capture the magic of the story, letting you bring these characters to life in your own home or classroom.
How to Create Hattifant’s Giant Posters: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Making Hattifant’s Giant Posters is quick and easy! You can print them at home or at school. To get started, download the Giant Coloring Poster Bundle ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’. Print all 4 posters or your chosen poster out, cut out the templates, and glue the 14 or 21 pages together to form each GIANT poster. The process is straightforward and really no tricky puzzle exercise. Each page is clearly labeled to show which pages should be adjacent to one another, making assembly a breeze. It’s simple, fun, and perfect for all ages!
First & Second Step: Get Your Giant Coloring Poster Bundle ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’ & cut
To start, visit Gumroad or Etsy and purchase your Giant Coloring Poster Bundle ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’. Once you have your bundle, choose the poster to start off with and print out the pages. Grab a pair of scissors because you’ll need to trim the edges of the pages before gluing them together. It’s a simple and fun first step in creating your stunning Christmas tree poster!
Next, find a spacious area like a dining table or the floor to lay out the individual pages that will form your Giant Poster. Carefully check that all pages are in the correct order and that none are missing. Sometimes printers can be “temperamental” and “eat” pages, so it’s always a good idea to double-check.
Third Step: Assemble Your Giant Poster by Gluing the Pages Together
Now it’s time to glue your pages together! Begin in the upper left-hand corner and work your way down, attaching each page from page 1 to page 14 for Clara, the Nutcracker and the Mouse King; from page 1 to page 21 for the Sugar Plum Fairy. Take your time to ensure everything lines up perfectly, and soon you’ll have four beautiful, completed Giant Posters to display and color in!
Time to get all your paints, pens & pencils and possibly acrylic paint markers out! I wish you the most of fun coloring these ‘Nutcracker and the Mouse King’ Posters together with your friends and family! I cannot wait to see the first pictures coming in and see how you painted it!!!
HOW TO in short:
- download the Giant Coloring Poster Bundle ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’,
- print out PDF files for Clara, Nutcracker, Mouse King and Sugar Plum Fairy Posters on 120-180 gsm paper,
- cut out individual pages,
- glue pages together to one big GIANT Poster,
- COLOR!
The GIANT Coloring Poster Bundle ‘Nutcracker and the Mouse King’ includes
- A Welcome Note & Thank You including Instructions
- Poster ‘Clara’: 14 x A4 pages in 1 PDF file (please scroll through the PDF to find all. If you print on US Letter size paper then please adjust your printer settings to “Fit to page”)
- Poster ‘Nutcracker’: 14 x A4 pages in 1 PDF file
- Poster ‘Mouse King’: 14 x A4 pages in 1 PDF file
- Poster ‘Sugar Plum Fairy’: 21 x A4 pages in 1 PDF file
- Bonus: ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King Coloring Page with all 4 characters and Coloring Pages seperately, Post Card & foldable Card to send Seasons’ Greetings.
MEASURMENTS
Nutcracker, Mouse King and Clara Poster measures approximately 126x52cm (49.61 x 20.47 inches).
The Sugar Plum Fairy Poster measures 126x72cm (49.61 x 28.35 inches).
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