This LIFE SIZE Nutcracker stands over 5ft and costs under $40 to make! Supplies all from Dollar Tree except glue and paint( which I didn't include in the breakdown cost below) SUPPLIES FOR BODY: 3 Pieces of Cardboard @$1.25 each: $3.75 3 Pieces of Round Wood @$1.25 each: $3.75 3 Pool Noodles @$1.25 each: $3.75 2 Large Round Clear Ornaments @1.25 each: $2.50 2 Round Gift Boxes @$1.25 each: $2.50 1 Pizza Pan: $1.25 1 Bag of Rocks: $1.25 1 Plunger: $1.25 1 Foam Block Dice(Nose): $1.25 SUPPLIES FOR