Tap on a color swatch to select a color, then tap on the nutcracker to
fill that section with color.
Tap on the same color swatch again to change the color. Use the green
button to add a new color swatch.
Move the nutcracker around by dragging the canvas. Zoom in and out using either the wheel on your mouse or by using pinch gestures on a touch screen.
Use the settings (inside of the button on mobile) to toggle between:
Paint by section (such as the jacket) or paint by individual pieces
The different templates
When you're ready:
To save or share your design, click the button to get a custom link to your design. If you're logged in then the designs will be tagged against your account and you can filter on them in the Gallery.
Share 2 or more designs and create a poll to let others vote on their favorite! Browse community polls on the Polls page.
Click the button to get a list of the (closest) paint colors
Click the or button get a copy of your design
We hope you love using this tool as much as we love creating it! We can't wait to see your designs!
Share them with us on social media using the hashtag #paintmynutcracker.
A few shortcuts, for when you'd rather not reach for the mouse. (Totally optional — everything works by tapping too.)