![Girl Marie given nutcracker doll by godfather. Doll comes to life and protects her from Mouse King. Set in Christmas season.](/images/coloring/full/2448-coloring-nutcracker.png)
This delightful coloring page takes us inside the enchanting world of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. We can see the brave nutcracker doll standing tall in the foreground, with a determined look on its wooden face. The mouse king is crouched in the background, peeking out from behind a Christmas tree. The scene is illuminated by a sparkling star filled sky, creating a truly magical atmosphere. When coloring this scene, consider selecting a deep red to bring out the warmth of the festive period, or a deep green to pay homage to the twisting branches of the tree. The mouse king can be given a striking Halloween-esque purple, while the nutcracker is best shown off in a bright yellow, representing its stoic courage. Add brighter tones in the form of twinkling stars, and give the evergreen leaves a lush green. Finally, why not have a little fun and add a few hidden sparkles and snowflakes for a touch of added magic?