08 November 2023 , 07:10
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Stacey Solomon has shown off her latest crafty creation - a giant nutcracker for Christmas.
The mum-of-five shared her pride on Instagram, saying: "PROUD I made a giant nutcracker it's taller than me and Joe and almost hits the ceiling." Stacey explained how she made the festive figure from buckets, guttering and pipe insulation, adding: "I actually love him. We've named him Neil. He's made out of 3 buckets, some guttering and some pipe insulation. And he was SUPER easy."
The Loose Women DIY-lover hopes her creation will inspire others to make their own, saying: "I feel like every time I see a giant nutcracker it's hundreds of pounds or it looks soooo complicated to make so I hope this inspires anyone who wants to make one to grab a bucket and go for it."
Stacey crafted the Christmas figure at home (Instagram/Stacey Solomon)
Husband Joe wasn't as impressed with the craft (Instagram/Stacey Solomon)She's now thinking about how to weigh him down for an outdoor display, adding: "I need to think of a way to weigh him down so he can go outside for the front door display this year. Any ideas welcome. But this got me in such a Christmassy mood and SO excited for the Christmas door."
Her best friend Sophie Hinchcliffe, also known as Mrs Hinch, praised the creation, commenting: "Oh I love him, amazing." One of Stacey's followers marvelled: "Stacey... You are an absolute bloody genius. Seriously it looks so good!! I own a wedding and event decor business and I feel like we could use your creativity."
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A third person said: "Amazing @staceysolomon I cannot wait to watch your craft Christmas show xxx," whilst a fourth wrote: "Incredible!!!! You are so creative." Stacey also took to her Instagram stories to talk about her creation, as the glee was clear on her face, as she said "he's so cute" and "I didn't want to make him creepy".
Her husband, ex-Eastenders actor Joe, could then be heard off-camera, saying: "No you didn't make him creepy, you made him intimidating." She retorted: "What? No he's so cute," as Joe replied: "He's standing by the door like a human." Turning back to the camera, Stacey explained: "He's taller than Joe and Joe's got a complex now, because of the nutcracker."
Over the top of the video, Stacey wrote: "I finished him. I made a nutcracker and he's taller than Joe," before she went on to say: "I'm so proud of him." Before she headed out to a work dinner, Stacey took another video as she stood alongside her Nutcracker, who she named 'Neil', as she said: "I love him so much."
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