IF you’re looking for the perfect wreath for your door this Christmas but don’t want to fork out for it, this hack may be for you.
Stacey Soloman revealed the DIY trick she uses to create her own pudding-themed decor for the festive season.
The influencer was featured on the BBC Three show Stacey Soloman’s Crafty Christmas.
She demonstrated how to make a wide variety of decor and presents for the holiday season.
One fan favourite was her Christmas pudding wreath, which she created using “stuff that most people can find at home.”
For her first step, she took a pool noodle and taped it into a large circle.
If you don’t have a pool noodle, she recommended using pipe insulation instead.
Stacey then took a brown ribbon and wrapped it around the noodle, covering it entirely.
She advised anyone who doesn’t have ribbon to seek out old brown clothing or material in their home.
To create the icing on her pudding, she used a white ribbon and covered half of her circle.
Stacey used a pin to secure the pin to the foam noodle, tucking the final piece under one of the brown ribbon loops.
To replicate the holly leaves on her wreath, she tied a green velvet ribbon into a bow, cutting the ends to create the perfect finish.
For her berries, she glued together a handful of red baubles and carefully attached them to the wreath.
As a finishing touch, Stacey added “a bit of sparkle” to the brown ribbon using gold sequins.
She joked that they could represent the currants in the Christmas pudding.
The craft expert held up her finished product, giving it a “chef’s kiss.”
“Some of the cheapest Christmas wreaths can still be £20 to £30 so it’s nice to know that you’ve saved a bit of money as well,” she said.
HERE'S what you need to know if you're buying a real Christmas tree:
First thing’s first: buy a pot (if it doesn’t come in one already).
You’ll need to treat your tree just like a houseplant and give it water and attention.
Make sure the container has good drainage – and it’s a good idea to put something underneath to catch the excess water.
Check the soil everyday to make sure it’s not drying out.
If it feels dry, give it some water. If it still feels moist, leave it alone as too much water can also kill a tree.
Also check the LED bulbs on your tree lights aren’t too hot as they could burn it, and keep your tree away from radiators.
When Christmas is over, try planting it in the garden so you can dig it up and use it again next year.
It’s a good idea to take it out of its pot when you do re-plant it though, as large trees don’t survive well in pots as their roots need space to grow.
“Costing under £10 to make, this upcycled pudding should go down a treat.”
Viewers shared their thoughts on Stacey’s DIY projects on social media.
“Absolutely loved this programme, it was a pleasure to watch. Stacey’s crafting is amazing,” wrote one person.
“Probably the happiest crafting video I’ve ever seen, good idea too,” said another commenter.
“Really loved this refreshing programme,” commented a third social media user.
