I didn’t want to spend hundreds on a nutcracker, so I made my own using pots and pipes
A WOMAN has revealed she didn’t want to spend hundreds of pounds on a fancy nutcracker, so she decided to make her own on the cheap.
Using plant pots, buckets and old drain pipes, this DIY fan was able to bring some festive fun into the home, without spending a lot of money.
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Not only this, but she also used freebies from B&Q to keep the cost of the homemade nutcracker down.
Delighted with her Christmas creation, Nicola Crawford took to social media to share it with others, leaving many with their mouths open.
Post on BARGAIN LOVERS Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Rangea public Facebook group with 524,800 members, Nicola uploaded photos of her stunning pink nutcracker.
Alongside the photos, she wrote: ‘I really wanted a big nutcracker this year but it was so expensive.
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“So I made my own from containers and plant pots.
“Other materials were from The Range and B&Q or whatever I already had at home.”
Nicola confirmed she used “plastic buckets, plant pots and pipes” for her traditional nutcracker design, adding: “This is the end result.
“I’m happy with the result and it was cheap to make.”
Although similar nutcrackers range from £99.99 at Home Bargains to £249.99 at The Range, it’s no surprise that Nicola was thrilled with her cheap DIY creation.
She later wrote: “I made him with flower pots and buckets for his body, face and hat (face is a plastic terracotta plant pot), his legs and arms are old drain pipes.
“I used wallpaper samples from B&Q to decorate it and ribbon from The Range. Feet are cream pots.
“I used edge compound, double-sided tape and a hot glue gun to apply materials and attach arms and body together by drilling a few holes and using zip ties.
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“I painted the face with acrylic paint and pens from The Range and a little glitter for the eyes.”
Nicola’s Facebook post has clearly made an impression on many as it was shared just three days ago but has quickly racked up more than 8,400 likes.
That’s fantastic and looks a lot friendlier than the one in the store
Facebook user
Social media users were stunned by Nicola’s DIY nutcracker and many flocked to the comments to share their thoughts.
Not only did people think it looked ‘great’, but many thought it was ‘just as good’ as the ones from the shops.
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One person said: “Absolutely amazing.”
Another added: “Excellent work.”
That’s great! It looks just as good as the one from a store
Facebook user
A third commented: “That’s fantastic and looks a lot friendlier than the ones in the store.
“I don’t know if it’s just me, but the ones in the store have pretty scary faces. Yours looks more welcoming.”
While someone else wrote: “That’s amazing! It looks just as good as the one from a store, just take a look!”
At the same time, another DIY fan claimed: “Best thing I’ve ever seen.”
Not only this, but one woman beamed: “This is brilliant! You have a hidden talent there!! Looks great!!! I love it!!! Well done you!!”
