Solomon is a naturally engaging host, sharing lovely tips and making much easier gifts than Channel 4's craft expert Kirstie Allsopp.
Solomon is a wonderfully natural, effervescent presence, and was joined here by her husband, Joe Swash (a former EastEnders actor and fake tan aficionado who is the colour of a peach melba) and her children. The programme had plenty of gift ideas too: a candle in a charity shop teacup, a wooden chopping board personalised with an etching pen, or a version of those expensive chocolate slabs made by melting three family size bars of ordinary chocolate on a baking tray before adding the toppings of your choice. The other day on Channel 4 she was chiselling a giant Nutcracker ice sculpture, making a choux pastry wreath and creating winter dioramas out of walnut shells.
The Loose Women panellist taught viewers how to make their own Christmas decorations, presents as well as wrapping paper in her BBC show.
"He does the dinner and he builds the toys that the kids get. A fan wrote: "This is such a good programme! Thank you." Another added: "Loving your craft programme. [Joe Swash](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/joe-swash), as well as her friends to help her with the crafting. [BBC](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bbc) show.
Former EastEnders actor Joe Swash laughed as he recalled one Christmas where he, wife Stacey Solomon and their kids were dressed up in "Hugh Hefner's satin ...
Stacey continued: "But they’re all I need underneath my gappy tree. Earlier in the show, Stacey, Joe and their kids took their Christmas photo for 2022, opting for festive jumpers as opposed to PJs. Posting the snap to her Instagram followers, Stacey added the caption: "Christmas At Pickle Cottage..." [Stacey Solomon](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/stacey-solomon) on her new BBC show, Stacey Solomon's Crafty Christmas, the pair looked back at their matching pyjamas, a yearly effort the whole family makes for the festive season. "You had us dressed in Hugh Hefner's satin pyjamas with our initials on the front", Joe giggled as Stacey burst into laughter. "When we think back on the years we're like 'Is that the green year or is it the gold and black year?'" Joe continued.
Stacey Solomon has revealed an adorable Christmas tradition she shares with hubby Joe Swash. The couple finally got hitched in 2022 after six years together ...
Rita Yorke said: "What a lovely woman you are and what a super family you and Joe have created. Speaking to fans after the show's release, Stacey said: "Thank you so so much for all of your lovely messages about Crafty Christmas… Joe revealed every year has a theme, so when they look back they can say 'Is it the green year, or the gold and black year?'.
Stacey explained some clever ways to cut costs, upcycle and spread some home-made cheer in her new Crafty Christmas show.
The former [EastEnders](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/eastenders) actor appeared with his wife and their children on her new [BBC](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/bbc) show Stacey Solomon's Crafty Christmas on Thursday night (December 15). And then she'll do a little Christmas stocking with just like free testers of make up. He said: "Stacey can be a little bit tight." But Joe revealed he wasn't impressed at first with one of her cost-saving ideas. [Stacey Solomon shares Christmas tradition as Joe Swash calls it 'so strange'](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/stacey-solomon-shares-christmas-tradition-25764828) [Joe](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/joe-swash) continued: "Stacey's favourite Christmas present, I'm not lying, she'll go round to all the counters and get all the testers. [Stacey Solomon](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/stacey-solomon) 'tight' as he revealed one of her favourite presents to give out at [Christmas](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/christmas) time.
Joe and Stacey got married at their home Pickle Cottage earlier this year.
Stacey and Joe got married in July 2022 and have two children together.
Elsewhere on the show Stacey spoke about her Christmas traditions and told viewers: “This will be our first year as a married couple. And then she'll do a little Christmas stocking with just like free testers of makeup. Speaking about Stacey’s gift saving ideas, Joe said: "Stacey can be a little bit tight." They were like wow, so yeah." "But they love them. Stacey Solomon and her whole family featured on her new BBC show Stacey Solomon's Crafty Christmas as she gave viewers some tips and tricks on how to get creative and save money during the festive season.
The former EastEnders actor admitted: "That's a bit weird that. That's so strange." Stacey and Joe tied the knot in July 2022 at their home Pickle Cottage. The ...
[Stacey Solomon](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/stacey-solomon) was back on the TV with a special Christmas crafting show featuring her whole family on Thursday night (December 15). That's so strange." Speaking about her own Christmas tradition, Stacey revealed that her and Joe had wasted no time sending a couple's Christmas card. [EastEnders](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/eastenders) actor admitted: "That's a bit weird that. The [Loose Women](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/loose-women) star, who rose to fame on The X Factor, was showing viewers some clever ways to cut costs, upcycle and spread some home-made cheer at [Christmas](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/christmas) time on the [BBC](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/bbc) show. [Joe](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/joe-swash) and after six years together we finally got hitched.
The Loose Women panellist taught viewers how to make their own Christmas decorations, presents as well as wrapping paper in her BBC show.
"He does the dinner and he builds the toys that the kids get. A fan wrote: "This is such a good programme! Makes me want to start crafting again, haven’t had time for so long. Thank you." Another added: "Loving your craft programme. [Joe Swash](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/joe-swash), as well as her friends to help her with the crafting.
@AnnielizzieSte wrote: "Stacey Solomon is a national treasure. I'd rather watch her crap crafts than Kirsty Allsopps any day." @Paul_Hawkinds83 echoed: "Stacey ...
@Paul_Hawkinds83 echoed: "Stacey Solomon on BBC One right now. The show saw [Stacey](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/stacey-solomon) reveal some clever ways to cut costs, upcycle and spread some home-made cheer, including how to make your own wrapping paper and how to transform old baubles with some nail varnish. @Adrine_Review added: "Can't believe Stacey Solomon and Kirstie Allsopp are going to brawl for Christmas Crafting Supremacy." She was joined by her husband [Joe Swash](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/joe-swash) and their children for the special one-off show on [BBC](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/bbc) One. [Channel 4's](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/channel-4) Kirstie Allsopp's Handmade [Christmas](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/christmas).
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Pull one of Stacey Solomon's homemade Christmas crackers and you'll find a riddle inside, like this one: Who is Santa's favourite ...
That gag comes courtesy of her husband, EastEnders actor Joe Swash, and it tells you everything you need to know about her family’s festive celebrations. They love all of it, and the preparations most of all. Stacey framed them for a ‘memory box’, which was a truly sweet idea. Now that’s a rich pudding. but only the once. None of Stacey’s ideas was especially ingenious.
Stacey Solomon visited an Essex care home to teach residents how to make their own Christmas decorations as part of her new BBC show, which aired last night ...
It’s been a busy year so I’m excited to wind down and just do nothing." Recently, she created a magical Christmas grotto for her whole neighbourhood in Essex to enjoy. Stacey Solomon visited an Essex care home to teach residents how to make their own Christmas decorations as part of her new BBC show, which aired last night on BBC One. But I’m most looking forward to spending time with Joe and the kids. Stacey's crafty Christmas special also features her husband Joe Swash and their five children, who she loves to showcase on Instagram. The group made three different crafts which included knitted pom-poms, festive sewing and homemade Christmas cards.
Stacey Solomon's new show Stacey Solomon's Crafty Christmas was loved by viewers when it aired on BBC One this week.
Stacey Solomon's new show Stacey Solomon's Crafty Christmas was loved by viewers when it aired on BBC One this week.
Love you lots and lots." Happy Christmas to you and your lovely family." "I’m so grateful I got to make it! "It was such a dream come true. Many begged Stacey to return to our screens again, with Mary Lawson writing on Twitter: "Your programme tonight was inspirational, all the crafts were accessible and lovely. You're amazing and I hope you do more.
Stacey Solomon's new Christmas craft show has seen fans label her a "national treasure" as she showed viewers how to create their own Christmas decorations ...
newsletter](https://www.ok.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) We bought some Disney decorations from Primark today they had so many good ones to add to it.” Captioning the post, Stacey wrote: “Looking forward to re doing this every damn day. BBC please give her a regular crafting series." Some viewers compared Stacey to fellow TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp, with one posting: "Step aside Kirstie Allsopp, Stacey Solomon is the Queen Of Crafts". Others requested that the Christmas special becomes a regular addition to the BBC schedule, with one writing: "Stacey Solomon is so enthusiastic and sweet. Another shared a video clip of two women fighting in a shop with the caption: "Kirstie Allsop and Stacey Solomon bumping into each other in Hobbycraft." Taking to her Instagram stories, Stacey shared an adorable photo of baby daughter Rose sat in front of a large Christmas tree adorned from top to bottom with an array of Disney-themed decorations, including Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Toy Story star Woody the cowboy. Taking to social media, fans labelled the TV star a "national treasure" with many adding that they had a great time following the DIY tips and tricks. [Joe Swash](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/joe-swash), involved in the crafting and decorating, with viewers becoming obsessed with the sweet scenes. [Stacey Solomon](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/stacey-solomon)'s fans have labelled her a "national treasure" as they tuned into her new Crafty Christmas show last night on the BBC. [Loose Women](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/loose-women) panellist showed viewers a number of DIY hacks, including how to make your own Christmas tree decorations and making a wreath from scratch.
How to make Christmas crackers at home: Stacey Solomon reveals how to do it using empty loo roll tubes.
Place a line of double sided sticky tape down each of the 42cm edges - Paper When you buy crackers, one, they’re really expensive, and two, they always come with the worst prizes don’t they?
Stacey Solomon's fans have leapt to her defence after some criticised her for sharing snaps of her son Rex playing outside in the snow amid the freezing ...
It was such a special day that none of us new was coming." "It's hard keeping a hat on a kid that doesn't want to wear one! Now crack on with your own life post so we can judge you all Karen's."
The mum-of-four made the most of the cold temperatures as she got out husband Joe Swash's old sled. Joined by son Rex, three, and one-year-old daughter Rose, ...
Lots and lots of love from all of us." "Our roads hadn’t gotten round to being gritted so all school and work was snowed off! A third added: "It's hard keeping a hat on a kid that doesn't want to wear one!
Stacey Solomon faced criticism from "mum shamers" as she shared an image of her kids in the snow. The mum-of-four was excited when she returned from a work ...
Weird commenting hate on someone’s pictures when they’re having fun with the kids." Laura said: "Sometimes kids don't like wearing hats. [ HERE](https://www.facebook.com/CelebLife/) I think you and your family are beautiful." You and Rose were." One wrote: "Why wasn't your son wearing a hat? [ signing up here](https://data.reachplc.com/220033076552850) She wrapped her children up warm and sent them out to play, making memories in the process. Rex and his baby sister, Rose, were enjoying an old tradition as they zoomed around the vast cottage ground's on their dad - Joe Swash's - childhood sleigh. [comments section](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/instagram) to leave nasty remarks. [Pickle Cottage](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/property) & Rose’s first ever snow. [Wales](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/travel) to see a blanket of snow all over her Pickle Cottage home.
Trolls criticised the Loose Women star for letting her son play in the snow without a hat.
Trolls criticised the Loose Women star for letting her son play in the snow without a hat.