She’s known for her incredible DIY skills and transforming her home which she named Pickle Cottage.
But Stacey Solomon suffered a rare mishap this week after ‘finger painting’ one-month-old daughter Belle’s bedroom.
The 33-year-old joked in an Instagram post that she wasn’t ‘the Picasso she thought she was’ after embarking on the mammoth project as she got the room ready for Belle to share with sister Rose, 17-months.
Mum-of-five Stacey shared a glimpse of the progress as she hand painted a huge pink floral design on a white wall.
Speaking candidly to the camera she said: ‘I don’t know who I think I am sometimes but I found myself finger painting a tree and it looks shocking at the moment’.
‘It’s one of those things where I’ve got to really commit to it and keep going or tell the girls when they’re older they did it!’.
‘I just really wanted to paint something and I am not [Vincent] Van Gough, but for a split second I must have thought I was’ she laughed.
Gutted: Stacey Solomon, 33, suffered a rare RIY mishap this week after painting one-month-old daughter Belle’s bedroom
Finger painting: Mum-of-five Stacey shared a glimpse of the progress as she hand painted a huge pink floral design on a white wall
Writing: ‘Sometimes I get these bright ideas and then I realise I am not the Picasso I think I am’.
Pablo Ruiz Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker who founded the cubist movement before his death in 1973.
Later sharing a video of her painting she penned: ‘I’m using testers from Rose’s room. I think another shade of pink & I just need to keep going and going’.
‘Also I’m going to do some trees down the bottom too in front of this one I think.’
‘In fact I have no idea what I’m doing tbh but worst comes to worst I’ll paint over it’.
The during a break in the work she posted a snap writing: ‘Your messages are so sweet, I love you guys’.
Before adding: ‘I’m going to keep going and then hopefully it will turn into a masterpiece’.
It comes after the former X Factor star took to Instagram on Monday to share an emotional tribute to her eldest son Zachary on his 15th birthday.
Artistic intentions: Later sharing a video of her painting she penned: ‘I’m using testers from Rose’s room. I think another shade of pink & I just need to keep going and going’
End result: The during a break in the work she posted a snap writing: ‘Your messages are so sweet, I love you guys’
Mum: Stacey welcomed her fifth child a month ago
The TV personality penned a heart-felt message to her first-born, labelling him ‘our rock’ and gushing over how ‘proud’ she was.
In a short clip shared to her social media, Stacey shared a variety of throwback snaps, including a look-back at her X-Factor audition, which she dedicated to her then one-year-old.
The video started with Stacey’s audition on the ITV singing competition where she can be heard talking about her bond with Zachary.
‘He means everything to me. He’s my baby,’ the TV star remarked.
In another snap, a beaming Stacey could be seen cuddling her son after finishing her stint in the I’m A Celebrity jungle.
Stacey’s husband and Zachary’s step-dad Joe Swash also featured in the video, cuddling him in a restaurant.
Finally, Stacey concluded the video with a short clip of her hugging her son on his birthday, backdropped by an abundance of presents and balloons.
Captioning the post, she wrote: ‘Look How Far We’ve Come My Baby.
I’m A Celeb days:It comes after the former X Factor star took to Instagram on Monday to share an emotional tribute to her eldest son Zachary on his 15th birthday
Throwback: The TV personality penned a heart-felt message to her first-born, labelling him ‘our rock’ and gushing over how ‘proud’ she was
’15 Wonderful Years Of You Zachy. Thank you for everything Zach. You are all our rock.
‘I cannot even believe how quickly it’s gone and what a kind caring young man you’ve become. I’m so proud of you. To the moon and back always my darling.’
It comes after Stacey revealed she was judged for being a single teen mum but ‘couldn’t be prouder’ now of her ‘greatest achievements’.
The TV personality celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday by sharing a reflective post to Instagram.
She shared a slew of sweet snaps with her five kids – Zachary, Leighton, Rex, Rose and Belle.
In one snap, Stacey beamed as she cradled one-month-old Belle, while another included husband Joe Swash.
Alongside the photos, she penned: ‘I’ve been a mum since I was 17 years old. I barley remember life before becoming mum. I do remember all of the looks I’d get & all of the things that people would say when they saw a ‘child raising a child’.
‘I can’t believe I am now a mummy of 5. And all I can say is, not one of those judgments or opinions back then were true. No matter how real they felt I look at each of them now and I have never felt so proud.
‘Our rock’: In a short clip shared to her social media, Stacey shared a variety of throwback snaps, including a look-back at her X-Factor audition, which she dedicated to her then one-year-old
Close: Stacey’s husband and Zachary’s step-dad Joe Swash also featured in the video, cuddling him in a restaurant
‘They are the kindest most amazing people and I was a part of that. Zachy, Leight, Rex, Rose, Belle You are all my biggest blessings. My greatest achievements. Every single one of you have made me who I am. I’m so grateful for you all. And it’s the biggest privilege raising you all.
She signed off by saying: ‘Forever my little pickles. To the moon and back always. Happy Mothers Day to all of you mum as out there. Sending lots of love to all of you who find today extremely difficult’
Baby Belle was born in February after the Loose Women panellist and partner Joe Swash , 41, announced the surprise pregnancy in December.
On Monday the star admitted she was feeling proud of herself after tackling a busy day by herself with her five children.
Stacey shared a series of sweet photos of herself and the kids after a busy day of school runs, swimming lessons and baby groups.
‘Proud. Feeling like I smashed it today. Don’t mind if I sound big headed but I felt like a superhuman today,’ a beaming Stacey wrote.
She explained how she hasn’t been feeling her best in recent weeks, writing ‘For some reason lately I’ve found it easy to tell myself that I’m failing or doing a rubbish job & I never tell myself how well I’m doing.’
She decided to switch her mindset and share her achievements as she admitted ‘three 3 & under & two teenagers is wonderful but it’s not easy.’
Happy birthday! Finally, Stacey concluded the video with a short clip of her hugging her son on his birthday, backdropped by an abundance of presents and balloons
Sweet: It comes after Stacey revealed she was judged for being a single teen mum but ‘couldn’t be prouder’ now of her ‘greatest achievements’
Family: In one snap, Stacey beamed as she cradled one-month-old Belle, while husband Joe Swash joined the photo
Adorable: Baby Belle was born in February after the Loose Women panellist and partner Joe Swash , 41, announced the surprise pregnancy in December
Stacey explained how her day got off to a good start as her husband Joe Swash took over one of the night feeds for baby Belle before he headed off for work.
‘We did the school runs and then afterwards I managed to make it for the first time EVER to Rhyme time at the library with Rex, Rose & Belle,’ Stacey continued.
‘Spent some time with other mum’s & felt so nice to see Rex & Belle enjoying being out of the house. Then we stayed out as long as we could, came home, played play dough shops did tuna pasta dinner & this evening was swimming lesson for Rexy.’
‘Now we are home & I’m ready to collapse on the sofa & start the cluster feeds.’
‘Sorry for the essay. but basically Just a little reminder that you’re doing amazing, even when you feel like you’re not. You’re so incredible don’t forget to tell yourself that sometimes.’
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