Published 14:52 IST, November 27th 2019

UK mum creates free DIY fireplace for daughter ahead of Christmas

Kate Mills used a simple technique to create the DIY fireplace from a stack of boxes and some leftover brick-effect wallpapers. The chimney cost just 1 pound.

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A mor from Hampshire city of England is winning hearts all over internet after she decided to make a realistic chimney for her daughter Chloe Braithwaite. Kate Mills used a simple technique to create DIY fireplace from a stack of boxes and some leftover brick-effect wallpapers. chimney cost Kate just 1 pound compared to fireplace with a 30 pound tag she saw online. 

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Mills decided to make chimney after her concerned daughter confronted her, worrying that Santa wouldn't be able to get in ir home to deliver family's gifts. In popular culture, it is believed that Santa comes in through chimney or a fireplace to deliver gifts on Christmas. Kate recommended that every family should create something like this as it's a good way of making 'fun memories'.   

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Kate decided to get crafty after her daughter insisted y should get a fireplace, but most catchy part is that she didn't spend a single penny for it. Kate showed up at her nearby shops and local dumping station to ask for cardboard boxes. Once floor-to-ceiling fireplace and shaft were rey, Kate decided to wrap it up in red brick-effect wallpaper. Kate n placed some LED lights inside fireplace to give it a glowing effect and n decorated it with fairy lights. 

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After two days of work and some happy memories with her daughter, Kate feels that 'best things in life are free'. Kate feels ir festive season will be a time to remember as y are going to celebrate Christmas with full joy and love. Kate Mills shared her results on social media and since n her post has gone viral. Her free DIY chimney has become popular with kids on internet and Kate feels that it is going to be a regular initiative by her for all Christmases. 

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11:45 IST, November 27th 2019