Christmas is now officially around the corner!

While festive decorations might not be something you can fit into your budget right now, that doesn't mean you can't get creative and make them yourself for a fraction of the price.

Make your own reindeer

Rudolph? Dancer? Vixon? Take your pick! All you need is leftover wine corks and some twigs - or pipe cleaner. Find out how.

Twig tree

To make your flat feel even more festive, collect some different-sized twigs, some battery-operated fairy lights and rope! There you have it, a handmade Christmas tree, check it out below.

Do you wanna build a snowman?

Glue leftover bottle caps in a line with ribbon, then, draw on a face and buttons. Just add a loop to the top and attach to your tree!

Make your own wreath

Don't have time to go foraging for holly? Check out this simple wreath made out of leftover toilet paper rolls, something we all have, a great way to recycle!

Winter window stencils

Easy, printable - and you can use your waste scrap paper. Why not make the reindeer? Snowmen? Or, a snowflake?Download free templates here.

Christmas bunting

Create your own Christmas tree bunting, all you'll need is an old newspaper and some string, it's as easy as that!

There's no need to pay extortionate prices when you can make impressive decorations yourself, with things you've already got. So Do It Yourself! You might encounter a few disasters along the way - but they're designed to add to the fun.

Stay Safe!

If you do decide decorate your flat, please be mindful of fire safety and:

• Don't use plug-in fairy lights.
• Ensure that Christmas trees or decorations don't block any fire exits.
• Keep all decorations away from light fittings or anything that has potential to cause a fire!