Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Sew and make these simple decorations to bring a homemade touch to your Christmas decor

This easy, stylish decoration is quick to achieve, and you can adapt the sugarpaste colour and sprinkles to your taste. Once iced, the decorating takes just minutes.

YOU WILL NEED ■ Caron Simply Soft Party (99% acrylic, 1% metallic, 85g/150m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Black Sparkle (0007) Yarn B Snow Sparkle (0001) Yarn C Fuchsia Sparkle (0002) Yarn D Red Sparkle (00

Create a unique decoration to hang on your tree

In need of some extra seasonal cheer? We’ve asked the experts for their last-minute decorating tips

Add a playful accent to staircase or mantelpiece garlands with some extra-large bows in traditional festive colours to produce some extra magic and wonder. Large Red & White Striped Bow, £8, Dunelm He