Deck the halls for less!

Makes Juliet Bawden and Amanda Russell Main photo Paul Craig Styling Charlotte Coward-Williams

Sprinkle a little festive sparkle all over your home this Christmas with our super simple projects and ideas, to suit even the Scroogiest of budgets

Part 6:The Great Upcycling Challenge

Hold onto your purses, HomeStylers – you needn’t splash the cash to get your home looking magical this Christmas. Juliet Bawden and Amanda Russell of R&B Designs are back with six projects to get you festively festooning in no time at all, and with next to no pennies too. Starting with a super on-trend star light canvas, the duo teach you how to make simple baubles, plus a can’t-believe-it’s-not-designer ladder tree and neon stockings – and that’s just the tip of this inspirational iceberg. Enjoy.

Star light canvas

As if you need to be reminded of the star you are, who could resist making a bright starry statement like this? A really simple project, with just a few strings of LED lights, a canvas and emulsion paint – our glittery star project will brighten up any room.

GOOD IDEA Hang in your dining room to eat by the glow of starlight!

TOTAL £ 26.47

You will need

* Square canvas, £8, Hobbycraft

* Crown tester pot in Shocking Pink, £1.49

* Paintbrush, £1

* Pencil and paper