All of these projects can be achieved in less than an hour, so no excuses! Enjoy being creative and add your own homemade decs to this year’s display. Then, using a vacuum with the hose attachment, vacuum up any paint chips or dust that may have settled on the floor or other surfaces. Prepare your spraying area with dust sheets, newspaper or cardboard. Set up in a well-ventilated room or preferably outside on a warm, calm day. You will need to clear away any furniture or other items that might be in the way and cover the floor with a drop cloth.

The most common issue I see is trying to paint when it is cold. Make sure you have warm (70 to 75 degrees F) temperatures and that your tree and paint are both warm when painting.

I am currently fixing up our home with a rustic farmhouse style and I share all my home decor and DIY inspiration. My aim is to inspire people to make a house a home on a budget which involves lots of fun, creative projects.

Simple place names can be made using a can of PlastiKote Fast Dry Enamel spray paint in a metallic or colour of your choice – spray apples, pears or cones and add a handwritten tag. Our top tip for this time of year is to make sure the ambient temperature is over 10 degrees. Spray paint doesn’t like the cold!This will help the paint to adhere to the tree and will also prevent any possible issues with the paint chipping or flaking off. Now follow all the steps which I am gonna explain below if you want to get that finish after the paint job which you desire. Be sure to work in a well-ventilated area and wear a respirator to avoid inhaling the fumes. Clean the area

It’s a simple process to make hanging decorations from pine cones. Spray the cones, allow to dry and then screw small eyelets into the top of the cone. Hang on twigs and branches for an alternative Christmas tree – you could spray the twigs as well. To clean up the area after spray painting your Christmas tree, start by removing any excess paint from the tree with a damp cloth. Any time of year is perfect for getting creative with PlastiKote spray paint but Christmastime especially so. Forget garlands of plastic tinsel and shop-bought decorations – make your own with cones, leaves, twigs and fruit and a spritz of Metallic spray paint. Thoroughly clean the tree with a mild detergent and warm water to remove any dirt or dust. This will help the paint adhere better. For any bare wood surface, always use primer. PlastiKote Twist & Spray Primer is ideal. If your item has already been spray painted with PlastiKote, you can just put your new colour over the top but if you want to ‘kill’ the existing colour, ie if it is dark and you’re going light, or you’re not sure what paint or varnish was previously use, priming will give you a good base to start on. Priming also gives added durability.We love the rustic look of all Anna’s projects. Using PlastiKote Chalk Vintage White paint has allowed her to achieve that lovely ultra matt finish. Yes, it is possible to use spray paint on a Christmas tree, but it is generally not recommended as it can be dangerous and potentially damaging to the tree.

Shelley shared this fabulous bedside cabinet makeover with us. She took the transformation further by changing the handles to pretty glass ones and applying some marbled paper to the top. Use masking tape or painter’s tape to cover any areas of the tree that you do not want to paint, such as the wiring or electrical connections. Christmas is traditionally a time of excess and we all love to buy an extra decoration or two to add to our collection but to avoid spending out on more plastic ornaments, we’ve come up with a few ideas for making your own decorations on a limited budget and as environmentally-friendly as possible. Once the whole bauble is painted and completely dry, use a paintbrush to apply gilding paste to the area of the bauble you want to gild and leave for 10-15 minutes, or as per the brand instructions.You will need: ceramic baubles, acrylic paint, gold or silver gilding leaves or flakes, gilding paste and a selection of paintbrushes all available at Hobbycraft. Once you’re happy with the way your tree looks, let the paint dry completely. This may take a few hours or even overnight. If you prefer a more subtle look, a single ivy leaf sprayed white with a luggage label attached looks super stylish. Or, for a bit of bling, this copper-sprayed sycamore leaf looks fab on a plain white plate. Just use a marker to write the name on. Choose a spray paint specifically designed for use on plastic surfaces. This type of paint is more likely to adhere to the synthetic material and provide a long-lasting finish. Keep in mind that spray painting an artificial Christmas tree may void any warranties or guarantees that the tree may have come with.