How to make paper bird decorations

Follow Country Homes & Interiors' step-by-step guide to making Christmas decorations

Christmas is fast approaching, so why not get organised and make your very own decorations?

We love these paper birds from Country Homes & Interiors - perfect for adding homespun style to your Christmas tree. Fancy making them yourself? Simply follow our step-by-step guide:

What you'll need

* Paper for template
* Medium weight plain coloured card for the body
* PVA glue
* Two 1cm-diameter buttons for eyes
* Heavy weight patterned or plain coloured paper for the wings (try HobbyCraft)

Chosen by Country Homes & Gardens

These paper birds make perfect Christmas tree decorations