Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to get creative and share a little extra love through handmade crafts. Whether you're looking to decorate your home, surprise a loved one, or make something fun with the kids, we’ve gathered some of our all-time...

If you’re part of The Shabby Tree then you already know that I love getting creative with the Five Below rag rugs. These rugs will give you an amazing amount of fabric strips. I want to use some fabric strips to create a fun and colorful ornament....

I’ve been decorating for Christmas and I just finished decorating my dining room. I decided to keep my dining room simple this year with a lot of lights. You’ll see a lot of light up glass trees throughout my dining room this year. The candle...

I have a unique and fun gingerbread man cookie cutter that’s perfect for a creative DIY project. What makes it extra special is its tree-shaped design, which has inspired me to turn this craft into a light-up decoration!        ...

While browsing Dollar Tree today, I stumbled upon some adorable Sesame Street figurines. The moment I saw them, I knew they’d be perfect for creating fun DIY Christmas ornaments for kids!             You can find the...

Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you’re still on the hunt for a few last-minute gifts. HomeGoods is my go-to spot for finding thoughtful and budget-friendly gift ideas. I’m excited to share some of my favorite...

During this busy holiday season, I’ve finally finished decorating my stunning 9-foot Christmas tree! This tree is one of my absolute favorites to decorate each year. I use a rotating tree stand from Amazon, which showcases all my fun and unique...

I went and checked out Five Below to see what kind of Christmas goodies there were and let me tell you, I found some good ones! This is a great budget-friendly option for holiday decor! This a great place to get stocking stuffers! Also, you'll want...

We recently added adorable gingerbread-themed buckets to our website, and they’re perfect for holiday decorating. The moment I saw these charming buckets, I knew they’d make the perfect base for a festive Christmas tree!        ...

I recently found some chenille pipe cleaners that sparked my creativity. Their soft, fluffy texture makes them perfect for crafting! With Christmas around the corner, I decided to use these versatile pipe cleaners to create an adorable Christmas...

When the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing cozier than a steaming cup of hot chocolate. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply treating yourself to a little winter magic, creating a hot chocolate bar is the perfect way to make...

I had a set of cardinal-print playing cards and wanted to turn them into something unique and festive. After exploring my craft stash, I came up with the idea of transforming these cards into a DIY light-up cardinal snow globe. This simple project...

As I start decorating for Christmas this year, I’m excited to add a few new festive items to my holiday decor. Some pieces, like my cherished vintage Santa collection, are holiday staples that will always have a special place in my home. But I...

We’ve added some adorable decorative mice to our website, and I thought it would be fun to make some faux cheese to display with them! Learn how to create DIY fake cheese for a charming display with decorative mice.        ...

While shopping at Dollar General, I found a small wooden mannequin that sparked a fun idea. This mannequin turned out to be the perfect fit for an elf head I ordered on Amazon, creating a unique and charming DIY holiday decoration.    ...

While shopping for new Christmas decor at Walmart, I found some adorable holiday containers that caught my eye. One tree-shaped container stood out, and I immediately knew it had potential for a fun and creative DIY project.      ...

Christmas is right around the corner, and there's no better place to find unique and festive decor than at Home Goods! Whether you’re looking for traditional pieces, modern touches, or something with a bit of holiday sparkle, Home Goods has a wide...

If you’re following The Shabby Tree then you already know that I love having different trees throughout my home. I thought it would be fun to make a unique tree out of some cardboard. You will find the supplies that I’ll be using down below. 1. One...

With Christmas just around the corner, I'm diving into holiday decorating and thought it’d be perfect to add some quick and easy DIY candy canes to my festive decor! These simple, homemade candy cane decorations are a great addition to any...

As the holiday season approaches, there’s nothing like the excitement of counting down to Christmas with a fun advent calendar. From daily surprises to little treasures that make each day feel magical, advent calendars have become a holiday...

While shopping at Walmart, I noticed they’re starting to stock new Christmas items! They have an adorable selection of Christmas paper plates and plastic containers. I found a cute gingerbread man plastic container that’s perfect for an easy DIY...

Having a few two-tiered trays in your home makes it easy to create beautiful seasonal and holiday displays. We recently restocked our star-shaped trays, and I thought it would be perfect to transform one into a two-tiered tray for versatile...

We recently added some adorable snowman trays to our website! While they’re cute on their own, I thought it would be fun to give them a little makeover to add a personal, festive touch.             You can find the...

The holiday season is right around the corner, and we’re excited to bring you some amazing Christmas DIYs using Dollar Tree finds! These projects are perfect for adding personal, budget-friendly touches to your decor, with just the right mix of...

While recently browsing the toy aisle at Dollar Tree, I spotted a fun "Expand-a-Ball" toy that instantly sparked a DIY idea. This expandable ball has great potential, and I’m excited to transform it into a unique and affordable home decor piece....

I recently found beautiful vintage-style music paper on Amazon, and it's perfect for Christmas crafts! This versatile paper opens up so many creative possibilities, and I’m excited to use it to make a decorative holiday sign. Check out the supplies...

While browsing the craft aisles at Walmart recently, I spotted a large wooden hang tag that instantly sparked a holiday DIY idea. We have a fun Santa towel available on our website, and I knew it would look adorable displayed on this tag!  ...

Mr. Wally and I are always on the go, and now that it's just the two of us at home, cooking big meals often feels like too much. A few years back, Wally started looking for quick and easy meal options, and that's when we discovered Tovala! Since...

With Christmas quickly approaching, I thought it would be fun to create some festive ornaments. These quick and easy ornaments make the perfect handmade gift idea for friends and family!             You can find the...

I started thinking about Christmas and decided I wanted to do a fun snowflake and snowman theme this year. After going through my craft supplies I found a few items that we can use to make a light up snowflake decoration. The items that I’ll be...

At The Shabby Tree, we’ve noticed that you guys absolutely love when we bring our DIYs to life with a little sparkle! There’s something truly magical about adding lights to our crafts, transforming simple projects into enchanting displays that...

At The Shabby Tree, we get asked a lot of fun and creative questions from our amazing community every day. Whether it’s about crafting tips, product recommendations, or DIY techniques, we’re always here to help! In this blog, we’re sharing some of...

The Dollar Tree has started stocking their Christmas decor, and naturally, I couldn’t resist checking it out. I stumbled upon an adorable elf head on a wooden stake, and I knew right away I wanted to get creative with it!      ...

Get Ready for a Festive Vintage Christmas! As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to plan how you want to deck the halls for Christmas this year! I absolutely adore unboxing my vintage Christmas decor and look forward to adding new...

Who knew napkins could be the star of your next DIY project? Whether you're looking to create unique home decor or add a personal touch to your holiday table, these simple napkin DIYs are the perfect solution! In this collection, I’m sharing a...

We recently added some adorable round wooden trays to our collection, and I couldn't be more excited to get creative with them! The moment I saw these trays, I knew I wanted to use resin to transform them into stunning pieces of decor. You can find...

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for fun ways to get crafty, and cardboard is such an easy and budget-friendly material to work with! In this blog, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite cardboard projects that you can make for any season or...

If you’re looking to add some Santa charm to your holiday decor, you’re in the right place! We’ve gathered 12 of our favorite Santa-themed DIY projects that are perfect for bringing the jolly spirit of St. Nick into your home. From ornaments to...

Dollar Tree has started putting out their Christmas items, and I couldn’t resist picking up a few round plastic ball ornaments. They’re the perfect blank canvas for a fun holiday makeover!             You can find the...

I recently visited my local thrift store and discovered some fun tin cans. There are countless ways to get creative with these simple recycled materials, and I want to use them to craft a unique Christmas decoration that adds a personal touch to my...

The holiday season is fast approaching, and there’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by adding some festive charm to your home. But decorating doesn’t have to break the bank! Whether you're looking to add a homemade touch to your...

With Christmas quickly approaching, I’m planning to decorate with more snowflakes this year. Dollar Tree has started putting out their Christmas items, and I found a simple wooden snowflake that I can’t wait to get creative with!    ...

We recently added an amazing vintage Christmas print drying mat to our website, and as soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to get creative with it! I thought it would be fun to turn this festive drying mat into a unique light-up Christmas decoration....

Today, I was taking a stroll through Home Goods and I did happen to come across the employees putting out some of the Christmas items! I just couldn't resist snapping a few photos for you all! Now don't worry, once they have everything out, I will...

I’ve finally finished decorating the inside of my home for Halloween this year, and I’m thrilled with how it turned out! This year, I decided to go with a playful ghost theme, which is a fun change from last year’s decor. From glowing ghost figures...

The holidays are quickly approaching and I’ve started thinking about my Christmas decor. I want to do a fun snowman theme this year which got my mind thinking. After going through my craft supplies I came up with a way to make a fun and easy...

We are so happy with how our Live Hangout went in Waco, TX! We got to meet so many of our incredible followers! Mr. Wally, Kellie Sue, and Joy along with our amazing event planner, Lois,  worked so incredibly hard to make this a memorable weekend...

I love decorating my mantle for all holidays and I’m super excited to show you how it’s decorated for Halloween. I did a ghost theme on my mantle this year. You will see a lot of ceramic ghosts that light up. These ghosts are from Marshall’s and...

DIY Home Decor Craft We recently restocked a fun wooden tree tray on our website and I thought it would be fun to get creative with it. You can see the list of items that we’ll be using down below. 1. One wooden tree tray 2. One wooden disk from...

I started thinking about Christmas and what type of decorations that I want to make this year. After looking through some of my craft items I came across a napkin that I’ve been wanting to get creative with. This is an amazing double sided napkin...