It’s Fall and I’m trying to create some fun decorations using recycled items. Recycled cans always make a great craft item. I want to try and make a fun and unique scarecrow using a few different size recycled cans. The supplies that I’ll be using are: 1. Three...

We have used different types of air dry clay here at The Shabby Tree and I seem to like them all. Air dry clay is very easy to work with and there are so many different ways to use it. The holidays are right around the corner and I thought we could make some fun...

I’m trying to change things up a bit and I thought it would be fun to create a primitive Halloween decoration. This can be used throughout Fall and Halloween. The supplies that I’ll be using are: 1. One 9” traditional wood leg from Home Depot 2. Two tree limbs for...

Fall is right around the corner and I wanted to find a way to make some quick and easy pumpkins. We have made a variety of pumpkins here at The Shabby Tree but I want to try and make some using mesh ribbon. You can make just one pumpkin using the mesh ribbon but I...

Ok we recently made a fun vintage pumpkin girl here at The Shabby Tree. A few of our followers were asking for one with a more primitive look. I wanted to keep her very simple and easy to make. The supplies that I’ll be using are: 1. One stuffed pumpkin ( I’ll be...

Ok I’ve been decorating for Halloween and I seem to have a vintage theme going on. After looking at my decorations I thought it would be fun to try and make a tree that has a vintage feel to it. The supplies that I’ll be using are: 1. Black felt 2. Paper towel holder...

We have been getting very creative with simple cardboard lately and I love how easy it is to use. Fall is right around the corner and we just made a pumpkin out of cardboard so I thought it would be fun to try and make an owl. The supplies that I’ll be using are: 1....

I always try to find ways to create holiday decor using simple items that you might have around the house. It’s time to start decorating for Fall so I thought we can use simple cardboard and brown lunch bags to create a fun and unique pumpkin. These are items that I...

I’m trying to get a head start on my Fall and Halloween decorations. We create a lot of the decorations that I use in my home which is why I like to start early. I tried to keep my dining room a little simple this year and I love the final look. When you walk into my...

If you’re following The Shabby Tree then you know how much I love battery operated candles. We have a few battery operated timer tapers on our website that I want to create a few holders for. I think we can create a variety of holders very quick and easy. The supplies...

I love Halloween and I love decorating for it. We recently got some amazing Halloween paper placemats in and as soon as I saw them I got an idea. I think we can easily use one paper placemat to create a fun vintage pumpkin girl. The supplies that I’ll be using are: 1....