Susan’s Shabby Shack

11/20/2025

This emerald green wreath was a challenge, but I was up for the task. The last picture is last night's project. When I hung up the wreath this morning, I felt the berries were too subtle and got lost in the green. I decided to exchange them for larger berries, and what a difference it made.

11/20/2025

Small Christmas wreath

11/18/2025

Another simple yet creative idea for crafting with straws has emerged. These candle holders can be plain, or dressed up, or even elevated on a thrifted candle holder to be more festive. The choice is yours, presenting many possibilities.

11/17/2025

I decorated this cylinder glass jar from DT with drink straws. Love the simple look as much as the more festive look

11/15/2025

11/13/2025

Today we explored our creative side with Boba straws. I painted them with a mock birch tree design and attached them around a tin can. I included a ribbon and several evergreen sprigs, and elevated it with some round little legs. It is the perfect pot for my small Christmas tree or a beautiful Poinsettia.

11/13/2025

Getting crafty with drink straws

11/04/2025

The lip on this table was broken and I had tried to fix it previously, but decided to go with a new look and covered the lip with straws and and gave it a new coat of paint. At last I added a butterfly mold to draw attention to it. How do you like the new look?

11/03/2025

I like to incorporate pinecones into my fall decor and ease into the winter crafts. At my house we start decorating for Christmas on Thanksgiving weekend. How about you? Do you like to hold on to the fall season a bit longer or are you getting ready to decorate for Christmas? Comment in the comments and let me know