Sack Shack

09/05/2026

Looking for a new Laptop / Document Bag then this “Opal” design might be what you are looking for. Crafted from Recycled Cement sacks, lined with Rice sacks (not padded) by talented artisans from Peace Handicrafts, Cambodia. $54.00 each. Unique and helping save the Planet. 🫶🤩

06/05/2026

I have recently received some lovely shoulder/crossbody bags “Jessica” from Peace Handicrafts, Cambodia. I haven’t stocked this design before, crafted from recycled sacks in a variety of colours. 💚 I am taking a break and won’t be attending any markets with my “Sack Shack” stall till after mid June. These are available on my Etsy store. $36.00
www.etsy.com/shop/thesackshack

25/04/2026

I have just received new recycled bag stock including one of my Top sellers and a Favourite bag of mine. 🤩 “Elly” design, a crossbody messenger bag which can be worn on your back, under arm or swung around to the front to access items without needing to take it off. 😁 This bag can hold alot, like books, IPad, Water bottle, cameras, etc. $58.00. I will be treating myself and using one of these bags on my upcoming holiday.
I have been importing bags from my good friend Yek Hong and her Talented Fairtrade artisans from Peace Handicrafts, Cambodia since 2010. They are beautifully handcrafted from recycled cement sacks and fully lined. Cement, Rice and Fish Feed sacks in Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand are very strong and durable. Each one is an individual. I have just listed them on my Etsy online store “thesackshack”. More bags will be listed this week.

02/04/2026

Sack Shack eco-friendly stall is all set up National Folk Festival Canberra - corner stall near Gate 2 & Quokka venue. An array of quality handmade bags, water bottle holders, guitar & ukulele cases, coin purses, wallets, toiletry cases, lip balm and holders ++ crafted from recycled items. This year I am joined by my good friend Moira from Brisbane. And I also had a surprise when my dear friend Carmen from Brissy popped by to say Hi. Fabulous atmosphere…😄💕

28/02/2026

I am throughly enjoying myself working in my Sack Shack recycled stall at Cobargo Folk Festival. I have been allocated a great location, right in the midst of festival, opposite Biamanga stage, wonderful live music, great community atmosphere and camping in my campervan behind. I love a good chat and meeting lovely people interested in the crafting of the various handmade recycled items and purchasing some. 😁💜. Even have time for reading. I love a good folk festival - Life is good.🌿😄📚

08/02/2026

Sack Shack stall is with 60+ stalls at the Portland Community Markets today from 1pm - 7pm today. The cruise ship “Vasco da Gama” is also docking at Portland. I have been sewing some new products by recycling materials found by wonderful friends/colleagues 💖from Vinnies Op Shop Mt Gambier and my old workplace Ymca Op Shop Mango Hill, Brisbane and my friend Moira. 💜🌿 Also Recently received new beautifully crafted bags from recycled materials from Cambodia and beach ware items. Lovely sunny weather today. 😀

28/01/2026

Hi, due to a flu virus that I can’t seem to fully shake off, I have cancelled my Sack Shack stall from Portland market Friday, 30Jan and Port Fairy Market Saturday, 31Jan. Time to listen to my body and enjoy some R&R. Sorry for any inconvenience. Sharon 🌿

17/01/2026

Sack Shack is at Hooked On Portland - market section. Great corner spot, view of water, crowds building, bit windy but nice day. Free entry. Lots of market stalls with variety of products, live music plus activities. Portland Foreshore. 😊🌿

14/01/2026

Looking forward to working in my Sack Shack eco-friendly stall at the Hooked On Portland festival, Portland (Vic) foreshore this weekend. The Hooked on Markets are on Saturday 17 January 10am - 5pm. Loads of fun, live music, activities, market food and stall shopping. Here is a squizzy at what’s happening…so put it in your diary and C’mon down.🎸🎤🛍️🐠🎣🐟

12/01/2026

New stock of the very popular Bristlebrush birds/animals just arrived for my
Sack Shack stall and Etsy online shop. Not very big, normally 7-8cm, some of the medium 14cm (like rabbit). But oh sooo cute. 💞 I currently have Blue Wren males and females, kookaburra, rooster, hen, chick, hedgehog (small), echidna (medium & baby), koala, rabbits, frog pair on swing, single frog on a swing, penguin and now small wombat. 😁

What are they made of?

The fibres used in the manufacture of Bristlebrush Designs are made from the Buri Palm, which is native to Asia and is also known as the Corypha Elata. They are designed and developed in Australia, handcrafted in the Philippines.

To enable the Palm Fibre to be used in the manufacture of the animals, it is cut, soaked, bleached, dried, cut into bundles, wired into Cylinders (Like a bottle Brush) then cut by hand to shape by our talented artisans who take great care to make sure each item is precise and accurate. Water based paints.

This Figurines & Knick Knacks item is sold by TheSackShack. Ships from Australia. Listed on Jan 12, 2026