Winter White Wreath with Ice Skates

Painted white frame with girl's ice skates door decoration!

I've seen skates used around the blogs for various decor and I've always wanted to do something with ice skates and here it is!!!

I had spray painted this old, gold frame white before the weather turned so that was all set and I had some winter greens that I bought at Michael's. And I have lots of skates. I still have my husband's and my first skates. We used to skate all the time before all the kids came (4). I still like to go. It depends on the ice around here and for the past few years we don't have much of a window for ice skating. It gets cold and the ice freezes and then first thing you know - it snows and then melts and then the ice is ruined. I've taken the grandkids to the skating rink but, for me, it's not the same as freely skating around a pond in the winter .. it's so lovely.

Let's hope this year we'll get enough cold to freeze the ice (and then warm enough, but still freezing days to enjoy skating). :)

Anyway, here is what I assembled from a frame, a pair of skates,

and some winter greens (artificial).

I did fool around with that picture by adding some winter snow to it on PicMonkey. It's so fun. They added new winter and Christmas graphics. Very cool indeed, people.

This wasn't much of a craft. It was more of an assemblage. I just tied the skates together and rested them on the top of the white frame.

I wired on the greens (they already had the pinecones on them) and that's it.

There are 4 green sprays on the top of the frame.

If you like this, you might also like this "Old Shutter Door Decoration".

Happy Christmas Season, everyone.

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27 comments

Gloria12/09/2013 4:38 AM
This is sweet! Sometimes simple things are some of the best.

I once tried ice skating years ago- out on a pond, but the skates were borrowed and too big. It was a fun night, but I didn't really skate well. Hope you get good skating weather this winter!

Linda, I hope you Have a Very Happy Christmas and a Blessed New Year. xo
Unknown12/09/2013 10:59 AM
This is so cute! I love this on the door. It would pretty much be great anywhere! Thanks for the great idea!
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion12/09/2013 5:55 PM
Wow that is just beautiful, thanks for sharing, pinned
Theresa12/09/2013 6:59 PM
So pretty! Makes me wish I still had my ice skates! Happy Monday! Pinned & visiting from DBB on FB Theresa @DearCreatives
Unknown12/09/2013 11:44 PM
Adorable! :)

Again, thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
Meredith @ unoriginalmom.com12/10/2013 9:17 AM
So pretty! I love winter decor with ice skates - they are so classic and timeless! (visiting from CBC FB group!)
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear12/10/2013 9:52 AM
Aww! This is a great winter wreath!
Andrea Hunter12/10/2013 10:47 AM
It totally counts as a craft! Very Canadiana...I love it!
Xoxo Grandma12/10/2013 11:32 AM
Love this, it's simple & elegant but casual!
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Crafts a la Mode12/10/2013 1:20 PM
Aww.. thanks so much, Amy. What you up to lately?
Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie12/11/2013 7:04 AM
Great project! I love iceskates and have an extra girls pair that I can create something gorgeous with like you've shown here. Thanks so much!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Blessings, Edie Marie
Denyse @ Glitter, Glue, Paint12/12/2013 9:43 PM
I love, love and love this some more!! I'd love for you to share this at Throwback Thursday!! http://www.glitterglueandpaint.com/throwback-thursday-13/

xoxo
Denyse
Debbiedoos12/13/2013 9:55 AM
What a neat idea. LOVE your skates and they are showcased so cute.
avisiontoremember12/13/2013 10:33 AM
So cute! Thanks for linking up to check me out saturday link party! I hope you decide to join us again tonight! iamonly1woman.blogspot.com
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Adorned From Above12/17/2013 5:57 PM
This is so pretty Linda. Thank you so much for sharing with Adorned From Above’s Link Party. We love having your join the fun.
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
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Megan12/18/2013 1:13 PM
This is SO cool!! I love that you used real skates!! Great job! :)
Deborah@Green Willow Pond1/14/2014 11:06 PM
Your skates are really awesome in the frame. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment on my skates. Happy New Year!

Deborah