Ice Skates

I found a pair of ice skates at a yard sale over the Summer ~ $2.00.  I’d been looking for a pair {or even just one} to use in my Winter and holiday decorating for awhile now, so I practically ran to these when I saw them. 

I wanted a little “fur” around my ice skates so I picked up these hair accessories at Hobby Lobby.  The two on the toes are clips and the fur around the tops is ponytail holders. After cleaning up the skates using a Magic Eraser, I cut the ponytail holders and hot glued them on.   The clips I just clipped on.

Since I wanted an icy look to the blades, I got out the Epsom Salts.  Some spray adhesive on the blades and then a sprinkling of Epsom Salts.   I then tied on this little wooden Let It Snow {also found at a garage sale this Summer}.

I’ve hung them on one of the chairs outside our front door.  I think they are a nice addition to our simple outdoor Christmas décor. 

I like that most of what I have up outside can stay through the winter months ~ with the removal of the ornament related decorations.