Holiday Ice Skates Makeover

Ice skates are something I have always used in my Christmas and winter decorating! You might remember seeing some of these photos in past years...

Ice Skates Makeover- Itsy Bits And Pieces

Here in Minnesota, skates are easy and inexpensive to find in
thrift stores and garage sales, and over the years I have
picked up several pairs...black and white, adult and child sizes.

This week I decided to do a makeover on a pair!

You know I've been all about red in my Christmas decorating this year, so I pulled out the laces and gave the skates two coats of red craft paint.
When dry, I gave them a coat of water based satin varnish.

Then I used a roll of black and white checked ribbon for new laces.

Taping the ribbon ends, helps to feed it through the metal eyelets...

Finally, I attached some light gray fake fur I had around the top
with E6000 glue and held it in place with clothespins until dry.

I really love the way they turned out...it would be fun to try other colors, too!
And I would love to try a plaid cuff or laces...

Feel free to pin!

Until next time...

16 comments

JunkchiccottageNovember 24, 2017 at 9:18 AM
Oh Linda these are so cute. I love the red and the black and white ties. What a cute re love of these skates. I wish I could find some here. I have looked and they just are not easy to find near me. Super cute. Have a great weekend.
Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful.
xoxo
Kris
Brenda PruittNovember 24, 2017 at 11:09 AM
These are absolutely adorable, Linda! I rarely see these in our stores. We just don't get snow much. Maybe once a year.
Brenda
Courtney@Golden Boys and MeNovember 24, 2017 at 5:55 PM
Those skates are so festive with the red paint. Love the black and white ribbon as laces too. Great idea! I have a very old pair of black ice skates and now you have my wheels turning about how I can transform them. Have a great weekend!
Blondie's JournalNovember 25, 2017 at 12:09 AM
These are terrific, Linda! At first-when you wrote you painted them red, my heart sort of sank. But darn, girl, you were on point. LOVE!

I appreciate the photos of the ways you have used them over the years. I have mine and I use them on the porch, but always hanging on a nail near the door with greenery tucked in. Time for a change!

Jane x
Vickie @ Ranger 911November 25, 2017 at 9:23 AM
Your ice skates now have a Nordic look and I love it! The black and white ribbon ties really are the perfect finishing touch. You can't go wrong with red accents at Christmastime. It's the color of happy. :o)

Can you believe the weather?!

Have a good weekend, Linda!
Vickie
KarenNovember 25, 2017 at 2:29 PM
I love them!! This gives me tons of inspiration for skate makeovers. Thanks for sharing.
GayleNovember 25, 2017 at 2:29 PM
ACK!!!!! These couldn't be any cuter if they tried! Love them.....
Pam KesslerNovember 25, 2017 at 4:18 PM
Those are absolutely adorable! Love the furry addition. Speaking of fur, I stored my skates in the shed over the summer and I think someone made a home in them. My dog will not leave them alone now.
HWIT BLOGGNovember 26, 2017 at 9:46 AM
Lovely!
Warm hug from Titti
handmade by amaliaNovember 27, 2017 at 9:27 AM
These are so sweet, Linda, and so perfect for the season. And I also like your vintage red sled, it is a close second to you vintage truck that I admire so much.
Amalia
xo
Teddee GraceNovember 28, 2017 at 11:47 AM
These are really cute...and such a good idea for used skates that often are soiled and just can't be cleaned up with polish. Thanks for the idea!
Sharon @ Blue Willow HouseNovember 28, 2017 at 10:08 PM
Love the makeover!
UnknownNovember 30, 2017 at 10:26 AM
Love your painted skates! The gingham ribbon is perfect :-)
Paula@SweetPeaDecember 12, 2018 at 5:09 AM
These look adorable all jazzed up for Christmas!