I love going to buy and sell at local estate sales and antique fairs. During the holiday season, I am always looking for inexpensive and unique ways to decorate for the holidays. At one of those antique fairs, I came across these worn-out ice skates. I knew they would be perfect for a winter wreath I already had in mind.
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Head to the yard or garden and gather evergreen clippings from plantings.
If you don't have greenery in your yard, check out local garden centers that sell small bundles of greenery next door. Fir, fir, pine, and juniper are perfect types of greens.
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Check out local tag sales, or visit your local antique store to find a perfectly imperfect pair of vintage roller skates for little to no money.
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Remove the old laces from the skates, and then cut a two-inch ribbon that is one and a half times longer than the original lace.
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Fit each skid with a new length of tape. Leave the excess on top to bow later.
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Lace each skate with the ribbon at the top of the shoelace holes and tie in a knot. Then gather the four strands of the ribbon and tie them into a knot. Hang the skates now to fill them with greenery.
For added interest, try tying the skates so that the front skate is slightly lower than the back skate.
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Fill each skid opening with assorted greenery from the yard. Fill in berries and pineapples to finish off the look. Each skate acts as a natural container to hold onto the greens.
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Lastly, tie the leftover ribbon strands into a bow. Use the ribbon knot to help anchor the skates in place on the hook. In cooler climates, this wreath will last all season. Hang this wreath on your front door, garden shed, or even lamp post to welcome seasonal visitors.
