So, to be honest, when I spied a pair of vintage snowshoes at a garage sale, I hesitated. They were metal, not the older wood type and well, I just wasn't sure what I was going to do with them.
But, the price was too good to pass up so I purchased them and I am glad I did. I few twigs from my yard, some pine boughs from the craft store, and ribbon dressed the snowshoes up for the holidays.
![Vintage Snowshoe Create and easy decoration with an old snowshoe and pine boughs](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrs1QoDguzkN7f8c_PX9pFCHDaaMRhxe6SrTdeVWTwyalbMuZ69XPCQtW2yxO7shYMQfqkopQfVGNzqpQmq1vJwxgpteIBTDUugqh0TgNu_iS_kcWrPhiSBbgb4nVgFYr2m-6sPeGnX4SP/s640/snowshoe-christmas-decoration.jpg)
I made two identical snowshoe "wreaths". I love using these on a door as an alternative to the traditional wreath.
![Vintage Snowshoe make a unique christmas decoration with a vintage snowshoe](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFJLKbb-iXS3_MjVk26fZQBSp94gtB3fsi6XK3qUlv_zrmeWi7YIJMzpkRKz6KbMeLihL2r7U9oUaB3KHSukpXh4YFVn4nf8GnQBZYciiYzlqloeocBWWByIks8RdmP_3yqgsBNIUiskx/s640/rustic-cabin-decor.jpg)
I wired the pine boughs and twigs together and to the snowshoe. TIP--it is more cost effective to buy a pine garland and cut it apart with wire cutters. I include one actual bough with berries and pinecones. Use items from around your home and yard to also save money.
![Vintage Snowshoes use twigs and pine garland to make an easy Christmas decoration](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gOkMvm1DScxFb8ZItxQnndXHWqRWbEHBoq0NKfEUwTl_Ks5dQd_4FshDi3UYomUhtkEc9CQX1z3PYFs2LpGfBSmOP6pA4JIzmojPFQcKFJJHAGVjtC-LJaKYRSlb4GHjOtuz8hGDVYE0/s640/twigs-and-pine-dresses-up-a-old-snowshoe.jpg)
Keep your eyes open for some snowshoes, even a metal pair (I do see them at thrift stores), or a pair of children's skis and make this easy decoration for the holidays.
I love this look so much, Becky! I'm inspired to paint the frames of my snowshoes red...
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! These were red, but I would totally paint some red if they needed a pop!
DeleteGreat idea! I LOVE it but never see snow shoes.
ReplyDeleteThanks! They are pretty common here in Montana. Ice skates, fishing poles or creels, hockey sticks all look cute too and make a great alternative to a wreath!
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