This year I was looking to do something a little different for the front porch for Christmas.
When I tripped over some skis at the thrift store on half price day, I knew I had my answer.
Chalk painted skis for my porch!
They were sort of ugly though. Black with silver and a bunch of dings and dents.
I brought them home anyhow and painted them with some red chalk paint (American Paint Company’s Fireworks Red). A bright red spray paint would work equally as well!
Just tape off the binding area and paint away.
Since I had used a chalk paint, I then waxed them (Minwax Paste Finishing Wax), because all good skiers know you have to wax your skis. Although I’m not sure this is the type of waxing the downhill racers are talking about.
BTW, I have since shown some photos of the whole porch. I’m calling it my Holiday Front Porch For The Picnicing Ski Bums.
awal.ny
Pam those skis are great. I have been on the look out for a pair too. Have a wonderful week. Alaina
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Oh how perfect!
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
Great idea!
Junkchiccottage
Pam,
They look perfect. Love them red. Great find.
Kris
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
This is such an awesome idea…and it looks SO great!
Lottie
Pam, how cool are these beautiful red skis! I can’t believe the difference and how great they look on your front porch! Great idea!
Paula@SweetPea
Love this idea! Now I’m wanting to find some old skis to paint!
Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home}
Love this! I have used ice skates, old sleds and snowboards, but never skis! Great idea. Makes me mad, though, as I actually used to ski on skis just like that! No idea where on earth they went. I’ll just have to keep my Goodwill eyes open!
xoKathleen
TARYTERRE
What a transformation. Those ski’s are awesome. Enjoy.
ThrifterSisters
I have my dads old snow skis out in my shop. Now I know what to do with them!
~Erica
Kristen @ Pursuing Vintage
Very cute! I love using “real” winter toys as decor!
Heather - New House New Home
Love the colour!!
The Speckled Hen Cottage
So gosh darn cute! Loving the red. We don’t get real snow here (just pretty little dustings) so we don’t get snow skis…however, we do have lots of water and water skies…Hmmmm.
Robin Johnson
LOL! I’m pretty sure you’ve taught those cheeky ski’s a lesson they won’t soon forget!
They look amazing in all their newly painted red finish… They look so good against the backdrop of the house.
20 North Ora
Well – they had to get your attention some way! They look great on your porch.
Judy
Anita at Cedar Hill
What an absolutely adorable idea!!
Musings from Kim K.
We have vintage red water skiis at our A-frame. Maybe I should get creative with how to display them for Christmas. Love how these turned out Pam. Well done.