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12 Posts Of Christmas – Day 8: Wood Shim Snow Skis

December 8, 2014

 

DIY snow ski decoration made from wood shims {Canary Street Crafts}

If you like cute, inexpensive Christmas crafts, you’re going to love this series!  We’re joining some blogging friends to bring you 12 different Christmas projects that each cost less than $24 to make.  For Day 8, we’re sharing our DIY snow skis.

My inspiration for this project came from this snow ski decor I saw at JoAnn’s. 

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This is a really easy project that goes together quickly.  Other than paint drying time, it probably only took me 20 minutes to make.  

DIY snow ski decoration made from wood shims {Canary Street Crafts}

I used 2 wood shims for the skis.  Using heavy duty scissors, I cut the thin end of each shim just to round it off, then sanded it a bit to smooth them out.  I painted the shims with a couple coats of acrylic paint and let them dry.  

I used wooden skewers for the ski poles, and painted them with acrylic paint as well.

I used both E6000 and hot glue to glue the skis together into an X shape, and to glue the poles over the skis.  Don’t worry if the glue looks a bit messy in the center of your X when you glue the poles down, you’re going to cover it with an embellishment anyway.  

DIY snow ski decoration made from wood shims {Canary Street Crafts}

I added a pine sprig, pine cones and berries to the center of the skis to finish it off.  

DIY snow ski decoration made from wood shims {Canary Street Crafts}

They look really cute added to a wreath or just mixed in with other Christmas decor on a mantel.  

DIY snow ski decoration made from wood shims {Canary Street Crafts}

Amysig~

Don’t forget to check out all the 12 posts of Christmas below!

12 projects, all under $24 {Canary Street Crafts}

 

1ST DAY

DIY Passion

2ND DAY

Little Red Brick House

3RD DAY

Fynes Designs

4TH DAY

My Daily Randomness

5TH DAY

Houseologie

6TH DAY

The DIYDiary

7TH DAY

The Bold Abode

8TH DAY

Canary Street Crafts

9TH DAY

Here Nor There

10TH DAY

Making it in the Mountains

11TH DAY

Elizabeth Joan Designs

12TH DAY

Maddex Musings

 
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  1. Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says

    December 8, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Love it, Amy! So cute and easy to make too! I love those little skis! Such a cute rustic touch!

    Reply
    • Canary Street Crafts (Amy) says

      December 8, 2014 at 10:03 PM

      Thanks, Kendra!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Christine says

    December 8, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful wreath! I am going to have to hunt for some of those ski’s!

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    • Canary Street Crafts (Amy) says

      December 8, 2014 at 10:02 PM

      Thanks, Christine! The skis were so easy to make!

      Reply
  3. Kristi says

    December 9, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    LOVE this!!! Would look so perfect here in the mountains!!!

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    • Canary Street Crafts (Amy) says

      December 10, 2014 at 7:32 PM

      Definitely perfect for the mountains!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says

    December 10, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    This is adorable! I love the skis and your great tutorial! Maybe next year we will have a ski wreath too 🙂

    Reply
    • Canary Street Crafts (Amy) says

      December 13, 2014 at 6:50 AM

      Thank you! Mini skis would look great with all your rustic/vintage Christmas decor!

      Reply
  5. Emily says

    December 13, 2014 at 4:31 AM

    I can’t get over how adorable these wood shim skies are! Love them!

    Reply
    • Canary Street Crafts (Amy) says

      December 13, 2014 at 6:51 AM

      Thanks, Emily!! 🙂

      Reply

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