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16 years ago

what do you all think, how should I decorate this old sleigh for the winter season?

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susiesunshine
16 years ago
OH gosh yes!
Howdy!
That is super.
Think of all you could do!
I love that!! I wish it could talk and tell us the stories and things it has seen! I love the rustic look!
Put a light shining on it and fill it with things that go well in your area and Lots of people will enjoy it.
Right now I am a new grammie.... so of course I might like to see those garden kids around it with a snow man etc...
HAVE FUN !!! Thanks for sharing !
Susan Jean
Grammie Jean
TwoMonths
16 years ago
Make it look like someone went shopping and left it to unload. Use something to give it some lift on back corner...hay bale, empty tub or bucket. Then you can find some material that you could drap over that...or maybe foil. Maybe old burlap you can toss after season. Use it for Thanksgiving, fall wreath, artifical bright colored leaves, pumpkins or squash, scarecrow or corn teepee? behind it. Then redo for Christmas. Put in a few packages, empty but weighed down with rocks...lol. Add a tree laying down. Maybe a couple of smaller yard decorations. A wreath. Yes highlight with a light. You can do it small scale or large scale. That is a super sleigh.
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craftylady-2006
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Excellent ideas there Twomonths. I was going to suggest bricks inside boxes for weight and then wrap them with the paper and plastic red ribbon. How about a string of Xmas lights outlining the wood or in with the boxes. Even just using faux poinsetta bushes I think would be pretty. They now sell those large plastic Christmas bulbs (Christmas Tree Shop has them), tuck them in here and there. Definitely some holiday greenery. Get some cheap at the Dollar Store. Got a pair of "Santa Boots" you can put beside it, with a Santa coat. Use an old pair DH might have and spray paint them black or use enamel paints for outdoors. I'd spray seal them also. You might be able to find a large red coat at Goodwill and even a big ole' black belt to wrap/sew on it. Maybe even a white feather boa for the trim. Santa Hats are already out in the stores. Stuff it to make it stand up. Cut up and sew a large red Santa bag from a sheet, find that at Goodwill too. Stuff it with branches or something to make it full.

Only thing else I want to say is... I am so jealous! I wish that beautiful sled were mine. It's so perfect for the holidays. Cherish it and protect it for sure.

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kudzukween
16 years ago
don't forget the "sleigh bells"!
countrygrl
16 years ago
Gosh, that's incredible! Where did you get it?! Love all the suggestions you've gotten so far, they sound great to me. I can't wait to see what you do!
Bright199
16 years ago
It's absolutely wonderful! Please decorate it and then show us what you've done... I see a doll or teddy all dressed for winter. With a load of surprises!!
robolady
16 years ago
Whatever you do it will be wonderful. Be sure to post pics.
Purplemoon
16 years ago
Plenty of good suggestions, so just want to say what a TREASURE you have in this wonderful sleigh!

hugs, Karen
primgal36
16 years ago
That's a neat sleigh. I'd put some fresh evergreen boughs in and around it, maybe some kissing balls for more texture. Lights would be good too, maybe some snowballs.(fake styrofoam, painted with fake snow) along with a snowman. You could leave that all season. Some birds nests with some fake cardinals tucked here and there.
The snowman could be made from styrofoam as well, I'd put a scarf and an old hat on him.
I don't know how big it is exactly, but maybe you could make a wooden sign that said "sleigh rides" or "winter thyme".
Good luck.
Cheri_C
16 years ago
WOW, That is awesome!!! Great ideas have been given for your sleigh. I think the sleigh itself is awesome. I'd put some fresh or artificial garland on it and a bow and shine a spotlight on it. What a great "Country Christmas" piece you have.
Cheri
shysue
16 years ago
There is nothing else I can add on how to decorate it. Everyone has come up with some fabulous ideas. Please be sure to post a picture of it when you get it finished. It's so great like it is, but decorated it will be absolutely gorgeous!!!

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