Another Copycat Idea

12.04.2011

When I was coming up with a copycat idea for Debbie's party I actually came up with two. This is the second idea I copied.

I received this Ballard's catalog in the mail last month and thought this was the cutest idea on the front cover. So my little brain got to work and wham!

I don't have boots like theirs, but I have my riding boots that stay on display in the sitting room.

So I placed them on the stack of books that sit on the floor.

Added greenery, a strand of pearls, and an ornament in the top and voila, the boots are filled with Christmas cheer.

Joining the following:
Debbiedoos Holiday copycat challenge
Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis Monday
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43 comments:

  1. SHERRY HART12/4/11, 2:56 PM

    Kim....so funny....I have these metal boots that I was going to paint white and do the same thing!!! Love it!

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  2. Honey at 280512/4/11, 2:57 PM

    Great interpretation. I comptemplate doing a version of this one too!

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  3. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR12/4/11, 2:59 PM

    Kim, this is great!! Love these boots!

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  4. Deb12/4/11, 2:59 PM

    Very pretty.

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  5. Debbiedoos12/4/11, 3:03 PM

    AWESOME, I loved these boots, in fact when I announced the party this was one I did as well, and now I have them outside. I love those boots Kim, and so glad you had fun with this one. Thanks again for joining in.

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  6. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME12/4/11, 3:03 PM

    Like yours better!

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  7. Anonymous12/4/11, 3:06 PM

    Well good grief, Kim - I like yours much better than Ballard's, no joke! They look great, love them on the stacked books - fantastic copycat idea, but Ballard might want to take notes from you :)

    Mary

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions12/4/11, 3:28 PM

    Isn't that a cute idea!

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  9. The Tuscan Home12/4/11, 3:28 PM

    Super cute, and I agree, I like yours better. =) xo ~Liz

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  10. Kathy12/4/11, 3:28 PM

    Kim your decorated boots look better than the original -Great idea.

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  11. Pam - @diy Design Fanatic12/4/11, 3:42 PM

    Love, love, love! Beautiful job, Kim!

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  12. Andrea at Opulent Cottage12/4/11, 3:57 PM

    That's fab! I think I'll copycat you with my red and white polka dot rain boots, and put them on the front porch. Thanks Kim!

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  13. Allison12/4/11, 3:57 PM

    It looks beautiful, Kim! So pretty and festive.

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  14. Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things12/4/11, 4:21 PM

    What a great idea Kim! I love yours even more!

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  15. At The Picket Fence12/4/11, 4:24 PM

    Love it Kim! So festive! Makes me think of an English Christmas...great job on the copycat!

    Heather

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  16. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles12/4/11, 4:25 PM

    Seriously the best idea I've seen! What a great idea and perfect knock-off! Such an interesting touch full of character.

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  17. The French Tangerine12/4/11, 4:39 PM

    You are a decorating machine! That mind of yours never stops!
    Keep em coming!
    Jan

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  18. Dawn12/4/11, 4:46 PM

    Great use for the riding boots. I love the back drop you have in your photo, the boots are so fitting for your home. Lovely copy-cat.

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  19. middle child12/4/11, 4:49 PM

    Your's look so much better than those on the cover!

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  20. Sue12/4/11, 5:15 PM

    Now this is a cute idea. And so appropriate with the hunt/riding theme. :-) Don't knock them over when you go to sit on the sofa. Tell Bailey to be careful!

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  21. Sewconsult12/4/11, 5:30 PM

    Your boots are much prettier. I love your interpretation. I have a pr of boots to give my niece for her birthday. Maybe she wouldn't mind getting them a little late!
    Beckie in Brentwood, TN

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  22. Karen12/4/11, 5:32 PM

    Wow Kim so beautiful and very classy, I think you topped Ballards!

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  23. Pamela12/4/11, 5:45 PM

    Looks great Kim!

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  24. Pinky at Designs by Pinky12/4/11, 6:45 PM

    Love it! Great job, but then everything you do it fabulous!!!!! XO, Pinky

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  25. Karena12/4/11, 6:47 PM

    Kim what a great idea to run with. I must have missed that catalog (so many have been coming in the mail) Anyway it looks really fun and festive!

    Please Come and enter in My 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways. There are so many exciting & special Gifts! Tis the Season!

    xoxo

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  26. Artsy VaVa12/4/11, 6:57 PM

    I am so happy you showed this! I've been wanting to do something different on my front porch. My daughter has some rain boots with a peacock feather design on them. I think I'll use those boots, add greenery, and peacock feathers! Sounds like an upcoming post!
    Thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  27. Lynn @The Vintage Nest12/4/11, 7:15 PM

    fabulous copy cat piece and I love that you used the pearls....very classy. :)

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  28. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting12/4/11, 7:29 PM

    Kim I LOVE your version!! They look so pretty and much better then Ballards!

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  29. Linda @ A La Carte12/4/11, 7:45 PM

    I love your boots and decorated they say Christmas!! cute!

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  30. foreverdecorating12/4/11, 8:02 PM

    Even better than the inspiration piece. Way too cool.

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  31. Barefoot in Blue Jeans12/4/11, 8:10 PM

    Way cute, yours are the cutest. Love the pearls on them.

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  32. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage12/4/11, 8:11 PM

    I LOVE this Kim!!! Love it!

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  33. Andrea12/4/11, 8:12 PM

    Love your copy cat idea....yes yours are better for sure!!

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  34. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here12/4/11, 9:17 PM

    Kim, Now I wish I had som riding boots. I love this look.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  35. Gina12/4/11, 9:38 PM

    Great copycat, Kim. Yours even looks better than the original!

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  36. Sarah12/4/11, 10:59 PM

    Love the look of the riding boots filled with greens. Very nice, Kim.

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  37. Kelly12/5/11, 8:58 AM

    How did I miss this post? I just saw it on Debbie's party. Your version looks amazing! They look great in your equestrian room too. That is such a neat idea to fill the boots with greenery like that.

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  38. Tina12/5/11, 11:22 AM

    Love your interpretation.

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  39. Unknown12/5/11, 2:24 PM

    I see you all the time over at Deb's. But this is my first trip over to see your wonderful boots. Perfect. One word Perfect. Great job. Hope you don't mind if I follow here. A friend of Deb's is a friend of mine.

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  40. Sue12/5/11, 4:01 PM

    I think you did a great "copy". It is even better since your boots were already on display.

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  41. Anonymous12/5/11, 10:48 PM

    Your riding boots are sooo much more cool! Lovely job.

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  42. Ricki Treleaven12/6/11, 8:26 AM

    Kim, this copy cat is so cute, and of course I love it since we are horse people!!! :D

    Awesome job!!!

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  43. Alison @ The Polohouse12/6/11, 7:41 PM

    OMG!
    YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I ADORE THIS!
    I had boots at our front door last year, filled with greens and feathers and pinecones, but the added red and the pearl strand... my heavens this is spectacular!
    xoxox
    Thanks for sharing!

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