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Rusty, Crusty, Dirty, Creaky Springs

Feb
09
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I am just loving rusty springs.

So much so, that I ordered some from Angela at Knick Of Time and now I need to figure out exactly what I should do with them. Check out all of this goodness. Click on the photo to go to the source.

Simple and Rustic Vase

Industrial Lighting

Flower Pot Holder

Bookshelf

Cloche Terrarium

Recipe Holder

Hanging Candle Holders

A Cute Little Christmas Tree

or A Cute 6 ft Christmas Tree

Vase & Candle Holder Combo

Memo or Photo Holder

Spring Shelf

Spring "Chicken" Decoration

Desk Organizer


Rusty Garland

Wine Bottle Holder

Photo Display Board

Fall Decorations

"Flower" Wreath

Recycled Wall Decor

Now, I am thinking I should have just ordered more right off the bat!

Filed Under: Earth Day Thursday, green


Comments

  1. Marilyn says:
    February 9, 2012 at 6:52 am

    Awesome ideas…so just what are you going to do with these awesome springs?

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  2. Angie @ Knick of Time Interiors says:
    February 9, 2012 at 7:53 am

    I was just thinking about you the other day and wondering if you’d made anything from them yet! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

    My favorite is the one with the springs mounted on the board with the antique photos resting in it!

    Blessings,
    Angie

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  3. Kathy @ Katalina Jewelry says:
    February 9, 2012 at 8:30 am

    You’ve found some great uses for the springs. I think my favorite is the industrial lighting. I’m anxious to see what you do with yours.

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  4. Jane says:
    February 9, 2012 at 8:44 am

    Fun post! I’ve used a few bed springs myself! Found you at 36thAve!
    http://www.minnesotajunker.blogspot.com

    Reply
  5. Shannon says:
    February 9, 2012 at 9:57 am

    Kim~I love all these~so much rust & fun! I was flattered to see you included a photo of my rusty recipe card holder~ Thanks.

    Reply
  6. Cassie says:
    February 9, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Now I am on the hunt for an old springed mattress!

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  7. Inspire Me Heather says:
    February 9, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Too cool – who would have thought 20 things!! I’m Linky Following you now!

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  8. Lisa says:
    February 9, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Oh my gosh those are so cool, so many possibilities

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  9. Meg @ Nutmeg Place says:
    February 9, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    Thanks for the follow Kim! We are all linked up. LOVE your blog! Can’t wait to see more!

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  10. Laurel@chippingwithcharm says:
    February 9, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Love, love, love springs…so many fun ways to use them! Thanks for following…I’ll be following back :) Laurel

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  11. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says:
    February 9, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    I’m so happy to have found your site and to follow you back! Your home is lovely and I look forward to using some of your ideas with my kids.

    Reply
  12. Janel @ Hating Martha says:
    February 9, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    Now see…where someone sees a rusty spring you see it as an oppurtunity! That’s creativity at its best! Thanks for linky following…following you right back!

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  13. Sue says:
    February 9, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Kim, I’m so glad that you came by to tell me you are now following me! Did you realize that the cloche filled with the spring and the moss wrapped egg is from my blog?! Small world, huh? I am enamored with bed springs and must find more. I bought several more last fall, but promptly put them somewhere “safe.” LOL- I don’t know where that is, at this moment. I will happily follow you back- I think we like many of the same things! Blog linky parties have paid off for me this week. :-) Sue @ Sullivan and Murphy

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    • Kim says:
      February 9, 2012 at 8:33 pm

      Ha Ha! It IS a small world! I love your cloche and I feel your pain about putting things in “safe” places:) I just remembered that I DO need to go update my posts every morning, just make it a habit I guess. I am STILL super happy with the new tool. See ya soon!

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  14. Sue says:
    February 9, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Kim, Wanted to remind you to update your latest post. You are still showing up in my directory as having posted on Feb. 3. This is the only drawback to this system of Brent’s linky- no automatic updates for blog posts. But since he cannot possible monitor all RSS feeds, it is what it is, and I’m happy w/the new application, all the same. :-) Sue

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  15. Sarah @ Crafting and Creativity says:
    February 9, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    Hey I’m your newest follower on Linky Followers!

    :) Sarah

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  16. Debbie refreshrestyle says:
    February 9, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    I’m following you on LF and I love the old springs!
    Debbie

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  17. Peggy says:
    February 9, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    Hi Kim, I am following you back on LF. I am amazed at the things one could do with the rusty bed springs! I will be interested to see what you come up with. When we were kids (about 100 years ago….LOL) we used to make up book titles – did you ever do this? My favourite one was “Rusty Bed Springs by I.P. Nightly”…..*groan* I know it was corny but it was in my head and I just had to say it……LOL
    Peggy

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    • Kim says:
      February 9, 2012 at 9:04 pm

      Aww, glad to help you relive a good old memory! I am so excited that i can’t even decide where to start with these things!

      Reply
  18. Toqua's Crafts says:
    February 9, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    WOW! I’ve never seen so many unique uses for springs!

    Reply
  19. Tera Leigh says:
    February 10, 2012 at 1:52 am

    I already subscribe via email. I’m a new Linky follower. Hope you can come visit my site, when you have a moment. http://www.eccentricleopard.com/

    Reply
  20. Susan says:
    February 10, 2012 at 4:49 am

    Love your old springs Kim and your beautiful blog. I’m Linky following! Stop by Homeroad!
    :) Susan

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  21. Little Miss Maggie says:
    February 10, 2012 at 8:07 am

    These are some great ideas with the springs. I just love old springs anyway, but these ideas are fantastic.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Little Miss Maggie says:
    February 10, 2012 at 8:07 am

    These are some great ideas with the springs. I just love old springs anyway, but these ideas are fantastic.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Susan @ Oh My! Creative says:
    February 10, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Wow, what great ideas. I never thought about using springs for anything, but they look so fabulous! I am a new linky follower…would love to have you stop by!
    Susan,
    http://www.ohmy-creative.com/
    A community to Create – Share – Inspire

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  24. Terry says:
    February 10, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    I can’t believe there are that many awesome things to do with springs. I can’t wait to see what you make with them.

    Reply
  25. Miriam@BeBookBound says:
    February 10, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    The lighting is my fave, but I have a soft spot for lighting :) Those will be so fun! Thanks for sharing. I will have to look twice next time I see springs :)

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    • Kim says:
      February 10, 2012 at 8:26 pm

      I saw an old mattress on my neighbors curb a few months back and my husband put his foot down and did not let me drag into our garage. Next time I will do it on the sly!

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  26. Amy says:
    February 11, 2012 at 7:03 am

    I love the flower pot holders and the lighting. I will definitely look at springs differently next time I see them. Thanks for all the inspiring ideas!

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  27. Leah says:
    February 12, 2012 at 10:46 am

    Who knew rusty old springs could make so many cute things? Great round up!

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  28. Christina @ Christina's Adventures says:
    February 12, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    how fun is this?! I would’ve totally never picked up any springs but now you’ve totally changed my mind :)

    I featured this on my blog today:
    http://christinasadventures.com/2012/02/sunday-features-59.html

    And I pinned it too!
    http://pinterest.com/christinasadven/20-below-features/

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  29. Erika, Artful Rising says:
    February 13, 2012 at 9:31 am

    What a great way to use springs! I like the first photo–it is a great take on a vase and definitely a conversation piece.

    I hope you can join us with one of your favorite posts at the It’s a Wrap Link Party at Artful Rising.

    Erika

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  30. Rose :: Fine Craft Guild says:
    February 13, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    LOVE your springs with the pumpkins. That is a 10/10 dislpay.

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  31. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says:
    February 14, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    So many great ideas!

    Reply
  32. Q @ JAQS says:
    February 15, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    These are great :)
    Love for you to join in my linky party on Wednesdays if you get a chance :)

    http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/02/made-by-me-18-linky-party-and-features.html

    -Q

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  33. Maija says:
    February 15, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    Reminded of an old joke.
    Have you read this:
    “Rusty Bedsprings” by I. P. Knightly
    ; }

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  34. Tricia says:
    February 16, 2012 at 1:07 am

    Love this post! great way to repurpose.

    Reply
  35. Karen says:
    February 16, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    I love them all, and darn if I didn’t have a bunch of these a couple of years ago, BP (before Pinterest) and I could not for the life of me come up with good ideas, so I ….sniff, sniff, threw them in the trash!!!!! I won’t let that happen again, sharing at my link party! It opens earlier now, in about a half hour!! Thanks for linking up, can’t wait to share the springs.

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  36. Daneilia says:
    February 17, 2012 at 11:14 am

    Such neat ideas! I love them all.

    Reply
  37. Gramma G says:
    February 17, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    Oh my gosh! I love these ideas! I have been trying to think of a better way to store my flat iron and blow dryer, and I think I just figured it out! I featured your post on my Friday Friends! feature on my blog. I hope you will come check it out. I appreciate all the work you went to to find all these ideas. Thanks for sharing!

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  38. Cathy@My1929Charmer says:
    February 17, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    What great inspiration for old bed springs. I just found my first one and so love it. I also never realized how versatile a bed spring could be – wow – now I have to find more. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday’s Best Par.tay!

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