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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Spring Into Christmas

While on a recent junking trip,
I came across a bin full of old bed springs.
 Not knowing what I would do with them,
I went ahead and bought 3.
They would have been cute with some small pumpkins sitting on top of them, but I was thinking about Christmas!

So, I picked up some candles at the Dollar Store...
they came 2 to a box so each candle was only 50cents!
I placed a candle inside each spring.
They wouldn't stand up straight, so I cut some fabric into strips, wrapped it around the candle and tied it to the spring.

 Now we are ready to spring forward into Christmas!


And, while I was at the Dollar Store,
I bought 3 vases.
I covered them using Christmas napkins that I had
 leftover from last year.
Then I added a row of buttons to cover the edge.
I used the same technique that I shared
 when I covered these jars...

You can see that post HERE.

Do you shop at the Dollar Store?
You should... they have great items to craft with.
And no one paid me to say that (unfortunately)!

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38 comments:

  1. Cute bed spring idea(I have about 40) and those napkin glasses and jars are very pretty. I am a DOLLAR STORE GAL!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  2. What a great and rustic way to use those springs...love it.

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  3. I <3 your candles! The ribbon is perfect too:) Pinned

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  4. So funny because I too picked up three rusty springs a few weeks ago. I haven't dressed mine up yet. I love your idea and think I will have to copycat! I was thinking of hitting Ikea for their little crystal candleholders (I think they are like 99 cents) to keep the candles upright.

    Jeanine

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  5. **love** the bed springs and Love that you linked up!!! beautiful projects. Great idea!!!

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  6. I would love to get my hands on some bed springs! The rustier the better! Very cute, easy idea with the candles! Visiting from What's It Wednesday

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  7. You are so creative . . . I love how your brain works :)

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  8. You truly have the gift of creative vision! I walked by those same vases and glasses....and saw vases and glasses! I love your crafty transformations! Kim @ Exquisitely Unremarkable

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  9. What a great idea for bedsprings! I'll have to keep my eye out for some!

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  10. I love both the springs and the vases. As for the Dollar Store? I try to avoid it - I NEVER spend just one dollar. All those dollars add up fast. It is amusing in one of our stores. When a customer asks how much something is, everyone in the store shouts "One dollar!"

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  11. I love mixing old junky pieces with modern. Such a fun mix. That's great for a Christmas idea.
    Deb@LakeGirlPaints

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  12. Cute Virginia. I love the ticking! Old rusty bed springs are so fun and can be used in so many ways. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  13. This is wonderful! Now I have to find some old bedsprings!

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  14. Oh my goodness! I am in love with those bedspring candles! The cuteness and simplicity are awesome! Need some!

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  15. These are awesome! What a great idea for an easy upcycle!
    So happy you shared with my Pink Hippo party!
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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  16. These are so cute! I love the mix of red and rust!

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  17. What a clever way to use your bed springs. They look so cute with candles resting in them. Would you be willing to share this post and any of your other great ones at our Making Monday link party? We would love it and think our readers will, too. Thanks. Have a fantastic day. http://www.abrightandbeautifullife.com/making-monday-14/

    Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life
    www.abrightandbeautifullife.com

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    1. Hi. I just wanted to let you know that we are featuring this Spring Into Christmas post at our Making Monday Features. Come take a look ~ thanks for linking up. :) Happy Thanksgiving. http://www.abrightandbeautifullife.com/making-monday-features/

      Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life
      www.abrightandbeautifullife.com

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  18. I love the bedsprings! Thanks so much for linking up to The DIY'ers!

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  19. Love the bed springs! I just featured them on my blog: http://iamonly1woman.blogspot.com/2013/11/check-me-out-saturday-craft-link-party_18.html

    Thanks for stopping by and entering your link on Check Me Out Saturday.

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  20. What a unique idea!! I love these candle holders! We'll be featuring them over at Someday Crafts tomorrow :)

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  21. What a great idea. The ribbon to hold up the candle gives it that little extra punch. You've been featured today at Gingerly Made. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/11/show-tell-features_19.html

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  22. Love the candle holders!

    Pam
    www pjstreasures.blogspot.com

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  23. Oh my goodness, I love the bed springs, they are just the cutest and so are the jars. How fun. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  24. Love this idea!! I could have scored some bed springs at a local Flea market but I didn't. Sure wish I would have now. I'm gonna pin this one to our board. Thanks for sharing on DIY Sunday Showcase!!

    Shelly
    minettesmaze.blogspot.com

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  25. Love the candles in the springs! I have tons of these and have not been able to figure out what to do with them. Now I have an idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  26. You are totally amazing! You are always creating the most unique and fabulous things!!!! WOW WOW WOW!!!!! hugs...

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  27. Such cute ideas! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays! x

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  28. Love these! I featured them on this week's Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2013/11/pink-hippo-party-four.html
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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  29. We love these and so great to use throughout the year - just change up with ribbon, etc. - great idea!

    We've featured your post on BeBetsy Brag About It No. 31. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving!

    Best to you,
    Sharon and Denise

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  30. Thanks for linking up at the Block Party! I'm featuring your great project this week :)

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  31. I was thinking of hitting Ikea for their little crystal candleholders (I think they are ... hcrystalcandle.blogspot.com

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