Today I want to share my story about some Vintage Box Springs and Hankies as Vases. It was an adventure I will remember for a long time.
A couple of weeks ago my Hubby took me and 2 of our grandkiddos on a little hike near our home. We live in the foothills outside of Las Vegas. It was a beautiful time and day for a hike.
Oh. My. Goodness. Look what was on the plateau of the hill! Yep, Vintage Box Springs! I could hardly contain my excitement.
I mean, really! Look at all that rusted goodness just waiting for me. Who knows how long it has been sitting there. Months? Years?? It didn’t matter, I know it was meant to be mine.
A few days later, Hubby took me up to take apart and cut up the vintage box spring. He is so patient and indulges my passions and design eye.
We brought a bed sheet to carry back our hall of vintage box springs. I could hardly wait to bring them home and get my creative juices going.
So, I had this idea using my white tulips. (Yes, I got them on sale for $1. Don’t be jealous. hehehe)
I thought it would be fun to use my vintage hankies, vintage box springs and tulips together as a vase. The only problem was I didn’t have a vessel for water. Hmmm…What if I used a lid from a vintage mason jar filled with water?
Yep, that is exactly what would work. I actually tested to see how long the water would last in the lid until the flower would “drink” it up. It took about 3 hours until all the water was gone.
Perfect timing for a party, right?
Wouldn’t this look perfect for a Spring Tea or Bridal shower?
If you don’t have a vintage jar lid, you can also use a canning jar lid filled with water.
The hankies don’t have to be wrapped perfectly. It adds even more personality to each tulip and vintage box spring.
I hope you have enjoyed seeing my Vintage Box Springs and Hankies as Vases. I had a lot of fun sharing my story of how I found them and what I ended up using them for. I see many MORE vintage box springs in my future projects very soon.
Thanks for stopping by and making my day even a little bit better than it started out.
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Isn’t it amazing what you can find in the desert? We lived in Henderson (Green Valley) for 31 years and I never ceased to be amazed at what people threw out!
Metal bed springs were never called “box springs”! That term came into being after metal spring were no longer made.
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Thanks for the info Barbara.
How cool was that to find on your hike. Love how you used them and the pretty spring touches it added with rustic charm. Hope you’re having a ball xo Lisa
Wouldn’t the rust rub off on your pretty hankies? That would be hard to get out! And where and how will you store those springs?
Oh my word – these new/old vases are stunning! (As are your photos of them, too.) I love the added touch of the glass mason jar lids – what a pretty mix of materials and surfaces! These are perfect!!
You are so sweet Laura. I love your compliments :)
Those spring flower holders are awesome
You are so nice Carolyn. Thanks for stopping by! xoxo
Was it super hard to disassemble? Did you spray them with a clear coat flat sealant? Help!! The process. We have a bedspring but don’t want to mess it up. Yours looks like a pro did it!!
It wasn’t hard at all, Gwen. We used wire cutters and pliers. You can’t mess it up. You will do great :)
Welcome to DC!! Hope you’re having a great time with the grandbaby! Love this post, Meegan. Way to turn trash to treasure :)
Thank you Heather! I appreciate you stopping by :)