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Vintage Box Springs and Hankies as Vases

April 29, 2015 By Meegan 13 Comments

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.

Vintage Box Springs In Vegas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Vintage Box Spring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh. My. Goodness. Look what was on the plateau of the hill!  Yep, Vintage Box Springs!  I could hardly contain my excitement.

Rusted Vintage Box Spring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Vintage Rusted Box Spring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Spring Tulips

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, I had this idea using my white tulips.  (Yes, I got them on sale for $1. Don’t be jealous. hehehe)

Box Spring Vase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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?

Tulips Wrapped with Vintage Hankies in Vintage Box Springs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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?

Vintage Box Springs With Tulips and Hankies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wouldn’t this look perfect for a Spring Tea or Bridal shower?

Box Spring Vase Idea

Box Spring With a Vintage Canning Lid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you don’t have a vintage jar lid, you can also use a canning jar lid filled with water.

Vintage Box Spring Vases

Box Spring Vases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The hankies don’t have to be wrapped perfectly.  It adds even more personality to each tulip and vintage box spring.

Hankie Wrapped Tulip

Vintage Box Springs With Tulips and Hankies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

More ideas from my blog…

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Filed Under: crafting, DIY, vintage Tagged With: crafting, DIY, vintage

Comments

  1. Marianna says

    April 29, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    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!

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    • Barbara Drake says

      May 16, 2015 at 9:25 AM

      Metal bed springs were never called “box springs”! That term came into being after metal spring were no longer made.

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      • Meegan says

        May 16, 2015 at 9:43 PM

        Thanks for the info Barbara.

        Reply
  2. Lisa says

    April 29, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    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

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  3. Linda says

    April 29, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    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?

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  4. Laura / Pet Scribbles says

    May 14, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    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!!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      May 16, 2015 at 10:04 PM

      You are so sweet Laura. I love your compliments :)

      Reply
  5. Carolyn Elliott says

    May 16, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    Those spring flower holders are awesome

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    • Meegan says

      May 16, 2015 at 10:01 PM

      You are so nice Carolyn. Thanks for stopping by! xoxo

      Reply
  6. Gwen says

    May 16, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    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!!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      May 16, 2015 at 10:00 PM

      It wasn’t hard at all, Gwen. We used wire cutters and pliers. You can’t mess it up. You will do great :)

      Reply
  7. heather t says

    May 16, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    Welcome to DC!! Hope you’re having a great time with the grandbaby! Love this post, Meegan. Way to turn trash to treasure :)

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      May 16, 2015 at 9:57 PM

      Thank you Heather! I appreciate you stopping by :)

      Reply

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