Ten creative old bed spring craft ideas to turn rusty springs into fabulous treasures for your home.
Do you have a rusty old bed spring you aren’t sure what to do with it? There’s no need to throw it away! Instead, these ten creative ideas will show you how to put them to good use. Whether you’re a crafter looking for a new project or just want to find some new ways to decorate your home, these ideas are sure to inspire you. So take a look and see how you can create something unique with these old bed spring crafts!
On one of my recent thrifting excursions a few weeks ago, I came across an entire box of old rusty bed springs. You have no idea how excited I was! There is just something about old and rusty things that I love. I enjoy using rusty items in the garden and occasionally in my home.
If you want to make one or more of these projects and need springs, just reach out to me, as you can see, I have a few.
Here are ten ideas for old bed springs crafts you can try:
Let me show you how easy it is to create beautiful décor out of old rusty bed springs. Learn how to make a wreath, easy photo holders, and a cute bird’s nest.
Let’s make a wreath for our first craft idea to repurpose old bed springs. You pick the shape and the color.
1. If you would like your wreath to be white, use spray paint to cover your grapevine wreath.
2. Attach the birch branches on the left side going up and along the bottom, hanging over on the right side.
3. Add some faux greenery over the top of the branches in the same positions.
4. Attach the four-bed springs. See my placement of mine in the image below. Be sure they are facing the proper direction so you can place the pots and the nest in them.
The first spring goes on the left side, and the largest end needs to face up.
The second spring faces down right below the first spring.
The third spring goes directly in the center with the large end facing up.
The fourth spring goes on the right, with the large end facing the right side.
5. Place a small piece of Styrofoam in each flowerpot.
6. Poke the faux greenery into the Styrofoam.
7. Hot glue some Spanish moss around the greenery.
8. Place the pots inside of the two springs. They will stay in place just fine, there is no need to glue them in.
9. Create a bird’s nest for the center spring.
Take a few handfuls of the green moss and the Spanish moss. Spray it with the spray glue and mold with your hands into a bird’s nest. You will want to wear gloves for this step.
10. Place the nest into the spring.
11. Add the bird and a few eggs.
12. Hang your wreath and enjoy!
This is the easiest of my old bed springs crafts, but it makes quite a statement!
Use rusty bed springs to display old photos.
Attach your photos to the bed springs using old clothespins.
I like to use the mini ones.
It doesn’t get any easier than this!
Lastly, Let’s make a bird’s nest on top of an old bed spring in a flowerpot.
1. Starting with the two springs, screw the two small ends together.
2. Wear gloves, and take a few handfuls of green and Spanish moss.
3. Spray them with spray glue and mix well to mold a bird’s nest onto one end of the spring. ( see the images earlier in the post)
4. Add your bird and hot glue to a few birds’ eggs.
5. Place the other end of the spring inside your flowerpot.
6. Place some green moss over spring’s top around the pot’s edge.
Now you have the cutest bird’s nest crafts to decorate with!
Do you love these old bed springs crafts? than follow my blog for more inspiration on how to take something old and make it new again!
These ten ideas are just the beginning – there are many ways to repurpose bed springs. With a little bit of creativity, you can turn trash into treasure and give your home a unique look that everyone will love. So, what are you waiting for? Get started today!
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Thank you sweet friend, That was a birthday gift to me and you did not even know it! XOXO
Love the bed spring wreath! Now I am on the hun to find some to make something. Have a wonderful day Wendy, thank you for always sharing your beautiful creative ideas.
Thank you so much Elizabeth, you are so sweet to come by and visit my blog post.
I had a crazy weekend with the grandkids. So I need to do some catch up this week.
Oh, that wreath is gorgeous!! I’m linking it in my weekly roundup.
Thank you, my friend. I appreciate that so much. I hope you have a great week..
Who knew rusty old bed spring could look so good in home decor. My favorite is that adorable wreath. I may need to make one. I will be on the look out for some springs.
Oh, Wendy! So many beautiful ideas! I am in love with the wreaths and photo holders! So much inspiration in this post!! Loved it!
Thank you sweet Leslie, that means so much to me. I can’t wait to read your beautiful post later today. I did not realize you used to be a teacher.
Have a wonderful weekend.
I love these ideas!
Thank you for stopping by and checking my blog out today Susan. I cannot wait to visit yours.
How creative! I love that wreath you made! Bed springs…who knew that could look so great!!
Thank you, friend! You are so kind to stop by.
Wendy,
I love all these ideas. I plan to share a link on my Sunday, Dirt Road Adventures. You are so talented and you inspire me to be more so. Thanks so much for your inspiration.
You did such an amazing job on your wreath! I love how you used the rusty bed springs to hold the little flower pots and to make a small nest. I too am attracted to old rusty things. Such a great post.
Thank you Meagan that is so kind of you. I appreciate you stopping by to visit.
Love rusty bed springs and you shared some great inspiration!
Thank you Regina, the older and rustier the better!
Love your ideas for the springs. Adding them to a wreath and a flower pot make it an extra fun vintage piece!
Thank you so much Debra. I really appreciate you stopping by today. XO