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April 24, 2013

Tussie Mussies In Bed Spring Holders

Tussie Mussies and bed springs

Only Me... "Miss Fluffy" Would buy rusty bedsprings and then decided to fill them with lace and flowers


A while back I was at this big antique extravaganza and bought some old bed springs


I had no idea what I was going to do with them, I thought maybe something rusty and industrial....Who am I kidding, I can't help it, I'm just all about fluff!

So I made up some Tussie Mussies and added my fabric flower ...Tutorial HERE





Nothing better than a little rust and lace.....


.....And white roses


I thought with Mothers Day coming up I would put some in my booth at Orange Tree and a few in my online store The Polka Dot Closet 


I don't know if you sense it or not, but all I do is play everyday and nothing makes a better play day than lace, flowers, and ribbon.

Happy Creating!
Carol
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56 comments:

  1. mardaApril 24, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Beautiful...rust and roses.

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  2. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorApril 24, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    These are beautiful Carol! Love the colors!

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  3. DebbiApril 24, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    great idea!

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  4. Judys Lace CreationsApril 24, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Carol, these are just so pretty! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  5. NanaDianaApril 24, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Listen, If I promise to behave myself can I come and play with you? It looks like you have so much fun playing. Then I can take all your ideas and use them myself!;>) (probably like half of blogland does)-ha! xo Diana ps-Those are GORGEOUS. I absolutely love them!!!!

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  6. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesApril 24, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    So pretty, Carol...and I love the way you used the springs!

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  7. Cozy Thyme CottageApril 24, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    Oh, my, your are so clever and creative! I probably would have put the rusty springs in the trash! I just love what you have done! Why can't I think of things like that! Thanks for sharing! Nancy

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  8. shariApril 25, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Brilliant idea, I love the rust and lace mixture, so pretty!

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  9. BECKYApril 25, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    Absolutely love these, Carol! They look so great sitting in the rusty springs!! Fabulous idea!!

    Hope all is well with you!!
    Hugs,
    Becky

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  10. Shabby chic SandyApril 25, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    Those are so pretty--and the bed springs idea is perfect for a stand. Adorable!

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  11. BenteApril 25, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    Soooo beautiful. Love them

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  12. Our Hopeful HomeApril 25, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    I LOVE tussie mussies! And these are fabulous! Quite the score, those springs! :)

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  13. debiApril 25, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    Carol, your tussie mussies are stunning, and especially beautiful in the bed springs.

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  14. MONSIEUR LE CHAT ET MOIApril 25, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    YES ! I can't say nothing but yes ! I wouldn't have thought that rust and lace should suit so nicely together a while before... I've always been lacy, but now I feel I'm changing to rust and lace that's to say more simplicity ? Wonder...

    xoxo from PARIS where we have a so wonderful day... till to morrow where winter is coming back.

    Joëlle

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  15. DebbieApril 25, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    I think you posted about these when you first bought them and wondered aloud what you would do with them.
    I LOVE (really do love) your idea with the tussy mussies in them.

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  16. PastMasteryApril 25, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Lovely but...doesn't the rust come off on the lace?
    Or do you do something 'secret' to it. to prevent it from spoiling your creations.
    Sue

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  17. Di@Cottage-WishesApril 25, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Those are lovely, I miss shopping at Orange Tree!

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  18. FabShabbyRosesApril 25, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    OH MY GOSH this is awesome! I love love love these! My middle daughter is getting married soon and her shower is in May. Since she's having an outdoor wedding the shower will be a rustic theme. I'm making cone shaped holders from paper and filling them with caramel popcorn that I make and everyone loves. We are going to set the cones in a wicker basket but how cool would it be to have 6 or so of these to place in front of the basket to showcase them! Oh my gosh. Now I'm on a mad dash trying to figure out how I can get some of these! Oh my!

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  19. FabShabbyRosesApril 25, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    I forgot to mention how amazing you are! I would never miss one of your posts! You're just so very creative in a way that I just love! Thank you so much for sharing! Hugs, Carolyn

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  20. MelanieApril 25, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Carol you make my weird collections of stuff completely justified. Old bed springs.....clever girl ! They look fantastic holding your sweet Tussie Mussies.
    I will be sure to show your creation to my husband who asked me why I was hanging on to many 'interesting' things when cleaning out our garage this week. He tried to throw out a 100 year old lampshade frame today while I wasn't looking. Didn't last long though because when he turned back around I had it back out of the dumpster and hanging proudly back up on the wall.
    One mans trash is another mans treasure.

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  21. Ruby and ArthurApril 25, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Hi Carol, this is a great idea. I love your tussie mussies. I have some old bed springs so thanks for the idea! Jean

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  22. Perfectly PrintedApril 25, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    These are perfect for Mom's Day or how about a May Day gift? Love these! chris

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  23. MarilynApril 25, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    I'm almost ready to start playing, need a new playmate? If it snows on the last day of school, I've decided I'm not going! And, I've got an old bed springs in the back yard that I had my SIL drag out of the basement. Now I think I'll teach him how to put on gloves and cut those babies apart! (He's a city boy-but, love him anyway). Your tussies are perfect for either May holiday!♥♫

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  24. KatApril 25, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Those are really pretty Carol. The colors are wonderful.

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  25. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 25, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    These are very pretty, Carol! I like the rusty springs with the softness of the tussie mussies. I think that they would make for a lovely Mother's Day gift.

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  26. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    if this is the result of your play time I say play away, these ARE FLIPPING AMAZING!!!!!

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  27. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 25, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    A perfect combination of lace and rust. Love your idea Carol.

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  28. Sherry@Back2VintageApril 25, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Opposites attract and you found the perfect combination! They will be sold before you know it!!!

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  29. Celestina MarieApril 25, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Oh your tussie are gorgeous. I love the mix of rust and last. You are amazing. I just found a bed spring on my treasure hunts. Thanks for the inspiration.
    They will go fast!!
    XO CM

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  30. DownTheLaneWithDaisyApril 25, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    You are too much. I love the combo. Nice contrast.

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  31. MarleneApril 25, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    These are beautiful. Do you have a tutorial for making tussie mussie's? Thank you for sharing.

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  32. decorayadoraApril 25, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Hi Carol These are beautiful Love the colors!

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  33. WandaApril 25, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Your are such a girly girl, and that is my favorite kind. I wanted to compliment you on your photos, they are so light and clear, you do a beautiful job. TTFN

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  34. Laurel StephensApril 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Oh my! Lace and rust; I love it!!

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  35. Heart Vintage Design April 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Another great idea, Carol!

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  36. By NeymesApril 25, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    OLÁ CAROL,AO CONHECER SEU BLOG,DESCOBRIR UM TESOURO,PORQUE SÓ COISAS BELAS ENCONTRAR AQUI.BEIJOS.VALÉRIA.

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  37. Egretta Wells blogApril 25, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Those Spring Tussie Mussies are so adorable. Instead of May baskets, I shall make some for my friends' doors...May Day Tussie Mussies! Fab!

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  38. SylviaApril 25, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Great idea Carol...

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  39. Dreaming of VintageApril 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Beautiful! Great idea!

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  40. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestApril 25, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    OMG, Carol, these are beautiful! I went right over to the tutorial, because these will be perfect to take to our 5-year-old granddaughter for her dance recital. Last year's tussie-mussie was in a silver holder, and I was having a hard time thinking of something comparable yet not the same--this is it!! Thank you so much for the tutorial; the "melted" fabric gives an awesome look! Did you attach a "stem" on the ones in the tussie-mussie to keep it in place? Beautiful!! ~Zuni

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  41. JuneApril 25, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Another fabulous idea! I love the rusty bed springs and pairing them with the lacey tussie mussies was simply genius.

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  42. farmhouse-storyApril 25, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    these are so lovely, carol! not to mention how clever it is to use the springs as holders for them!

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  43. CreateologyApril 25, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    I love how you have made your signature lace and floral tussie mussies and then set them into rusty springs. Uber chic!!! Happy Creative Hearts...

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  44. Betty@SouthernGraceApril 25, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Only you could make that work, Carol :)

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  45. Connie@shabbyforsureApril 25, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Hi Carol, I love the combination of rust and lace. Just beautiful...Connie

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  46. Maureen WyattApril 26, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    These make my heart sing! What mom wouldn't love to receive on on her special day?

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  47. Mimi SueApril 26, 2013 at 3:18 AM

    Love these! I'm thinking they'd be adorable on a Christmas tree. Mimi

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  48. BluebirdbasketryApril 26, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Carol,

    These are awesome...only you could see a tussie mussie in an old bedspring and make it look good.

    Love them!

    Sue

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  49. AnonymousApril 27, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    Well now, those worked out perfectly didn't they. Nothing like mixing textures for the biggest impact. You did very well with your rusty springs & gorgeous tussies. Hugs. tammy

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  50. RhissannaApril 27, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    I'm glad I have you on my facebook, so I catch up with this stuff. there are so cute! Yes, rust and lace go well together. Very pretty.

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  51. Savannah GrannyApril 28, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    You are too cute! I had seen those old bed springs before and wondered "What the heck would you do with those".
    Well, you did it spot on! Only you could make a silk purse out of that sow's ear.
    Have a blessed Sunday. Ginger

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  52. Art and SandApril 28, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    I was feeling pretty proud of myself until I read your post and saw your photos. I made 2 different Tussie Mussie's today - my first every - to put on the neighbor's doors on May Day. I was going to make some more tomorrow. After seeing yours, I am feeling pretty inadequate. But, unless my neighbors are reading your blog, I guess they won't have any comparison so I should just keep at it.

    Yours are lovely.

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  53. OliviaApril 28, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Oh wow! These turned out gorgeous! xo
    Olivia

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  54. Little Miss MaggieApril 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    What a wonderful use for old bed springs. I love the rust and the lace. It makes a perfect combo.

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  55. DebiMay 7, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    Those tussies are just lovely, and using the bedsprings as holders is just a fabulous idea!

    At Christmas I was looking for just three springs to make like Christmas trees with them....didn't see any anywhere, but I did find a full size bed spring at Rennigers so I bought it. A couple of weeks later I go and try to tear this thing apart...ended up having to buy bolt cutters to get it done which was all dang day! Well I got my three springs, and a total of EIGHTY!!! I had no idea even just looking at the bed spring there was that many springs in that bugger! Well I got so busy at Christmas I never did make the trees, and I have them all in a garbage can in the garage. I have several ideas of things to do with them, but just have to get the time. The durn thing is, is that I never even thought to go online and do a search for the just three I needed. And now I see you can find those buggers everywhere lol!

    Well I just love what you have done with yours....just way durn cute! :)

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  56. Sara's Sweet SurpriseMay 26, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    Carol~and here I was thinkin' those springs were just a way to hold my french fries cones, lol.

    The white roses were the perfect finishing touch.

    I've had such a wonderful time catching up.

    Sweet wishes,
    Sara

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