How to make a Bed Spring Christmas Tree

Matthew 1:21

"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." (NIV)

Bed Spring ChristmasTrees
         How to:

I made 3 Trees, each slightly different

Materials:

1. 3 Rusty Old Bed Springs (from an old bed)
2. 3 Rusty Old Small Springs (they were from the Bed also)
3. 3 Old Clay Pots, aged even more with candle wax and paint
4. Floral Foam (from the Dollar Tree)
5. Jute
6. White Puff Paint (for the snow)
7. Spanish Moss (from the Dollar Tree)
8. Moss, (from the Dollar Tree)
9. Red Berries (from my Yard)
10. 3 Sticks (from the Yard)
11. Old Book Pages
12. Clear Glitter
13. Spray Adhesive
14. Hot Glue
15. 1 sheet of Cardstock
16. Brown Stamp Pad

As you can see, that's alot of stuff! I already had everything, so I didn't have to go out a buy anything specifically for the project.

Cheap, but messy and time consuming

Double 3D Stars:

I used my Cricut to cut 2 sizes of stars out of cardstock, I cut 6 Large, and 3 small. (The actual book pages were to brittle to run through the Cricut) I then traced the stars on the pages and cut them out by hand and glued them on the cardstock stars.

I made mine double, just make a single sided 3D Star and attached to the front of the bigger ones.

I used the these instructions to make the Stars 3 D, found the instructions via Pinterest, Just like these from:

http://thegluegungirl.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-make-3d-cardboard-stars.html

Source: thegluegungirl.blogspot.com via Sarah on Pinterest

I further aged the book pages using brown stamping ink around the edges, added glitter and puff paint, "snow".
I attached them to the tree top with the small springs and a hot glue gun.

Trees:
I stuck a stick into the foam in a clay pot, and glued the top of a Spring to the top of the stick, and added some "stick" braces here and there to hold it straight.

I added snow to 2 trees by appling puff paint and using a heat gun to activate (puff) the paint. Then added red berries to all 3, sprayed the tress with spray Adhesive and just sort of "patted" the moss around. I covered the foam in the pot with moss also and added a snow around the bottom.

Hot glue a little Jute bow and we have a Spring Tree!

Aged Terra Cotta Pots:
You can use new or old clay pots, just randomly rub a candle over the surface, then paint (I used white paint). Take a clean dry cloth and wipe the paint off, some of the paint will remain giving it that wonderful aged look.

This is really my time doing a post with instructions, so let me know if I missed anything or you have any questions!

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God's Blessing to you and your families, have a wonderful day!

Summer Porch Corner - Flower Planters

Isaiah 65:8

This is what the LORD says: "As when juice is still found in a cluster of grapes and people say, 'Don't destroy it, there is still a blessing in it,' so will I do in behalf of my servants; I will not destroy them all." (NIV)

Another corner of the porch, ready for summer

I tend to do things in sections, it makes it seem more manageable. If I would try to design and set up the entire porch or room, I might never get passed the "planning" stage. This way I can plan it, do it, and move on. Do you work this way? or are you an all or nothing type?

I have used these grape presses for planting on my porch for many years. This corner of the porch gets little light so it is perfect for Impatiens, and not so perfect for picture taking.

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I've done my best to lighten up the pictures. The Hydrangeas will probably not stay here but be planted in the front garden. I do like them here for now and they provide a bit of color until I get more annuals and have the front garden ready.

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I use an old hanging basket inside my one crock, it fits perfect and allows for great drainage. 

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On top of another Large Crock is is another Grape Press, both the presses were my Father-in-Laws. Some of the crocks were my Mom's and some from my Father-in-law. I lined both presses with natural flower basket inserts for easier planting and care.

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I added the Meat Grinder and Scale this year, I like the little flower tucked in the Meat Grinder, hopefully it will survive and thrive.

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The Lanterns I've used before, (I think I have 5) were a rescue from the scrap yard

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