It's raining and I had projects lined up for outside. I did some decoupaging on some gift tags and note cards so they are spread over every available flat space to dry. It's raining and the dogs and cats are bored -no dog park -no kitty-chase-the-stick games. Everywhere I go they follow behind -my own personal parade. It's raining and my beloved Blazer has decided she will not use her blinkers or the headlights so she is visiting her mechanic.
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form and sprayed it Rust-oleum Cinnamon, a favorite among rust goddesses. So why not a bed spring wreath!
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When I got to the next to last coil, I had to twist it way up the previous coil so I could fit the last coil in. After the last coil was twisted on the form, I went around the wreath adjusting the twists to even them out. I used fourteen coils.
I have needed something to hang on the inside of the back door, and I think I have found it. Here it is naked - just can't have that! So I gathered some odds and ends from the stash cabinet and started playing.
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I grabbed this star made from shutter slats. It easily slid between the coils. It did not need any extra anchoring.
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I take off the star and doll. I add a piece of round frame that has had many different uses over the years along with part of my collection of garden tools. (I know I did not confess to a garden tool collection in my last post, but sadly that was just the tip of the iceberg.) I think it looks lop-sided so I remove the frame - it doesn't mind. It knows I will have a future job for him.
I add the star back to the wreath and adjust the tools. That red trowel will not cooperate. The wreath still looks naked. I am surprised how well each object fits inside the coils - no wiring so far! I think the star a keeper, but the red trowel has to go. Sorry!
Atop my stash cabinet sits my Raggedy
Ann angel. I add her in front of the star. I know some of you are thinking aren't those coils rusty? Yes, they are, but I, as a rust goddess, do not mind rust spots on most stuff - it adds character! If it bothers you, you can spray it with a clear sealer to keep the rust look without the rust stain.Here she is hanging on the door . The dogs can't reach it (though both Willie and Scout have tried.) I am off to upload the photos for this post. As the pictures load, I put away some things and check on drying items.
I keep coming back to the door and looking at that wreath - something is missing.
How could I not have thought of adding my torn ribbons to it. Well, duh, everyone knows I put ribbons on everything that stands still long enough. I know just the ones to use. They are the end pieces of other ribbons that were soaked in my husband's left-over coffee and cheap imitation vanilla from the dollar store. (HINT: That cheap vanilla keeps its scent just as well as the real stuff!) I gather the pieces into a loose loop and slip it through the top coils. Finally, a well-dressed wreath!
It is done - at least for today. I hope you enjoyed this rainy day project. Remember - I have two box springs of these coils so there will definitely be more projects!
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