Friday, April 11, 2014

Rusty Jeweled Vases

When I spotted these chippy, rusty, and industrial looking thingies at an antique show, I knew just what I wanted to do with them.

This is exactly how I found them.  Someone already did me the favor of cutting these heavy metal industrial poles into manageable 6" pieces.

I cleaned off the surface dirt, sprayed them with a coat of clear matte sealer, then beautified them with some vintage jewels.

This one is wearing an old barrette that I found at a yard sale.  I removed the clip from the back, replaced the missing flower centers with pearl beads, then glued it on with some E6000.

I dressed this one up with a combination of three antiqued silver filigrees and a vintage rhinestone earring. 

I'm not sure if the flowers would be happy in rusty water, so I placed a small vintage bottle inside one of the vases and a glass tube inside the other. 

There's just something about the combination of rhinestones, rust, and spring blooms that makes me smile.


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Posted by Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures at 10:51 AM
Labels: industrial poles, repurpose, repurposed vase, rust, trash to treasure, upcycle

38 comments:

  1. ReneApril 11, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Fantastic! Love these.

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 11, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    They are amazing! You sure can see things that most of us can't. Love your idea of dropping a glass container inside of each one, too! Rhinestones and rust...perfect! Sounds like a country song. Happy weekend!

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  3. AnnApril 11, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    That is VERY CLEVER---I pinned your fabulous idea.
    Ann

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  4. Marsha @ Tattered ChickApril 11, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Perfect repurposing idea!!!!!! Xox

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  5. Maria (Magia Mia)April 11, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    Beautiful!

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  6. Vicky HuntApril 11, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Oh my...these are fabulous! The vision you have is amazing. The jewels you decorated them with are perfect. I imagine those will sell quickly! Have a wonderful weekend....Vicky

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  7. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 11, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    Betsy, These are really cute and you are so clever.
    xx,
    Sherry

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  8. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 11, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    So very clever my friend!!! Love them!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  9. Glenda/MidSouthApril 11, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Rhinestones and rust is like diamonds and denim. It works! :-D
    Have a great weekend.

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  10. Pam KesslerApril 11, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    Those are so fun! Rusty and rhinestones do go together. Have a fun weekend!

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  11. cynthia lee designsApril 11, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    Rhinestones, rust, and spring blooms make me smile too. Love these...so pretty!!
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  12. Sue MaliziaApril 12, 2014 at 12:19 AM

    Clever and cute! Thanks for sharing. :-)

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  13. VirginiaApril 12, 2014 at 4:25 AM

    Such a great idea! I'm going junkin!

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  14. This Bit of TimeApril 12, 2014 at 4:28 AM

    Love this idea. These are wonderful. I'll never look at old rusty things as garbage but as fodder for creativity :-)

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  15. Cheryl in WisconsinApril 12, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    They make me smile also.

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  16. Fox and Finch AntiquesApril 12, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Wabisabi and Juxtaposition...my two favorite things. Love them.

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  17. Linda @ A La CarteApril 12, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    I love the rusty crusty and the vintage bling!!

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  18. Michelle L.April 12, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    Holy McMoly! Again I bow to thee, oh rescuer of strange industrial objects! Possibly one of my all time favorite ideas of yours, Betsy.

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  19. Julia - "Vintage with Laces"April 12, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Great repurposing as always, Betsy. The vases are wonderful and look so springlike.
    Have a sunny weekend :)!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  20. Barbara JeanApril 12, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    well those are just the too cutest my friend.
    You are soooo creative!
    love it....

    blessings
    barb

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  21. Fishtail CottageApril 12, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    oh my gosh - so cute! *pinning! :)

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  22. Brownie JonesApril 12, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Good Grief! I believe you could turn just about anything into something beautiful. I try to see things through your eyes, but I don't have the vision for rusted, busted, broken and bent that you do. Love the vases!

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  23. Brownie JonesApril 12, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Good Grief! I believe you could turn just about anything into something beautiful. I try to see things through your eyes, but I don't have the vision for rusted, busted, broken and bent that you do. Love the vases!

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  24. AudreyApril 12, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    Really pretty ... clever idea.
    Blessings,
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  25. Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home}April 12, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    Okay, could the paint colors be any more perfect? (Not to mention the awesome chippiness!) Your bejeweled vases are gorgeous. And pure genius:)

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  26. NancyApril 12, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    Betsy these are Gorgeous! I don't think my mind would have ever thought about these, yet they are so neat!!

    Thanks for sharing!!
    Huggs, Nancy

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  27. Christa atCedarmereFarmApril 13, 2014 at 4:36 AM

    Good morning Betsy, I just came across your blog and I am totally impressed with your creativity. I love vintage anything and try to repurpose items as much as I can. But, I am for sure not anywhere near as creative and handy as you. I am totally in love with your blog. I am your new follower. Christa

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  28. Connie MercerApril 13, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    very clever:):) my mom loved them:):) Still having trouble:( blogging.

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  29. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~April 13, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    So very clever!! And sooo very cute!! :)
    xo Holly

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  30. must love junkApril 14, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    Betsy, I love these!! Good junk + bling= perfection! :)
    Susan

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  31. Pam JacksonApril 14, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    Oh my gosh...I love it. What an amazing idea.

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  32. PamApril 15, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    Love them. Very creative (as usual).

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  33. The Speckled Hen CottageApril 16, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    I'm smiling too!!! These are so fun! love how you blinged them up~~~

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  34. Karen L. BatesApril 17, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    An amazing repurpose...just adorable!

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  35. SharonFromMichiganApril 17, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Oooh, these are sooo pretty!!!!!

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  36. The Polka Dot ClosetApril 21, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    I missed this post...What a fun project!!!

    Carol

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  37. Beatrice EuphemieApril 22, 2014 at 2:31 PM

    These are so charming! I love these! Now I need to search for some rusty thingy's. :) You have such a creative soul! xo Karen

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  38. MaureenApril 26, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    Wow! Just catching up on a few posts; what a great idea Betsy! I just LOVE these. I wish I lived closer so I could buy things from you.

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