Trampoline Pool Noodle Spring Covers

I saw a Pinterest post not long ago from Pick Your Plum where pool noodles were used in lieu of a trampoline mat. As it often happens on Pinterest, the post was a dead end...nothing more than a photo. Hating a sun-cracked trampoline mat I decided (especially with pool toys being on clearance) to give this a shot. 

First we went to Walmart and bought 10 pool noodles. We have a 12' trampoline with 83 springs measuring 5.5" each. We were able to get 10 spring covers from each noodle so we ended up with a little extra from 2 noodles. 

Next, we marked and measured each noodle. 

Then we cut the larger noodles in to smaller ones. 

After we had our 83 small chunks, we turned the noodle and sliced it vertically leaving a split. 

Once all the noodles were prepared, we placed them on the spring in an AB pattern. I love the way it turned out and so does my daughter! Best of all, no more expensive trampoline mats to be eaten by the sun! Now our springs are protected from the weather and our bodies from the springs!! The final cost was about 45 minutes and $10!!