Hey there!
Today I am sharing just how fast and easy you can age and antique your decor and accessories.
In fact, I have done this before with some plain ole wooden corbels.
In this case, I am even aging Squash!
Our grocery store happens to be next to the dollar tree.
So I seem to hit up both often.
I was looking for small real pumpkins today and instead left with two squashes.
We don’t even eat squash, but I had something in mind.
After I saw Ann age her gourds, I thought, I can age some squash too.
Next I hit up the dollar tree and I found the cutest little resin pumpkins.
These are actually cute as is.
But, can I ever leave as is, well enough alone?
NO!
Out came my dark wax.
You can buy
Minwax at your local hardware store, it comes in gel and paste form.
I just happened to have some dark wax on hand.
Maison blanche
and Annie Sloan also carry a wax both dark and clear.
Mostly used for the finishing touch on furniture pieces.
as you can see it gives it a dark rich aged looked.
Here is the squash before….
doesn’t everyone want aged squash?
Probably not, but it will make for cute decor on the table.
SPeaking of which if you missed my Aged free Fall printable table top decor you can check that out too.
I also used dark wax with that project.
Pretty cool looking!
My family thinks I have gone wild.
I would have to agree.
This is what blogging will do to you.
So that’s the deets on how to age and antique your decor and accessories.
You could then lightly sand, however, I left well enough alone for now.
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love those gourds Debbie! I got 1 butternut squash from our plant this year and if Tim doesn’t eat it in a few days, I think I’ll decorate it like you did!
They all look wonderfully aged 🙂
Might have to pull out my wax and play a bit…
Happy today Debbie!
Debbie, these are adorable and I love the antique look. You did a great job.
I like that it makes the ordinary extraordinary! Really love those pumpkins!
This is great Debbie. I love the rustic squash. That came out so nice. Great embellishment.
Kris
Those pumpkins are cute as is but they are adorable the way you finished them!! I keep myself busy because I can never leave well enough alone… Happy weekend!!
These a super cute Debbie! I wish my dollar store would carry what your dollar store carries!!! Can I come live with you??!! LOL!! ~~Angela
I would think they carry the same stuff, I’m sorry:(
Oh these looks amazing. Love this idea. Thanks for the tutorial. Hugs, Marty
these are great! I have to pick up some dark wax, pronto!
So cute Deb! I didn’t see this version of the punkins at my Dollar Tree? I wonder if they have them now. I like the patina they have with the aging process!!
Goin’ out to get me some dark wax, today…. I, “Gotta Do” like “Debbie Doo’s!”
great tips debbie! Your decor looks fabulous
gail
I love everything, I can hardly wait to start decorating for Fall.
Also I’m a Pumpkinaholic, always find the most ugly pumpkin at the patch.
De’Borah’s Shabby Chic
I love that squash! Pumpkin is pretty too.