Sunday, June 30, 2013

Aging an Old Milk Can



  
A few weeks ago when we were in Oregon, we went to one of my favorite stores in Eugene.  Barb, from Treasures From the Heart was having a "Junque in the Trunk Sale" with lots of vendors.  What perfect timing!  Ok, we weren't planning to go to Eugene until the next day, but I didn't want to miss her sale, so we changed our plans.  :)



I always find great things at her store.  I need to walk around several times so I don't miss anything!
 
One of the fun things I found at the sale was this milk can.  The couple who was selling it had worked hard to clean it up and paint this very cute cow on it.  I loved it, but it was a little too bright for me.
 
Enter some handy-dandy Minwax Provincial stain and the brightness was toned down.




 
I put a couple of coats on with a foam brush, then lightly wiped it off with an old sheet.  I let it dry (not hard in our 100+ degree heat the past several days!)  I then put a coat of clear flat spray on it.  And now I love it in the house.
 
 
Thank you for your visit!
 
Pam
 
 
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17 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 30, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    I looks super, you did a fabulous job. I just the minwax stain all the time for aging. Perfect isn't it. Great find. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Barbara JeanJune 30, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Pam
    that can turned out so cute! great job.

    And so, so many thanks for the wonderful words about the store. =)
    I just love getting to have it, and it makes it even more fun to know people enjoy it so much.

    Be blessed and have a wonderful summer. =)

    hugs till next time.
    Barb

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  3. BrandiJune 30, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    I don't blame you for not wanting to miss the sale. Looks like a lot of treasures to be found. Thanks for sharing your tip for aging the can. I love it grouped in the corner with your pretty flowers.

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  4. HeatherF1June 30, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Makes all the difference! Looks great!

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  5. zolzetkaJune 30, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    I LOVE IT ! Wish I was there on that sale to !

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  6. Ricki TreleavenJune 30, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    I think it looks so much better "aged."

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  7. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJune 30, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    I love it aged Pam!

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  8. DawnJune 30, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Yep, its perfect now. I do the same thing, have to scour around several times I am afraid I might miss some good junk. LOL

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  9. Carlene @ Organized ClutterJuly 1, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    That's just what the milk can needed!

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  10. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideJuly 1, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    I love it! I purchased an old rusty milk can a few weeks ago! I need to get the brushes out and make it look as pretty as yours!

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  11. At Rivercrest CottageJuly 1, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    I'm thinking of aging down some galvanized metal and have been thinking of trying stain. you make me think it just might work.

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  13. DanielleJuly 4, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    These garage/yard sales are so awesome. We don't have anything like that over in my country; you want to buy something, you go to the store and that is pretty much the only option you have. I'm a little bit of a hoarder so I'd probably end up buying half the things they had at those sales... :)

    Beautifully done by the way.

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  14. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJuly 7, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    LOVE it Pam! Such a sweet grouping and the blooms are perfect! Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  15. home interior paintingJuly 16, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Love it, this reminds me of the bottle of milk delivered daily. Looks like it came from farm and from the milking station.

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  16. www.design-upholstery.comJuly 30, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    This post is really incredible, one of the most helpful I have ever read,indeed.

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  17. AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    I love this! We have milk bottles delivered all the time in my neighborhood so this would be a great home remodeling project in Chicago! Thanks for the great idea!

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