Trash to Treasure Tuesday—The AGED Edition

Welcome to Trash to Treasure Tuesday everyone! 

Today I’d like to talk about AGED FINISHES.  I sound like your middle school social studies teacher, don’t I? 

When you transform your trash to treasures with paint, do you always “weather” or “age” the finish? 

If so, what techniques do YOU use?

I have been known to use a couple of different techniques to age painted pieces.  I like to call them “AGE ON”, and “AGE OFF.”

Here’s an example of aging ON.  I’m sure you’ve tried this one;   painting an object, sanding some of the paint off, then adding some stain or glaze to give that old, weathered effect.  You can also just rough the finish up with sand paper and not add the glaze if you’d like.  I just LOOOVE me some glaze. 

And some “B”s.


Here’s a picture from before I fell in love with Ralph Lauren glaze.  I used some watered down brown paint to age the finish on our door turned headboard.  (I didn’t sand this at all because if we ever sell this house, the door will be repainted and hung back in its original location! :))


And ANOTHER example.   Do you think I have a problem?



Now let us discuss “AGING ON.” 
I achieved this weathered look by adding a light coat of paint to a dark object.  The frame was dark brown.  A quick, uneven coat of Heirloom White, and I got just what I was looking for. 
Same thing here.  This basket of ivy was looking pretty dark and boring.  A quick dry brush of leftover paint perked up the look and highlighted the texture. 

That’s my favorite part of aging, the added TEXTURE it brings to a room full of smooth finishes.

My least favorite part of aging?  The texture that the years seem to add to my face, replacing the smooth finish. 

Of course, there’s nothing better, in my book, than finding something PERFECTLY AGED already.
Like this fabulous old window that I STILL haven’t accessorized. 

And this old nursing textbook that belonged to my great-grandmother. 

That finish is priceless. 

Link up those projects everyone, and have a GREAT Tuesday!

Trash to Treasure Tuesday Participants

1. Picture magnets and Dumpster find 2. gail@mrl more media center pieces 3. trash to treasure metal tray 4. Good Luck Picture (Red Heads Craft More Fun) 5. Erin K-Vintage Welcome Blockss 6. Decorating with your treasure @ SR&R 7. Decorating with your treasure 8. Bed Reveal @ SR&R 9. Bed Reveal @ SR&R 10. Pam 11. Plywood - the new Hard Wood 12. Cloche Display/Serving Stand @ Calamity Anne's Adventures 13. Bunny Hop Hand Painted Word Blocks 14. yarn cuff/bracelet @ pastor's girl's ponderings 15. Red Sideboard @ Two Carolina Nesters 16. ### THE COUNTRY CHIC COTTAGE Sheet Music Rolls ### 17. Minnesota Boys Bedroom Makeover 18. TheCraftMonkey (Beachy Art) 19. Cookie Sheet Calendar 20. Glass Stone Frame @ BlackKatsDesign.blogspot.com 21. Amy Butler Magnet Tutorial @ The Tidy Nest 22. 9 Foot Dining Table Redo @ My Dear Trash 23. Scrap Paper Notepads @ somewhat simple 24. Fabric Flower Headbands @ somewhat simple 25. Boys Army Bday Party @ somewhat simple 26. Burlap Flower Tutorial @ The Tidy Nest 27. m - tales from an oc cottage{a change of heart tutorial} 28. Antique Chairs Revamped (Jane @ Finding Fabulous) 29. Bulletin Board from Trash 30. Transform a shower curtain into a beach bag! 31. Make An I-Spy Book 32. $1 t-shirt refashion 33. Antique French desk reveal before and after! 34. Laundry Room Remodel @ Remodelaholic 35. Bon @ Drab to FAB..photog chair 36. Bon @ Drab to FAB Candlesticks 37. Joan@anythinggoeshere~ Easy, easy DIY Cloche

38. SCRAP Fabrics Bloom 39. NOT SO LAZY - Food Cans Transformation 40. NO-SEW Fabric Flower TUTORIAL 41. Yarn Wreath Re-do 42. A New Take on Family Rules @ My Backyard Eden 43. Susan 44. Susan 45. Thrift Store Placemat/Napkin Pillows 46. Gun Cabinet Redone ~Crafty Sisters 47. Asian Style Makeover 48. Garage Sale Rehab! 49. *** HOW-TO *** zafu MEDITATION pillow 50. *** HOW-TO *** Girl Craft: *** Cool Hair Ties 51. Framed Tin Ceiling Tile 52. My Cabinet Door Makeover - Jen @ Noting Grace 53. PB Platter Chalkboards/Molly @ thecreativemaven 54. ~picture block 2~ Jennifer @ all things pink and crafty 55. Brooke 56. Kathleen 57. Time, Oh Give Me Time @ Rob's World 58. Vintage Chest Redo-Readers Vote! 59. a pedastal of my own 60. PB TABLE FOR 35$ HAPPY MISTAKES! 61. Faux Stone Painted Laminate Counter Top 62. CyberReno's - Storage Jars 63. Hang Those Princess Clothes Up 64. Kara (Decorating a blank wall) 65. baseball nursery 66. Nine is Fine-Life with nine kids 67. Burlap Bunnines from the little green bean 68. Karli - Toile Chair Redo 69. tatertots & jello {Anthro Nautical Necklace} 70. Amy @ All Things Home (Basket of Bottles) 71. Single Nester Picture Frame Necklace Organizer 72. Luck Frames...Beckie @ ProjectsPinchingPennies 73. My Frugal Lifestyle {Cereal Box to Magazine Organizer} 74. KelleysFamilyJewels

75. Laundry Room FaceLift@Thrifty and Chic Motif 76. craft for sanity 77. Twine Ruffled Frame {All Thingz Related} 78. Door Turned Headboard 79. Amanda@ImperfectlyBeautiful(thrift store bench makeover) 80. Creating a Peaceful Home (Aged Farmhouse Table) 81. Celeste @ Cottage Dreamers 82. Aged Vanity Bench Makeover 83. Goodwill, Pillsbury Sweet Rolls and a Giveaway 84. Emily at NotionsonNesting 85. **A SpRiNg in your step** 86. Bibbidi Bobbidi Beautiful (PB inspired bulletin board) 87. Bibbidi Bobbidi Beautiful (Lamp makeover and a Giveaway!) 88. Sprucing Up an Old Window at Perfectly Imperfect 89. Savvy Chick Home 90. Pass the Plate 91. Tiffany ~ Vintage Victor Record Cabinet 92. FUNKY dresser re-do! 93. Dollar Store Glass Projects @ Design-Aholic 94. Thrift Store Dresser Overhaul 95. DIY baby legs with matching scrappy hair bows 96. Hot Wheels Garage from Recyclables (kidoozy) 97. gail's media center is finally done 98. Back yardFind @ Back at the Hive 99. Ronnie Tucker 100. $ Tree frame re-do at Eventually Cottage 101. Ronnie Tucker 102. Wonderful World of Spraypaint@ThriftyAndChicDecor 103. White Weathered Dining Table 104. Bag Lady... 105. Patricia 106. Whiteserenade 107. scrap wood "be" blocks inspired by Emilie 108. Charm of the Carolines 109. Andrea

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