I have a few wine boxes that I picked up for a song, but wanted to give them that old look as if they had been around since the 1900's.
All you will need to get this look, is a steel wool pad, a glass jar, some malt vinegar and a paint brush.
Take the steel wool and cut it up into small pieces with a pair of scissors, put it in the jar and cover with vinegar and leave for 24 hours. Most of the steel wool will dissolve in the liquid.
Then brush the solution on the wood and as soon as the solution touches the wood, you will notice a change and get the old vintage weathered effect.
This really does not smell very pleasant, so is a good idea to do this outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine.
These boxes are so useful for storage and that is what I am going to do now, have a tidy up of some of my supplies.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and I hope all your plans and dreams come true.
Hugs
Carolyn 
They look awesome, Carolyn! I've seen this tutorial all over Pinterest and have it filed away for future use!!!
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They really turned out great and will be perfect for storage! Enjoy your weekend, my friend! ♥
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting technique...I had never heard of cutting up steel wool and having it dissolve in the vinegar. I will have to try that Carolyn. I love your boxes...they turned out beautifully, although I liked the "before" too!
ReplyDeleteWooden boxes are a rare commodity around here now. Wine comes in cardboard boxes now.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs, Nancy xo
What a great idea. May be it makes the steel wool go rusty. They are great boxes.
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Kay
Dear Carolyn
ReplyDeleteWhat a great transformation! I will have to try that... They look beautiful! Enjoy your weekend dear friend.
Blessings,
Penny
Love their *new* look!
ReplyDeleteI've been trying to score a few wine boxes for our cellar but cannot find any that aren't priced out of this world. Lucky you ~ enjoy your new beauties!
Jo
What a neat idea Carolyn. They will look absolutely great. I must remember this for the future.
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing, Carolyn! Great job and thanks for letting us all in on your secret. :)
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What a great idea, dear Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the sooooo nice comment on my blog.
I wish you a happy and wonderful weekend. Hugs Yvonne
The boxes look just great now, Carolyn! Thank you for the tutorial! I would love to try it. How long does it take until the boxes don't smell of vinegar anymore?
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend :-)!
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Julia
One lovely idea, Carolyn dear, as lovely as your blog. I might want to try this some time in the future! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! The wineboxes looks really old. Thanks for a great tip.
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AnnaMaria
Oh Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteThose look amazing!! Have a great weekend!
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Cindy
They are really wonderful. I really impressed with idea you gave. Thanks for sharing for such a cute idea.
ReplyDeleteThat really was a good idea.
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Camilla
Thanks for visiting -
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I left the boxes outdoors for two days and then brought them in and you could not smell the nasty smell of vinegar anymore.
C
Good morning dearest Carolyn! You always find good use from MOST ANYTHING LOVELY and these will offer you another chic way to organize!!! Oh, how are YOU my friend? Thank you for coming to comment on our 30th anniversary. Time does fly, and I hope that it will truly take us on its wings towards a GOOD READ.....peace to you dear heart, Anita
ReplyDeleteThis is a new one on me, Carolyn. Love your tutorial on aging wood. I can't tell you how many times I would have loved to do this. Of course, I've saved your post! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
That is a great idea Carolyn.I agree with you.Wine boxes are always useful. I use an old wine box as a vegetable box in my kitchen.
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RedRose.
Hi,Carolyn.
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Wine boxes are always useful! I agree with you,Carolyn.I use an old wine box as a vegetable box in my kitchen.
Have a great week!
RedRose.
Love this idea nd will have to give it a go Carolyn. As you know we have a lot of these :-)
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What a great idea !!!...lovely weekend...xxx...
ReplyDeleteThese look wonderful, Carolyn. I LOVE old boxes, any and all of them. :) I'm going to have to try this on...something. :) May have to make a trip to the thrift store this weekend and see if there is anything there.
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xOX
Oh wow, Carolyn,
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thank you for the tipp - they look really good!!!! I have some (new) wine-boxes, and I think I will try it, too
Warm hugs and thank you so much for your allways so nice words, my dear!
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Traude
So lovely :) Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI would make them whyte, leaving the wrtten,but also with your trasformation are very nice!I have never seen that you live in New Zealand!I hope one day to visit your beautiful Country...before I have to won the Lottery!!
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, they really look awesome!
Have a nice sunday.
Hug Anna
Such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a lovely weekend - and week ahead too!
Hugs
XOXO Lola & Nora:)
Ótima truque para envelhecer madeira.
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Brasil.
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Ciao Carolyn!!
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Che splendido consiglio!!!
Un abbraccio!
Kisses from Italy!
Have a wonderfull week! Kisses...NI
Those are beautiful! I would love to store fabric in something as pretty as them!
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Kisses♥
I really like your boxes.:-) Hugs Stina
ReplyDeleteLove these boxes!
ReplyDeleteHope you've been having a lovely weekend :)
xoxox,
CC
WOW!! THis is cool!! Thanks for sharing your method!! I will be trying your trick soon, for something at the barn dinner for the animals!!!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU again! Carolyn.. This post was meant for me to read!
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Constance
Wow, these boxes are so pretty Carolyne, they really have character! Hope your weekend is lovely and filled with more pretties!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a great tip! I have a neato wine box, and I was just going to wait 100 years, but this seems much better. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat looks absolutely beautiful Carolyn! Such a simple trick that you have shown us here.
ReplyDeleteWould love to try this out sometime.
Have a lovely week ahead Carolyn:)
That looks absolutely beautiful Carolyn! Such a simple trick that you have shown us here.
ReplyDeleteWould love to try this out sometime.
Have a lovely week ahead Carolyn:)
I love it when you channel Martha Carolyn!
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Dear Carolyn,
ReplyDeletesuch lovely wine-boxes! Oh yes, they are so usefull and alos decorative ;O)
Have a happy week, my friend!
Sending love and hugs
Claudia
Hi Carolyn, Love these wine boxes and the technique you use to give them a vintage look. Thank you for sharing this. I had never heard of this way to obtain that style. They turned out so nice.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are busy and planning some organization. This is something I am always working on.
Hugs, CMD
Dear Carolyn, what a wonderful reciept you shared, thankyou,dear friend-your results looks fantastic-
ReplyDeletethey are so beautiful, after this wash.
Hugs,Dorthe