I have this cute milk can that needed a little something but I didn't want to spend much so while visiting Dollar Tree I spied these yellow cheap silk flowers.
I thought they would be great but they needed to be toned down a bit and given a bit more of and "aged" look.
So here's a tip. Take a pan and soak some tea bags good and strong. I think I used five. I just left them for a couple of hours turning them in the tea every once in a while as I walked by.
Let them dry and arranged them in my cow can. I think they look a little richer and a little less Dollar store now.
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Smart trick! And I like your springy header, btw =)
ReplyDeleteWhat a smart idea, they look like completely different flowers, so much better!
ReplyDeleteMary
Instant coffee will give them a rich tone too - and I think it's easier than tea.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard that tip for aging silk flowers, brilliant idea:)
ReplyDeleteTea staining is great for adding age to things. I have aged a lot of fabric this way for quilting too!! Love the look!
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xo Kris
Great tip! xo
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. They look nice. Susan
ReplyDeletesilly question - but i have to ask - do the flowers now smell like tea? what a great idea. curious where you learned it from - a friend? old wives tale, as they call it? ( :
ReplyDeleteClever! :)
ReplyDeleteC'est vraiment une très bonne idée... merci pour le partage.
ReplyDeleteGros bisous
Tea stain is a great tip...instant coffee works great too...darker though. Never tried it on fabric flowers though...wonderful idea! Have a great day!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great way to give silk flowers a timeless look. Your technique has softened the look in such a wonderful way.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Elaine.
Blessings,
Carolynn xo
What a neat idea! Great frugal tip!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for toning them down. They look great! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI think they flowers look great and I LOVE that can!.. My Ex mother in law used to dye her easter eggs that way with tea bags..
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine... such a good tip......I've used this on paper, too.........your flowers look good....
ReplyDeleteBarb xxx
I'll have to remember this one! Pinning it now! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Love the new (oops, I mean OLD) look.
ReplyDeleteBeth to answer your question, they did at first when still wet but once they dried I didn't really smell much of anything. Someone mentioned using coffee too. This is an old trick to age fabrics that those of us that love prims have been using a long time.
ReplyDeleteI've done that too, but just painted it on, uses less tea...
ReplyDeleteHow did you ever think of doing that? Just from the pics they look less fake! great idea!
ReplyDeleteSweet little arrangement, Elaine. How's everyone feeling in your home?
ReplyDeleteI have tea-dyed a lot of things but never thought to try "silk" flowers! What a great tip. I wanted some new florals also but didn't want to spend much. I loved your cute vignette on your front porch too, how charming and perfect for spring. We're having beautiful spring weather and Abby is home for spring break but we're all sick! Oh well at least we are all together :) Hope your little one is feeling better.
ReplyDeletexo, Andrea
Great tip! Love them!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! Love them! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, thanks for sharing!
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