I have been a silver lovin’ girl for as long as I can remember. But, I have been seeing all these gold accents floating around the blog world and I decided to give it a go on something small. Since we are still mucking through our no spend September, I went to the garage to see what I could find. I didn’t think I had any gold spray paint (plenty of silver), and I didn’t. But I did find this.
Leftover from a project my hubby did. I found a couple of victims for my paint.
A set of pine cones, and a couple of dollar tree pumpkin/gourds that were a painting fail from last year.
I used a brush to paint the pumpkin and gourd.
And then I sat looking at the pine cones – trying to cover the pine cone completely in and out of all those little pokey things with a brush. Hmmm. I fished out a clothespin and attached it the top of the pine cones and preceded to DIP the pine cone in the can of paint. Brilliant!!
(I used a piece of waxed paper for a drying surface.) I was able to do that with both of the smaller ones, but unfortunately the bigger one didn’t fit in the can, so I had to paint that one. Isn’t that big one a giant?!? I’m not even sure where I found that but I love it!!
When I first painted them they had a brownish, tarnished look to them, but as they began to dry they took on a shinier look, and then they toned back down a bit when they were completely dry.
Here they are finished!!
Here are the pine cones in their position for the fall (and a sneak peek of my mantel).
So, I didn’t dive head first into the gold wave, I just put my toe in. But I really like the richness it adds, so who knows what will be my next victim!!
*I have to say I don’t have a super duper fancy camera and I am trying hard to learn how to make what I see come across on the screen, but sometimes when I look at the screen, it’s not quite right. #stillnotaphotopro I hope you are able to get the idea and are inspired still by what you see.*
Manuela@A Cultivated Nest says
Gold is hot again! Your pumpkins & pinecones look great! What a good idea to dip them. I was think – it's going to take her forever to paint those pine cones! Always love it when people use what they have.
Krista Robertson says
Very cute…now I want to go paint something gold!
the cape on the corner says
I LOOOOVE them all gold like that. like you, I used to be totally into silver accents, but like with my jewelry, i'm trying to make my décor more two toned.
Kim @ Plumberry Pie says
Lovin the gold! I'm a huge fan!
Ashley C. says
LOVE the gold – and thanks for the tip to check the dollar store for pumpkin forms! Definitely loving the gold trend in the home!
Corinna Ashley says
That is the most amazing gold paint I've seen! Thankfully I am not participating in any no-spend months anytime soon. I will be picking some up! So luxurious!
Janell K says
What a difference a little gold makes to your project! I really like it! (Saw your link on wearethatfamily.com)
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Rustown Mom says
Pretty! I love me some pine cones!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
love them! the gold pinecones are fabulous!
Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says
I've never tried that gold paint, but now I might just have to. it looks great. Thanks for linking up the Pumpkin Parade