I just have to say…I love when things find me! haha! It makes my adventure short and sweet and offers more time for creativity. For some reason, 80’s geese, heart cut-out furniture, and beanie baby paraphernalia always seem to be hunting me down. I am an child of the 80’s being born late 70’s, so maybe that’s why?? haha. Anyhoo, I eagerly embrace the challenge. Check out this tag-a-long cutie. I feel a farmhouse wooden wagon makeover coming on. BRING IT!

This frame is made of solid wood, which is a bonus for sure. However, that “My Beanies” text has got to go. It’s just like the beanie shelf my oldest daughter redid.

I’ve always been drawn to wagons as a little girl. You can say that growing up alongside Amish has a part to play with that, but also my adoration for Little House on the Prairie and other books/shows like it. Likewise, I miss the days where I would tow my kids on a long walk with them giggling behind. With that in mind…let’s get this farmhouse wooden wagon makeover started!

AGING PROCESS

As you know, I’m a lover of the old and aged. So, there’s no doubt I need to create some character over this modern style to make this suit my antique lovin’ self. First, I definitely want to cover up that text. However, I also want to dress up those wheels. They’re kinda boring in the current state, don’t you agree? Next, I use a pencil to draw on some faux spokes for a perfect match for farmhouse decor.

Then, I break out my Dremel with flex shaft attachment that I used on these past projects. It’s perfect for making intricate designs on wood and the like. I use it to grind out the spokes to make the recessed just slightly.

After that, I spray a base coat over the distressed natural wood of this flat gray that is actually meant for auto parts. My apologies for the fuzzy picture. It’s raining outside and I’m stuck inside.

Finally, for the final touch I use a whitewash of milk paint to give this farmhouse wooden wagon makeover more aged appeal.

Not only did I use paint, but then also a brown wax to age and a bit of sandpaper for time-worn feel. You know I love me some patina! (real is best, but faux is the way to go when you’re doing it DIY style)

WAGONS HO!

Last, in a teenie bit of time, I have taken this beanie baby wagon and gave it a makeover to suit my kinda decor for my living room. Now it has a new story to tell.

It’s still a functioning wagon, but at the same time is more suited to a rustic style decor. You could fill it with holiday goodies, your collections, towels, pillows, books, wedding or photo prop…you get the idea. What would you fill it with?

As for me, I tuck in my antique crock and my handmade village of reclaimed wood houses, though I was seriously thinking pumpkins or fresh evergreens as the holidays are fast approaching. Additionally, even fill it with treats for a fun food presentation in your entryway, bedroom, dining, and more.

Who’s ready for a ride in my wagon cart? tee hee! Inspiration, as always, is my goal, so I hope you are feeling the need to find a beanie baby gem of your own. If you’d like to make this cutie a part of your home decor, you can find it and more available in my online shop.

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