First of all, this is a project that has been a few months in the making and I am so excited to finally announce it! The Workshop Series is a weekly post on our blogs dedicated to sharing our expertise, tips, and tricks on rotating topics. We want to give you the knowledge and the courage to hang that chandelier, pick up that piece of junk on the side of the road, use a power tool (gasp), take your blog to the next level, and be the DIY queen of your home!
The topics will differ on the two blogs because we are passionate about and good at different things.
So why join forces? We have different, but complimenting styles and expertise. We want to keep you inspired, excited, and guessing what’s next. This collaboration will also include commenting on each other’s blog posts as a secondary voice. The two of us can have some nutty ideas, so we’ll find out if we temper one another or egg each other on!
Let’s imagine if you will… Miss Paint Anything That Will Hold Still Long Enough Mustard Seed looks at an old garden gate and thinks it needs a crisp white paint job and glass knobs and Ms. Don’t Touch The Chippy Paint Funky Junk say it just needs a good cleaning and some antique metal hooks. You get a great piece for your foyer either way, but which style appeals to you? We’ll want to see what kind of choices you make with what you learn through the Workshop Series, so we’ll host occassional link parties and follower features to give you the opportunity to display your DIY skills and inspire us!
The topics each week will run in a series. The topic may last for 2 weeks or morph into 5, depending on what we are choosing to teach at that current time and the interest in that subject. Here are just some of the topics we’ll tackle:
– basic decorative painting techniques
– blog photo enhancing tips
– how to prep and refurbish furniture the professional way
– blog improvement tips
– sewing how-to’s
– thinking differently with new pieces
– decorating and DIY how-to’s
and more more more! We’ll base our future topics on your suggestions and encourage your participation. If we aren’t proficient in a subject, we’ll bring in a guest blogger to share their professional advice with you.
So, what’s the first topic?
I am going to start with my speciality – Decorative Painting. Don’t run for cover. Don’t be scared. I am not a trained artist and if I can do it, you can do it. Stick with the Workshop Series and you’ll be calling yourself an artist in no time. I’m even going to ask
Donna to dust off her artist brushes to make sure I’m not getting too advanced. So, how would you like to be my guinea pig, Donna?
Donna: “First off, you’re the only one on earth I’d allow to call me any kind of pig. 🙂 Secondly, oh yesyesyes! I want to paint! I haven’t picked up this type of brush in years but I use to tolepaint abit back in the day. I’m totally ready! Wait. Not really. I need a good brush first… and the right paint. And to prime something first so I have something cool to paint. And need room in my workshop first. Hence my first topic! Ok, I’m so not ready. Guide me oh paint buddy!”
Funky Junk Interiors will start with a lesson on how to set up your workshop area the right way. If you want to know how to wind your cords, store your paint and tools, and maximize a tiny work area, you won’t want to miss this. (I’m looking forward to it as well!)
Who is Miss Mustard Seed?
Click
here to read the full story, but as a brief introduction, I own a decorative painting and home decor business called Mustard Seed Creations. I currently sell my hand painted furniture and accessories (in addition to antiques) in a shop in downtown Gettysburg, PA called Accessories – Fashion, Home and Kids. I also work on custom pieces and murals for clients. More importantly, I am a youth pastor’s wife and a mother of two toddler boys. (Can I say “I” one more time?)
If you have not met Donna, yet, through the blogs, you will be thanking me for introducing you to her and her blog. She is resourceful, creative, talented, and fearless! Do you know many women who would pick a horse gate out of a burn pile and put it in her foyer? Or a girl who dons a tool belt and saftey goggles to cut corrograted aluminum to use in the back of an armoire? You will learn a lot from her and with her authentic and warm writing style, you’ll become her blog friend as well. Click here to read her full story.
So, get those spongy brains ready to learn, get your basements/garages ready for a lot of DIY, and get ready to strut your stuff at some show and tell linky parties! Sparks will fly, paint will be flung, and a great time will be had by all. If you aren’t a follower yet, get on board so you don’t miss a thing and grab our buttons to spread the word!
So, what do you think? Is it a date? Make sure you check out Donna’s announcement at
Funky Junk Interiors.
38 Responses
WHAT????
Oh my word… what will I wear.. Oh wait! 🙂
I cannot believe you are joining forces… this is a blog dream come true!
You are both members of my 'Dream Team' (I'm winning the lottery tomorrow, and flying you to my house)
Pencil and paper ready…GO!
Cannot wait,
~Amy
What fun!
: )
Julie M.
Awesome idea! Looking foward to this creative adventure with the two of you. Can't wait to get started.
I can't wait for this to start! It sounds like it is going to be alot of fun while a great learning experience.
This should be fun, I love to see your creations! Cindy
sounds awesome! can't wait! will you/can you add a materials list for those of us who want to play along…i've always wanted to try dec painting but at this point i don't even own a paint brush…a list of must haves???
looking forward to it!
tracyg
Hooray! Bring on 2010! So looking forward to this!
Amy
http://customsewingbyamyj.blogspot.com/
ON YOUR MARK…GET SET….GO !
This is gonna be so so fun but I laughed so hard at ME doing decorative painting!! I couldn't paint the side of a barn with a hugh brush, much less paint something pretty on a desk! But, still….I am game!!
xo bj
Absolutely fantastic idea. I've been waiting for a few lessons on decorative painting!
Cant wait!
Oh my Oh my! I'm pumped – I can't wait to read these posts every week!!
Yippee! I am so excited about this collaboration. I'll be there.
xoxo
Claudia
I'm here. Goggles. Check. Power tools. Check. Paints. Check.
Let's go!!!
This is so fun! I can't wait to see the stuff you two come up with. I think my style is somewhere between you both, a little funky, a little mustard. But funky mustard doesn't sound very good, does it?
So excited about your series!!!
I just commented on Funky Junk that I CAN'T WAIT! The teacher in me thinks this is a great idea and the newby blogger/crafter in me can't wait!!
I'm a daily stalker,, uhm i mean follower of Donna's blog and I'm adding yours to the list,, cant wait to see what ya"ll have to share with us.. I LOVE learning new things.
I think I need a new pencil and notebook just for these posts! I can see project overload ahead with so many ideas and so much inspiration from the two of you. Sounds like great fun though and I'm looking forward to learning from both of you!
Love it! Love it! Love it! I adore each of your blogs, so to get two for the price of one? Can't wait!
I can't wait…!
Woohoo! I am beyond excited about your partnership! Can't wait to get started. 🙂
WoooHooo!!! I am super excited!!!
Count me in! What a wonderful learning experience. I love reading both of your blogs.
Count me in! Now to make a journal and get pencils sharpened and erasers!
This ought to be some kinda' fun! smiles.
What fun! Can't wait to learn from the two of you!
Wow….can't wait to be mentored by two of the best in blogworld. 🙂
Yeah! I'm ready! Let's go….
Oh I am so ready for this! I couldn't be happier! Thank you both so much for doing this –
Happy New Year to everyone in blogland – I think we all just got the best gift of all!
So glad to have found your site and I'm so excited to see what you guys do! My sis just raves about your talent! Can't wait to see what you guys do!
You girls are gonna have some fun! Congrats on your joint venture. Thanks for joining my party, oh queen of the furniture redo! You've done some WOW things last year. Looking forward to more in 2010.
PS I would love to be added to your blog roll or buttons, pretty please. Wanna exchange?
That looks like a match made in funky junky Heaven! I can't wait!
Anne
This is such a fabulous idea! Can't wait!!
haha! I love it!! Can't wait!
This is like a bloggy match made in heaven. I am so excited! ~Lisa
This is like a bloggy match made in heaven. I am so excited! ~Lisa
How exciting! You all are so sweet to share your ideas and expertise!
i am noting this on my calendar–I look forward to the series!
Okay note to self..I need a tool belt and some good paint brushes. This is so amazing. My two most favorite bloggers joining forces. It will surely be outrageous..
Such fun and can't wait.
tammy
What an awesome idea! Looking forward to the workshops!