I am super excited that i was asked by Cynthia @ Jordan Valley Home & Garden Club to be part of their Summer Soiree!!

If you live in Utah (or want to drive in for the weekend!) then this event is a must!  Cassity & her husband Justin from Remodelalohic are going to be there teaching!  As well as classes from Joy Bossi & Me!  There will also be live music after the event from Sarah Sample.

Summer Soiree event includes:

Cassity & Justin from Remodelalohic

Justin is a landscape architecht and Cassity an interior designer so their mad skills are combined to make for some awesome home projects!  Im sure everyone has seen their blog, and if not you must go check it out!  They will be the keynote speakers for the event.

Joy Bossi

If you live in Utah you know who Joy Bossi is!!  Joy is a Utah gardening expert, radio host and an author.  Joy will lead a tour of the garden and discuss the design, maintenance and plant materials that are used.  Plus, you can ask her any gardening question you want – i think i have a few!

Sarah Sample

Sarah is a critically acclaimed singer/song writer and will be performing out in the open garden during social hour.

And Me!

I will be teaching a class on all things painting. So finally, i will be talking about the beginning to the end in the whole furniture painting process – maybe one day i can get the info in writing and post it here!!!  ;)  Lots of locals have emailed me asking if i ever do painting classes – so here is your chance to attend one for FREE!

To register for the Summer Soiree & purchase your tickets – go here

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And the fun can continue even after the Soiree – the Jordan Valley Home & Garden Club is free to all members and will meet the 3rd tuesday of each month for a “brown bag lunch” class taught by local home and garden experts.  The club will also include special tours throughout the year to local places of interest to club members.  Anyone who enjoys do it yourself home and garden projects and design is invited to become part of the free club – i will be there for sure!

So, if you live in Utah (or will be here on 6/9/12) come and join us for the Summer Soiree!  It will be a fun night with Justin & Cassity then the hands on classes with Joy and I and even some door prizes for some lucky winners!

**GIVEAWAY**

If you would like a chance for 2 free tickets to the Summer Soiree leave me a comment for an entry and i will announce the winner on 5/29/12 – you must be able to come to the event on 6/9/12 from6-9 to qualify (Located in West Jordan, Utah)

See You There!!

To register for the Summer Soiree, purchase your tickets & get more info – go here

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And FINALLY, i have finished up something in my house!!  Seriously i still have Christmas decorations up in my entry and im working on other areas of my house!!  What is wrong with me??!!

Here is a sneak peak of my project – i will be back tomorrow with the 411!

Anyways, i got this sweet couch and chair a while back and knew it had some potential.  Luckily for me the guy next door to my shop does upholstery, and he did an awesome job!!

I wasnt a big fan of the original tufting and wanted something more casual.   I just had it covered in a painters drop cloth so its super durable, and it looks like linen.  Extra foam was added on the back so the tufting could be covered up.

The only thing that i had to do was paint the wood (Honeymilk by Valspar) and then add the little decorative trim to cover up the staples.  I only burnt my finger about 10 times with the hot glue gun – maybe i should stick to painting?!

I am lovin that scalloped back!

How cute is that?!  Its the most comfy couch ever – i have been taking some breaks on that couch while im at the shop – ssshhhh  My client is coming to pick it up tomorrow – i hope she likes it as much as i do!!

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Did you notice the “hello” sign on my barn wood?  One of my sweetest clients ever (Hi Leslie!!) asked me if i could cut letters/words like she had been seeing online.  I never have, but didnt think it could be too hard.  I dont have a tutorial for this, but basically i found a font i liked, had it blown up by kinkos, cut out the word then traced it onto some MDF.  Then i just cut out the word with a jigsaw and painted it.  This one is painted Sherwin Williams “Stop”.   How freaking cute is this sign!!  I am for sure going to make me one in yellow

If you want your own “Hello” sign,they will be up for sale in the Sweet Pickins Shop!  (you can choose your color)

I  have a page on my blog to post unfinished furniture, and if you have ever checked there, its been empty.  But, i finally managed to get some pics of what i have left to refinish.  Lately, about 75% of what i refinish are custom orders so my own stuff gets pushed to the side, but ive get some pieces that im excited to work on!

Anyways, you can now see what i have thats waiting for its perfect color and perfect home!  Just click on the Available for Refinishing tab on the menu bar.  I will try my best to keep it updated!

And i just listed a few new pieces in the Sweet Pickins Shop – head here to check them out!!

A couple of years ago, i took an old single panel door,painted the frame white and then chalkboard in the middle and hung it horizontally on the wall for my craftroom.

Seriously bad pic, but it was the only one i could find right now…

Then recently i took an old screen door, ripped out the screen and put in a chalkboard.  I love the color on this one (intense teal by SW with a dark brown glaze)

If you have followed me for a while now, you know my old green door that i cut down to make a coffee table – still LOVE this one!!  Since then, i have made several door tables.

Then, just yesterday i posted about a single panel door that i turned into a jewelry holder…

So, i took 2 more doors from my stash and turned them into chalkboards.  Both are a different color and both are for sale in the Sweet Pickins Shop.  I love these!!  Would be perfect in a kitchen, playroom, family room or of course, a craftroom

I have lots more old doors and lots more ideas!!!!

]]> http://www.sweetpickinsfurniture.com/2012/05/old-door-chalkboard.html/feed 10 http://www.sweetpickinsfurniture.com/2012/04/old-door-turned-jewelry-holder.html http://www.sweetpickinsfurniture.com/2012/04/old-door-turned-jewelry-holder.html#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 03:56:56 +0000 Sausha @ {Sweet Pickins} http://www.sweetpickinsfurniture.com/?p=960 Ive been meaning to do a project for years that i saw  in a magazine to hold jewelry – but i STILL havent gotten around to it!!  But, i did think of another idea the other day that would be quick & easy, so i actually got to this one!

I started with an old single panel door (sorry no before pic) and painted it White Raisin by Sherwin Williams, my new favorite yellow.  Then i distressed the door with an electric sander and did a very light dry brushing of white.

Then i found some simple white porcelain knobs @ Hobby Lobby and layed them out in 3 rows and then 3 matching hooks on the bottom.  Im not really a measurer, so i just eyeballed everything, thats how i do things around here.

Then after all the holes were drilled and knobs screwed in, i brought it home and put it in my room.  Im loving the yellow in my room against the white and blue/green walls.  Ive been trying to incorporate a little yellow in my room for a while, so this is just the right amount of color.  This could be hung on the wall, but im liking it just leaning.

If i were to do this again, i would probably add some more knobs because i have so much more jewelry!  I still may go back and add some more…

Anyways, i love how it turned out and i love how much easier it is to see what i have!!  Even though i hardly get to wear any of it…. i dont think jewelry goes well with paint covered sweat pants and t-shirts

I have tons of these single panel doors laying around, so if your interested in one of your own in the color of your choice, just email me!

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And i would love to say THANK YOU to all my new sponsors!!  You can find their links on my sidebar – you can also upload your own button there to advertise with Sweet Pickins!

Christa @ Stories of a House has the best book on furniture painting!!  Its a must read if you need some tips/advice on painting furniture,from the start to the end.  Just click on the “Guide to Furniture Refinishes” to get your own copy of her ebook.

Andra @ Rubee Lane is opening an online boutique with daily deals delivered right to your inbox!  Im super excited to see what she is gonna have!

And then my newest sponsor is Shabby Love.  Im LOVING the pics on her site of her store!!  I love her furniture painting style and will definitely be checking her site out often for some inspiration!!  I love a good furniture blog

So my new favorite color….YELLOW!!  Ive had so much trouble trying to find the perfect yellow, and ive finally tracked it down.  Its not to mustardy…not to gold…not to babyish…not to bright…just a perfect shade of warm, buttery, sunshiney yellow, all bottled up in a paint can.  This perfect color is called White Raisin by Sherwin Williams.

Here are just a few things that ive painted this new yellow over the week…

Piano Bench…

Chair…

The cutest little scalloped side table…

And one of my favorites, a yellow desk with the funnest knobs…

What do you think?  Have i found the perfect yellow?!  I think i have  

All these items are up for sale in the Sweet Pickins Shop…along with some other new listings, so be sure to check them out.

**Giveaway winner is Emily H.** – Congrats Emily, i will forward your info to Andra @ Rubee Lane so you can receive your prize!**

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Im sorry for the lack of posts lately!  Things are crazy busy and i just havent been able to sit down and do it.  Dont give up on me!!  Ive cleared almost everything out of my shop – that was my goal before i could buy more.  I cant wait to hit up some garage sales

This is a good solid piece that didnt need much work besides paint.  So i light sanded it and cleaned it.  I used a primer tinted to a dark brown (Valspar Brand).  Then i got to work painting the yellow!

Before…

After…painted, distressed and new hardware…

The 411

Color = Decisive Yellow by Sherwin Williams

Clear Coat = Varathane Brand (i think i used a satin finish)

Distressing Technique = as talked about in this post

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I also just listed a couple new things in the Sweet Pickins Shop!!

I have been super busy in the shop.  I just finished up a full kitchen cabinet job that took up almost 2 weeks, lots of late nights and working weekends, but that job was finished up on on monday and im now back in the shop – where i like to be

I have also hired (and fired) a few people.  That has been tough!  The first 2 just didnt work out, but i think my 3rd guy is the one.  Third times a charm, right?  It has been so helpful to have someone that is there full time to help out.  Its scary to think about not only paying myself, but to pay someone else, but i just cant do it by myself anymore.

And then my segment on the Nate Show re-aired a few days ago, so HI everyone new!!  I still havent gotten to emails from the 1st airing, now i have so many more!!!

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Anyways – i was excited to get this little antique desk painted.  Its probably not a color i would have chose for this desk (it was picked out by my client), but i love the way it turned out and will definitely be using the same color on another piece in the future.

This is a small desk, only a couple feet high.  I love the girly details, especially the curvy legs.  It was missing one drawer, so i took out the other one and built shelves to give it a finished look.  I finished that off with a little trim.

After some shelves/trim…

Next, it was painted a fun green and then distressed.

the 411

Color = Mesclun Green by Sherwin Williams

Crystal Knobs = Hobby Lobby

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I have also listed a few new things in the Sweet Pickins Shop, so go and check those out!!!