my first giveaway!

This is our driveway... not good.

This is along our driveway... not good.

This is our yard... not good.

This is good.

Yep... my first giveaway! Woo Hoo!!

And what do you win...
it's your choice!

You can chose any piece of art, a wood canvas or cross... anything that is in my shop at the time you are making your choice (by March 22nd please and thank you).

I will keep this giveaway open for one week. It will close Wednesday, March 17th at 10p.m. in Nebraska (central time).

There are a few ways to enter...

#1. If you are a 'follower'... let me know. That term isn't my favorite... let's say 'friend' instead. If you aren't... take a look around, if you enjoy my blog I would love to have join as a friend. Please don't feel like you have to join just for this giveaway.

#2. You can help spread the word by blogging about this giveaway. (leave your post link)

#3. You can spread the word through Facebook or twitter. (leave your tweet or facebook post) *edited to add* If you don't have these, yes you can put up my button! ;)

#4. Become a fan of Studio JRU on Facebook.

#5. For those of you who have ever participated in my "Glimpse" link posts... let me know and that gives you an entry!

So there you have it! Make sure to leave a separate comment for each. An email address must be listed on your blog profile or in the comment you leave.

GOOD LUCK!

who me?

Going through my blog reading list and I come upon ...

... announcing she had a winner to her giveaway.

So... I pop over there to see who the lucky winner is.

Her two little ones picked a number out of a bowl... how CUTE is that?!

They hold up the number with a thumbs up... again... CUTE!

Then I see my avatar by the number! WOO-HOO! That's me!

And what did I win...

Just a few short days later this was at my door!

I know...
they are *fantastic* right?

Thank you so much Kate from...
... for the fabulous giveaway!!

She has an adorable blog, you must check it out! :)

peaceful and quiet

my kitchen window.

used a *what* for a coffee table??

An incubator.

Yes... that is right... an incubator.

I knew this was in one of my dad's barns for years.
He always thought it would make a neat table.
As soon as I had the perfect spot for it... it came home with us!

Oh yes... isn't she a beauty? No?

This was actually after we had washed and scrubbed it outside!
Yes... it was worse. I did said it was in a barn for years.

But you forget there is magic in this can. Oh yes... a little polycrylic can make just about anything beautiful!

We didn't even know this was on the door until after the layers of dirt started to come off. A wonderful *painted* label. Yes... you read that correct... this beauty is old!

I love the look of the natural wood.

***No stain was used in this process.***

Just the beautiful wood shining through.

And of course we kept all the original hardware and levers and knobs and pipes on.

The only thing we did... and by 'we' I mean my dear, sweet husband... was make some legs and stain them to match the rest of the wood.

I think my dad was right... it would make a beautiful table!!

I am sharing this with Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday & Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous & Saturday Nite at Funky Junk Interiors & Twice Remembered Make Your Monday & Strut Your Stuff Thursday at Somewhat Simple. Check out all the inspiration!

giveaway celebration

Hello friends... a quick little post here today to share something FUN!

My (in)courage friend Bonnie is celebrating her 100th post. She has a wonderful blog, Faith Barista. She is blessed with an amazing talent with words.

So... she is celebrating with a giveaway!! She is giving away my (in)courage Everyday Faith Cross. Head on over... Becoming Real @ Faith Barista.

and

My "Glimpse" post is open for links through Monday... please come share a glimpse of God in your everyday!

and

One more bit of info... I am going to be having my very first giveaway! Right here... one of my original pieces... soon. Stay tuned and don't miss it! :)