Studio JRU

my first giveaway!

2010-03-09T18:32:00.016-06:00

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?

2010-03-08T12:00:00.001-06:00

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

2010-03-06T16:54:00.004-06:00

my kitchen window.

used a what for a coffee table??

2010-03-04T15:55:00.024-06:00

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

2010-03-02T09:53:00.006-06:00

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! :)

A Glimpse of Words

2010-03-01T05:00:00.002-06:00

Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. 1 Chronicles 29:11

It is just a piece of paper.

It is cute paper... blue with daisies.

It is just an ordinary blue pen put to paper.

But it is more.

It is a letter from a friend that I have never met.

Words from her heart straight to mine.

A glimpse of God in my ordinary everyday.

A gift... a precious gift.

I am blessed.

And along with the letter, this beautiful little gift... with a wonderful story behind it.

Have you taken a moment to appreciate a glimpse of God in our ordinary everyday? I would love to see it! To learn more about this idea and before submitting a link, read ABOUT A GLIMPSE for more information. Be sure to let people know where they can see 'a glimpse' from others. You can submit a link through March 8th.

as the rose

2010-02-27T15:41:00.001-06:00

Into It!

2010-02-24T16:58:00.011-06:00

This is such a fun idea... I had to play along! So here my current "into it's"...

In the studio... I am playing with a lot of transfers. They are lots of fun... they are messy... although I feel like I have no fingerprints left!

While working in the studio... I am listening to Glory Revealed II... NONSTOP! :) I had the first one for a long time and loved it, so I was really excited when they came out with the second! It's fantastic!!

In my decorating... I have been lovin' plates! All kinds of plates! Using plates *everywhere*... walls, counter tops, above cabinets, under things, over things... :)

I was never big on playing computer games, but then I saw hubby playing this and I thought it seemed interesting... YEP! Love it! Play it way too much! :)

Totally into these right now! We got a bag for Valentine's Day from my mom. YUM.

Thank you for the fun idea Jennifer! Head on over to Jennifer's to see more "Into It" posts!

Perfect Day

2010-02-22T16:58:00.012-06:00

My Godchild Jacob... I am so proud!

The weather permitted and we were finally able to have his Eagle Scout ceremony and reception. After all his years of very hard work and complete dedication, we were able to gather together for this special young man.

It was a-maz-ing.

His speech was fantastic.

The ceremony was touching.... tears included.

The reception was wonderful.

And... because he is SO sweet... the special women in his life went home with these...

Could not have asked for a better day.

It was perfect.

The flag he received was flown over the United States Capitol!

friend

2010-02-20T07:04:00.001-06:00

I will introduce you to my sister's new puppy love soon!

chest of drawers... minus the drawers!

2010-02-18T17:28:00.007-06:00

Hmmm...

Hmmm...

Shouldn't it have drawers? It doesn't even have drawers!

Who would want this old thing?? Well... the cost is right... $0.

I can see some potential... can't you?

We needed a little 'pretty something' in our mud room and something that could be used for some storage.

So... with some wood for shelves, some glue... a few nails, lots of sanding, black paint, along with more sanding for the ever wonderful distressed look...

TADA... this is what you end up with...

Add a welcome sign and lamp. A basket for gloves and such. An old wooden box for a dog collar and leash and anything that needs to be hidden. And of course a shelf for dog treats!!

I am sure you all knew the potential this beauty had... didn't you? I am sure there wasn't any doubt! :)

I am sharing this with Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday & Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous & Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors & Weekend Wrap Up at Tatertots and Jello & Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Design &

Eagle Scout

2010-02-15T16:26:00.008-06:00

I am so very proud of my Godchild Jacob... he has earned his Eagle Scout! It's the highest rank in Boy Scouts... it is quite an achievement!! And it is well deserved... he has worked so hard! I made him a special gift.

I have always loved this verse. It's such a wonderful reminder of the strength God gives us!

I used a photo transfer technique for the eagle. It is the same image he chose to put on the invitations to his Eagle Scout ceremony. Couldn't be more proud of you Jacob!

everlasting

2010-02-14T06:00:00.003-06:00

Cookbook Cabinet

2010-02-11T12:16:00.009-06:00

I found this cute little cabinet a while ago. I don't think I spent over $10 on it. It had a door on it, which I took off... it just wasn't workin' for me, I wanted to be able to see inside. As you can see, it needed a makeover! So, the whole thing got a good sanding. I flipped it over to make it easier to paint the lower half.

Then I went to work on the rest of it... of course using my ever favorite black paint! ;)

Did a little distressing with sand paper before giving it a nice coat of polycrylic. Put an old bowl from my grandma, a wooden crate, and a wire basket on the top...

Filled it with some wonderful old goodies, some old cookbooks and some new cookbooks...

And here you have it... my new (old) cookbook cabinet!!

I am linkin' up to Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday & Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous & Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors & Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch & DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land & Trash to Treasure Tuesday at Reinvented.

Love Letter In A Bottle

2010-02-09T07:00:00.001-06:00

While I was down with my darn cold in January... I received a precious gift in the mail. I won a giveaway from Joye @ The Joyeful Journey. She has such a sweet heart!

I won a "love letter in a bottle" pendant necklace that she made with a message from God penned on a tiny scroll. It is *adorable* to say the least!

I have it hanging on my cork board right behind my computer... so I see it whenever I am working. It is a great little reminder of God's love!

If you have never seen her blog, you should take a look... it is precious! Thank you so much Joye! I love it!!

beyond our understanding

2010-02-07T06:00:00.003-06:00

Order Up!

2010-02-04T06:00:00.001-06:00

I worked on this order piece during my little blogging break. It is one of the bigger ones I have made... 30" x 30". It goes with another piece they ordered... so I used the same colors.

A Glimpse of Ice

2010-02-01T10:34:00.001-06:00

I know when we hear 'ice' in the forecast, that is not a good thing. Fortunately when we heard that in the forecast recently, we had no plans. We didn't have to do any traveling, so we knew we could safely wait out the storm... as long as we could keep power, we were good.

So the storm came and went. We bundled up and headed outside. My dear husband at my side as we slowly worked our way around the ice that had covered absolutely everything. Breaking through ice cover snow to get through our yard I saw this...

It was amazing! Each pine tree and every pine needle was painted with an icicle. Such a site could only be made by one set of hands.

Beauty behind every corner.

Beauty in every action.

Have you taken a moment to appreciate the splendor God has blessed us with? I would love to see it! To learn more about this idea and before submitting a link, read ABOUT A GLIMPSE for more information. Be sure to let people know where they can see 'a glimpse' from others. Thank you!

About "A Glimpse"

2010-01-29T08:00:00.001-06:00

I wanted to talk about my 'glimpse' posts. I am doing it a little different this year. I will do the "A Glimpse" post on the 1st of every month and leaving it open for a week. I hope this gives you time to create a post and join in. I look forward to seeing all of the wonderful little things in your lives!

This is my monthly post I call... "A Glimpse". I want to share with you what I think of as 'a glimpse' of the splendor we have been blessed with, but often overlook.

splen·dor –noun
1.brilliant or gorgeous appearance, coloring, etc.; magnificence
2.an instance or display of imposing pomp or grandeur
3.grandeur; glory; brilliant distinction
4.great brightness; brilliant light or luster.

These are often simple or ordinary things, but if we would only take a moment to look closer... they are awesome! Something doesn't have to be giant or expensive or extra ordinary to be an example of splendor. It is easy to forget to stop and take a moment to be grateful for just how blessed we really are... with the little things. Life is full of blessings and beautiful inspiration! I hope to share a little of that with you.

Are you ready to share "A Glimpse"? I would love for you to share the splendor in your life!

Here are a few guidelines to help things run smoothly.

1. Add a link to your specific post (AFTER you have already posted it on your site), not the main page of your blog.

2. Link to my blog from your post so everyone can be inspired by your glimpse.

3. Please try to visit the other posts and leave some comment love! ;)

4. You can submit your link from the 1st of each month through the 7th of each month at midnight. I publish the post at 5 AM central time.

5. If you would like to display the button on your blog, that would be great!

code for button:

Nebraska Weather

2010-01-27T05:00:00.000-06:00

I have taken quite a little break from blogging. A few days turned into a few more. Our Christmas parties have been spread out since Christmas because everyone was snowed in. Then I caught a nasty cold that has just not wanted to leave! But I feel better now. It has been a nice break. We have just been living in this winter wonderland we call Nebraska. This is what the roads in our little town have been looking like...

This is the pile in the center of the road...

This is the highway. Yes, you see it correctly... that is the yellow center line barley visible in the one lane that was plowed open in the middle of the road. And yes, this is on a hill. This is how most of the hills looked. *crazy*

We have been snowed in a few different times since Christmas, for several days each time. We live in the country and our roads were completely impassable... drifted shut! Then we had this for days and days and days...

Nebraska was in a fog for what seemed like forever!! And then once the fog cleared we got this...

Lots and lots of ice! It has been quite a month for weather. Now it is just cold and windy... really cold! :)

Glad to be back to blogging. Can't wait to see what everyone has been up to!

Still Christmas

2009-12-28T12:29:00.003-06:00

We are still in Christmas mode around here. The tree is still up and there are still presents untouched under the tree. All of our Christmas celebrations have been postponed because there is a whole lot of this around here...

Because of this...

Yes, you read that correct. That is 18" of snow... and that isn't a drift! We have been snowed in since Wednesday. All roads in our county have been impassable for days. The roads are finally getting cleared up a bit and we should be having our family Christmas parties soon!! So... for the week I am going to enjoy the extended family time. See you all in the new year!

Merry Christmas

2009-12-22T10:30:00.006-06:00

God bless you and your family this Christmas!!

A Glimpse of Frost Like Ashes

2009-12-20T00:01:00.002-06:00

I found a wonderful bible verse this week that I used in my post on Wednesday. As I look out my windows this week and see the winter white, it has stayed on my mind.

He spreads the snow like wool
and scatters the frost like ashes.
Psalm 147:16

He has scattered this frost like ashes.

It almost looks like little evergreen trees. Or feathers. Every little crystal adding to the beautiful detail.

It is quite something isn't it? So full of amazing detail! Detail that could only come from One hand.

Have you taken a moment this week to appreciate the splendor God has blessed us with? I would love to see it! To learn more about this idea and before submitting a link, read ABOUT A GLIMPSE for more information. Be sure to let people know where they can see 'a glimpse' from others. Thank you!

Baby Art

2009-12-18T06:00:00.000-06:00

Here is a little preview of things to come next year...

I had been thinking about starting to make 'baby art' for a while. So, when my friend said she needed some baby shower gifts and asked if I had anything... I knew it was something I wanted to start doing.

So many ideas for blocks... and wood canvas pieces... and crosses! Stayed tuned... you will be seeing a lot more of this soon! :)

Like Wool

2009-12-16T07:00:00.000-06:00

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