Featuring YOU & a Giveaway Winner

I'd love to feature YOU!
Two ways: ONE – if you have any of my art in your home, office or wherever, I'd love to see pics and share how you've decided to display it! I've begun posting photos on my Art page. Here's the adorable Lisa in her remodeled kitchen:

She has a knack for meshing vintage and modern and I'm honored she chose one of my pieces to grace her aqua walls. Thanks so much, Lisa! On the page tabs at the top of this blog click on "Art" and see more examples of others' decorating. Please send your pics to jeanne @ jeanne winters dot com and I'll add them to the page. I'm excited to see your style!

TWO: If you have a fun and/or inspiring idea showing your faith at a celebration or in your home decor or gifting, email pics and a description and you may get featured in a blog post! If you're a blogger we'll link back to your own site, of course. Thank you!

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GIVEAWAY WINNER: Congrats to Tina, who wrote: "Hey Jeanne, These are great. Love the retro feel of them. I always love looking at what new things you are creating. It really inspires me to make my home more encouraging for all who are here. Thanks for the chance to win." You win your choice of 8x10 from my Etsy shop!  Thanks, all!

New Art Prints & A Giveaway!

I have a few new pieces available in my art shop! Numbers 6:24-25 "shines" in this new retro styled art print:

"May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine on you and be gracious to you." I've designed these two coordinating pieces with vintage posters in mind. Classic fonts read "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight" from Proverbs 3: 5-6 in this second one:

I've also added a new color choice for the "This is the Day" painting. I had a customer request to coordinate my art with retro fabrics going in their 'new' vintage camper. Pale blues and grays blend in a soft feel with a pop of pink in the white peony. I liked it so much I've added it to my shop:

Would you like to win an 8x10 art print of your choice from my Etsy shop? Please leave a comment on this post to enter. NOTE: you must include your email so I can contact you. Enter until midnight Saturday the 27th. US shipping address only. Winner announced here shortly after. Thanks so much!

Art Giveaway Winners!!

Thank you ALL so much for entering my Art Giveaway sponsored by DaySpring.com and leaving your sweet thoughts!!! So kind of you - what a lovely response! I want to congratulate our three blog winners:

Krissy, Tristine and Cassaundra have their choice of the following 16x20 gallery wrapped art canvas:

Ladies, please email me your mailing addresses and choice of art so we can get these on their way! And if you didn't win ... :-( ... Today is the last day for DaySpring's July 25% off sale ... Enter "Joy2012" for the discount!

Please visit my Jeanne Winters Facebook page to see who the winner is over there!! Thanks again everyone for entering and sharing your comments! I'm busy setting up a Junior Olympics party for about 20 kids who'll be "competing" here tomorrow! Fun, fun! :-) Remember, use my Topics cloud over on the right to see all my previous craft and creative idea posts for all sorts of occasions!

Giveaway! New Art Canvases!

So excited to announce these new offerings from the most fabulous Christian gift company!

DaySpring selected 9 paintings of mine to offer in their online store!! :-) Yay!! They're gallery-wrapped canvases in a terrific 18x22" size!

Refresh Your Spirit is one of my personal favorites. This photo was taken in my art studio. I love happy art and this one captures a lot about me – my favorite colors, a cool lemon and who doesn't love a striped straw! :-) My spirit is refreshed just looking at it and I hope it evokes similar feelings for you!

Ever since I was a teenager perusing home design magazines, I've always been drawn to rooms that are clean and bright with a touch of vintage thrown in. A fun, retro sign hung over a sofa or the breakfast table always made the perfect design statement.

But what about the message? It's so important to have God's Word visible in our homes –why not make it meaningful and stylish?  I'm inspired by the passage in Deuteronomy 6 "these words which I command you today shall be in your heart ... write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." Surrounding ourselves and our family with His Truths can help instill them in our hearts. 

Expressing our faith throughout our home is central to my work – in the art I paint, products I design, the ideas in my book, and in this Inspiring Ideas blog. My work is about meaningful style. Putting God's Word in our heart is easier to do if we see it often, right? We can influence a life for the better through our home decorating!

My art combines uplifting scripture with that classic vintage style that goes anywhere. To create the look of retro signs I paint a background of multiple layers of color on wood panels. Then design art and type based on a Bible verse or uplifting phrase that speaks to me. I put each piece through an aging process to give it an authentic finish.

DaySpring.com is reproducing a selection of my works in 18x22 gallery wrapped canvas. The art flows around the sides and they are such nicely crafted wall pieces! I love the wrapped canvas style that fits with any decor and the corners are tucked to perfection. I know you'll be so pleased with DaySpring's quality! They put so much labor into these American-made canvases and still they're so affordable!

GREAT NEWS for YOU!! –

1 – Save 25% the rest of July at DaySpring.com! Use coupon code "JOY2012" to receive 25%!! off your entire purchase - these new canvases included!!!!

2 – Three random commenters on this post will win the canvas of their choice compliments of DaySpring.  Comment through Monday 7/30 midnight MT. (Please leave your email so we can contact you.)

3 – We'll have a Facebook winner, too! Please also comment on JeanneWinters facebook post for another chance to win your choice of canvas!

So ... which art canvas do you like best!!?? I'd love to hear your feedback!! Thank you!

Hostess Gifts and Giveaway News For Next Week!

We just returned from a two week vacation  – visiting friends and family in Wisconsin and Minnesota. It was SO refreshing to chat with long-time friends, while enjoying the casualness that is classic midwest summer. The kids had such a good time and bonded quickly with little ones they hadn't seen in a year, or some even longer. Happy kids make for happy travels!

With this trip came a fair share of house hopping - staying with good friends and being blessed by their warm hospitality. In some situations a hotel is the best choice, but it's such a treat to stay with dear, dear friends. It's a memorable night when the kids are all tucked in and the adults linger over heart-to-heart conversations.

Due to packing light, I wasn't able to carry hostess gifts with me on the plane. When visiting in the summer I'm sometimes able to thank the hosts with a fresh flower bouquet from the local farmer's market – which I was able to do in Minneapolis:

We selected a few souvenir gifts for the children from the airport or our local gift shop that reflect something about our life in the southwest. We take others out for dinner to say "thank you." And for all, I'll be getting out a proper Thank You card in the snail mail ... soon! :-) When I have a moment to go through the trip photos I'll design a card using one that perfectly captures the joy of our travels!

What about you? Do you have any go-to hostess gift ideas you use when traveling?

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NEWS: stay tuned next week when I show you what treasures arrived on my doorstep and announce a big GIVEAWAY!!

Happy Easter Week & Art Giveaway Winners!

Happy Easter! Are you thankful? I am! Have a lovely week!

Announcing the winners from the Ichthus and Art and Book Giveaway!

Cara Yeh

Randi Sampson

Kymberly Gibson-Carter

Mary Beth Wynne

Congratulations, ladies!!!

Thanks so much for all who commented and "liked" my Jeanne Winters Facebook page!!

Meaningful Easter Tabletop Decorating

As I work to keep my kids focused on the REAL meaning of Easter, I put out this little trio display on my coffee table:

This may seem vaguely familiar if you've been around awhile, as I sometimes use white and red candles with my Easter symbolism:

The wood bases represent the crosses on which Jesus and the two sinners died. The ring of vines symbolize Jesus' crown of thorns. Jesus, of course, is the white candle – pure and sinless. While the two in red represent the thieves. In the top photo, the red flowers in the white vase stand for the terrible sacrifice of Jesus, which was His incredible, beautiful gift. "God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood–to be received by faith." Romans 3:25 NIV

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Today is the last day to comment and enter my Big Art & Ichthus Giveaway!! Scroll two posts down or click the link to enter! Enter twice by also "LIKING" my "Jeanne Winters" artist Facebook page!

Big Big Easter Giveaway: Ichthus & Art

Time for a BIG Easter Giveaway! Thank you to everyone for visiting and leaving such sweet comments all year even tho my posts have become thinner of late!! Please remember to use my 'search' box over on the right to find all my previous Inspiring Ideas for every holiday and event and occasion you can think of! Here are all the Easter Ideas. Lots of resources in here!

Let's get to it!!

Prize #1: Metal Wall Ichthus:I get tons of feedback on this metal piece I designed for DaySpring. They were so gracious to offer this last one to give away to one of my lovely readers!!! Score!!! This iron wall piece features the Ichthus or fish symbol used by those who believed in and followed Jesus after his resurrection – Christians. And as we come up on Easter, it's the perfect time to reflect on that amazing gift of God.

The piece measures 40 x 28 inches, and will make a dramatic statement in your home or office. This art is also reversible so you have 2 color tones to match your decor.Yeah! Of course, one graces my home and I'd love for it to be in yours, too!! Thank you, DaySpring.  One winner will receive 1 Metal Wall Ichthus!

Prize #2: Art Print from my Etsy store:

Choose your favorite print from my Vintage Inspiration collection or my modern Christian art in my Etsy shop.  One winner will receive his/her choice of one 8x10 print from my Etsy store.

Prizes #3 & #4: A copy of my book Inspirational Home:This hardcover book is subtitled "simple ideas for uplifting decor and craft." It is loaded with beautiful full color photos of the kinds of ideas you see me do here. AND there are complete instructions. It's a craft book and a pretty coffee table book - prepare to be inspired! You can read more about it on my Book page. Two winners will receive a signed copy of my book Inspirational Home.

THE GIVEAWAY: FOUR PRIZES, FOUR WINNERS!

Two ways to enter: comment below and "LIKE" my artist Facebook page!! Everyone can have two entries!! Please pop over to Facebook and Like "Jeanne Winters."

Contest is open until midnight MT, March 28th. Winners must have a US address I can ship to. Leave your email or a way to contact you if you win! I'll announce winners shortly thereafter. Ichthus is a gift from DaySpring.com. My links to them are affiliate links.

Art Print Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to last week's God is Good art giveaway winner Sally!

She wins her choice of 8x10 art print from my

inspirational collection on Etsy.

Thanks all!

 Sally said...

Jeanne, I love your work. My favorite is "May Your Cup Overflow" - but I love everything I've seen!

Art Print Giveaway - God is Good!

I've added 3 new color versions of my original "God is Good All The Time" vintage sign art to my Etsy shop:

There's now Pink, Vintage Yellow and Aqua ...

... in addition to the original red version. So, what color would you choose???

Enter to win a free God is Good art print, or another 8x10 of your choice from my art collection, by leaving a comment on this post. Don't forget to become a "fan" on the "Jeanne Winters" facebook page I'll be doing giveaway posts over there, too! 

(One winner with a U.S. shipping address. Ends midnight April 16, 2011. Please don't forget to leave an email or link for me to reach you.) 

Harvest Blessings & Giveaway Winner!

Enjoying the beauty of God's bounty this fall season ... how about you?

"Harvest Blessings"

Congrats to the winner of my new iPhone Scripture Signs app Giveaway: "Christian" who wrote...
I'd love to put one of your prints as my background, please put my name in the hat!
Thanks all who entered!

GIVEAWAY! My Art is an App!

Inspiration at your fingertips!  :-) Scripture paintings for your iPhone/iPod Touch!!

10 of my vintage inspired Scripture Signs have been made into an app. So you can put my art on your unlock screen or background of your iPhone or iPod Touch!

 

Enter to win a free download by leaving a comment on this post. You can also have another chance to win by becoming a "fan" on the "Jeanne Winters" facebook page and "liking" the giveaway post over there! Check out "Scripture Signs by Jeanne Winters" in iTunes. It's only 99¢!!! Thanks all!

(One winner from this blog post. One winner from my facebook page. Winners picked Monday night.)

Pleated Poppy at (in)courage Giveaway Winner!

The winner of the Lindsey Cheney Giveaway -  her choice of one of Lindsey's creations available at the (in)courage shop is ...

... "Lora" who blogs at My Blessed Life!

Congratulations, Lora!! Have a look, then email me your choice and mailing address!!

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Hey all! Please pop back to my previous post about Helping Mommy When She's Down and add your ideas, too! Thanks!!

Pleated Poppy Giveaway!

WooHoo! You didn't think I'd just tell you how fabulous Lindsey Cheney from The Pleated Poppy is without offering a giveaway did you? You know me better than that peeps!

So, let's check out the stash from this talented seamstress again, shall we? Over at the (in)courage store we find ... 

... Fun tea towels: Taste and see that the Lord is good. Psalm 34:8

They will celebrate Your abundant goodness. Psalm 145:7 NIV

Posy Pins with uplifting messages:

And she has more designs. You can see the whole collection at (in)courage, of which the winner may choose any one item!!

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

1. For one entry, simply comment below.
2. For TWO additional entries, blog, twitter or Facebook about this post and link to it. You must leave another comment telling me you did so.
3. For another entry, FOLLOW ME on blogger or twitter or become a facebook "fan" and don't forget to come back and let me know in a separate comment! One entry for each!
Contest is open until midnight MT, July 20th. Winner must have a US shipping address and an email to contact you!

Shutter Headboard & DVD winner

So, curb shoppers that you all are, you'll appreciate my latest home project. A find from almost 4 years ago that is enjoying it's 3rd life in my son's room.  

Vintage wood shutters from a little 50's ranch home! One day I was out walking with my newborn son, 1 year old daughter and extremely hyper Labrador when I spotted the treasures. Unfortunately Candid Camera was not there to capture the antics of the sleep-deprived new mom trying every possible way to fit these large, heavy shutters into or under or on her double stroller. It was not happening. As untold witnesses hid behind curtains, I had to risk returning the treasures to the curb while I hi-tailed it umpteen blocks home for the big rig ... before another eager scavenger or the garbage man found his way to Pershing Street. 

Alas, I retrieved them and they are now positioned as a headboard in "Li'l Surfer's Bedroom" , after first being painted bronze and positioned over our living room mantel for a few years. A now black coat of paint and 4 ultra long nails and we're nearing the final (for now) touches on my son's bedroom:

His beach-themed bedroom, complete with Lamby and Ducky, is a nod to our favorite vacation spot, the California coast, since we actually live in the desert. :-)

His room needed some weight and the black did just the trick. Offsets the feminine scallops on the bedding ... :-) OK, he's 3, how much longer can I go with it?  :-) This "Down by the Seashore" plaque was a gift, and is the centerpiece of the new headboard:

And here are my beach babies pretending to sleep on the boy's updated bed:

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And now for the winner of DaySpring's 3 Really Woolly DVD's: Mandi Arrington You've won!! Email me your address and I'll pop them out to you! Congrats!

Cute Kids' DVD Set Giveaway!!

I recently received 2 sets of these really adorable Really Woolly Kids movies from DaySpring:

They are really so sweetly designed and have really wonderful teaching messages. They are a takeoff of the really super popular Really Woolly characters from DaySpring cards and gift products. I really adore the artist's work and the characters really are as cute in these movies as they are in the cards. My kids really liked the videos and I was really thrilled with the positive story line. So ... a really big "thank you" to DaySpring from me ... and from one lucky blog reader who will really win all three movies!!
    
("Lost and Found," "The Tree of Life," and "God's Green Earth." The intended target age is toddler to young elementary IMO. Each is 40 minutes.)

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

1. For one entry, simply comment below.
2. For TWO additional entries, blog, twitter or Facebook about this post and link to it. You must leave another comment telling me you did so.
3. For another entry. FOLLOW ME on blogger and don't forget to come back and let me know in a separate comment!

Contest is open until midnight MT, June 30th. Winners must have a US address I can ship to. Leave your email or a way to contact you if you win! 

WAIT THERE'S MORE!

These videos are on sale at Dayspring.com for ONLY $5 each!! Yes, really sweet deal!! PLUS, use coupon code JUNE20 during checkout thru June 30, 2010 for additional 20% off!!! Plus, they offer free shipping on orders over $50. I don't have to tell you what a steal that really is!! Hurry before they realize it! :-)
Visit DaySpring Home Page  (start at "recipient" "for child" for these movies and other Really Woolly items.)

DISCLAIMER: I received the movies as a gift from DaySpring and I'm sharing with you. They did not pay me nor ask me to plug them in any way.  If you link to their store I am an affiliate.

Mother's Day Giveaway Prize Winner!

The winner of the Simply Inspiring gift collection from Hallmark:

is "Whimsical Creations."

Congrats Melanie and thanks to all for your sweet comments!
Keep checking back for more Inspiring Ideas and Giveaways!

Mother's Day Giveaway!

In honor of mothers everywhere, let's have a giveaway! 

I put together several items from my Simply Inspiring gift collection at Hallmark:

One winner will receive all this: a pillow with felt and button flower accents that reads: "God made families for love, for laughter, for life."; a photo vase that reads: "I have you in my heart. Phil. 1:7"; and a glass bowl and stand that reads: "Your love has given me great joy and encouragement."

Visit Hallmark Gold Crown stores to see more of the Simply Inspiring gift collection!


ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:
1. For one entry, simply comment below.
2. For TWO additional entries, blog, twitter or Facebook about this post and link to it. You must leave another comment telling me you did so.
3. For another entry. FOLLOW ME on blogger and don't forget to come back and let me know in a separate comment!

Contest is open until midnight MT, April 26th. Winners must have a US address I can ship to. Leave your email or a way to contact you if you win!

Evergreens for Everywhere!

Time to decorate! Love those evergreen boughs ... fake or not ... let's do it!
I embellished my rustic wall mirror with evergreen garland, wide white ribbon and a bell ornament accent:The same garland and ribbon wraps the banister:

A Christmas print replaces an everyday one, while white ball ornaments fill a footed plate and evergreens complete the clean look:An ornament is ready to be gifted to a dinner party guest and a swirl of faux greens sits underneath: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

"How Does She" is featuring my gift card packaging idea today! Shelley, Missy and Alison have a terrific site loaded with fun craft ideas worth checking out! Their top post is a little block ornament that they customize 10 different ways! There are plenty more little Christmas gifts to do for everyone on your list!

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If you blog, visit sweet, hilarious, cutie Lisa at A Preacher's Wife and link up with a post about "How You Christmas" ... and have a chance to win my book Inspirational Home OR an art print from my Etsy store!

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Merry SITSmas to all the lovely ladies coming from SITS!!

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For pics of holiday homes from other bloggers visit Tip Junkie!