I am always on the lookout for items that catch my eye that I could feature on my blog. I have seen the most gorgeous, handmade crosses at the church bookstore and decided to contact the company about sponsoring a giveaway. Soon after sending an email, I found out that Jancason.com was located within 30 minutes of my home! That called for a family field trip to meet James and see his artwork collection.
Check it out:
James had me pick out two crosses, one for myself and one to offer as a giveaway on BlogWithMom. He also makes small crosses that are great for hanging on your Christmas tree or your door knobs. He gave both of my sons one of these and they are using them on the outside of their bedroom doors. I am giving away the tallest cross ($65 value) in the picture above and sending the shorter one ($50 value) to my friend who has just tragically lost a son, in hopes that it will put a smile on her face.
Each cross is signed and numbered by James, who lives in Conroe, Texas. The blue lines that you see running through the crosses are made of turquoise dust that James places uniquely inside each one he makes. Both of these crosses were carved out of spalted hackberry and are unique in size and shape. A template is not used in designing his artwork. He carves what he sees and is very good at what he does. Since he lives so close, I plan on making future trips to his woodshop for more gifts.
Love these items and the texture of the woods. I particularly like the trays! Just lovely!
I loved the large 14 inch Spalted Pecan Cross!
I love the bowls they are really unique and wow they are such great quality pieces.
I was amazed with his work, one of those bowls would look great on my kitchen table!
34″ Tall Spalted Oak Candle Stand
I like the 12″ Spalted Hackberry Bowl with Turquoise Ring. Thanks.
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The crosses are breath taking!! Love the thralls too! =)
They are even nicer in person!
i like the thralls
I love the bowls and vases
The bowls look beautiful!!
I think so too!
I like the segmented bowl.
I like the carved bowl and that long one is sooo cool.
I love the segmented vases
I like the big bowls! Thanks.
I love the wooden bowls!
I really like the bowls.
the bowlare great but the cross would good in my garden
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I love all of the vases!
Their wooden bowls are pretty amazing!
I really like the candle holders.
12″ Spalted Hackberry Tray with Turquoise Inlay
Yes, that was my favorite too!
I like the taller dark wood bowl with the apples!
I would have to say that Crosses are awesome! those are the best.
I like the segmented wooden bowl
I love the bowls. They are crafted so beautifully.
I like the Spalted Hackberry picture frame
This bowl is absolutely stunning.
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YOU won Michelle, congrats!
Yes, I want one for the middle of my kitchen table!
I like the thralls (tray-bowl)
the bowls and candleholders
oh my, those bowls and serving trays are beautiful