Friday - Bits and Pieces

There's a lot of little things from the week I'd like to share. I'll start with the mosaic peace sign. I've been working on a section at a time up til this week. I had a spurt of energy that lasted as long as the album Rumours by Fleetwood Mac and a few songs by the Doobie Brothers. Which equaled about 45 minutes, I am guessing. I finished three sections, leaving three sections left to do before grouting. Not bad!

 I did a collage on a small bottle (sweet and sour sauce maybe?) and added wonky looking twine and an awesome earring.

 I covered a piece of cardboard from a cereal box and cut out shapes for journaling. That was a lot of fun and easy!

 I also did a card, a windowed envelope, some ink stamping, and an awesome shaped piece that came from a box (I put the red flower on it).

 Over the weekend (Labor Day weekend many have a four day weekend - enjoy your play time if you get it!) I'd like to use a few of the collage papers (shown under the red flower - pile on the left ←) I made into a large sheet then cut down into nice pieces for my journals or I can cut them down more and glue them to cards. Maybe I'll do both. And maybe I'll make another big sheet! I really loved doing that with my scraps.

And I'm working on my website ... taking the collage art prints available on Fine Art America and adding them to the website under their own heading. I have 9 collage pieces on FAA at the moment. I'm taking screenshots of a few choices offered (canvas prints, framed prints and throw pillows), putting them together using the Pic Collage app on my computer, then getting it on the website with general info and a link to take you to my page to see sizes, prices, other items offered and to purchase. Each thing offers a great turnaround time but due to upcoming winter weather, the holidays (yes, they ARE coming whether we're ready or not!) I think giving extra time, between 7-10 days, is reasonable.

Doing the computer stuff ... I used to do it for a living but I'm retired now and I find it's a lot of work for my brain, but I can do a few each morning before it goes fuzzy. Right now, at this writing, I have 2 finished. Wow. I might have to kick it up a notch. LOL

The photo above shows the editing I'm doing on the computer. It is harder now, especially when I want to be getting messy with paint or grout.

Meanwhile, I purchased a new Lamb Chop for our dog this week. I thought I was getting the small version that she always gets (I think she's shredded 4 so far) but it turns out I got the BIG version. She loves it! You can see video of her playing with it right after we gave it to her through Instagram. Check it out.
 

Happy Hinata. 💓

 

Enjoy the journey.

Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics

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Mosaic Monday - Peace Sign Progress

 I'm currently working on a 12 inch peace sign using bright and beautiful stained glass and mirror.

I have discovered if I don't overdo it, I can get at least a 1/2 hour of cutting and gluing it all down completed before I have to stop. It's slow and steady but that's fine with me.

Not all the glass shown here is going on this peace sign but I'm grateful for the choices!

I love the orange bit at the bottom so much. It's one of my favorite colors to use in mosaics.

 

I've put it aside for now and am going back to collage and art journaling for the rest of the week.

I'll share it as I go!

 

Enjoy the journey.

Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics

https://artbyearthmothermosaics.com

 

Mosaic Monday

 

Multi-color Peace Sign Mosaic

12 inches

 

Now that many of the mosaics available for purchase are on my website, I'll start sharing a mosaic each Monday to highlight. Click on the link above to go directly to this mosaic.

Introducing our enchanting many-hued multi-color peace sign mosaic, measuring 12 inches and crafted from funky hand cut scrap glass pieces of stained glass and mirror.

 

This very groovy peace sign features a big red glass half circle as its focal point, filled to the brim with a vibrant array of hand cut small pieces, glass tiles, and colorful millefiori accents, making it perfect for anyone, any room.

 

Grouted in sleek black and adorned with a charming polka dotted black and white ribbon along the outer edges, the inside is beautifully painted in a light gray, adding to its appeal.

This bright and colorful piece is designed for indoor use all year long and features a keyhole notch on the back for easy hanging.

 

Celebrate the gift of peace in style with this striking mosaic that enhances your decor and inspires harmony!

Enjoy the journey.

Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics

https://artbyearthmothermosaics.com

EarthMotherMosaics on Etsy

 This is a brand new listing this morning! Happy Tuesday!!

Mosaic Peace Sign, Retro Mosaic Art, Peace Sign Wall Art, Mid Century Modern, Birthday, New Home, Wedding, Mother's Day, Father's Day 

12 inch peace sign - $110.50

A very retro peace sign created in funky hand cut vintage dish tiles and ceramic half circles. A great representation of Mid Century Modern designs! Perfect for anyone, any room, any time of year, all year long.

A big boomerang shape in the center is the focal point and that's where it started. I filled this peace sign with as much as I could. Many hand cut small pieces of vintage dishes surround this 12 inch peace sign. Grouted in grey. The back is painted in a hand mixed color in brown and grey. A saw tooth hanger on the back makes this mosaic ready to hang.

Signed and dated.

Celebrate the gift of peace!

Indoor use only.

 

Enjoy the journey.

Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics

https://artbyearthmothermosaics.com

 

EarthMotherMosaics on Etsy

Mosaic Peace Sign, Hippie Vibes, Bohemian Love, Broken/Hand Cut Dishes, Peace Sign, Birthday, Retirement, Anniversary, Mother's Day 

10 inch peace sign - $100.50

This is such a pretty peace sign created using vintage dishes belonging to family members. Once truly loved and used, now becomes mosaic art to love once more.

Bright and colorful! Perfect for anyone, any room, any time of year, all year long.

A big blue glass half circle is the focal point and that's where it started. I really love the color combination here - it could fit nicely in any room in your home.

Grouted in white. I left the sides and back alone after initially painting it with white primer before I started putting these hand cut vintage dish tiles on. I like how the white grout and the white around the edges blend well together. You can see some of the original MDF peaking through in spots that somehow enhances the look for me. I hope you feel that way as well.

A saw tooth hook is attached as well a felt pad to protect the wall from scratches. Signed and dated.

Celebrate the gift of peace!

Indoor use only.

Enjoy the journey.

Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics

https://artbyearthmothermosaics.com

 

My Mosaic Romance Continues

I am very happy to be creating mosaics once more in the Purple Palace. It's all set up with the right work table, the old tools and a new task light just ready to go!

I thought I'd start with a 6 inch peace sign to get the juices flowing again.

I really enjoyed mosaic making once more.

I was definitely in the zone for this 6 inch peace sign. I glued the glass down in one sitting. It took approximately 2 hours and is now sitting in the "to be grouted" pile.
 

 

Pretty groovy, huh. Isn't the collage paper under the mosaic cool too? Definitely Bohemian colors! I love it!

It's headed to Etsy at some point, along with a few more peace signs that are waiting for some mosaic magic. ☮ 🥳

Stay tuned!

 

 

Enjoy the journey.

 Cindy aka EarthMotherMosaics

https://artbyearthmothermosaics.com

Mosaic Monday - Mosaic Peace Sign

Mosaic Peace Sign

 

Materials: dish tiles, glass gems
 

Height: 8 inches
Width: 8 inches

Another groovy peace sign created in retro cool dish tiles. Flowers in orange, yellow and white hand cut dish tiles surround this 8 inch peace sign and we think it's bright and colorful!

Perfect for anyone, any room, any time of year, all year long.

Grouted and sides and back painted in a complementary color, this has such an awesome retro look to it, a style we especially love.

Many people love peace signs; all ages seem to gravitate toward this sign. It never goes out of style and is always contemporary as well as nostalgic. Gift this to your tween, your grandmother, your boss, your 30-something daughter. Gift yourself. Just because.

A keyhole notch in the back makes this mosaic ready to hang.

Celebrate the gift of peace!

Indoor use only. 

 

$50.00 USD - FREE SHIPPING (USA ONLY)

To see additional photos of this listing and/or to purchase, click on the link at the top of this post. To head on over to my Etsy shop to look around at many more items great for any occasion, click here. This will take you directly to my shop.

Enjoy!

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

 

 

Theme Thursday - Yellow

 Here are some groovy yellow mosaics from my Etsy shop. You can find them by clicking on the links under each photo. Enjoy.

 

Crescent Moon Mosaic Wall Art

 

 

Mosaic Peace Sign

 

 

Mosaic Cross

 

 

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

 

 

 

Tesserae Tuesday - Patchwork Peace Sign

There's only one photo to share today but it's the newest mosaic on the table this week. These colors are so awesome. I love them!

 

The daisies will be added after the mosaic work is completed. Aren't these bright and cheerful colors?

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

 

 

Tesserae Tuesday - Flower Dish Tiles

 It's now time to start thinking about filling up my shop with favorites for my customers for the upcoming holiday season. Many love the peace signs I mosaic, so I thought I'd start with one this week.

 

The flower brooch in the center will be added once the mosaic is grouted. This has a nice soft look to it.

I hand cut all the pieces I use and filled the peace sign up with them. It didn't take long to get it finished and ready for the grout pile!

I'm grouting this in white because I think it has a shabby chic look to it. Once it's had grout and finishing touches around the sides and back, I'll add the brooch to it and get some photos to list it on Etsy.

Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

Throwback Thursday

Last year somewhere around October, I made this really cool retro looking peace sign. Just before Mother's Day, it sold!

So many blessings go along with this one. It is going to someone as a Mother's Day gift although obviously it will arrive late since that was on May 10th. But I just have a feeling it's going to be well-loved, and that's a really nice feeling.

The other blessing is that it was sold from being viewed on Goggle Ads which Etsy set up on their own for us starting this month for free. It was the first off-site ad that made a sale for me. Etsy uses Facebook and Instagram Ads as well, for free, unless or until we make a sale. Then a percentage is taken. I'm fine with this arrangement because these sites are frequented by many people. The chance that traffic increases in our shops is a very good one.

I'm happy to say I recently ordered more peace sign substrates to work on. I'm looking forward to creating something fun and possibly retro once more. I really love these colors, don't you?!


Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics

Mosaic Monday

Mosaic Peace Sign, Retro, Flower Power, Wall Art, Hippie Decor, Wall Hanging, Hippie Art, Peace Symbol, Birthday, Housewarming, Mothers Day

Another groovy peace sign created in retro cool dish tiles. Flowers in orange, yellow and white hand cut dish tiles surround this 8 inch peace sign and we think it's bright and colorful!

Perfect for anyone, any room, any time of year, all year long.

Grouted and sides and back painted in a complementary color, this has such an awesome retro look to it, a style we especially love.

Many people love peace signs; all ages seem to gravitate toward this sign. It never goes out of style and is always contemporary as well as nostalgic. Gift this to your tween, your grandmother, your boss, your 30-something daughter. Gift yourself. Just because.

A keyhole notch in the back makes this mosaic ready to hang.

Celebrate the gift of peace!

$50.00 USD - FREE SHIPPING (USA ONLY)

To see more photos of this listing and/or to purchase, click on the link at the top of this post. To head on over to my Etsy shop to look around at many more items great for any occasion, click here. This will take you directly to my shop.

Enjoy!

 Support Independent Artisans, Designers and Crafters for your gift-giving needs all throughout the year. Thank you!~Cindy, EarthMotherMosaics