Throwback Thursday

Sold in 2018, this is an abstract stained glass mosaic made using photographs I took of leaves throughout the fall season from my favorite tree in the apartment complex I once lived in. I taped them all together and placed it on the bottom of the plate and added stained glass colors representing the colors of the leaves; following the color scheme more than the actual shapes of leaves and trees.

No matter how you turn this piece of art, it completely changes perspective. Honestly, no matter how it's placed, it is quite beautiful. Stained glass colors used are all the colors you find in nature during the fall season. I hand cut every piece of glass in this mosaic.

I love making mosaics on discarded items; transforming them into something beautiful and unusual. Such is the case for this mosaic. Very small hand cut pieces of stained glass were placed on a discarded 15 inch microwave plate and grouted, creating a work of art.

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

WIP Wednesday

Working on this unicorn is almost life altering. This is a true magical adventure.

I really enjoy my Zen time with mosaics. They are the best way I have to stay creative. When I decided to make this mosaic, I knew it was going to be fun but slightly difficult. The idea of making a magical creature became exciting and I knew whatever happens it'll be fun!

So far, the only thing I had a little trouble with was the mane. I ultimately used ball chain to help with direction and give it an outline of sorts.

Here's the progress to date.

Working on the unicorn body, I knew it had to be colorful. The end result was to use glass and mirror.

At this point, the pink fill in started to look like a rainbow. I thought I might go with that but the muse said no, continue filling it all in with pink.

When I stopped working on this for the night, I realized there really was magic happening here. Can you see the pink silhouette of a horse around the unicorn? How cool is that?!

Once the entire background is filled in, I plan to grout in white. I think for fun I'll paint the unicorn in pink with glitter in it.

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

Tesserae Tuesday

Today I'm sharing the mosaic I made for my grandson. He's a big gamer and it's getting harder to find things to make for him as he gets older so I thought maybe he'd enjoy a mosaic with an Xbox controller on it.

I used carbon paper to draw his name and the controller.

Filling in the controller became a bit difficult as I was using pieces of scrap glass in different shades of black.

Putting confetti-like stained glass pieces around the edges gives it a frame.

When it was finished I felt it needed the black buttons in different sizes to give it some depth.

Even though this was a late Christmas present, he loves it! Yay!!

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

Fantastic Finds Friday

I've decided I need to dedicate this day to all the wonderful items I find while cruising the pages on Etsy. I used to do this often and always enjoyed finding new favorites or pulling some things from my personal favorites page.

I'm a big believer in sharing the love of all things I love whenever possible. You never know when you'll introduce someone to a new shop they never knew existed, help make a sale, or just make a new friend. I'm happy with any and all interaction that comes from sharing the love.

Here are 5 of my favorites. Click on the links to take you to the item for more information and the shop overview to see what other fantastic items you might find. Have fun!!

Set of 3 Wall Art Prints in Mustard Navy & Beige, Half Moon, Semi Circle Wall Art, Original MidCentury Modern Living Room Decor

EmcDesignLab

Mid-century Modern Orange Stained Glass Panel, MCM Art Glass, MCM Stained Glass, Midcentury Modern Art Glass,Mid-Century Modern Art & Decor

GraphixGlass

Vintage Blenko Pinched Ivy Vase Purple Amethyst Hand Blown Art Glass Vase Winslow Anderson Mid-Century Modern Vase 1950s Vase

CollectiblesByCassie

Mid Century Modern Retro Designed Table clock

ShopRaginRetro

Poole Pottery Pin Dish "AEGEAN"Vintage Retro Mid-century Modern 1960's Home Decor

HeltelVintage

Have a great weekend! Remember to do something creative and just for fun!!


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

Throwback Thursday

This day will be dedicated to a favorite mosaic I sold or gifted. I have many; I've been making mosaics for 15 years now. And still learning!

This scrap glass candle holder/vase was sold in 2011. I am sharing the description I used on Etsy to describe it. I think I'll be making a wine bottle like this soon. I love using scrap glass and odds and ends to make mosaics with. Fun stuff!!!

I make these candle holders with decorative gems, scrap pieces of stained glass and mirror. Grouted in charcoal these have a great reflection where ever you place them.

Photos show these sitting near sun light, lamp light and with a candle lit inside. The reflections that come from these are just amazing. Must be seen to truly be appreciated.

Dubbed the "light show" recently by a customer they look great every where. Use near your tub when you soak after a hard days work with a self-contained scented candle inside to help you relax, place in the center of your table when entertaining with a candle or flowers, set among some plants in a sunny window and watch as it sparkles and shines!

Filled with many different sizes, shapes and kinds of stained glass, mirror and decorative gems they are always an eye catching addition to any room in your home.

Useful and decorative! The perfect combo!! These are all handmade with love and one of my favorite things to create.

7-1/2 inches tall x 5-1/2 inches (opening at top)

 

Thanks for taking a look at the first "Throwback Thursday" post. Keep visiting to see what's next.

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

WIP Wednesday

I've gathered up some glass choices for the next project. A unicorn for a sweet little girl who loves them!

I drew the design on the board and really loved the way it looked on the carbon paper. I might have to frame it because it's really kind of cool.

Placed in the window to see the design. Way cool.

Most of the colors for the background will be pink and maybe purple to go along with the red and yellow shown here. Of course I'll be adding mirror as well. Unclear as to the colors going into the unicorn itself but it'll come to me once I start working on her.

Scrap glass, broken glass cups (red and yellow shown here), and not shown: white for the mane, millefiori and silver mirror.

The best part of mosaic magic is how the idea starts in one direction and slowly transforms into something slightly different but still groovy.

I'll share this as it goes here and on Instagram. Follow along and enjoy the journey with me!


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