In The Studio - Part One

Working in the Super Secret Mosaics Lab has made it hard for me to share what I'm doing each week at the crafts table. I do, however, have more doodles and drawings to share in all stages of progress from completed to waiting for the pens and watercolor crayons I ordered to arrive.

Tapestry Doodle

One of my favorites - waiting for pens to finish

I haven't decided if this one is finished

moon and stars in pencil - waiting for pens to finish

Doodle sun

dandelion. doodle dot

I think I'm getting pretty good with these and finding my own style as I go. I think the moon and stars is probably the best drawing I've done within the last 6 weeks of this new adventure in doodle dot drawings.

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Stay peaceful,

Cindy

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Blue Glitter Mosaic Star Wall Hanging - FREE SHIPPING Within US - $35.00

Bright and beautiful blue glittery mosaic star has tons of personality for anyone, but especially for those who love reflective light. The glitter sprinkled under glass gives off some amazing sparkles in light.

Perfect for a children's room. Perfect for an adult's room as well! It's just perfect for any room in your home that needs a bit of shine.

Measures 6 inches

Sides are covered in Venetian dark blue stained glass tiles and the most awesome grout color, called "Starry Night", has been added. The back has a D-ring attached for hanging is painted in the extraordinary dioxazine purple acrylic.

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Stay peaceful,

Cindy

In The Studio - Part One

It's midweek and the last week in April already. The newsletter was sent out yesterday and I am so happy I decided to send it because it generated a pretty good sale on Storenvy. Horray! I've changed the format both in the way it looks and how often it is being sent out. This one was for April/May because I don't think there's enough going on right now to share info each month. However, if you want to get some discounts and be part of a free giveaway in the future, please consider signing up for the EMM Newsletter. The form is on the right. ->

I'm still doing doodle dots and now working on a paper and paint piece.

Sun Doodle Dot for 04.27.2015

Paper and Paint Doodle

Really cool close-up!

And the project in the Super Secret Mosaics Lab is still going strong. Putting a little work in a few days a week, then stopping for a while is allowing my body to heal from the horrible month I've had physically.

Six are finished, four more to go before we can grout!

My deadline for myself on these is to get them completely finished and out before August. So far, I'm going at a good pace to get that goal accomplished.

I have a few things to look forward to right now and will share them as they are happening. Thank goodness I love to be busy!!

There's still time to shop for Mother's Day! Head on over to Storenvy and find some mosaics just for those special Mom's in your life or shop early for Father's Day! For example, look at this really cool mosaic bowl.

Black and White Mosaic Bowl

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Stay peaceful,

Cindy

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Focusing on freshening up our homes and apartments is our theme this week. Newlyweds, baby showers, moving into a new place or even moving to a new state are all things that happen no matter the season.

Available through Storenvy

Ranging in price, these mosaics and home decor items will help liven up any room in your home. They make great gifts!

Head on over to my shop now and see what else is available. Each item is slightly different and as always, eclectic.

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

Stay peaceful,

Cindy

In The Studio - Part Two

There's not much activity mosaic wise today but there are some fresh doodles and a few other fun things to share.

Here are the doodles I shared a few days ago, featured on pillows. These are available through Storenvy. Aren't they awesome?!

I get so excited when I see a piece of art that was in my head right in front of me. Any art, doodles or mosaics, when I see these things on paper or a cool shape, I am so happy. Art gives me great joy. The excitement builds when I can do something like this with decor items and share my mosaics and Doodle Dots with so many customers.

Here are the latest doodles that may end up as pillows and a few other items very soon.

When the doodles don't make the cut, I cut them up and will use them as gift tags and put some under glass for mosaic magic!

Here's the test piece to see if a doodle under glass looks good. Of course, it does.

The weather has been hard on me this year, especially this month. I'm having a lot of trouble managing my pain and since I can't get to a doctor any time soon, I have to do the best I can to keep myself as comfortable as possible. I have found, much to my dismay, there are days when I can't do much mosaic work. Some days it's hard to hold the tools, hard to handle the small pieces of glass to place them on the substrate, etc.

The culprit:

April storms and low pressure systems are not my friends

I do still have a lot to accomplish with my mosaic art, so once the pain subsides, I know it won't be long after that, that you will see a slew of photos sharing mosaics in all sizes and shapes once more.

Inspiration always come from my window

I also see the beauty in the changing of seasons, in spite of the pain the cold and rain causes me. It brings happy buds to my inspiration tree and I love that. I focus on how strong this tree is and how it comes to life each spring against all the nasty weather. If it can do it, so can I.

Meanwhile, switching gears a little bit, I found some leather conditioner on Etsy (although I no longer have an Etsy store, I still shop there!) recently in a shop called Choice Cuts Industries who handcraft leather goods. Who better to get a conditioner from? I decided to try it on the straps of the cutting boards my Dad made in the 1950's and donated to me to mosaic. I like the results. Here they are before and after the conditioner.

These straps have been sitting in a basement and untreated for a long time. I am going to put a few more layers of conditioner on them. I do love these shapes and am anxious to get them done as soon as I can. The wood isn't in great shape so covering it with mosaic tiles is the best way to bring new life into them like the one I have on my wall.

I'm hoping once this set of storms moves on out, I'll start to feel better enough to continue in the Super Secret Mosaics Lab and work a little more on the gifts I'm making for 10 lucky people who are fans of the EMM Facebook page.

Enjoy the moments.

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Stay peaceful,

Cindy

In The Studio - Part One

It's been busy In The Studio but very secretive, so I can't share mosaics I'm working on. But Little Dude and I worked on his birthday gift to give his Mom this week.

6x6 inch wall art made by my grandson

He loves making mosaics and we like spending time together. He's requested we collaborate on a big mosaic and I think that's a great idea. Over the summer I think since we both have time, we will do some creating.

Not so long ago I mentioned getting new drawing supplies and I've been sharing doodles here, there and everywhere I go. I have to admit my attention is directed towards doodling because it helps me forget about the pain my body is feeling for a little while. This is a good thing!

One of my favorite drawings done on April 18th

I got some gelly roll pens and black artist tile paper this week using money from a recent mosaic sale through Clairporium and have found I really like using black paper a lot. It reminds me of the dot painted bottles and shapes I've done on a much smaller scale (6 inches).

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Stay peaceful,

Cindy

Promo Blast!

I've been working on getting my photography on new home decor items and would like to share a few really cool pillows now available through Storenvy in the Home Decor section of my shop.

Pillows available on Storenvy - 16 inches - $45.00 plus s/h

Made of a high quality Simplex Knit fabric, this 100% Polyester pillow is soft and wrinkle free. The heavy weight stretch material provides great color definition.

Photo print on one side, complimentary rich colors on the other.

The perfect complement to your couch, my custom pillows will make you the envy of the neighborhood!

-Dimensions: 16" x 16" (square).
-Hidden zipper enclosure; synthetic-filled insert included.
-Simplex Knit Fabric; 100% Polyester; Wrinkle Free.
-Made in the USA.
-Machine washable.

Processing is completed by a very talented and professional lab of experts and takes approximately 1 week. It is then shipped to me for inspection and I send it on to the customer. Please keep this in mind when ordering. Thank you!

Look for more to be added such as serving trays, night lights, light switch covers and more.

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

Stay peaceful,

Cindy