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creativity, glass on glass art, recycled art, recycled art ideas, Vintage

Daily Distractions and Time Outs

05/16/2014 Tile Gypsy Leave a comment

Trying to organize the studio and decided that if I just glue everything to something else, it will take up less room.

This is what happened in April.

Glass on Glass – “Any Which Way”

Recycled Art – Vintage China & Glass

Trunk up for Good Luck!

Somehow these 3 vintage plates ended up together, along with a crystal candlestick and 2 glass bud vases. Think the snack pics added a nice touch. Sort of a Mackenzie Childs vibe … may have to keep this one.

Finally finished a glass on glass window, that I glued a ceramic tile to 6 years ago, and she ended up as the “Goddess of the Boobies”

and …. these 4 little pieces just screamed to be stuck together. For eternity. Unless you drop it.

Happy Friday!

Peace!

creativity, Mosaic Art, mosaic tile, Mosaic Tile Projects

Wait For It

01/18/2014 Tile Gypsy Leave a comment

I’m in awe of artists that can create everyday.

If I could find that daily inspiration, I’m pretty sure I would too.

Problem is … I can’t force the artist within, I have to coax her, like a lost dog on the street.

For me … there has to be a catalyst and that catalyst has to have friends that want to play nice together.

When they do … Oh, what a feeling 😉 … it has to be better than a runner’s high!

Unfortunately, I can’t seem to run far enough to get inspiration to kick in … it’ll come to me when it’s time and still learning that the joy is in the journey;)

playing around

Gathering

Cupid the Catalyst

Mirror and Big Red Heart Glued After Grouting

Charcoal Grout

Charcoal Grout is Scary

Need Q-Tips

“There are times to stay put, and what you want will come to you, and there are times to go out into the world and find such a thing for yourself.”
― Lemony Snicket

creativity, DIY Crafts, found object art, Mosaic Art, Mosaic Tile Projects

The HeART of Handmade Gifts II

11/04/2013 Tile Gypsy Leave a comment

It takes more time to come up with a mosaic tile design than it does to glue it down.

Problem is the materials (go through your junk drawers and jewelry boxes) change as you go along … some pieces make the cut … others will not. This is not the time to get discouraged.

If I’m on a roll and the pieces are falling into place … it takes me about an hour to glue a single light switch cover.

If I’m not on a roll … I’ve already started gluing something else.

Gluing at Alice's - all rights reserved © 2013 Mara Lee — Gluing at Alice’s – all rights reserved © 2013 Mara Lee

The gypsy quote is a pendant that I’ve had since high school … and it went from there.

Deep with Dreams – all rights reserved © 2013 Mara Lee

added a little iridescent tile and a purple glass heart …

Gypsy Soul - all rights reserved Mara Lee — Deep with Dreams – all rights reserved Mara Lee

Going to glue ball and chain to the outer edge, after the grout dries.

Maybe you should too.

All you need is …

Heavy plastic light switch cover 69¢
Family Mementoes, Vintage China and Treasures that are lurking in drawers, cupboards and closets
Buy some fun #tiles and glass shapes
Weldbond or E6000 Adhesive
Tile Nipper and Safety Glasses