Friday, March 26, 2010

TOTALLY TUTORIALS Exchange Program - ENTER NOW!!!

Crafters!!!
~~I am participating in the Exchange Program through TOTALLY TUTORIALS and you are invited to be a part of the Exchange!!!



Selected entrants will receive FREE MOSAIC SUPPLIES...enough to create a set of four beautiful stained glass mosaic coasters!
~~The photo to the left represents one of the sets that will be mailed to selected applicants. Each set is in a different color scheme.
~~Here's how it works:
This is an Exchange Program offered through TOTALLY TUTORIALS, totallytutorials.blogspot.com/, a unique Blog that brings supply sellers and crafters together.
~~The Rules: (U.S. Residents only please)
I will send a FREE mosaic kit to selected applicants. The applicant agrees to:
1) Complete the project within 10 days after receiving their mosaic kit.
2) Write a tutorial.
3) Take work-in-progress photos.
4) The tutorial and photos are to be posted to each applicant's Blog for a minimum of 2 weeks. You can also list them in your Etsy shop! If an entrant does not have a Blog, this information can be posted to Craftster, Instructables or CutoutandKeep.
~~I will begin selecting applicants starting Friday, March 26, 2010 and ending on Sunday, April 4, 2010 (EST).
~~How to enter: Please leave a comment on my Blog with contact information or convo me on Etsy at artfulmosaicsupplies.etsy.com
~~Once the deadline has passed I will choose 4 of the applicants at random to receive their FREE MOSAIC KITS!
**It will be understood that all applicants agree that I will be able to use photos of the finished mosaic coasters as examples in my Etsy shop and/or on my Blog. Applicants will agree to link to me from their tutorial site, mentioning my supply shop and lastly, anyone that views your tutorial may make their own items to sell as a result of the information found in your tutorial.**
~~I will ship your mosaic kits to you with basic instructions to help you through the process. YOU are about the creativity that will go into your finished mosaic coasters!
~~You may add other objects to your coasters as long as they are waterproof. You may choose to make the coasters into little wall hangings...anything that strikes your fancy! It's YOUR time to be totally creative and it's FUN and FREE!!!
~~For great examples of how this terrific Exchange Program works, check out TOTALLY TUTORIALS at totallytutorials.blogspot.com/
I'm looking forward to working with you on this exciting Exchange!!!
~~~Dana :)

PEACE SIGNS!!!

"It's Gonna Be Alright" Mosaic Peace Sign (c) 2010 Artful Mosaics

There's no doubt about it...I love Peace Signs!!!
I design and make MDF mosaic bases/shapes for my own mosaic and for my customers. 
I am fascinated with the many different interpretations that my buyers come up with when tiling their MDF shapes!
This is one of the reasons I love to sell supplies. I never know what to expect when one of my buyers send a photo of their finished project!
I also sell sanded polyblend Grout in a variety of colors for your mosaic projects. Polyblend grout needs no additives other than water.
When I created the peace sign pictured, I used two different colors of grout to make the colors and tile shapes stand out. Pretty cool, huh?
I specialize in MDF bases! I add new MDF shapes on a regular basis to offer you more choices and diversity when planning your next mosaic project!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Transforming Mosaic Tiles into Home Decor!

MOSAIC HOME DECOR!

Have you ever wanted to create your own home decor? You don't have to be a painter or a sculptor!

Make MOSAICS!!! All you need are some china tiles and a few basic supplies and you can transform beautiful china tiles into great wall hangings, tabletops, mirrors and anything else that suits your fancy :)

Here are some handcut china tiles (and the finished mosaic pieces) that I have transformed into wonderful, beautiful and whimsical wall decor!

The tiles...and the finished mosaics!