I started this almost 3 years ago and got stuck and put it aside because I was unhappy with parts of it. And the back ground was very hard because I should have marked guide lines on the pot but didn't. In the last week I tackled the problems and made some changes and finished the picky tiles in lines background. It was definitely a learning experience, and will continue to be when I grout it in the spring as I am determined to use 4 or 5 different grout colors (outside!).
The whole thing is still sitting on a lazy susan, and the plate on top is not attached but I probably will use it so.
I was inspired by a beautiful luna moth that stayed for a full day on a telphone pole outside our house.
The green moth and the birch tree are the "fronts", the sides are a little boring. I will probably paint the terra cotta top and bottom edges, not sure what color yet.
And it will go on one of my porches as a little chair side table or plant stand.
Thanks for looking.
I'm linking up to Stephanie Lynn's Sunday Showcase at Under The Table and Dreaming and The Weekly Link Party #2 at Just Between Friends. Check out the other great projects there!
Kathy
Monday, February 17, 2014
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This is such a beautiful stand. It caught my eye because I am constantly starting projects and putting them aside when they go askew.
ReplyDeleteNot sure how it looked previously but it sure looks great now. Just a suggestion...a natural look would be to paint the terra cotta one of the greens in the leaves. It is going to be so pretty outside.
xoGinger
Thanks Ginger. I hadn't thought of green. I'll experiment a bit once I've got it grouted.
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Glad to see you posting again!
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Wow! That is such a great mosaic piece! It looks like a lot of work but worth it. Luna moths are so beautiful...you will have that piece to remind you of your "visitor".
ReplyDeleteI like the concept of the 10 min. I'm fun of flylady and I'm familiar with it. Recently I made a shift dress working in 10 min each day. Your mosaic work is beautiful and quite unusual.
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