UpCycled Mosaic Vase

July 3, 2016 | Clover Moon Designs

I have made a few mosaic pieces before…some turned out…and…well others didn’t. Just a side note if you are going to attach a mirror to a piece of wood and do mosaic work around it, any old adhesive won’t do. You need mirror adhesive!!! I found that out the hard way! For this piece I used vintage tea cups and saucers. I broke them up randomly and attached them to this glass vase. I also used flat back glass circles. They come in handy for so many things. I really like the fact that I added them to this piece it gives it more of a bling effect! Let me know what you think about it. Also tell me about some DIY mosaic projects you have been working on!

“Knobby Kneed Kranes” Small Wooden Box

February 18, 2015 | Clover Moon Designs

The colors on this small box are glorious! Don’t you think. I have added a black and white checker board pattern to the inside of the box…for a bit more whimsy!

“Knobby Kneed Kranes” Whimsical Folk Art Picture Frame

February 18, 2015February 18, 2015 | Clover Moon Designs

Here are a few pictures of a whimsical picture frame I painted. Wouldn’t this be so cute in a nursery.

Hand painted whimsical folk art cranes. Painted on wood using acrylic paints.

Mixed Media: Upcycled 8-Track storage box

January 27, 2015February 26, 2015 | Clover Moon Designs

I made this little picnic wine box from an upcycled 8-track storage box. This is what it looked like before I began. I did remove the divider section from the inside.

I picked out lots of craft paper…Kindly donated to me from my sister at “Matties Attic” https://www.etsy.com/shop/mattiesattic
She has way more craft supplies than I do…we trade back and forth. I love that she is into making crafts and things also!

So anyway back to the box. I cut a slit in the paper to go over the handle. I can trim away the excess with a SHARP ulility knife, after I get it in place.

I used Modge Podge to attach the paper to the box.. I also have to trim around the hinges.

I used lots of coordinating paper to cover the box.

I folded the edges of the paper to the inside of the box.

Okay….you can see it’s almost completely covered.

I sealed the outside of the box with Modge Podge. I also proped the box open until it dried.

I also used Modge Podge on the inside to adhere my paper.

I found this awesome garden scene page from a magazine…..

And this saying—How perfect! As you can see here I tore pieces of paper to cover the inside of the box.

I used a large wall stencil ( that’s what I had on hand) to add some color and texture to the box. I simply dabbed on three shades, randomly.

I then added three dimensional butterflies and rub on ones. A few flat back beads in a circular pattern, a french letter stamp and stenciled on the word Paris.