March 2010
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Please find newest blog posts on my website!
I’m sorry that I’ve been neglectful on this, but, I had meant to post here that most of my blog content will now be hosted on my own URL/website, which is:
www.tilemosaicgirl.com
Please find me there, where you can get an RSS feed or follow me another way via my WordPress blog. That site is a complete site, with different pages “About Me”, a Photo Gallery, Classes, How...
February 2010
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2 Days Until 1st Tile Mosaics for Beginners Class!
Hey, Denver area folks: Sign up Now: The first “Tile Mosaics for Beginners” class starts this Friday…if you’re off during the day (or just “off” in general!), come, hang out, learn a new craft, and have a great time! You can register here:
Fridays: 2/5/10 & 2/12/10; 9 am to 12 pm https://www.colofreeu-registrar.com/sdc/regclass.html?class=254871
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January 2010
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Coupons & Deals-Hobby Lobby, Michaels, & Jo-Ann...
Found out some good info. this week I wanted to pass on…
1) This year, Hobby Lobby will only run their 40% off coupons in local papers or via their email lists every OTHER week. So; if you don’t want to pay full price for something not on sale, get it on the week with the coupon. This week (Jan. 25-30) is a NO coupon week, so next week there should be a coupon again.
2) I’ve...
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Great Resource for Denver Crafters!
Just went to an event last night for the ‘Denver Handmade Alliance’ (http://denverhandmade.org/blog/), a group of local crafters working together to support and promote their art businesses. The group started out as an etsy local team (and still is!), but also includes those crafters not on etsy. Crystal and Brett from Vital started the group after wanting to make some local...
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Terrific OzMosaics Videos! →
These are SO terrific! Sandy is absolutely hilarious! And, she has TONS of great videos on all kinds of mosaic how-to topics; check it out! (Click on the title for a link)
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How to Grout Mosaics; Step by Step: Chapter Two:...
Okay; so; we left off in Chapter One with having all your supplies, tools, and mosaic items you want to grout ready and waiting. Now, I’ll show you step by step, in pictures, my grouting process for a mosaic frame. As you can see, in this first picture, we have a frame that I have glued mosaic pieces on (yes; there will be future posts about mosaic materials and different glues/adhesives),...
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NEW Mosaic Jewelry: Beautiful Mosaic Pendants!
I’m happy to announce I finally got some mosaic jewelry made! I figured, why not WEAR my love of mosaics? They’ll be great for having some cool mosaic art but not having to take up a bunch of space! I’ve started with mosaic pendants that have Italian millefiori beads, ceramic tile, and some silver beads. The ones with the silver beads are the same beads I’ve used in...
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NEW Mosaic Jewelry and Grouting Mosaics...
I am SO excited! I’ve finally got some mosaic jewelry made, after wanting to do so for some time. They’re designed and glued, now need grouting and sealing before photos, but, I promise to post them as soon as I get them done.
And, no; I HAVEN’T forgotten about Chapter Two of “Grouting Mosaics Step-by-Step”; it’s turned out to be a VERY busy week for me, so...
Terrific Jewelry/Beading Teacher and Artist:... →
Just went to a great class, “Jewelry 101” at Colorado Free University yesterday, with instructor and artist Franki Morales Cook of “Out of my Hands” jewelry. EXCELLENT teacher, SO knowledgeable; has been making jewelry her whole life, just as her Father did. We each made a necklace and earring set (mine’s almost done; I should post it when it is!) and had a blast! ...
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SARK, One of the Bestest Artists Ever; Awesome... →
You may have read her books or seen her posters over time (I know I’ve been a fan for, I’d say, maybe like 15-20 years…?!), but if you haven’t been to her website, you GOTTA go! I LOVE SARK and her art; her philosophies on life, her positivity and encouragement to live your life in a truly fulfilling, creative, and authentic way! If you DON’T know of SARK, but are...
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How to Grout Mosaics; Step-by-Step; Chapter One!
Well, it’s finally here; my step-by-step guide to grouting your mosaics! I was kinda worried about posting about grouting before I’ve even talked about bases you can use for mosaics or where to get supplies and materials, but, ‘the Hubster’ said he thought I should just go for it and share my grouting ‘formula’ now because there’d be plenty of people...
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GREAT Site for Jewelry/Mixed Media Stuff! →
I found out about this great site through my Twitter activity and I just wanted to share how COOL they are! They have TONS of products; jewelry making supplies, beads, charms, etc., etc. What I really like is the Southwestern/Western/Mexican themes they have going; I’m always a sucker for all of that. I’m excited; I got some cowgirl stuff and other things to go into some future...
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New Mosaic Photos to Share!
I did LOTS of “gluing down” during my Christmas vacation, and then finally got everything grouted, cleaned up, sealed, photographed, etc., to share the photos w/ you HERE! Hope you like ‘em; I love doing them!
Online Registration Now Open for my "Tile Mosaics...
YEY!!! I’m SO excited to be offering some classes on mosaics for beginners, coming up in Denver. They are offered through Colorado Free University (www.freeu.com), a wonderful community continuing education non-profit that has provided excellent content for over twenty years. I’ve been a longtime student of CFU, taking classes on such topics as “Using Twitter for...
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"Grouting Step-by-Step"
…Coming soon…I finally got some extensive pictures taken last night of my step-by-step process for grouting; should be helpful to those of you starting out in mosaics or wanting to change your grouting process. It’s funny; every book and every mosaic artist seems to have different directions for grouting; you really do have to do what works for you. I’ve combined the...
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Cool Mosaics by artist Dotti Stone/Smith Mtn. Lake...
Just found out about this mosaic artist via another mosaic artist, @shonalockhart, one of my followers on Twitter (thanks; Shona!); I checked out her stuff and it is REALLY cool, plus she teaches classes in Virginia. Check her out:
http://tinyurl.com/yjl3bq9
December 2009
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Wonderful Mosaic Studio/Gallery in Denver!
I’ve been meaning for some time to share a wonderful mosaic studio/gallery in Denver…Kashi Kari Gallery http://www.kashikari.com/
Father and Daughter, Abbas and Roya, make beautiful mosaic works of art, from mirrors to trays to sculptural pieces to tables to huge custom pieces! I had a hard time a few years ago finding mosaic art classes in the Denver area, but I finally found Abbas...
Glass Gems in Mosaics: The Best of Times, the...
Glass gems, oh, the glass gems! What, you ask, are glass gems? They are little pieces (or some people say “blobs”) of glass that are usually flat-backed, that mosaicists (mosaic ‘arteests’) use to make mosaics (yes; some look just like marbles, but with a flat back, and yes; mosaicists DO use marbles in their pieces, but, we’ll talk about that some other time!). ...
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What're you gonna write about on yer blog?
…I’ve been asked this question many times recently as I’ve told people I was planning to write on a blog regularly as part of my new life as “TileMosaicGirl”. Well, what AM I gonna write about?! Lemme tell ya:
“Do’s” and “Don’ts” for making Mosaics (boy; have I been collectin’ a few of THOSE lately!!)
Great...
November 2009
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Tile Glass and Mixed Media Mosaics and Classes by... →
I’ve finally got my online shop set up at etsy.com! Please check it out for my latest pieces for sale, ideas for custom work, and lots of other great handmade things you can find on etsy! Also; if you want to be notified when I post new items, choose “Subscribe to Shop Feed”. Krystie Rose :)
SHOP online! →
