Blog
This blog will include many of the tricks of the trade I have discovered (usually the hard way!) over the past few years. The blog will also give me the opportunity to let you know about what’s going on around Barb’s Cottage.
Word Art
I’ve hit on a new way to use decals in my mosaic art. It isn’t hard at all and I’m having a blast thinking of cool things to say. (more…)
Blue Bird
Here’s another bird – a fat one! It was fun making the wing separate from the body. It makes the bird look a little 3-D. (more…)
Bird Wall Art
I can’t get enough of this new wall art I’m doing lately! I think this bird came out great – now I need to find more small focals, which is what makes this bird so beautiful. (more…)
Cat Back Mosaic
The new mosaic wall art is set on a substrate that I make out of Longhorn clay. (more…)
Ladybug Pot
You can make this adorable ladybug checkerboard pot!
This mosaic pot was easy to create, and the checkerboard design would be great using other small tiles in place of the ladybugs. The first thing you need for this mosaic project is a small pot from the garden center. (more…)
Why Wine Charms?
Wine glass charms are a delightful way to add sparkle to a dinner party table or a wine and cheese get-together. Or even when a friend stops by after work for a drink.
Traditionally, wine glass charms were used so guests could distinguish their wine glasses from those of other guests – hence, each charm would be a different color and/or shape. Today, however, wine charms are a way to say you care by dressing up your party glasses and perhaps by sending each guest home with a lovely favor. (more…)