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May 9, 2013

Broken China Mosaic Plant Stand

I haven't done broken china mosaics forever!  

I love doing mosaics, but they are really time consuming and there always seemed to be a more pressing project.


Then I was gifted two of these little stands


Now, you can't tell by the picture, but the top of this padded stand is so small there is not even room for half a butt, so what was it's purpose, you couldn't sit on it, you couldn't put a plant on the padded top????  Anyone know?

I took the padded top off


Then painted it to get rid of the bright pink roses


 And did mosaic on the top


It's cute out on the patio


One down and one to go


If you are thinking of trying mosaics, I did a post HERE on getting started.  You can find some of my past broken china mosaic projects HERE



OK, I think I've got mosaics out of my system...... For awhile!

Happy Creating
Carol

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35 comments:

  1. DebbieMay 9, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    I really love it and will now be keeping my eyes open for stools like that or at least ratty old plant stands to redo. I used to do mosaic art years ago, but haven't done it in a while.

    I love that butter dish, btw!

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  2. UnknownMay 9, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    That is so cute Carol! I have tried mosaics but only once. I hope to try it again some day. Retirement is getting closer so I hope to be able to play with all of these projects. Have a great day!

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  3. TamaraMay 9, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    The stand is truly amazing. What gorgeous colors! I am having so much fun following your blog and seeing all of your creations. And you're so kind and generous to share your techniques. Thank you!

    Blessings to you,
    Tamara <3

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  4. Nilgün KomarMay 9, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    wonderfull

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  5. BenteMay 9, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Wow, so pretty.

    Have a great day

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  6. FabShabbyRosesMay 9, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Oh my gosh I want to try this. I need to keep an eye out for the perfect piece of something to work on. Thank you so much Carol for sharing with all of us. Your blog is my absolute favorite! Just full of beauty! Just like you! Hugs, Carolyn

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 9, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    It's all so beautiful. I really love the mirror. Don't know why that little stool is so tiny. Did they have a choice of S M or L? heehee! Sweet hugs!

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  8. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 9, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Carol!! Stunning beyond belief!!
    Thanks for stopping by and I am inviting you to come back to read a little funny story of mine for Nurses Week! i know you will be able to relate!! even though you are retired, Happy Nurses Week!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  9. BECKYMay 9, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Sooo pretty and shabbilicious, Carol! Love doing mosaics, but they do take some time!!
    Hugs
    Becky

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  10. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMay 9, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    It has a purpose now and looks so much better. Love all your mosaics Carol, I can see how they'd become extremely addicting.

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  11. SylviaMay 9, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Beautiful Carol!!

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  12. Betty@SouthernGraceMay 9, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Oh that is just beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! That's 3x pretty :)

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  13. Celestina MarieMay 9, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Hi Carol, I love this table! Your mosaic design is gorgeous. So much better then the padded seat for half a butt!!! LOL
    I have tried mosaics a couple times and it is a bit of work, but so rewarding when treasures can look like this.
    Hugs!
    p.s. maybe you can create a little pillow with the rose piece you took off~

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  14. AnnMay 9, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Wonderful transformation! I'm in awe of your creations - very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. RoseMary May 9, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Love the later, the transformation is great.

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  16. MariMay 9, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Ohhhh wow your x stool turned plant stand turned out beautiful Carol ;)

    Smiles~
    Mari

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  17. AnonymousMay 9, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    this turned out beautiful, something I always wanted to try and never have,

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  18. PrimsandrosesMay 9, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    you are raising my bar on creativity!! thx bet you could put another plant in the bottom rings of the stands. Just a thought. And I prob will never do mosaics, but I love the color combos.

    karan

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  19. BluebirdbasketryMay 9, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Oh, I love mosaics! This is so pretty and a big improvement over what you started with. I am going to check out the tutorial.

    Sue

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  20. Little Miss MaggieMay 9, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    These are super cute, Carol. I love broken china mosaics, but I have never tried doing them. You are right about the half a butt, and anyway I like what you did with them so much better. I also like that you painted out the pink flowers. The white is so much simpler.

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  21. camp and cottage livingMay 9, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Carol
    You're always thinking out of the box!
    I love the mosaics.

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  22. By NeymesMay 9, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    OLÁ AMIGA!EU ESTAR AQUI DE BOCA ABERTA COM A BELEZA DE SEUS PROJETOS,NÃO CONSEGUIR FICAR SEM VIR AQUI,PARA VER SUAS NOVIDADES.QUERER APRENDER MOSAICO,GOSTAR DA IDÉIA DA FERRAMENTA DO PEDREIRO.BOA SEXTA.BEIJOS.VALÉRIA.(BRASIL).

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  23. TeresaMay 10, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    OK! Need to stop laughing with the half-a-butt remark ahahahahaha


    I've been babying the ideas of using this technique in some furniture for the garden. It looks so nice and happy... besides, whenever you pay attention to the bits you'll remember what they came from.

    Like Kingtsugi: "The Japanese have an amazing ancient practice of mending broken ceramics with gold filled resin. The origins of this practice come from a story of a wealthy man who broke his precious tea cup. He sent it out to be repaired and to his astonishment, it was returned stapled together. It was ugly to his eye and unusable. To please the man a craftsman found away to repair the cup using gold resin, making it more beautiful. The belief is that the object is more valuable and beautiful with its history revealed."

    Lovely! Wishing you an amazingly Happy Mother's Day!!!

    Teresa

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  24. DownTheLaneWithDaisyMay 10, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    There is no end to your talents. This is just sweet. You keep me looking for items to match your wonderful ideas. I guess that now the idea is to finish a few dozen of these inspirations!! I hope they turn out a fraction as cute as yours!!

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  25. UnknownMay 10, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Wow so pretty, I love mosaics Those little ballet slippers are darling I have a stand I think I'll give a mosaic touch. Xo Elle

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  26. CreateologyMay 10, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    As always you have improved this little stand by infiniti. The padded top would make a very large pincushion! ;o( Your mosaics are lovely but I understand the work involved. My mother did mosaics for Christmas gifts one year. So Much Work!!! Happy Creative Hearts...

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  27. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioMay 10, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    At least you got them finished! I have a birdhouse I've been working on for , uh, well it's been so long I've forgotten ! I'm not even going to tell about the teapot trivet that is staring at me making me feel guilty. : ) You've made these soooo pretty no one will want to put anything on them ! (())

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  28. Cozy Thyme CottageMay 10, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    I have never cared much for mosaic but yours is so pretty so guess I have to change my mind! Very pretty! Nancy

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  29. RhissannaMay 10, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    What a transformation ad what a lovely piece for the garden. And no, I've no idea what it's for if it's too small for half a cheek! Plant stand seems like a much better idea!

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  30. Ricki TreleavenMay 11, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I need to go back and look at all your fabulous mosaic creations. I truly love them! I collect Mosaicwares, but I can only afford them at sales and on eBay!

    xo,
    RJ

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  31. Celestina MarieMay 11, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Hi Carol, just wanted to stop back by and wish you a very Happy Mother's Day.
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  32. Heart Vintage Design May 12, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    Looks good, Carol!

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  33. Heart Vintage Design May 12, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    Looks good, Carol!

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  34. decorayadoraMay 12, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    That is so cute Carol! just wanted to stop back by and wish you a very Happy Mother's Day.


    May 11, 2013 at 2:25 PM
    e tried mosaics but only once. I hope to try it again some day

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  35. Sissie's Shabby CottageMay 12, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    I have never tried doing this Carol and probably never will because I am sure I'll mess it up!
    I love what you've done with the stool, although it was really cute with the little cushioned top but it sure wouldn't fit my butt! LOL>

    hugs
    Sissie

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