I am so excited to be here at U create, I feel like I’ve made it to the big times, I want to break out in song… “Start spreading the news…”! But you wouldn’t hear me anyway, right? So, moving on. Thank you so much Kari for letting me share this little project! Let me introduce myself, I am Cassity from Remodelaholic.
I have whipped up a little pottery barn inspired art work tutorial for y’all. Seen here:
See, while looking through my trusty catalog I saw this (below), and I loved the mosaic piece of art. So, I set my trusty little mind to figuring out a way to make this for myself, and now you can too.
( like my scrawl on the picture… that is how I remember random ideas that float around in my brain…)
Supplies
Paper cutter
Scrapbook paper
(in the colors of your decor)
Paint
(for background, in color of your choice, I used black)
Paper glue
Modge Podge
Piece of wood or Art canvas
(mdf or osb something inexpensive! Have this cut to your desired dimensions,
both Home Depot and Lowes will cut 4 x 8 foot boards down,
or they sell smaller 2′ x 4′ pieces usually on an endcap…,
I wanted mine to fill a larger space, so I did mine at 3′ x 3′)
There you have it. An easy work of art that can be custom made to match any decor.
If you get the chance, please stop by Remodelaholic you will find tons of tutorials!
Veronica says
Love it! We built a fireplace in our living room and I have been searching for something for the mantle. I didnt want tacky and I didnt want to spend a ton of money.. heading to home depot tomorrow.. thanks!!!!
Veronic
Jess B says
That’s gorgeous!! I may have to attempt that!
Nancy @ Live love laugh says
Grat idea! I think my son would love this for his college apartment…an inexpensive and easy great look! He also enjoys “creating”!
~Nancy
kermiefrg says
Amazing! You gotta have a lot of patience to do something like that!
Miss Tiff says
I luv it! I’m headed over to visit you. I liked ur intro too. Start spreading the news…(:
Kari @ Ucreate says
AMAZING tutorial and love your fun personality, too! lol
Thank you for taking time to be a creative guest on Ucreate!!
L ~DIY Diva~ says
I love this tutorial and will surely follow your blog! Great job!
Gabrielle @ i.craft says
Simply awesome! Love it!
Kristina says
Very cool! I love it.
JulieChats says
What a great idea! I can’t wait to try that!
Crystal Hendrix says
That would also make an AWESOME quilt!
Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe says
What an awesome project! Now I need to check out those turorials… I can find all kinds of trouble!
Sweet.Kiwi.Crochet says
Wow! This is amazing! I’ve been looking for a new headboard but haven’t had the money. I will be trying this this weekend!
Kandice
http://www.sweetkiwicrochet.blogspot.com
http://www.sweetkiwicrochet.etsy.com
Danielle says
This is amazing! I will definitely have to make a long skinny rectangle to fit above my bed.
Remodelaholic says
Thanks for all the wonderful comments! I am glad you all like the mosaic!
Julie says
This is awesome, I think I can do it!
Rene W. says
Beautiful! I want my husband to use this design to create a small waterfall – thank you for the tutorial! 🙂
Victor says
Very nice.
I shall surely spread the word!
Crazy Daisy says
Wow! That is amazing! I might have to give that a try THIS WEEKEND! 🙂
Craftify It! says
K—that took some time…all those little squares! But it looks amazing, I like it better than the Pottery barn one. Great job!
rose says
oh i am SO doing that this week! THANKS!
michelle@somedaycrafts says
I featured this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
Rachel@oneprettything.com says
Oooh I love this! Yay, yay, yay… I can’t wait to make one! I’ll be linking as well.
Pam @ Design Fanatic says
What a great project!
Upstatemomof3 says
Oh my goodness!! That is so impressive!! I would never have the patience nor the ability to do that. It looks awesome!!
June says
Very creative!
Kaysi says
Wow!!! That looks like a lot of work, but it looks so great too! I LOVE the colors and really want to try this
Calamity Anne says
INCREDIBLE!!! That’s going into my craft to-do file! Thanks for sharing!
Sandy says
I think this would be a beautiful kitchen back-splash… I’m looking for some tiny tiles… then going to try it… thanks for the idea!
Sandy
http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/
Bonnie @ House of Grace says
looks great!
Beth at Aunties says
You are way too cute! Love the song… and it is in my head now:)
I truly loved your mosiac. It turned out fabulous! I might do this in a family room we are redoing… Thank You for spreading the News!
Jane says
Wow! You are good. I thought your picture was the PB example! Excellent!
Polly says
Awesome!!
Mom2my9 @ 11th Heaven says
This is absolutely gorgeous and it looks so easy! Thank you so much for linking up to Homemaker Monday with this tutorial!!
Amy @ The Bell Family says
Love this!! Thanks for a fab idea!
Stacey @ Fun to Craft says
I absolutely LOVE this! I love the clean look of it. Such a great idea. Thanks for the tutorial!!
I would love for you to join up to my Spring has Sprung party and share this Friday! There is a giveaway too. 🙂
Kelli @ RTSM says
What a great idea! This is SUPER cute and I really thought it was tile at first!
Amanda says
That’s fabulous! I love mosaics, and this is a great tutorial, thank you! Can’t imagine how long this must have taken you 🙂
The Persimmon Perch says
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules
The DIY Show Off says
Cassity – you’re awesome! It’s great to see her here on U create!
I’m honored to have it linked to the DIY Project Parade. 🙂
Roeshel
Hoosier Homemade says
Wow! That’s beautiful! Thanks for sharing the how-to!
I’m visiting from Tip Junkie!
~Liz
Heather says
Wowzers…that is awesome! Your take turned out beautifully, thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
I found it!!!!! This is what is going over my fireplace. You rock! I am SO at home depot tonight!
Amanda says
Beautifully done!
Sonia says
Whoa, love this!! I always loved mosaic but was afraid to do it with tiles ‘coz of the heavy work..but this sure is fun!!
Elizabeth says
Wonderful idea! I am so going to have to try this!
Caro says
you got my wheels turning! It’s just SO GORGEOUS! I wonder if I cna’t take this idea for a backsplash! Hmmm!! Maybe with a few coats of very thick varnish!!
Denise says
Love this. Not sure if I have the patience to cut all these!
Following you over from Shabby Chic Cottage!
I am a follower!
Please stop by!
http://extremepersonalmeasures.blogspot.com/
shopannies says
love it I have friends that make stepping stones out of broken glass I must say this looks grand
fawnda says
WOW! This is beautiful! I love the colors you used! Awesome job!
Lori says
I love it. I did something like this, but with paint chips from Lowes. It turned out great.
Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thurs. Please come by next week for another great party.
Lori
Low Tide High Style says
Holy cow, that is gorgeous! I thought it was glass tile!
Kat 🙂
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence says
That is incredible–the blues are beautiful. Thanks so much for linking up!
Alison from MyDesignDreams says
This is a cool idea… I actually do “real” mosaic tile art (meaning, with glass/ceramic tiles!) and have one similar to yours hanging in my bedroom – a lot more time intensive and messy, but can be beautiful and substantial. If you ever want to post a tutorial on how to do the real thing, I’d love to do one for your blog!
http://www.mydesigndreams.com
Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage says
I love mosaic art! Good job!
renee says
This is wonderful – I’m very inspired to give it a try. Thank you for the tips.
~renee
AshTreeCottage says
Now that’s using the “little gray cells”. Great job!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Marianne@Songbird says
That looks adorable, nice project!
Anonymous says
i counted your squares and i think i came up with more than 36 from top to bottom … so did i count wrong or are your squares or board a different size than you mentioned.
if you have a 36 inch square and 36 squares … then none of the black would show …
it looks really prett … but i have to stress over the details!
Carmie, the Single Nester says
This is just outrageously beautiful! Great job!
Miss Mustard Seed says
My word. I cannot believe that is made out of paper! It seriously looks like tile. How gorgeous. I may have to try that technique on something. All of those teeny little squares will be the end of me, though.
jenjen says
Wow – that is an awesome project! Just amazing!!!
Thanks so much for linking up to my party! I really appreciate it!
XOXO
Jen
Mom2Ian says
Note to self: Replace the artwork behind the couch ASAP!
Amy {The Red Chair Blog} says
Great project! Thank you for sharing this!
Marianne & Clayton says
This is so brilliant. I am starting it on Monday. Thank you! I love mosaics and sea glass and this looks like the most perfect marriage of the two. So great!
Holly says
Too fabulous! Love it!
Krystine says
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I really appreciate it! Thank you
Marianne says
I’m going to buy supplies tomorrow. What type of wood did you use and how did you mount it? Plywood?
Kelly says
what an awesome idea!!! Thank you so much for sharing this…at first glance I thought it was made from glass tiles….I am sooo inspired to try one of these!!!!!
Jana Stutler says
Fabulous!
Jana Stutler says
Fabulous!