Mosaics are simply stunning, but did you know that they're also incredibly easy to make? They're also an effective way to add some pizzazz to plain items around the home such as tables, trays and even old glass jars.
Whether you're using tiles, mirror pieces or CDs cut into pieces, mosaic crafts are one of the best ways to turn nothing into something. Keep on scrolling to discover some mosaic crafts you can make this afternoon.
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1. Mosaic tray
You'd never guess, but this mosaic tray is made out of broken CD pieces. It's such a simple way to upcycle old CDs you don't use anymore. Whether you use the tray to serve drinks on the patio or to display favorite candles in the living room, it's sure to be a wonderful addition to your home.
You'd never guess, but this mosaic tray is made out of broken CD pieces. It's such a simple way to upcycle old CDs you don't use anymore. Whether you use the tray to serve drinks on the patio or to display favorite candles in the living room, it's sure to be a wonderful addition to your home.
2. Mosaic jar
If you have some small tiles left over from redoing a bathroom or a backsplash, why not use them to turn an old jar into something beautiful? This mosaic jar could be used for so many different things. How about using it to store sugar in the kitchen or to hold paint brushes in a craft room?
If you have some small tiles left over from redoing a bathroom or a backsplash, why not use them to turn an old jar into something beautiful? This mosaic jar could be used for so many different things. How about using it to store sugar in the kitchen or to hold paint brushes in a craft room?
3. Mosaic bird feeder
You can never go wrong with a pretty bird feeder. The mosaic roof on this one will be extra-sparkly when the sun hits it, but it will still be beautiful in any weather. The hardest part of this project is choosing what colors of tiles you want to use. Select something colorful to make the bird feeder stand out or choose hues that are more subtle to help it blend in with its surroundings.
You can never go wrong with a pretty bird feeder. The mosaic roof on this one will be extra-sparkly when the sun hits it, but it will still be beautiful in any weather. The hardest part of this project is choosing what colors of tiles you want to use. Select something colorful to make the bird feeder stand out or choose hues that are more subtle to help it blend in with its surroundings.
4. Mosaic table
If you want a table that makes a bold statement, this is the project for you. You'll need to be careful when working with the glass, but the end result is more than worth the time it will take. What sort of pattern would you like to make on your table?
If you want a table that makes a bold statement, this is the project for you. You'll need to be careful when working with the glass, but the end result is more than worth the time it will take. What sort of pattern would you like to make on your table?
5. Mosaic window
Stained glass windows are expensive, but you can easily make your own version with the cool technique in this tutorial. Pick whatever colors you like, and create a tone-on-tone masterpiece or something with more varied colors. This could even be an easy project to do with your kids.
Stained glass windows are expensive, but you can easily make your own version with the cool technique in this tutorial. Pick whatever colors you like, and create a tone-on-tone masterpiece or something with more varied colors. This could even be an easy project to do with your kids.
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