Category Archives: mosaics

Playing With Broken Glass

Posted on January 22, 2020 by caprilis

I’ve been completely UN- creative for quite a loooooong time. It’s embarrassing how long it took me to get this commission finished. Thankfully I have a very understanding client! The hardest part of the process for me is the grout. … Continue reading →

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Latest Mosaics

Posted on December 15, 2014 by caprilis

I’ve been working on these two mosaics off and on for quite awhile. I finally got them grouted and ready for sale. Hummingbird sun catcher. Glass on glass, framed in sunshine. Hang this one in a window! Bobby Lee  in … Continue reading →

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Shoveling is For the BIRDS

Posted on February 14, 2014 by caprilis

Literally! They get space cleared out and the feeders filled before anything else. Priorities! I turned some pots onto their sides for extra feeding stations So we got about 22” of snow one day and today it’s sunny and in … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on May 4, 2013 by caprilis

Still busy around The Hill. We got about half of that mulch pile spread and hope to finish up with it this weekend. We had an unusual visitor to the bird feeders yesterday. They are not too common around here … Continue reading →

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Lovin Facebook

Posted on March 28, 2013 by caprilis

Facebook can be can of a time-sucker for me and sometimes I think I should ban myself from it. But recently a couple of really cool things happened through there that have made me a happy girl! The other day … Continue reading →

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Please forgive me, I’ve been celebrating!

Posted on October 6, 2012 by caprilis

I’m a half a century old!! A milestone birthday for sure! My wonderful sister sent me a plane ticket so I could come up to The Mitten and spend nearly a week celebrating with the Capris and many family members. … Continue reading →

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Another Commission Complete

Posted on March 21, 2012 by caprilis

A friend commissioned me to make this owl mirror to give as a wedding present. The requested colors pushed me out of my comfort zone again, but I’m pretty pleased with the end result.

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Sunrise Rooster Mosaic 2

Posted on December 3, 2011 by caprilis

You may remember this rooster mosaic commission that I completed a while ago. Well the gal who commissioned it showed it to someone and they loved it so much that they wanted one similar! So here is the result, completed … Continue reading →

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Two Commissions and a Baby

Posted on July 27, 2011 by caprilis

After company left I came down with a vicious case of swimmers ear so I haven’t felt like doing too much. I did manage to complete two mosaic commissions though! A rooster… Morning Glory vines… I also had a visit … Continue reading →

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Finally Grouted!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by caprilis

I finished the sunflower mosaic and finally got it grouted. I’m taking it up to Gourmet Delights this afternoon but thought I’d post a picture or two here first.   I’ve been busy working on a couple of commissions which … Continue reading →

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Memorial Weekend Fun

Posted on June 3, 2011 by caprilis

So Mrs. Schmenkman came for her annual Memorial day visit. As usual, time flew by in a flurry of shopping, talking, and eating. We had shorter than usual shopping days because… I have a baby beaver! Also because I’m fat … Continue reading →

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Commission Complete!

Posted on April 15, 2011 by caprilis

My first mosaic commission was for a dragonfly mirror. I did two mirrors and a glass on glass  piece. The problem was, my client asked for something with pastel colors. Since I tend to do things using more natural colors … Continue reading →

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This n That

Posted on March 31, 2011 by caprilis

When Michele was here painting the mural, Little Miss Poppet got very frustrated that she wasn’t sitting on the couch and providing her with a lap and all of the spanks that she wanted. She got her way anyhow… she … Continue reading →

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A Wondrous Wednesday

Posted on February 3, 2011 by caprilis

First I have to tell y’all about Mr.C’s and my own temporary bit of insanity from last Saturday which led to my wondrous Wednesday yesterday. I was online reading about the care of rabbits and such when I came across … Continue reading →

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Achy

Posted on January 12, 2011 by caprilis

So once again Schmenky informed me that she was getting sick of not seeing a new post here on the blob. Thanks for pushing me Schmenk. I really don’t feel like I’ve got a whole lot to say lately so … Continue reading →

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Not Really A Sunday Stroll 12/5/2010

Posted on December 5, 2010 by caprilis

It is a cold and blustery day here on The Hill… I’d much rather stay inside by the fire. But one nice thing about the winter here is that the leaves fall from the trees in the woods behind our … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Been Doing

Posted on November 18, 2010 by caprilis

As I told you yesterday, I’ve been holed up in my ‘studio’ for the past few days working on some mosaics. These are the results, not yet grouted… Poppies and daisies on slate roof tile Glass on glass sunflower… Inspired … Continue reading →

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Frustration

Posted on October 20, 2010 by caprilis

Please forgive my absence, I have either been downstairs playing with teeny-tiny glass shards or trying to put together… wait for it… my very own website!! Yep, I now own my own domain… I am a queen! Currently a queen … Continue reading →

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How To Camouflage a Double Chin

Posted on May 13, 2010 by caprilis

The very BEST way… with a sweet baby beaver… Second best… a glass of wine A delicious scarf works well… A husband and a slightly lifted shoulder works too… As does a pretty God child… Back to the glass of … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends and Family, mosaics, Odds and Ends, Paddy the Baby Beaver Chronicles, The Capris, The Sassy Cats, Wildlife Rehab | 9 Comments

HUGE SCORE!!! Gotta LOVE Craig’s List

Posted on March 20, 2010 by caprilis

A milk crate full of stained lass, a tool box full of assorted tools including a pistol grip cutter, glass pliers, several other types of pliers, two soldering irons and more, a big bag full of stained glass books and … Continue reading →

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