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where we take all the little pieces of life, and turn them into some Spectacular Artwork!
We are a group of free spirits who enjoy sharing ideas. This is a peaceful and happy place, and you are welcome to join in!

... and the Winner is....

Well, all the entries in the Marble Challenge were just INCREDIBLE! Everyone should be SO proud of themselves!!! Drum roll please... 

The First Place, Over-all favorite Piece
"The Mosaic Marble Run is constructed over three large plant pots glued one on top of the other and then covered in ferrocement and mosaics... there are exactly 237 marbles of all colors of the rainbow all along the edges of the run. It measures about 24 inches tall, about 24 inches in diameter at the widest point and weighs a ton (i.e. about 130 Pounds)."

Second Place
Hand blown glass marbles (thanks to Terri Thompson) used for the eye, flower centers, and tail. Other materials used: hand cut china - some tumbled, ceramic tile, stained glass, sheet music under clear glass (Frances likes to sing), glass beads, and vintage jewelry. All on a reclaimed cabinet door.


Congratulations again to everyone! - and thank you to Tiny Tiles for awarding our first place winner with a gift certificate to such an amazing shop! 

Marble Challenge

WOW! Just wait until you all see the entries this time! When we have these challenges, I always say that it's going to be hard to pick just one favorite... but this time, it may be impossible. There are many great things about this group of artists... one of them being how different & wonderful all of their artistic heads work. Take a look below, try your best to choose a favorite, and cast your vote at the bottom of the page. Don't forget to click through to see more creations by each of the artists. 

A BIG think you to Tiny Tiles Mosaics, who will be giving the winner of this challenge a gift certificate their store. If you haven't checked it out yet, please do! 
 
Entry 1, by Sandy Stotz
"This is a wind fairy who is playfully chasing bubbles. The entire piece is done in iridescent glass and the marbles are iridescent as well. I used a small wooden table for the substrate and sunk the marbles slightly."

Entry 2, by Frances Green
"The Mosaic Marble Run is constructed over three large plant pots glued one on top of the other and then covered in ferrocement and mosaics... there are exactly 237 marbles of all colors of the rainbow all along the edges of the run. It measures about 24 inches tall, about 24 inches in diameter at the widest point and weighs a ton (i.e. about 130 Pounds)."

Entry 3, by Alice Garret
"Frances Found Her Marbles"
Hand blown glass marbles (thanks to Terri Thompson) used for the eye, flower centers, and tail. Other materials used: hand cut china - some tumbled, ceramic tile, stained glass, sheet music under clear glass (Frances likes to sing), glass beads, and vintage jewelry. All on a reclaimed cabinet door.
 

Entry 4, by Ocean Kisses
"This piece is 24" wide X 13" high. I used stained glass for the marbles and small mirrors in different sizes and shapes surrounding the marbles. I used a different color wash on the grout for each marble and then used grey grout for underneath the marbles and white grout above the marbles."

Entry 5, by Peggy Lindstrom
 

Entry 6, by Dawn Briskey
"Fire and Ice"
This piece began as a mandala and evolved into a swirling universe. The fused glass piece in the center was made by the husband of Sherri Warner Hunter. Other materials include: hand cut blue, yellow and green stained glass; raku; marbles in various sizes and colors; clear frit; gold and green glass nuggets; Van Gogh tiles; and layers of scrap gold, copper and rose colored mirror. Measures 12 x 12" and is made on Wedi board.

Entry 7, by Pam Holt
 "This is a 14 inch diameter sign,with a mirror in the center. It has an outline made of marbles,and marbles,and other toys,like Monopoly pieces,dice and bricks blocks,are scattered around the pebble filled play ground. Then,the words,"Let's Play" are spelled out with marbles."

Entry 8, by Renegade Rose
"Vintage wooden ask combined with a 16" x 18" MDF board is the base for this 2-D mosaic. Special features include; black stained glass hair outlined with hematite beads, blue ball chain, crystal gems on decorated polymer clay pieces and false eyelashes (donated by my daughter especially for this piece) accent the face, mirror and bicone beads coated in glitter, lovely aqua swirled vintage glass marbles and a floral brooch with aqua stones make up the headpiece and the background is done in beautiful Youghiogheny glass with colors that compliment the design."
Rainbow glass eyes, handmade by the artist, can be purchased here in her Etsy Shop!
 

Marble Mosaic Challenge
Choose your favorite piece, if you can!
Entry 1, by Sandy Stotz
Entry 2, by Frances Green
Entry 3, by Alice Garret
Entry 4, by Ocean Kisses
Entry 5, by Peggy Lindstrom
Entry 6, by Dawn Briskey
Entry 7, by Pam Holt
Entry 8, by Renegade Rose