Tree of Life

It's summer! - and the PieceMakers are all busy at mosaics, work, play, family, and all the other things that come along with this very busy time of year. I know that many of our members tried to get a piece going for this challenge, but 'tis the time of year where there just aren't enough hours in the day! Lucky for us all though, 3 of our incredibly talented team mates participated in this challenge. The theme is "Tree of Life". They're all spectacular pieces. Please take a moment to check out the shops of these three wonderful artists along with casting your vote for your favorite piece!

Entry 1.
Waschbear Designs



Entry 2.
Lotus Mosaics

Entry 3.
Pal's Creations

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Exciting Happenings in the PieceMaker World

PieceMaker members are always busy... busy with glass, art, glass, life, and did I mention glass? It's sometimes hard to keep up with all the events, shows, new gallery exhibits. Here is a run-down of things happening right now, possibly in your neighborhood, involving a PieceMaker!

Tina's Mosaics

Tina sells her work at Brown Dog Antiques and Gifts. Stop in any day to see her beautiful work.

On Hwy. 101 and 6th St, in Florence Oregon.

Tina also has a mosaic piece entered in the Rhododendron Days Festival, in Florence Oregon. The festival is this weekend, May 20, 21, and 22.

Liz-Anna's on the Lake

You can see Liz-Anna's work every day the the Arts North Artisan Center, in Burns Lake, British Columbia.

Blue Wave Glass

Blue Wave Glass has a wonderful interview published on Audrey's Country Craft's Blog. Click here to read the interview.

Amanda Edwards

Amanda's large penny mosaic kitchen floor was recently on the cover of the Home & Garden section of the Portland Press Herald. Read the interview & see the article here.

You can see also see Amanda's work any day at Trinket & Fern Artist Boutique, at 172 Middle Street, in Portland Maine's Old Port.



Pieceful Arts

Pieceful Arts is teaching at a Country Summer Arts program this summer, in Waterford Canada. Please contact her here for more information!

Look again soon for more updates, and to see PieceMaker member events & happenings that might be happening near you!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to our winner! The results are in!
The over-all favorite piece in our Kaleidoscope challenge is this awesome lamp by Beaded Glass!

First Place, Over-all favorite piece

Please head over to Beaded Glass' etsy shop to see more of her work!



...and coming in a VERY close second place....

2nd place

Pal's Creations


Thank you again to Tiny Tile Mosaics, for supplying the challenge winner with a gift certificate to their awesome shop!

And one more thank you to everyone who voted & for everyone who supports this incredible team!

Kaleidoscope Challenge

When you're a kid, Kaleidoscopes are magical... and for many of us, I don't think that feeling ever really disappeared. As always, the interpretation of this theme from artist to artist is so different. I think you'll be wowed & inspired by the entries. Voting is at the bottom of this post. - yes, we're asking you to pick a favorite! The winner of this challenge will receive a gift certificate from Tiny Tiles: a great store selling some of the smallest tiles in the world.

Click on the artist's name to head over to their etsy shop, and see more of their work!

Entry 1

by Blue Wave Glass

Entry 2

by Pal's Creations

Entry 3

by Ocean Kisses

Entry 4

by Flowering Moon

Entry 5

by Waschbear"The Girl with Kaleidoscope Eyes"


Entry 6
by Beaded Glass

Kaleidoscope Challenge Please vote for your over-all favorite piece 1. Blue Wave Glass 2. Pal's Creations 3. Ocean Kisses 4. Flowering Moon 5. Waschbear 6. Beaded Glass Poll powered by poppydog

Congrats to All!

First, Congrats to EVERYONE who entered the Feather Challenge! This team is full of SO MUCH talent... it's overwhelming, and wonderful. In total, 424 votes came in this past week.

The 1st Place Winner of this challenge is receiving a gift certificate from Tiny Tile Mosaics. Thank you Tiny Tiles!

First Place, Over-all Favorite Piece

Scarlet Bird of Paradise, by Waschbear

Congratulations Waschbear!!!


2nd place
Seagull, by Amanda Edwards



3rd place
Trail of Tears, by Beaded Glass


Again, congrats to everyone who entered... it was a wonderful challenge!

Feather Challenge VOTING TIME!

Vote Vote Vote!

It's time to vote in our current Piece Maker Challenge theme, Feathers. We've gotten so many entires for this challenge, and as you'll see, the pieces submitted are all so different, and so wonderful! I don't know how we can ask anyone to vote for a favorite, but that's exactly what we're going to do. Almost all of the pieces you see are for sale... so if you would like more information on them, just click the artist's name above the work. Also, click on any of the photos to get a closer look at each piece.

The first place artist will be receiving a gift certificate from Tiny Tile Mosaics!

Happy Voting! ...and AMAZING JOB PIECEMAKERS!

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Entry 1

by Waschbear

Scarlet Bird of Paradise

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Entry 2

by Callas Mosaics

Peacock

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Entry 3

by Rayna Clark Mosaics

Peep

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Entry 4

by Palisade Stained Glass Art

Apique assiette antique red table with two mosaic surfaces using china, ceramics and glass with ivory grout.

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Entry 5

by Amanda Edwards

Seagull

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Entry 6

by Lotus Mosaics

Abby Owl

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Entry 7

by Flowering Moon

Red Bird Wall Hook

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Entry 8

by Beaded Glass

Trail of Tears



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Entry 9

by Greene Girls Studio


Phoenix



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Entry 10

by Pal's Creations

Mosaic Bird House



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Entry 11

by Twin Brooks Mosaics

Peacock



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Entry 12

by Oak Studios of Design

Feathers in the Sky, Round Mosaic Mirror



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Entry 13

by Flying Kumquat Studio

Friends of a Feather in all kinds of Weather


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Now the hard part... voting! This program will only accept one vote per computer. Voting will end on March 7th, and winners will be announced on March 8th. Good luck, and thank you for voting!