Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Broken Dishes

I've been lugging around this box of broken dishes for at least 10 years.
 
Whenever anyone would break a dish, I'd say no worries and put
the pieces in my broken dish box.
 
Totally Mom of the Year!
 



 
So the other day I got out my box, hammer, and tile cutter thing.
 

 

 
And made little pieces out of the big pieces.
 
 



Arranged them on a piece of siding that the Mister cut to just the right size.
 
 


Glued the pieces on with thin set, according to the package instructions, grouted the whole thng,
then attached it to this cabinet that was missing it's top. 
 
 
 
 
 
I found the cabinet by the side of the road on someone's pile during the spring clean up.
 
 

 
And now it makes it's home out on our patio.  

 
And now I don't feel quite as bad about those broken dishes
 

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14 comments:

  1. The Polka Dot ClosetJune 26, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    So cute, and such fun and bright colors!

    Carol

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  2. Mary Ann June 26, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    I absolutely LOVE this piece! Well done!

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  3. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJune 26, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    It turned out wonderful! So full of color and fun.

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  4. The Gathering PlaceJune 26, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    What a cute idea! I love the red dishes.

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  5. Manuela@A Cultivated NestJune 26, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Love it! Love the colors of china that you used. Good job!

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  6. Scrap for JoyJune 26, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Cheery, happy, fun! You've made a work of art out of something that other folks might throw away. I love it!
    xoxo
    Joyce

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  7. camp and cottage livingJune 26, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    This is really cute.
    I like the bright colors you chose!

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  8. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageJune 26, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Adorable Sue! You did a great job and I love all your pieces! I love to mosaic too!

    Hugs,
    Maryjane

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  9. LisaJune 27, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Once again, you put the rest of us to shame. AWESOME project. You rock.

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  10. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJune 28, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    OH this is pure FUN! You did a beautiful job with this!!

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  11. LorileeJune 29, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    I love it. That reminds me that someone gave me some tiles that they didn't use. They are a rooster mural. I have thought about using them to make a tray by putting them into a frame. My brother just re-grouted his kitchen counter. I'll have to see if he has any left-over grout? I love the bright colors in your mosaic!
    Blessings,
    Lorilee

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  12. Art and SandJune 30, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Love the colors of your mosaic and love your attitude- don't cry over spilled milk, clean it up and use it in a different way.

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  13. Paula CheneyJuly 14, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Sue, I love this. The colors are so you and the idea is super fun. Always love your projects!
    paula

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  14. Kathleen GraceJuly 21, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    So adorable! And yay that you finally got to use the pieces:>)

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