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gretch1964

16 years ago

here. But do alot of looking and reading. Love all your work. Thought i would show you some i have done.I also did a mirror that is 5foot by 3 foot well get a picture of that tomorrow. That will go out in the yard. Also in the process of making more stepping stones, have 8 done and about 14 more to go. Also another table table i need to make for a friend. Thanks for letting me join all of you. I enjoy all your work.

thanks

Here is a link that might be useful: mosiac work

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toomuchglass
16 years ago
WOW .......... I'm blown away by your stuff !!! You are definately "one of us" !!! LOL Don't hide yourself anymore --- join right in .... You already KNOW this is the best forum on the web !! WELCOME :)
brendak_59
16 years ago
I love everything. You do great work. I wish I could find time for all that. What kind of material did you use on the tables to mosaic on? Are you going to leave them outside?
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gretch1964
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16 years ago
I use wood. I seal it rather well. And yes i do leave them out all year. One i did a harley one has been out 5 years and is still holding up. I also use glass top tables. The next one again will be glass top one.
ladyronnie
16 years ago
Great stuff! I just started my first stepping stone tonight. Yours inspire me to really get busy! Where they seem to be inserted between boards, is that on a deck, or what? Could we see a more overall pic? Thanks for sharing!
gretch1964
Original Author
16 years ago
Here is another pic of the stones as the small deck/landing.
haziemoon
16 years ago
Wow! you have some great stuff to share!
Good to see you here!

Hazie!!
kelly6780
16 years ago
Wowzers!!!! You have beautiful things! Is that one stepping stone on a person skiing or skateboarding? I kinds thought I saw that! You deck/landing is awesome! Loves it!! Do you use the contact paper with your stepping stones? Cut doggie!! Does that bluish table represent a koi pond? How did you get your photobucket to have a purple background? I'm sorry my questions are all over the place; I'm a little high strung in the mornings! Anyway...your tables and stones are terrific! Keep up the great work!
(P.S.- Isn't it neat to have been reading posts for awhile and then when you finally post and get responses from the likes of Ladyronnie, Toomuchglass, Bamasusanna, Slowmedown, and others that have been on this forum for awhile?!?! It's like their celebrities and you're getting their autograph! At least that's how I feel!)
P.P.S Ladies if you are reading this and I didn't mention you, I wan't leaving anyone out, I just mentioned a couple! Everyone on here is famous in my book!
stjohnsgypsy
16 years ago
Your moasaics are fabulous! Thanks for sharing....!

Do you pour your own molds for the stepping stones or do you buy them? They are just knock out beautiful! Very inspiring....
LinLee
16 years ago
Very, very nice work! I love the way you've incorporated the
stepping stones into the deck...how original and
also love the big flower table. Tell me, have
those large glass cutouts cracked at all? (in the flower that is)
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squirrellycanadian
16 years ago
Beautiful work gretch!! I too love the way you've inlaid the stones, very creative. I also love your sink! Great idea for a water feature! Thanks for sharing your pics, all your work is inspiring, great job!!
gretch1964
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you all. And i think all you do an awesome job. Kelly it is suppose to be a fairy.I collect fairys. No i don't use contact paper i just lay it out and if i like it i start gluing. I do look a pictures some.Yes the table does represent a loi pond. We have a 6000 gallon one.

The purple background go to your account settings and you can change yours there.Doggie is gone. He went back to his owner. We had it for a year cause a friend moved and couldn't have pets.
I buy the stones at lowes.

The glass hasn't broken yet thank god. LOL.. if it does i will just repair it.

I'm just a beginer and i have learned from reading from you all and your work just floors me you all are great and a insperation also.
rosemarythyme
16 years ago
gretch: welcome to MM ANONYMOUS! I love the look you get from your stepping stones. It looks like a patchwork quilt! Thanks for sharing w/us....
shrty411
16 years ago
Love the way you did the stones with the deck!! Very nice projects!!

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nicethyme
16 years ago
Hi Gretch, those stones are very impressive and I really like how you made your decking with them!
Calamity_J
16 years ago
Hey Gretch! Thanks for joining in! Love the uniqueness of your porch and that sink in the background!(I'm looking for just the right sink!!) I like the tap for the sink, it's making me think outside the box, and I like the square patchwork quilt look of putting the stepping stones like that, I've been stuck in path mode, but this is really giving me ideas!!! Jane
chickeemama
16 years ago
Welcome Gretch!!!! I love all your stuff....its good that you came out of the shadows!! We all started out as lurkers and look at us go!!!! Welcome!!!
lyndalu
16 years ago
Welcome! I just love what you've done with the stepping stones incorporated into the deck. What a great look.
hrsg
16 years ago
Love all your works. Some great pieces, but I do love the deck project best I think.
fiddlekate
16 years ago
Hi Gretch. Wow! Loved seeing your work! Thanks for full pic of your stones... what an inspiration!!!
I especially like your table with the larger glass pieces also. I've been doing a piece (my first mosaic) with tiny pieces so to see your beautiful table was another inspiration! Welcome!
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barbfrizzell1955
16 years ago
Welcome Gretch, I love how you dressed up your plain old deck landing. Your stepping stones look great!

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texaswild
16 years ago
Fabulous and a warm welcome to you. Love it all, and how nice that you include friends to help. You're teaching as you go. LOVE the patchwork quilt effect.
bamasusanna
16 years ago
Howdy!
Sorry, I was out of town for the weekend and didn't get to reply until now.
Holy Dawg Snot! That is one bodacious mosaic album you got goin' there!
I LOVE the inlaid stones on the deck. I might have to borrow that idea!
Welcome to the forum. Hope to hear more from you!

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