This is my newest hobby....mosaics. I started by doing a sterling platter. Click for a better view. I have a lot to learn and since this is my first attempt, I am not totally thrilled with the outcome. This is a definite 'learn as you go' craft.
This is a large tray and I could have added a lot more color and design.
When you look closely, you can see that some of the plain ivory pieces have a raised motif.
I have all sorts of things I want to mosaic. It is very labor intensive and messy so in the future I might be doing a lot of it outside.
Yesterday I made Italian candle bread.
It is called La Ciriola...candle in Italian.
The dough gets punched down after a 2 hour rising.
It is divided into pieces and rolled out into and oval.
Then they are rolled up to look like candles.
They rise again and the are sliced on the top before baking.
Here they are fresh from the oven.
They are very crisp on the outside and tender and moist on the inside.
I almost forgot....the winner of the gardening books giveaway is: Kim and Victoria! With St. Patty's day almost here I picked a Shamrock/Green theme for this weeks giveaway.
Teddy approves. There are 2 Celtic knot potholders, a green checked basket liner, a sterling shamrock shaped basket, a cut glass shamrock posy and a gold plated shamrock paperweight.
This is what is engraved on the back:One leaf is for hope
And one is for faith
And one is for love. You know
And God put another in for luck.
To enter just leave a comment and tell how you spend St. Patty's day. Do you drink green beer? Or maybe just shamrock shakes from Micky D's? Do you eat roast beef and cabbage? If you don't follow yet, sign on to follow.
The winner will be drawn next Sunday morning, March 14th. For all of you that can not wait for spring to begin, March 14th is the day we switch to daylight savings time!
This is a closeup of the shamrock posy.
And this is the sterling basket.
My daughter made off with my last spring wreath, so I made another.
This time I used silk ferns.
I added some dried hydrangeas. Then I hot glued some dried roses to it.
So very easy!
Comments
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So does the bread!
Slainte, y'all!
No green beer for me, though I may have some green hard cider--I just don't like beer.
Love the Irish stuff :)
And the wreath is lovely!
Talented-you♥
My wife likes to make various types of wreaths for the seasons.
Using silk will make it last for you...that is until your daughter snaps it up :)
That wreath is really nice, but it´s way to early to make one here since we do have three feet of snow left :-)
Have a great day now!
Christer.
This is my second year doing it, and my mom has given my the name "lawn head" because I "grow it and mow it". lol.
Loving what you did with the tray...looks like fun!
Maybe next year I'll do something fun!
The bread looks amazing... I LOVE bread! And the wreath is beautiful... makes me wish I were more crafty.
I love the stuff for the give away too, so I've got my fingers crossed.
Love your spring wreath - very fresh and appealing!
There's a St-Pat's parade in Montreal but never attended.
What a nice idea to join the trays with the dishes in a mosaic ! Would love to see what you do next !
blessings
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ps...the bread looks delish!
Follwer!
I am in awe of all that you are working on - you are incredibly talented!
I don't really do anything for St. Pats day. sit home and listen to the neds outside sing songs drunk on the street :p
The mosaic try with the vintage pieces is GORGEOUS! and that Bread looks soooooo Yummy! I may not always comment , but I so look forward to reading your blog daily! There is always something new and interesting to learn and smiles to be had here!
Thank you for that!
In our house, St. Patric's Day is always a day of thanks and to honer those how went before us. We spend time remembering the struggles that our ancestors survived and those who's efforts were spent fighting for freedoms and solidarity in Ireland. We have boiled potatoes to remind us of those who survived the hardships of the "potato famine", along with Cabbage and brisket to celebrate those who came to America. You see, in our family it is understood and taught through the generations in family stories, that with out thier sacrifices and efforts, We and the future generations of our family wouldn't be possible, or be here and be so blessed.
Any way
I wanted to let you know I posted about your lovely giveaway here
http://mamafey.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaways-and-fun-stuffs.html
Blessings to ya
Ma Fey
*tears* they grow up soo fast!
Usually to celebrate, I make some Soda Bread to go with the brisket, potatoes & cabbage, and in the evening, sip on a nice Irish Coffee, or even better, some Bailey's on the rocks.
Your bread looks so tempting! And I love the idea for the tomatoes. We always have an abundance of them during the summer, and I love to discover new ways to prepare them. My hubs would tell me to add extra Parmesan. He can never have too much on his food!
I think that your mosiacs look lovely! I noticed the white textures right away. It looks like a vintage embroidered doily spread out on the tray!
And your wreath looks SO beautiful don't be surprised if someone else wants it for their own door. You should resign yourself to making one for your kids and neighbors so that you can keep one for yourself!
-The Tablescaper