TheMosaicButterfly
Springdale, Arkansas ·
TheMosaicButterfly
Mosaics from Broken China EcoFriendly RePurposedSpringdale, Arkansas 351 Sales On Etsy since 2008
Mosaic Cross Wall Hanging - Vintage Buttons burned in Housefire - Redemption
$24.50
Made to Order - Broken China Mosaic State Stepping Stone - Garden Sign - Choose your State and Colors - Great Gift for Sports Fans!
$75.00
Mosaic Letterbox Mailbox - Broken China Mosaic Letter Box- Made to Order
$155.00
Broken China Mosaic Mailbox Mail Box - One of a Kind Statement Mailbox - Made to Order - Choose a Color
$200.00
Announcement
I LOVE old dishes! This is how I "gather up the fragments" into one-of-a-kind mosaic works of art. I'm also amused by using bits of old paper, thrift store prints, antique sewing notions and sea-shells.
Visit my older establishment - TheClassicButterfly.etsy.com to see my curated shop of vintage treasures.
See my progress on a a 25 foot wall mosaic installation on Instagram - TheMosaicButterfly
Announcement
I LOVE old dishes! This is how I "gather up the fragments" into one-of-a-kind mosaic works of art. I'm also amused by using bits of old paper, thrift store prints, antique sewing notions and sea-shells.
Visit my older establishment - TheClassicButterfly.etsy.com to see my curated shop of vintage treasures.
See my progress on a a 25 foot wall mosaic installation on Instagram - TheMosaicButterfly
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UTAH Broken China Mosaic State Stepping Stone - Garden Sign Ready to Ship
$65.00
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Mosaic Tiles - Homer Laughlin Virginia Rose Platinum Edge Vintage Antique Hand Cut 300+ Pieces 5 lbs
$28.50
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Mosaic Tiles Franciscan Dessert Rose Pieces Hand Cut Broken China - 125 Flat 1.5 inch Leaves
$26.50
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Mosaic Tiles Franciscan Dessert Rose Pieces Hand Cut Broken China - 25 Large Teacup Handles Dinner Plate
$18.50
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Mosaic Tiles Mulberry Black Transferware 60 Pieces Hand Cut Broken China - Spode Purple Vintage
$18.50
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Made to Order - Broken China Mosaic State Stepping Stone -TEXAS Flag
$75.00
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Stained Glass Foiling Tape Copper Studio Pro .56 cm x 33 m
$5.00
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Broken China Mosaic Vase - Red and White Transferware
$28.00
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Broken China Mosaic Birdhouse Blue Willow Decorative Mini
$25.00
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Broken China Mosaic Vase - Blue Violet
$45.00
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Mosaic Mushrooms - Garden Decor - Fairy House - Broken China Mosaic Pink Blue Floral
$14.50
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Vintage Broken China Mosaic Jewelry Box - White Pink Floral - Small
$28.50
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Broken China Mosaic Birdhouse Decorative Mini Green Blue and Yellow
$25.00
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Broken Porcelain for Mosaic - Koi Fish Handpainted Japanese Pot Base - Large Flat Tile
$5.50
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Broken China Mosaic Flower Pot - 8 Inch Coral and White Porcelain
$52.00
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Mosaic Tiles - Denim Blue with Orange Stitches - 40 pieces
$8.50
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Milk Glass Box Lot - Broken Glass 3D Pieces Supplies Chicken Lid Hen Boat -For Mosaic Mixed Media Sculpture
$5.50
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Mosaic Birdbath Small Bird Bath Broken China Mosaic Picassiette Blue Tomato
$75.00
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Mosaic Mushrooms - Garden Decor - Fairy House - Broken China Mosaic Blue Green
$14.50
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Broken Dish Ring - Choice - XL Statement Adjustable Stocking Stuffer - Vintage Broken China
$15.50
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Broken China Mosaic Mailbox Mail Box - One of a Kind Statement Mailbox - Made to Order - Choose a Color
$200.00
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Broken Dish Ring - Choice Statement Adjustable Stocking Stuffer - Vintage Broken China
$12.50
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Mosaic Coffee Table - Blue Broken China -Flow Blue Transferware Vintage Shabby
$325.00
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Collage Assemblage Dress - Broken China Mosaic Blue and White Floral Mixed Media Art - Picture
$25.00
Reviews
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goldenlion21 on Jun 11, 2018
5 out of 5 starsl absolutely love this ring! Very unique, beautiful design and very well made! Great communication and fast shipping as well. Wonderful seller!
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Kathleen Moffatt on May 21, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThis item arrived perfectly packed and looked exactly as it does in the picture. I was so happy that I ordered this stone and Vanessa was amazing to work with. I am already purchasing my second one.
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Updates
About
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Laying out a large design
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one of my tools for hand-cutting each piece
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my favorite pieces to work with
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grouting is messy work
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custom work from special china
DON'T THROW THAT BROKEN DISH AWAY!
I'm genetically wired to love old dishes, I think. They say my Great Grandma went to auctions and bought partial sets of dishes thinking she would find the rest later. I started buying antiques in the fifth grade. It was no surprise when I became a vintage seller online more than a decade ago. But I was always so sad when an old dish with a full and interesting life was unwanted just because it was chipped or stained.
When my wise husband bought me a pair of tile nippers for Mother's Day one year (he knows me SO well!) I began my adventure with mosaics made from broken china. This craft is officially called picassiette, but you probably find it most often by searching for "broken china mosaics." I've always been creative, but no craft had my full attention until I started cutting up plates, cups, saucers and creating new things from the pieces.
My mother's gift for quilting informed my use of color and pattern, and my years of studying antiques gives my work a harmony of era. Practical and a bit stubborn, I'm much more challenged by using old surfaces like old furniture, silver trays and old frames as a starting point than a predictable store-bought substrate. That means each piece I make is one of a kind and has a story all its own. After 5 years of practice, I feel like I really know my materials and my craft and I'm excited to share it with you.
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Shop members
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Vanessa Ryerse
Owner, Maker, Designer
I LOVE old dishes. I have practiced the art of making mosaics from old dishes for many years. I hand-cut each piece and arrange them in one of kind designs and I enjoy the challenge of using the imperfect to make something new and beautiful.
Shop policies
quick communication for your questions and concerns
honestly described items
lightening fast shipping
environmentally sensitive packing (recycled, reused and no extra paper)
water-proof wrapping
tracking numbers
I am human, but I will try to be super-human for you.
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
- Money Order
Returns and exchanges
If the item does not fit, isn't what you imagined, or you just plain change your mind, you are responsible for the cost of return shipping, so be sure to check measurements carefully BEFORE purchasing. No refund is available on an item that is returned to me damaged.
Returns must be set up within ONE WEEK of your receiving your item. I cannot refund after this time frame since by then, I have used the money to buy gas and groceries, so be sure to check your packages promptly and convo immediately about any problems.
Payment
I will accept layaway payments and arrange reservations. Please inquire.
I reserve the right to cancel a reserve after five days with no communication.
Shipping
Parcel Post and First Class is available on large and international orders.
Tracking info available upon request
Shipping overages on orders of TWO or more items are refunded. (It's is usually a shipping bargain to buy more than one item!) Shipping cost covers both shipping and handling.
I pay any shipping costs that exceed my stated price.
Insurance is available on US shipments upon request and is automatically added to items over 50 dollars in value in the US (orders that total 50 dollars or more, not the combination of item and shipping).
Insurance is not available on international orders.
Additional policies and FAQs
Can you adjust the shipping for my country? Yes
Can you provide other pictures or measurements? Yes
Can I request a different shipping method (ie. expedited, first class, etc.)? Yes, but some handling charges may apply.