TheMosaicButterfly
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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.
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.
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Mandy on Feb 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGreat customer communication and quick shipping! Such a unique little piece of art! :)
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barbaramcgivney2 on Jan 17, 2021
5 out of 5 starsStunning workmanship. Made to order item as detailed. So easy to work with. Such a pleasure... communication and ideas. A ++++++
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meldupuy on Sep 29, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis is so cheerful and welcomed in my garden. It arrived in one glorious piece after being carefully packed and shipped. Very happy. Thank you.
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ajohnson32 on Sep 26, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love my custom order stepping stone garden sign. Vanessa did an incredible job in capturing exactly want I wanted for our 20th anniversary. ❤️
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Joanna Lenahan on Sep 1, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe stepping stone is beautiful and perfect! Just what I requested. I will definitely be ordering again!
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Gina on Aug 29, 2020
5 out of 5 starsGot this for my husband as an anniversary gift and it blew him away! Having it wrapped so carefully was also a nice touch and made it look like I put way more effort into the gift than I actually did! Thanks for making the gift perfect Mosaic Butterfly! :)
About TheMosaicButterfly
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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.
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
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.