A Little Peek at the "Black and White" Entries...

Hi Everyone,

I thought I'd send you a little peek at the entries we've received so far for the Black and White challenge which ends September 30. Don't you just want them ALL??? Me too!

This particular challenge doesn't have a prize associated with it (aside from the accolades and admiration of mosaic fans everywhere!), because it was part of the Flickr Mosaic Challenge before I combined groups.

All challenge winners after this one, along with the "Reflections of..." challenge also ending September 30, WILL receive a prize.

Please do not vote for these now. Voting won't begin until October 1, and I'm sure we'll have many more gorgeous entries by then.

However, if all of the recent political mumbo jumbo has given you an overpowering urge to vote for something, ANYTHING, then please check out the Pots and email me at Millimomo@gmail.com with your favorite.

Happy Mosaicing!
Lynne

1) Tiaelle





2) Browney44





3) Broken Glass Mosaics





4) KellieKel1





5) Caz.Kovacs





6) Mosaic.Queen2008





7) RuthTracks





8) ArtsyPhartsy

Changes at Blogger Mosaic Challenge

Hi Everyone,

After using Blogger for this group for a little over a month, I've decided to combine it with the Mosaic Challenge Group on Flickr.

Both venues have their strengths, and this blog will continue, but Flickr offers easy photo loading and open communication between members of the group: things that I feel are important to an active and fun group.

I will continue to post photos of challenge pieces in this blog as well as other photos of interest. However, to submit works to the challenges I'm asking that you use Flickr and add your photos to the Mosaic Challenge group by setting up a free account with Flickr.

The other difference will be that you'll need to go to a link to see all the completed challenge pieces in one place when it's time to vote. However, I'll be posting the individual pieces here in Blogger as they're submitted.

Like any other site, Flickr does have a learning curve, but people seem to love it once they've poked around a little bit.

If you are interested in submitting photos and have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to comment on one of these posts or email me directly at Millimomo@gmail.com. I am happy to help.

Thanks Everyone.

Lynne

Favorite Mosaic by Tish

Hello Lovely Mosaicists,

Meet "Carriera" made by Tish! (Artish71 on Flickr)

She's Tish's favorite self-made mosaic, and I can see why. She's incredibly exotic. I especially love that her bottom is mosaiced, and the little flower is such a sweet addition.

Tish, thank you so much for sending in photos of Carriera!







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I'd love to post more of your favorite mosaics (made by you), so please keep the photos coming, and tell me why your piece is your favorite.

Have a great day, Everyone!

Lynne (Millimomo@gmail.com)

"Pot" Challenge - Time to Vote!

Hi Everyone,

Happy September!

We had four "Pot" entries for our first challenge. Congratulations to every one of you that entered a pot. I can honestly say that I think they are all beautiful and so creative. I love the interpretations on the challenge idea! You guys are amazing. :-)

Please vote for your favorite between September 1 and September 7 (Central Standard US Time) by emailing your choice to me at Millimomo@gmail.com.

You do not have to have made a pot to vote. If you're reading this blog, then please pick a favorite and send it to me.

I'll check my email one more time the morning of September 8 to make sure there were no overnight votes, and then I'll announce the winner that day.

Now here are our fabulous pots!

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1) Cindi B

Coffee Pot

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2) Caz

Cinderella Pot

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3) Artish

Coffee Pot Sculpture

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4) Kimmy B

Jardiniere Clock

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Kim's "Pot" - WIP

Hello Dear Mosaicists,

Kim ("PanacheMosaics" on Flickr) sent in a work-in-progress photo of her "Pot Challenge" entry.

As you know, these challenges have very few guidelines - they're open to your interpretation - and this is a great example of that. Kim isn't actually making a pot; she's using a broken decorative pot to make something else.

She asked me if this qualified, and I told her I felt it did. Now, if the challenge was "monochromatic", and the item was clearly multiple colors, that would be a different situation. I will handle these things on a case by case basis, and I'm always open to your opinions on these things.

In the end, it's up to you, the voters. At the end of the month you get to pick your favorite piece, and if you don't think a piece is appropriate for the challenge, then you should not vote for it.

Please enjoy Kim's piece, and check out the rest of her work on her Flickr photostream and on her website.

Have a great weekend, Everyone!

Lynne

Caz' Pot Entry

Hi Happy Mosaicers,

Caz ("Caz.Kovacs" on Flickr) sent in a wip and completed photo of her Cinderella pot, which she is entering in the Pot Challenge. I love the sweet colors she used in it.

Thanks a bunch, Caz!

Lynne


Cinderella Pot - Ungrouted

Cinderella Pot - Grouted

Pot Challenge Entry by Cindi B

Hi Everyone!

Cindi B has been kind enough to share her completed pot with us. Thank you to Cindi! I love this interpretation of "Pot". :-)

I'd like to share everyone's work as it's completed (and WIP - work in progress - photos are encouraged too!). Then at the end of the month I'll put out another post with the photos of everyone's work in it for ease of voting.

Lynne