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Taking the broken, making it beautiful. At the farm, where I love to renovate & decorate. #mosaicsatthefarm www.etsy.com/shop/mosaicsatthefarm

A box full of mom's/grandma's/greatgrandma's china

A box full of mom's/grandma's/greatgrandma's china transformed as frames to be gifted to one woman's children and grandchildren. How very special. Do you have a Rubbermaid container full of dishes stashed in the attic or basement? Could I help you transform them into gifts? Let's USE those dishes once again! If not for a dinner party, then maybe frames or trays or ornaments. I'd be honored to be a part of the making and keeping of memories. .
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Greetings from rural Minnesota. These patchwork Mi

Greetings from rural Minnesota. These patchwork Minnesota ornaments are traveling around the state as DIY Kits and that's a happy thought! Thank you for supporting my small business with your purchases of the diy kits in my website shop.(link in bio) I realize mosaic ornaments are not an essential purchase and with tightening budgets, they may not make the cut. Totally understand. Still, there's something important about creating as a stress reliever and a relationship builder that might help you cope with the isolation. The kits are reasonably priced and shipping is free with the purchase of two or more kits. Children can do these. As young as 7 with supervision.
The ornaments, especially the hearts and birdies can be made as gifts to brighten the day of someone who is isolated and lonesome. Just an idea.
These Minnesota ornaments look a bit like Minnesota from the view of an airplane window. Hoping to add more options. Flowers, coffee cups, vintage campers, fish, dragonfly, ice cream cones, snowmen, butterflies. You can leave your feedback for new kit ideas here or on my Facebook page. That also supports my small business and I appreciate it very much ❤️ .
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Read this for April 1 in Streams in the Desert dev

Read this for April 1 in Streams in the Desert devotional:
"In fierce storms," said an old seaman, "we must do one thing; there is only one way: we must put the ship in a certain position and keep her there." This, Christian, is what you must do.

Sometimes, like Paul, you can see neither sun nor stars, and no small tempest lies on you; and then you can do but one thing; there is only one way. Reason cannot help you; past experiences give you no light. Even prayer fetches no consolation. Only a single course is left. You must put your soul in one position and keep it there.

You must stay upon the Lord; and come what may--winds, waves, cross-seas, thunder, lightning, frowning rocks, roaring breakers--no matter what, you must lash yourself to the helm, and hold fast your confidence in God's faithfulness, His covenant engagement, His everlasting love in Christ Jesus.
--Richard Fuller
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Another custom order. Made to celebrate a new teac

Another custom order. Made to celebrate a new teacher. She's facing the struggle as she navigates being a student teacher in the midst of distance learning. I think the second photo is what it's all about. Now and always. To all the teachers and parents out there trying to cope, pay attention to the second photo. .
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Two friends and a complete stranger donated dishes

Two friends and a complete stranger donated dishes to Mosaics at the Farm. Fun colors and patterns. I'm sure to include some of these in the DIY Kits so you can share in the fun with me. Thanks to @patty.farber @mrsmamafrench and a stranger named Charlotte for the pretty potential you shared with me. And thanks to all of you who have shared dishes and jewelry with me @roxanefarber . It is loved. Truly. .
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DIY Kits are now available in my website shop. Th

DIY Kits are now available in my website shop. The kits contain all the materials you'll need to create two ornaments. Choice of hearts, birds and Minnesota ornaments in sets of two.
Since you cannot come to the Farm, the Farm is coming to you!
Here's an example of what your finished project will look like. Two per kit means one to keep and one to share. Two per kit allows you to create with a child or someone else you are quarantined with. And two is just better than one in life.
Thank you for supporting my small business. My workshop is a total disaster in large part because no one is scheduled to arrive any time soon. 🤷🏻‍♀️ My classes always motivate me to stop creating long enough to clean. 🤦‍♀️
On another note, the heart campaign continues. Mosaics at the Farm has been able to send about 50 hearts to people you've nominated to receive them as a symbol of hope, healing and assurance they are never alone. Message me for details if you'd like to nominate someone who is in need of a hopeful message during these trying times. Thank you for partnering with me on this.
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My grandparents were resourceful. For sure they ne

My grandparents were resourceful. For sure they never wasted anything nor took anything for granted. They worked hard but seemed from my perspective to enjoy the work. They also enjoyed the sabbath and used Sundays to play. Cards, fish fries, picnics, and Sunday dinners. (which were at noon if you grew up in the Midwest)
What would my grandparents do today? Be resourceful, waste nothing, and be grateful for all they did have, taking nothing for granted. Save all the empty spools of thread for blocks for the children. Cut the mold off the cheese and be glad there was a nice chunk of cheese underneath. My Grandma would be at her sewing machine making masks. Grandpa would go fishing and share with anyone in need. They'd share whatever was in the root cellar. There'd be bread in the oven and cookies in the blue speckled roaster. If no one could visit, they'd be praying. And doing whatever the Lord directed their hearts and minds to do. Basically they'd do what they could with honest hard work and trust God with the rest. They'd not panic. They wouldn't complain. They would be thinking of others. All the ways of Jesus, really. And if they got sick and knew they'd die from the virus, they'd know where they were going after death. And that by believing Jesus is Lord and Savior, they'd be living forever. And I know they would have gotten on each other's nerves and quarreled in German. That I know. ❤️
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Creating this sunflower stepping stone gives me ho

Creating this sunflower stepping stone gives me hope. It also offers peace of mind and a sense of good things to come. What is it that you are doing to offer yourself peace of mind and hope for good things to come? Ordering seeds? Starting seedlings in the window? Walking about your yard, envisioning your flower gardens? Addressing the wedding invitations because you are trusting in a better day of celebration? I hope you are hoping against hope. Imagine if we all did that! God is moving. Watching. Hoping we'll respond to His still, small voice. Powerful voice. He whispered to me to keep creating for a better day. And for right here and now. With that, the heart campaign continues. Mosaics at the Farm has sent out 43 hearts to date. With more on order, giving me something to do here and now. I count that as a blessing. Message me for details. .
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A pretty little saucer, all lonesome without a mat

A pretty little saucer, all lonesome without a matching teacup... now transformed into a beautiful heart ornament to bless some other lonesome soul and transform their broken heart into a beautiful vessel for love.
A tall order for a discarded saucer and a small piece of art. But I believe God when He says He can feed thousands and thousands of people using a few fish and a loaf of bread. The heart campaign continues as long as the restrictions are in place. If we cannot go see those who are lonely, afraid, sick, and sad, then we can give God our little offerings and let Him fill them to satisfaction. Some of you are offering musical talent, some of you are sewing face masks, some of you are essential workers pressing on in the front lines. Some of you are parents-turned-teachers. Some of you are teaching from afar and that is hard and brave. Some of you are sick and feel unable to "do" anything but pray. And yet that is probably the most important thing anyone can do. Bravo people! Bravo! .
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Thanks for partnering with Mosaics at the Farm to

Thanks for partnering with Mosaics at the Farm to send over two dozen people a little hope, healing, and assurance that we are never alone. Nearly 30 hearts (so far)have gone out into the world of isolation to break the barriers as only love can do.
2 Corinthians 10 says this..."The truth is that, although of course we lead normal human lives, the battle we are fighting is on the spiritual level. The very weapons we use are not those of human warfare but powerful in God’s warfare for the destruction of the enemy’s strongholds.". And our greatest weapon is love. #itneverfails
If you want in on the mosaic heart campaign, message me!
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This was a delight to create. The recipients were

This was a delight to create. The recipients were pleased. A view of Maui. Beauty abounds amid the trials. Let's look for it. Let's stop and soak it in when we see it. Let's share it with others in the ways we can. Let's hold the hope and keep the faith. And share it with each other. Because sometimes we must hope against hope...
"Abraham, when hope was dead within him, went on hoping in faith" (Romans 4:18)
Let's be like Abraham. .
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The "heart campaign" continues. Together we are se

The "heart campaign" continues. Together we are sending hope, healing and the truth that though we may feel lonesome, we are never alone. Deuteronomy 31:6 says...
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”. Maybe the " them" in that verse refers to the contagions. Maybe it refers to the lies that whisper that this will break you, or ruin you or never end.
The heart campaign is small by any earthly measure, but in God's economy, I trust it is doing a ripple effect of good. If you want in on sending someone a heart who is scared, vulnerable, isolated, depressed or battling something else along with the quarantine, please message me. Together we can be the hands of Jesus. .
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Two minutes ago I decided I was going to post one

Two minutes ago I decided I was going to post one heart a day... That idea lasted two minutes. Here's another one being shipped out on Monday to someone you nominated. Oh that Jesus would take our little offerings and feed the world hope and healing. I'm counting on that, actually. Amen!

One of the hearts that will be shipped out on Mond

One of the hearts that will be shipped out on Monday to someone you nominated. Someone on a rough road before the coronavirus added another layer of hard. Someone whose story stopped all complaining at my house. Thank you for reaching out and sharing their story I'm trusting God to bless them with hope, healing and a deep knowing they are not alone. ❤️
...This heart was the first one I tried using the teacup handle. It led to a dozen more incorporating the handles. Teacup handles are pretty cool. ☕
Message me if you know someone who together we can bless with hope and healing. .
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These are the result of group kindness. Many of th

These are the result of group kindness. Many of the teacups and dishes used for these hearts are from you. Donated to Mosaics at the Farm for a second chance at blessing others. I'm loving the use of the teacup handles. These are all spoken for, again because of you! Thank you for sharing names and addresses of people who are in need of the prayers and support these little heart ornaments hold. Your prayers and mine. I have cried reading the hardship of people you love who will be the recipients of these. The two hearts that have a pink and blue whole heart surrounded by the broken heart made beautiful will be going to a special group of people... Mama's and daddy's who have felt the loss of miscarriage and infant death. Hope Remains is a local nonprofit doing incredible good for these families. I can't even imagine putting that on top of forced isolation. These will need to dry and then put on their groutfit before heading out to comfort and encourage. Believe me I know that little ornaments can't possibly do true comfort and healing, but God can and does use anything! If he used a little boy's lunch to feed 5000 men, then He can use the hearts. Not without your help. Thank you for the dishes and thank you for the names and most of all, thank you for praying with me to the One true God. In John 14:6 Jesus says "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me". There is one way and it's such good news! Because there's A WAY! .
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So happy to be turning overlooked, discarded teacu

So happy to be turning overlooked, discarded teacups and plates into heart ornaments that will be blessing those who are extra isolated and vulnerable during this trying time. People who are battling illnesses unrelated to the virus on top of the quarantine. And those suffering the isolation of depression on top of the isolation of the quarantine. Thank you for sharing the names of your people you want to be blessed by these little hearts. I'm sending them out with a handwritten note that says what you'd like to say in person if you could. Message me if you want in on this. No one has to think too hard to remember someone who could use a little more support, comfort and encouragement. A way to say "you are NOT alone!"
It's therapeutic for me and I pray while I create and I believe God takes our meager offerings (our fish and barley loaves) and does the miraculous. .
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This is a unique custom order. Seems fitting to po

This is a unique custom order. Seems fitting to post it today. Just heard from a school administrator to watch out for scam online learning programs before recommending these free programs to parents. Ugh. I suppose with every crisis we have the choice to do good or evil. Let's choose good! And let's be wise and alert to fraud and scams that will target the elderly, the isolated, the vulnerable, the children at home, the good teachers, the desperate parents... I pray for good to come of this, I believe greater is God than the enemy of the world. He is for us, with us, and gives wisdom for the asking. May the Kingdom come and His will be done. And may we who follow Jesus be full of wisdom, grace and mercy, and lead with a servant heart. .
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A little more garden art. Roosters are a perennial

A little more garden art. Roosters are a perennial favorite. Metal compliments greenery. And it's functional if you want to water your flowers and look good doing so. .
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Ann created these as gifts. So pretty with ribbon

Ann created these as gifts. So pretty with ribbon added. Lucky recipients of her beautiful work. Ann's first time trying mosaics. #youcandothis #learnmosaics #iteachmosaics #mosaicsatthefarm .
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Teaching a Mosaics Class at the Farm today... Here

Teaching a Mosaics Class at the Farm today... Here is a sampling of works in progress. You should grab a few friends and road trip to the farm. #youcandothis #iteachmosaics #learnmosaics .
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A little children's chair getting ready for someon

A little children's chair getting ready for someone's garden. Exterior adhesives and grout along with spar varnish will allow this little punch of color to accent some greenery or compliment yellow flowers. Or maybe sit near the strawberry patch? This never gets old. I had to clean the workshop for class tomorrow. But if you give an artist a clean workshop, she's going to want to make a mess 🙋🏻‍♀️😁🤷🏻‍♀️😆
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When your self-proclaimed "not artsy" daughter goe

When your self-proclaimed "not artsy" daughter goes beyond beginner level to create an amazing high heel mosaic... That's why I don't pay any heed to people who say they aren't creative. You are totally capable of creating a beautiful mosaic, even if you tell yourself and everyone else that you are not creative, crafty, or artsy. You can do this! Join me for a class at the Farm! Grab some fun people and come on over! @hollyangela_
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24 favorite children's books that helped raise the

24 favorite children's books that helped raise the Reinert kids. All put inside a mosaic collage that measures 3 feet x 3 feet. I plan to read all of those stories to my grandbabies. My first arriving at the end of May. Can you SEE all 24 stories or characters from stories? I will be grouting this and hopefully that pulls it together, highlights some of the less visible parts. But now, I rest. .
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Can you see the coconut tree? And can you Name Tha

Can you see the coconut tree? And can you Name That Storybook? To say I'm having fun with this mosaic gift for my grandbaby is a bit of an understatement. #workinprogress #laboroflove
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Name That Storybook continues... Use your imaginat

Name That Storybook continues...
Use your imagination, please. An old Ukrainian folk story if you can benefit from a hint. .
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Name That Storybook! Mercer Mayer wrote a whole s

Name That Storybook!
Mercer Mayer wrote a whole series of children's books with these beloved critters. My kids loved every single one of these stories. Always hidden in the pages was a little mouse who often was rolling his eyes at the little critters. That little mouse made the books all the more charming. Can you name this particular book title?
If you haven't read to a child lately, do yourself a favor and grab a favorite book and a kid and have yourself a great time! And if you've never read Mercer Mayer, well I'd say it's about time! 😉
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Name That Storybook continues... Some of the books

Name That Storybook continues... Some of the books are much more challenging to represent. Can you guess this work in progress?
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The game continues. Name That Storybook. This is i

The game continues. Name That Storybook. This is in very rough draft, and I am not at all able to replicate the beautiful illustrations of this book. But give it a guess.
For newcomers, I am making a mosaic for my grandbaby arriving in May and filling the large board with favorite children's book characters. And people are trying to guess what I have mosaiced. People are also giving me suggestions of more books, which is awesome. Thank you for your input! .
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One more storybook character to guess. Name That S

One more storybook character to guess. Name That Storybook! Part of the mosaic I'm creating for my first grandbaby. It's March and it came in like a lamb in Minnesota. It's going to be 50 degrees tomorrow and 60 on Sunday. It's gloriously muddy at the Farm. But we know better than to put our winter coats away. There's this thing about spring "going out like a lion" 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Name That Storybook! The guessing game continues..

Name That Storybook! The guessing game continues... I'm in the process of making a mosaic for my first grandchild who will make an arrival near the end of May. It is a large wall piece that will be filled with storybook characters from favorite children's books. .
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This one is easy, I think. 😉 But please guess!

This one is easy, I think. 😉 But please guess! Mosaicing for my grandbaby to be. All the storybook favorites I can fit on the board. This one was most fun and, as you can see, I went with the treats rather than the fruits. I hear grandmss can get away with that. 😆
For newcomers, I'm in the process of making a mosaic for my first grandchild who will make an arrival near the end of May. It is a large wall piece that will be filled with storybook characters. I'm playing a guessing game, Name That Storybook. .
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I'm in the process of making a mosaic for my first

I'm in the process of making a mosaic for my first grandchild who will make an arrival near the end of May. It is a large wall piece that will be filled with storybook characters. Do you know what this book is? 😉 If not, you're missing out on a classic. The monkey hanging from the clothesline (did you know it was a monkey? Clothesline?) will be holding onto a big yellow hat. That's my clue for the second storybook character. The clothesline will hold a whole bunch of red mittens. Anyone know that classic? My own children do not, but it was my husband's favorite children's book as a little boy. He could only describe the story but didn't know the title. Finally years after my kids were grown, I was able to Google the information and there it was, Too Many Mittens.
The mosaic will include the very hungry caterpillar, and so many more. I'll post the mosaic and you can guess the book. It'll be fun. Maybe even take you back in time to a good memory. .
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Thank you for following Mosaics at the Farm.❤️

Thank you for following Mosaics at the Farm.❤️ I see there are over 500 followers and I decided to introduce myself to all of you, as I don't think I ever really did that.
I started mosaic art sometime in 2013. I had no idea what I was doing, but I leaned heavy on those who did. I watched You Tube videos, read mosaic art blogs, and joined a mentoring group on Facebook. I also joined @artsofcarvercounty and I just keep creating, making mistakes, and learning from them.
People asked if they, too, could learn the art. I jokingly said, "sure I can teach you what I know, but you'll have to come out to the farm." I really thought that would be the stumbling block, as my farm was at least an hour's drive for most of my local friends. But they came! And by 2018 my hobby became Mosaics at the Farm. I've had guests from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. I almost had my Hawaii friend join me during her visit to the mainland, but she ran out of time to travel from her hometown in South Dakota.
I use stained glass, dishes, rocks, and jewelry to create my designs. I have fallen in love with vintage dishes and the pique assiette form of mosaics. I like to have my larger pieces to tell a story. In my mind, they always speak. I bring memories to life through mosaics. I like to recreate the joys of childhood. I make small mosaics (ornaments and jewelry) and I like to try new substrates. My motto on that is "you can mosaic anything" which is not exactly true, but I give it a good college try. My high heeled shoes fall into that category.
I speak on the topic of "broken to beautiful" to church groups and other faith-based organizations. Mosaics mirrors the gospel where Jesus takes our brokenness and makes us beautiful, redeemed, and new! ❤️❤️
I've been married to Greg, who is lovingly known as "Beanie", for 34 years. We are now empty nesters and enjoying our new farm and our time together in rural Minnesota.

I have four grown children, a son-in-law, and a grandbaby due in May! I have a mosaic in mind for Baby G, and it will be posted when it is finished. It will highlight my family's favorite children' books. Stay tuned! Glad you are here. And thank you for following along.

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