Backsplash tessarae...broke like a dream!

18 years ago

Check this out! It was a square cake(?) plate that I got for 2 dollars. I thought, How cute is that for focals for a kitchen backsplash?! I got it before Christmas, tonight just felt like breaking something. I am SO PLEASED with how it broke. Except for getting a little dicey in the middle (and I can piece it if I want) I didn't lose anything important. I am getting inspired to get going on this backsplash!

After the first break, which I scored then used the Leps:

It's perfect for focals for my basically red and green kitchen. Here's where I want the backsplash:

And yes, I am blessed with that beautiful view out my kitchen window. That was early morning back in the spring. That's a big redbud tree in bloom that makes it look like fall.

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Comments (19)

PantherFL
18 years ago
Can't wait to see how you do it, I love looking at all the pictures posted here!
shrty411
18 years ago
Wow, that is going to look grea on a backsplash!! Nice to have something break easily isn't it?

Maria
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nicethyme
18 years ago
wow... that was some good nipping right there! and wow that view is heavenly.

Can't wait to see you transform your backsplash!
WUVIE
18 years ago
Sigh. What a lovely view! No wonder you
are inspired to create!

Can't wait to see what you make, the plate
is breaking great!

Karen Marie
bamasusanna
18 years ago
Oh yeah! That is SCREAMIN' for mosaic.
I love the plate you nipped. A wonderful start!
tamar_422
18 years ago
You all keep doing these colorful backsplashes, and I keep thinking, "Gee, I wonder if I can pull the tile and Indiana Dunes rocks off of mine and replace them with smashed plates ..."
crackpotannie
18 years ago
Should be a beautiful backsplash and wow what a view.
cacbeary
18 years ago
Great job breaking up the plate. It's perfect. Can't wait to see the backsplash. It will be beautiful.
cindiloo
18 years ago
It's such a great feeling when it breaks just right! That plate was crying out to be a kitchen backsplash focal for sure!
Looking forward to seeing your work. Your view is to die for!
flagtruck
18 years ago
Good going, I am anxious to see it also. Your window above your counter is wonderful. I bet it makes you happy all the time to have such a wonderful view? I base my landscaping in the back on my view from the kitchen window. If I am adding something, I have to go inside to see how it looks from there. LOL I just want it to be right from the line of sight where I normally am if inside.
I really like the tile you nipped. It broke great. What other tiles are you going to use? I can't wait to see it all finished. I am very proud of you. I am sure it will be beautiful.
Carol
coppertop367
18 years ago
Wow! Great find on the plate. Can't wait to see the backsplash finished.
bianchi3
18 years ago
Your view is just breathtaking. And that plate will look beautiful in a backsplash, cant wait to see WIPs.
Bianchi
andrea_2
18 years ago
I had to laugh at "tonight just felt like breaking something". Better a plate than someone's head! Well, you broke that plate real pretty. I can't wait to see your backsplash!
gretch1964
18 years ago
That is a great plate. Can't wait to see the backsplash started and finished.
Shades_of_idaho
18 years ago
Smashing good job!!! LOL Pretty view too. Can't wait to see your progress on the backsplash!!

Chris
chickeemama
18 years ago
I know you been waiting a long time to get to do this...if your bathroom is any indication of how awesome your work will be than this will be stunning!!!! That is a great plate!!!
fiddlekate
18 years ago
I think it broke so well... because YOU did such a good job with it!
t's a darling plate... and you've got a great place to work on that backsplash! Beautiful view!
livnlife
18 years ago
Oh...I love the colors!
That will really brighten up your kitchen!
What a lovely view!
Cant wait to see more!

Crystal
Calamity_J
18 years ago
I'd love to do my backsplash! Kitchen, bathroom, just so many hours in the day! I REALLY want to mosaic the bathroom sink!!!