on this last, I was torn between spheres and shoes... and finally decide based on the fear that shoes maybe difficult for some to select and or prep...

piggy bank is cool!

Rabbits
Trees
Flowers
Arrows
Windows
(which of course leads me to GLASS ON GLASS)
Houses
Elephants
Cylinders
Hands
Faces
. . . . .

Cats

Are you guys talking substrates? or themes?

I don't think I can hold my cat still till the glue dries... but I'll try!

GOG with any "summertime" theme
Liking the "water" theme
"Feeling Hot Hot Hot"
Sunflowers
Birds
Beach

Mosaic Rocks! mosaic an actual rock or use rocks in one...might be spendy for postage.
Sunflower Summer...anything with a sunflower theme
Tropical Dreams....picture or mirror frame
and for some reason the phrase "Monkey Madness"
keeps popping in to my head! Don't know why or what!
I like the piggy bank idea.

"It's 5:00 somewhere"
margaritaville
cocktails
is it Friday yet???

I'm with you...pass the salt tequilla, please.

I've always wanted a shoe exchange but the piggy bank sounds like a c@@l idea. 'Cause it doesn't have to be a "piggy" bank right? It could be an object turned into a bank such as a treasure box or a birdhouse or lidded basket or glass jar/bottle, even a clear block for those of you that can drill into them!

I am liking this idea even better! Never thought of it like that! A treasure chest!
A glass block! A lidded basket...these are great ideas!

Becky

ROFL @ Nice !!!!!!!!!!! ( I can see your cat running and hiding already ! LOL )

I LOVE the cocktails idea ... That would include ,bottles, glasses , party favors, Hordourves - (however it's spelled ) - little snack thingees .... the ideas can really be expanded on ! That would be a definite surprise not knowing "what part" of a cocktail theme your exchange will be ! I vote for that !

Oh -- and I forgot the most obvious & cutest component ---

PINK ELEPHANTS !!!!!!!!! ROFL ...

Cats: like the cat clicking and clacking out of your mosaic room??heh heh! Now where's my chihuahua??!!!! Once he's grouted he might resemble a cat!

I don't care what youall choose, I just want in on it.

Well, in the other thread I volunteered to run it...unless someone else REALLY wants to LOL. You guys have some great ideas.After the balls are in we can narrow it down and pick a time frame.

Cat's as a substrate

Nice kitty..
Heeeeerrrrrreeee kitty, kitty, kitty.

bumping this up for any other thoughts or ideas

MM, I think this is a job for

sniper kitty!

oh,no sniper kitty!! I guess cat as substrate is out!!

Oh how funny - yesterday my son's friend asked if I would mosaic a piggy bank for his sister's birthday. I had never even considered it until I saw someone mention piggy bank here.

I told him to bring me a piggy bank from the thrift store and I'd do it for him.

I still vote for the cocktail party theme...someone could do a pink elephant piggy bank..

I Haven't seen an actual piggy bank for years ! I doubt if I could find one - not even at the Goodwill !

TMG Michael's has them in the glass paint area.

I vote for a piggy bank....

A square tissue box could be made into a piggy bank.

BTW...Why is it called a Piggy bank? Can't believe everything you read but here's one. - "In Middle English, "pygg" referred to a type of clay used for making various household objects such as jars. People often saved money in kitchen pots and jars made of pygg, called "pygg jars". By the 18th Century, the spelling of "pygg" had changed and the term "pygg jar" had evolved to "pig bank."

Look for announcement next week............

Cool ! Thanks Crystal ... I'll have to check there.

** I still vote for the "Friday night delight !"
*wink*

Cocktails !

LOL

Oh, sure you can buy a piggy bank. Hobby Lobby has piggy banks in their ceramic department. Dollar General always has tons of piggy banks but some are shaped like a purse or shoe. Hobby Lobby also has wooden treasure chest boxes. The possibilities are endless!

Becky