After being told that her idea was very complicated and would take too much time, Nancy, an interior designer with a keen eye for color and texture, decided to make it herself. Nancy made the tray. Her research paid off. Over the last year, Nancy has made and sold over 100 free-standing shardware creations, including pitchers, teapots, umbrella stands, bird houses, bird baths, mirror frames, sconces, tables, lamps, vases, watering cans and umbrella stands. A myriad of cigar wrappers decoupaged onto a large trash bin turn the humble piece into a work of art.
Table tops, jugs and terra cotta pots are all good candidates.
These can be tiles, jugs, bottles, dishes or other ceramic ware. Charms, jewels, or a number of items of your choosing, including small toys or pieces of children's' toy dishware, can be added for special interest. Using a tile cutter, cut plates or tiles into shapes that appeal to you. Arrange pieces in a pleasing pattern, then adhere them to the base with glue. Let dry thoroughly.