How to Make a Tissue Box Birdhouse

October 27, 2011
In Part 1 I told you how I got the idea for using discarded tissue boxes to simulate mosaics. Here are step-by-step instructions for you to use in creating your own Fausaic item. You don't have to use a birdhouse. You can use any wood substrate of your choosing. I find that cigar boxes, jewelry boxes, and picture frames work best. Don't be limited by my instructions. You could Fausaic your entire front door if you wanted to. Let your creative juices flow.

I find the thick color-printed glossy cardboard from tissue boxes works best. It gives a thicker "tile" to work with and the glossy surface creates a more realistic result. However, you can use any paper you want to use. There are many beautiful papers available at the craft and scrap-booking stores. They will provide you with a rich palette of colors, textures. The benefit of working with a pre-designed tissue box is that the designer has already selected and harmonized the color palette for you.

Use a Tissue Box to Mosaic a Birdhouse

October 17, 2011
I admire people who use discarded or recycled materials to make art. I'm continually stunned by the creativity of people and the beauty they bring alive using free materials. A couple of years ago I took a Mosaic class but quickly realized that I would not be able to afford it. Glass costs are rising and ceramic tiles are costing as little as $5 each. Since I don't have time to hunt around in tile shop waste bins, I abandoned the hobby.

Then one day about a year ago I had a "Eureka" moment. I've saved pretty papers over the years like cards, calendars and advertizements. Much of the art on those cardboard tissue boxes is too pretty to throw out. Then I thought, "Too bad these aren't tiles, then I could use them to make mosaics. Wait a minute! Why can't I?"

The Rosie Show - A Glowing Review

Rosie O'Donnell is a huge talent who can pluck at your heartstrings one minute and make you laugh out loud the next. In an era of so many masks and pretenders, Rosie's authenticity resonates with people. This is something that Oprah Winfrey has learned well. Must be why they've created The Rosie Show.

The first change you'll spot from her previous show is that they've ditched the desk. A good call among many decisions made when designing the new show. A monologue from Rosie makes you smile and sets the tone as the show begins.