Marketplace: New Tiles

Visit Cats and Flowers: Gardens Tiles and Cats and Flowers: Vases Tiles

Cats and Flowers tiles and more designs, I have all new tiles to share, and not just newly made, but made differently from what I’ve been doing over the past five years that I’ve been making tiles. My new tiles are made on upcycled ceramic wall tiles, and they look fantastic.

I did like the polymer clay tiles because they were just about indestructible. But it’s plastic, and we have enough of that around already. Plus, the price has doubled since I began to use it, and tiles are nice but I don’t think I want to charge more than $10.00 for one tile!

Cats on Beds Tiles

My first inspiration at considering these tiles was that I liked the color and wanted to use something that could make the most of it. I decided my brush pen and ink pen sketches would be just the thing for that, clear lines on that pale yellow background. But for my color artwork I decided to use a slightly different label so that the yellow of the tile wouldn’t change the tone of the artwork.

Brushy Baths Tiles

I’ve been considering this for a while because I’ve had these pale yellow ceramic wall tiles for…years, just waiting for me to do something with them. Wall tiles aren’t intended for everyday use and they can be a little fragile so I worked my way through some possibilities and found a few ways to reinforce them and make them more durable: a vinyl label with the image, an encasing gloss finish, and a piece of cork on the bottom. They can handle everyday use, though if they hit the floor, well, I can’t guarantee that!

Cats After van Gogh Tiles

I organized the designs into sets because customers often look for tiles in a similar theme, style, palette, etc., and organizing them that way helps me keep them organized too.

Sunny Ink and Watercolor Tiles

I attended two events over the past two weekends, and had these at the second event. I sold several tiles there so I was pleased that my inspiration for them seemed to work well.

Visit Lucy, the Most Exceptional Kitten Tile or Visit Winter Afternoon Nap Tile

I have a few additional sets I’d like to see as well, so off to make more!

About Ordering

I had always posted the tiles individually, but I’m now posting them in sets. That’s how I usually plan them because I’m always thinking in sets of four, but you can still purchase individual tiles in that set. That way you can also see similar designs together, and see all the designs available even if one or more is not in stock.

• The name of each set of tiles above the photo is a link to that set on Portraits of Animals.
• Instead of listing each tile separately I have each set of tiles in its own product post.
• Inside the post for each set is where you’ll find each of the individual tiles listed.

Some tiles have a note above the product shopping cart.

• I usually make replacements in sets as soon as I can until I run out of those particular tiles (same color, size, style, etc.).
• Because the finish on the tiles takes several days to cure you may see a “ready to ship ” date.
• If the tile will no longer be available on that same color/size/style of tile I will note that it is discountinued.

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And a set of discounts for buying more than one:

One tile is $15.00

Two tiles $25.00: use the code 2TILES25.

Three tiles $35.00: use the code 3TILES35.

Four tiles $45.00: use the code 4TILES45.

Take a look at them and see if there is one or more that you can’t live without!

Visit Tiles and Coasters in my Handmade Gift Gallery

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And a mini product review and endorsement!

When I make tiles I want them to be used! Don’t worry about setting down your coffee cup! Spill that tea! Without cracks in the tile or stains on the surface. I wanted to be sure I had a solid coating on the surface that would not only protect the artwork and be washable but would also help to strengthen the surface of the ceramic tile against cracking. I talked to an amazing person @plaidcrafts and gave Mod Podge® Multi—Gloss a try–the finish is dishwasher safe after it’s fully cured but it dries fast enough to use in a few days. I also used it to adhere the cork to the unfinished bottom of the tile.

And you know my care with using non-toxic products in my art and craft, and also buying products made in the USA–this is a non-toxic water-based finish and all their products have been USA-made since 1976. Yes, a mini product review, but after the time spent in working this out I’m happy share what I’ve found.

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And don’t forget—garden flags are 2 for $25.00 until the end of June—that’s just a few more days!

Your discount when you buy two

Flags are $20.00 each with shipping, handling and taxes, but you can buy two flags, any two, mix or match for only $30.00 with coupon code 2GARDENFLAGS30.

You must have two garden flags in your cart for the coupon to work.

And if you’re local and want to pick them up you can save the $5.00 shipping fee with coupon code LOCALPICKUP.

Can’t make up your mind about felines or flowers? Get them both!

Or get one for summer and one for your autumn garden!

Visit Garden Flags in my Handmade Gift Gallery

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Marketplace

Mimi would think you should choose a flag that includes her in the design.

Take a look at other new merchandise and featured artwork.

Marketplace is a feature on The Creative Cat to share the latest coming out of my studio with my readers. Once a week on Thursday I feature something new in my “shop”.

Read about creating custom items

Find out more about creating custom items for your own home using the images you see here. Visit the “Ordering Custom Art” page to see samples and read bout how to order.

Find out about events and festivals where you can find me and my work.

Sign up for my e-newsletter (below), check the widget on the sidebar on my home page, or sign up to receive posts on Portraits of Animals Marketplace. I plan on plenty of events this coming summer in the Pittsburgh area.

It’s all done under the close and careful supervision of my studio cats!

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Copyright

All images and text used on this site are copyrighted to Bernadette E. Kazmarski unless otherwise noted and may not be used without my written permission, although links to your site are more than welcome and are shared. Please ask if you are interested in using and image or story in a print or internet publication. If you are interested in purchasing a print of an image or a product including it, check my animal and nature website Portraits of Animals to see if I have it available already. If you don’t find it there, visit Ordering Custom Artwork for more information on a custom greeting card, print or other item.

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