Trash to Treasure DIY Mosaic Table Tutorial

[@kristiedeanda5787]

You are very talented, methodical, very great at teaching, very humble and cute as can be!! This video helped me sooooo much!! Thank you dear... Your table is gorgeous by the way!!

[@audreymartinez8735]

For your first time project this really is beautiful. Love the broken Mexican tile!

[@RuthJohnstonaworldofgoods]

My favorite part is,that you made a pattern without it being a picture. I love randomness in most things, but sometimes mosaics can be too busy. This is stunning! My husband made a random mosaic table top years ago. While beautiful, i prefer yours.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you so much Ruth!! I'm so glad you like it. Thanks for watching!

[@TiffanyYoung-bv2gb]

I think it’s the sunflower that centers it, art usually needs a focal point. The sunflower works perfectly

[@carolines6195]

My old mosaic table has rusted beyond repair. So expensive to buy now, will be doing it myself. Thank you.

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

I threw my old rusted table out, I’m now kicking my self 🤔

[@jackieacheson4928]

I am moving into a house next week, and I will have a craft space. A CRAFT SPACE. I have a table that I have been wanting to try mosaics on for 25 years. I can't wait. Thanks for this video.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

That's great Jackie! I was so excited when I got my craft room so I'm sure you are going to love having a dedicated space for crafting!

[@Suzika]

I can't believe this was your first mosaic project-absolutely stunning! Adding the rope border was so innovative & added the perfect touch. I want to go run and "play" with mosaics right now after watching your video! Great job! (applause)

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Aww, thank you so much Susan! It was a lot of fun to do! I think I need to start planning my next mosaic project.

[@robinlathim8221]

Haha that's what I was thinking too! 😊

[@HOlsen789]

You did a great job on the table. Your video is so relaxing and the background music is perfect. I could watch your projects for hours.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jacarta2007]

Thank you so much for sharing this DIY project and for your easy-to-follow instructions. I'm looking forward to trying it myself. Greetings from Puerto Rico.

[@JoseGarcia-xo9lf]

Beautiful project. Mexican tiles are just awesome!!! It makes me proud to see them everywhere. Greetings from México.

[@gijiette7685]

Beautiful! My glass table top broke during a windstorm and I am going to make a tabletop like this! What a transformation! Thanks so much!

[@doitmyselfer1952]

Good video, you did a great job on the little table. You made it look like a quicker job than I'm sure it was so I'm glad you mentioned that it was actually time consuming. Prevents me from tackling a huge table expecting not to spend a lot time on it (thus planning better for it).

[@crafthappymawmaw7359]

Omg. I love that sunflower 🌻 it’s beautiful

[@WendyHannan-pt7ez]

I’ve been wanting to do this project, now I know how, great idea buying the broken tiles. I have an out door table to work with, I might add it cost me much more than $3 ,so I don’t want to muck it up 😧. Your table was an excellent buy at the thrift shop, it looks fabulous. Thanks for this tutorial, I really enjoyed it.

[@alfredcolyer1524]

Love the finished table with Mexican tile. For a first time I salute you. Well done & keep up the good work. 😃 looking forward to seeing you other projects 👍

[@vikibarker677]

I love it. So beautiful. I love all kinds of Mexican Spanish designs.

[@Mojocinco]

It’s so beautiful! Great job

[@janisjacox7527]

I am so glad I came across your video! It is so much clearer and more detailed than other ones I've seen. I know this was shot during the shut down so getting out to places like Ace, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Lowes etc was difficult. Now I'll be able to pick up supplies in person. I'm doing a similar round table using three broken dinner plates from a very posh Coalport dinner service so I may get a tile nipper to make finer cuts than your hammer/plastic bag technique. The piping bag suggestion is genius. Thanks so much.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

@@janisjacox7527 I'm so glad you found this video helpful. I bet your table will be gorgeous! Have fun making it and thanks so much for watching!

[@DreamPhreak]

Well I'm impressed. Wasn't sure how useful a few broken tiles would be to cover a table, but you actually made a pattern with them and covered the whole thing. Smart.

[@romygime5822]

I got similar little table it's been around in back yard for years never know what to do with it and you give me the great idea. You have done a magnificent job you are so good at it should be proud. Thank you for sharing

[@AlpacaRenee]

Super cute project! Great job. Thanks for showing your process!

[@kwajmi79]

Your little table turned out BEATTIFUL!!!

[@JesseLandau]

Ordering some broken Mexican tiles! What a great idea!!

[@patriciakeil9127]

I love!! I have also been procrastinating a mosaic table top. We did a tile around a sink in our bathroom so I have plenty of mastic and grout to use so no excuses now! What I loved the most was your pattern and the way you went about it. I think the broken tile idea is also super cool. Thanks for the video!! Patty k.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

@@patriciakeil9127 I'm glad you liked the video and that you are feeling inspired to work on your table. Thanks so much for watching!

[@dianekopf2948]

Thank you for creating this video. I have a round table top. I've been wanting to mosaic; great ideas. ❤

[@tamaracharland1036]

You inspired me to order some talavera tile online over the weekend. I am now gluing my pieces down on a 24 inch thrift store wood/venir table. So much fun ! Plan on grouting over the weekend. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

That's awesome Tamara! I'm glad you decided to give it a try!

[@johnprice1914]

For a first attempt, that is very impressive!..well done.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you very much!

[@curtainsup9]

came out great...I have a table I have been saving to do a mosaic on as I have been wanting to try if for about 20 years...so this is inspirational.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thanks! You should definitely give it a try!

[@lindadillon4482]

Today is the first time I ever saw your channel. I know nothing about doing mosaics either, but I've always wanted to learn. After I saw the outcome of yours, I think I may start on mine this week. I have to place an order with Amazon as I've not been anywhere, except for my Doctor's appointments since Covid embarked on America. I just love how your table turned out. You picked out beautiful colors to use. It is a beautiful piece of furniture now. I'll try and get back to you later, after I've completed my table. Until then, stay safe and God Bless. Linda, from Texas.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

That's great Linda! Give it a try and I would love to see yours when it is finished. Thanks so much for watching.

[@jaynew5879]

Your small table and Talavera tiles inspired me to mosaic a little table top that’s been in my garage for nearly 20 years. it’s not competed yet but I’ll try to post a few pics when it is. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

That's awesome! I'm so glad that I have inspired you to finish your table. I would love to see some pics when you have it done. You can tag me on Instagram or post them on my Facebook page.

[@thresajustice2832]

I love the way that you describe how to do it it doesn’t sound rushed everything’s right there thank you for taking your time to explain it all I appreciate that

[@LovinLifesJourney]

You are so welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@janiceolson7311]

Absolutely gorgeous! As far as I’m concerned... you look like a pro!

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Aww, thank you Janice!

[@anns1921]

I so agree!

[@Laura-x3k8k]

Wow it turned out beautiful!! You did a great job teaching us to. Thank you so much! I can't wait one!

[@joanshute3384]

This turned out Absolutely Beautiful. You would never know it was your first one. I always wondered how to make one. Thank you for sharing this with us. So until next time God Bless you and have a Blessed Evening and Stay Safe my dear Friend. 🍁👭🍁

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thanks so much 😊

[@milenathomson5422]

Everything looks lovely when one make the effort. It’s beautiful!

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you!

[@kathleenstanek9943]

I have a lot of tiles that were left by the previous owner and was thinking of doing something like this. Thank you for showing how to go about doing it. Your turned out very nice.

[@Artsylois]

Kathleen Stanek need to wear a mask mixing the grout! You can see it going into the air.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

You are welcome Kathleen. You should definitely give it a try.

[@darlenestone4235]

Fantastic project and instructional video. I decided to subscribe to your channel because I could listen to your voice all day long. Very soothing, and your instruction was perfect to follow. Just the right pace. I look forward to looking at your other videos. Thanks.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Aww, thank you so much Darlene. Welcome to my channel and thank you for watching!

[@peziki]

Very good production. View plan is well done and narration is good and easy to follow. Expertly done.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you very much!

[@funeyedmermaidjez9569]

I love it too. My table is that size! Perfect for beginning. Thank you!

[@rhonda611purple]

You are so brave to give it a try even though it was out of your comfort zone. It turned out great!!

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you so much!

[@lisaromans5014]

It turned out beautifully!! I've been saving broken glass, tiles, & pottery to "one day" make a mosaic. You have inspired me to do it. 😀

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Yes! You should totally do it! It was fun and very satisfying. Thanks for watching and have a blessed day!

[@deborahhenderson149]

So pleasing to see how the table turned out. So colourful. Well done!. I have a square wooden coffee table i would like to mosaic with ceramic and pottery i have collected for years. I also pondered over the edging and have come up with an idea of using some black and silver small rectangle tiles to fit around the table edge. Maybe it will work? I can only but try. Thank you so much for your presentation.xx

[@denetrew6959]

Love the way your table turned out.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thanks so much!

[@minnietorres8570]

Excellent job well done colors. Are beautiful and thanks for using the.puerto rican music thats what caught my attention blessings from a Jersey RICAN 🙏😷

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you so much and I'm glad you liked the music. I thought it was fun for this video. Thanks so much for watching!

[@mistydorsey-hart2388]

Thank you so much for this video! I volunteer with my Mom's non-profit and thrift store and have wanted to transform something in this manner for a long time! Looking forward to finding just the right piece and some chipped dishes to test my hand at mosaic!

[@LovinLifesJourney]

I'm so glad my video was helpful. That's great that you volunteer at the non-profit. I hope you find the perfect pierce to add your mosaics to. I would love to see your finished piece when it's done.!

[@mistydorsey-hart2388]

Lovin' Life's Journey I will post before and afters for you

[@karenbates5671]

You did a beautiful job! Now you have a sharp table that you can be proud of!

[@vickidavis3598]

You did a great job,, I too have wanted to do mosaic for a long time, you have given me inspiration. Thank you. I love the rope on the outside edge.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you! You should definitely give it a try!

[@evelynneconrad2538]

I Love this Table! So Creative and Attractive! Looks high end. I give you credit for trying this with no prior knowledge. I have wanted to give it a try for a lot of years, but have held off. My idea was to take an old bowling ball 🎳 and cover it with pennies! After watching you maybe this summer. I appreciate you tackling this project and sharing the experience with us. Thank you. Be Safe & Well my friend.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you! 😊 I finally just had to try it and I'm so glad I did. It wasn't hard, but it was time consuming. It's a great project for right now while we are all staying at home. I say just go for it! Have a blessed day and stay healthy!

[@alisonmike2912]

Im going to do this in the spring. I do pottery and I've collected my fails and smashed them up and I'm going to use them to mosaic our garden table, really looking forward to it.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Have fun with it! I really enjoyed making mine.

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

i like the idea of the piping bag , not so messy, and easy to see where you need more or less👍🏼

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Yes, I totally agree!

[@damayanthierajapakse4554]

Thank you so much for giving these new ideas

[@arlandwhitesides8562]

Can't thank you enough. Just opened my box of "broken tiles" from Amazon and about 15 are intact. The other 15 or so have very little breakage. They are really neat tiles too...vibrant colors. Such a great project for a difficult summer.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Wow! That's awesome that so many of them were intact! I had one person tell me that they received theirs and only one was broken. They are beautiful tiles, aren't they? Have fun with your project!

[@ursulakranefu7294]

I like it very much - especially the rope!

[@JJs-ClassC-Adventures]

Great job. It looks like something from a specialty shop.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you very much!

[@mehrit1648]

Turned out so beautiful you did great job I lovet thanks for sharing..

[@cjjersey2455]

Looks great. Thanks for showing your method. Just a couple of suggestions. You can touch up that little chip in the center piece with a bit of acrylic paint and add a bit of gloss sealant to make it shiny like the tiles. If the chip is large, you can add a bit of molding paste or grout first. If you were going to use the table outside I’d add some outdoor sealant to the rope. I use MinWax indoor/outdoor gloss water based urethane to seal lots of my projects that might get wet. It is supposed to repel water and prevent fading. There are probably other brands that are similar, but MinWax is just the brand I found at a reasonable price a few years ago. I still have about half my quart can left. Instead of buying new planters for outside, I repaired and painted the plastic ones I had. I added rope to some, which I sealed with the MinWax. They’ve been outdoors for 3 years in extreme heat, cold, and rain, and holding up well.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thanks so much for watching and for the great tips!

[@marykaymitchell7276]

Another wonderful project from Dollar Tree supplies!

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you. This one was not made with things from Dollar Tree but I did get the table for just $3 from a thrift store so it was still pretty budget friendly. Thanks so much for watching.

[@lorryearly6504]

Really great. I too have been slow to take the plunge. I have a bunch of leftover tiles from my swimming pool remodel. Want to make some tables for the patio. I like how you used glue to attach tiles before the grouting. And the nautical rope!! Great.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

You should definitely give it a try! It was very satisfying and I loved how it came out. I bet you could make some beautiful patio tables. Thanks so much for watching!

[@cherylwoodall6292]

This table looks lovely ongoing to try this on the top of my bed side table

[@Chali1018]

I finally did this project! Thank you again for this tutorial because it gave me the confidence to try. I wish I could post a picture of mine to share with you.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

I love that!! You can share a pic with me in Instagram or Facebook if you would like. I would love to see it!

[@Chali1018]

Ok. I sent a few pictures to your Facebook! I hope you like them!

[@jaicahill8001]

You have done an awesome job, I am about to do a square table I was going to throw out and then came across your video and I am going to salvage the poor table to make it beautiful (I hope anyway lol). Great tutorial, nice and clear, editing was perfect and I feel confident after watching your video I could attempt the same. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Much appreciated! From Jai in Australia x

[@LovinLifesJourney]

That's awesome Jai! I'm so glad that my video helped. I would love to see a picture of your table when you get it done. One thing that I forgot to mention in the video is that you will want to seal the grout with a grout sealer when you are all finished to protect it from staining and cracking.

[@margemidure5439]

You really did a great job.I really like it.May God keep you and your family well.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you! You too!

[@lisanicolegreiner6204]

Great job! I especially like how you separated, then arranged the colors....

[@MothproofKT]

This is such a cute idea. You did an amazing job, especially for your first try! I’m always so hesitant to try new things but videos like yours give me more confidence to do that. Thanks!

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you found my video inspiring. It was fun to try something new.

[@ribotadesajambre7061]

Excellent tutorial, it turned out fabulous! Thank you for the tips, very motivational.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it.

[@makerj3446]

You did an amazing job! Thank you for showing us how you did it. Great tips too❤❤❤❤

[@kenyawade6752]

THAT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL! I ENJOYED WATCHING HOW YOU MADE IT.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you so much!

[@toxicityisforalesson]

You did a great job!!!

[@holly5791]

I really like this table. I think you did an excellent job. The rope detail was perfect for filling that little gap. The colors are so cheerful. I think that you are going to enjoy this table for a long time. 😊👍🏻🌺

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you so much Sharon. Have a blessed week!

[@onixxxxxxx1]

That was a fantastic art project. Gorgeous !!!!!!!!! Good job !!!! Well done !!!!!!!

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gregperez919]

I needed this kind of how to. Very impressive. Thank you.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@dianew.3120]

I too was planning on using broken plates but I see how it’s better with flat and uniformly thick tiles!

[@wanderlustjb]

What a great first time DIY...and it turned out beautiful!!

[@christineclements6384]

Was nice to watch it’s my second time doing mosaics

[@heidistokes4372]

I love the nautical rope! It make the edges softer and not so sharp. Beautiful tiles!

[@chickadeeacres3864]

Really liked how it turned out!

[@NehaSingh-cc8kd]

This is absolutely stunning ma'am ! The rope just added to its beauty👏

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you!

[@traveler320ak7]

Your table turned out great!! Very beautiful.

[@ChristineJonah88]

Very nice. I like how you use the cake frosting plastic. I think you save alot of grout that way.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you! It did make it easier and I think you're right, it did save a lot of grout. Thanks so much for watching!

[@ileneager826]

You did a Great job at showing how to do this and the products you used. Very nice how it turned out. Loved the rope finish.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you so much Ilene!

[@KLeonardM]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@thepianopracticeclub]

Absolutely love this! Def want to try making something similar at some point. The rope was a really nice touch. Great video, thank you :)

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Aww, thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@bettysnow4894]

That is beautiful. You did an amazing job .Love the tiles you chose also the rope really made it look really cool Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thanks so much! 😊 I'm glad you like it!

[@TheKimykali]

Looks fantastic! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@karenatkinson4053]

Your table turned out great! You made it look easy. Thank you for an enjoyable video.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thanks so much! 😊 Glad you enjoyed it.

[@j.c.7555]

Turned out really nice…so pretty! Great job!

[@angelagonzalez9515]

super pretty will be trying this summer this

[@ld2102011]

Very nice! Thanks so much for sharing, I can’t wait to try this myself!

[@LovinLifesJourney]

You're welcome. Have fun making your own!

[@mmbenoit]

Beautiful table! The nautical rope is a nice touch with the central flower. TKS for sharing : D

[@valerieslater3029]

I have always wanted to try mosaic and you have certainly inspired me to give it a try now, thank you so much....

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Yay! I'm glad you are going to give it a try. It was a lot of fun!

[@sandrabuckley3206]

Hi Chantal these turned out very pretty great job 👍 TFS Happy Monday to you 🌸 stay safe and healthy 🌸 God Bless

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thanks Sandra! I always appreciate your sweet comments!

[@sandrabuckley3206]

@@LovinLifesJourney you are welcome ♥️

[@roseannekyriazis4711]

This is beautiful! I have an antique hour glass that needs the top updated and you have given me the greatest inspiration. Thank you🙏🌟

[@LovinLifesJourney]

You are so welcome! I'm glad I could help inspire you. Thanks so much for watching!

[@anniejones5204]

This is absolutely so pretty, I have a table like this outside, so, I shall be paying a visit to poundland later to try and do this. Great tuturiol, you've gained a fan😊🇬🇧👍

[@Egypt63.]

You did a great job turned out beautiful

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you! 😊

[@kchasehenson57]

I like it and it's very pretty. I think the rope was a good finish for the edge. If I were to choose a color for the grout I think a dark turquoise maybe. I love the colors you chose and green is one of my favorites. I'd like to try this one day. I have a marble top medium size table my daughter in law gave me that would be great. It has some little chips on the edge. I use to let my granddaughter color on it when she was about 4. She's 14 now so maybe some day she and I could do this to it together. I don't get to see her very often these days and it would be a great memory. God's abundant love, blessings and protection on you and your family 💜👍😎

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thanks Kathy. That would be great for you and your granddaughter to work on the table together. That would really make it special. Thank you so much for watching! Blessings to you and your family as well!

[@patriciasaylor2233]

It really looks good!!GOOD JOB

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you so much!

[@graciechapa2566]

Beautiful table, looks very professional. Congratulations !!

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you very much!

[@ImGinaMarie]

Sooo cute!! You did an awesome job for your first mosaic. I've done them in the past too and they are a lot of fun. I used plates instead of tiles from Goodwill and Salvation Army instead of tiles, super cheap. Also a tile nipper is great tool for snipping the particular pieces you'd like to use. I also used much thinner grout and spread it on with a trowel and sealed it with grout sealer. They are sooo much fun, I really enjoyed watching you! Thank you!!

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Originally, I wanted to use plates from the thrift store but since we were on a stay at home order, I decided to order the tiles off of Amazon. I plan on trying the plates for my next project. Thank you so much for watching!

[@aminakishk6571]

I like the black tiles !!

[@sonnyandcobi]

You did a great job. When I was growing up, my dad worked as a salesman for a flooring company. He worked primarily with vinyl flooring and tile flooring. He needed samples to show his clients & my mom would make sample boards for him. I enjoyed watching her create the boards & she also made numerous mosaics from the broken tiles. My favorite of her projects was a tiled table which I still have. It was large, about 4x4 and I got to help clean the grout off the tiles when it was dry. I love your table and using the rope around the edge was inspired. Thank you for reminding me of how much fun working with tile can be. One piece of advise: get a quality grout sealer from Lowes or Home Depot. Because the grout is porous, it will absorb any water spilled on it. That will cause problems, the least of which is the grout could chip and over time deteriorate then you'd have to dig the grout out & redo it.

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you for your comment. I'm glad my video brought back some good memories for you. I do plan to seal the grout once I can get some sealer. I meant to mention that in the video and I forgot which is a bummer because it is an important step for sure. Thanks again for watching. Have a blessed day!

[@sarinaparhawk]

That turned out gorgeous!!

[@LovinLifesJourney]

Thank you so much!