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Etsy Feature – Ceramic Molded Tiles for Mosaics

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Barbs Cottage on Etsy makes ceramic molded tiles for mosaic artists to use in their designs.
Our tiles are shaped in silicone molds instead of rolling out and stamping a design on clay. Using silicone molds results in forms with an intricate surface texture that is highlighted with translucent glazes. When used as a focal point surrounded with glass or ceramic shards in mosaic projects, our hand-painted tiles add character and interest to contemporary mosaic art.

Barbs Cottage on Etsy regularly offers between 100 and 200 tiles for customers to choose from. Prices range from under $5.00 for small, simple figures to between $10 & $20 for larger & more detailed designs, making our molded tiles affordable for both professional and DIY mosaic-makers. 

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Garage Door Halloween Decorations

This Garage Door Halloween Decoration project is such a fun way to make a big Halloween statement without needing to decorate the whole yard. Instead of a small wreath or porch sign, this idea turns the entire garage door into a spooky silhouette scene, complete with witches, pumpkins, trees, cats, and creepy Halloween shapes.

I really like this one because it has huge visual impact from the street. The black silhouettes against the pale garage door make the design easy to see, even from a distance, and it gives the whole house that haunted Halloween feel without being too gory or scary. It is perfect for families who want something dramatic but still fun for trick-or-treaters.

This is also a great project if you enjoy cutting your own shapes from cardboard, poster board, foam board, or lightweight plastic sheets. You could keep the design simple with just bats and pumpkins, or go all out with witches, trees, ghosts, black cats, and cauldrons. Add a few outdoor spotlights or battery lights nearby and it would look amazing at night.

What makes this project especially clever is that the garage door becomes the backdrop, so you do not need a lot of expensive supplies to fill a large space. It is bold, budget-friendly, and very customizable.