Blogging from A to Z Challenge – K is for…

by Laurel Storey on April 12, 2014

I’m tangling from A to Z – K is for…
…Keenees
…Knot Rickz
…Kuke

(Pssst… new here? Welcome to Alphabet Salad! For some background on how and why I got involved in the Blogging from A to Z Challenge, check out this post… and, if you’d like to catch up on my progress to date, all of my challenge posts are tagged with Tangling from A to Z. Glad you stopped by, and hope you’ll return!)

Tangle Practice

Today’s tangling session could not have been much more perfect. The house was quiet and calm, the sun was shining, and my office window was open (first time this season!) to allow the sound of the birdsong to filter through. Oscar sat on the windowsill the whole time, ears perked up and head darting from side to side as he listened and watched the birds fly past (and probably wished he could get his paws on those tempting winged creatures!). A mug of coffee, Spring smells and sounds, a cat’s companionship, and tangling… that’s my happy place, right there. 🙂

Tangle Practice – Keenees

Tangle Practice – Knot Rickz

Tangle Practice – Kuke

Border & String

Just to carry on with the whole A to Z theme, I thought I’d make each day’s “string” resemble the appropriate letter for the day. I can’t always promise that the finished tiles will look anything like the letters – it all depends on which tangles I’m using and how the drawing evolves. We’ll just have to see what happens!

Finished Zentangle®¹ Tile

Finished “K” tile incorporating Keenees, Knot Rickz, and Kuke

Are you participating in the A-Z Challenge?
Please share!

¹ The Zentangle® Method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas and is copyrighted. Zentangle® is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at zentangle.com.

Tagged as: Blogging from A to Z Challenge 2014, NaBloPoMo 2014, tangling, Tangling from A to Z, Zentangle

Laurel Storey, CZT – Certified Zentangle Teacher. Writer, reader, tangler, iPhoneographer, cat herder, learner of French and Italian, crocheter, needle felter, on-and-off politics junkie, 80s music trivia freak, ongoing work in progress.

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Richard Harer April 12, 2014

I love how the Keenees are perfectly shaped.
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- Laurel Regan
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  April 12, 2014
  
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Single Mother Ahoy
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April 12, 2014

Amazing! I had never heard of these patterns before and had great fun checking them out on the links you provided. Looks like a great way to just chill out and relax.
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- Laurel Regan
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  April 12, 2014
  
  It really is a very relaxing! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
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Joy Weese Moll (
Twitter: Joy\'s Book Blog
April 12, 2014

All lovely, but I really like the knot. And your finished piece is stunning!
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- Laurel Regan
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  April 12, 2014
  
  Thank you so much, Joy!
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Pamela Jacob
Twitter: pamelajacob
April 12, 2014

Really interesting – I have never heard of the A to Z challenge I would love to join but it is a little late in the month 🙁
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- Laurel Regan
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  April 12, 2014
  
  That happened to me last year – so I was determined to get in on it this year! But there’s always April 2015. 🙂 Glad you stopped by!
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Courtney Turner
Twitter: mauijungalow
April 12, 2014

Intrigued w/ your creative doodling.

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- Laurel Regan
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  It’s a lot of fun!
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maggie April 12, 2014

Hey, these look really nice! Looking forward to more!
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  Thanks, Maggie!
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afshan April 13, 2014

Never heard about tangling and these unique K words Thanks for sharing. Dropped by from A to Z

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  Glad you stopped by! 🙂
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Ananya Kiran April 13, 2014

My favourite is Keenes 🙂
You are good at this 🙂
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  Thank you, Ananya!
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Suzanne Fluhr
Twitter: Boomeresque
April 13, 2014

Uh oh. I think I could become addicted to tangling. I need to research it further. I already am a massive doodler.
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- Laurel Regan
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  April 13, 2014
  
  It really is quite addictive, Suzanne… I hope you give it a try! Glad you stopped by. 🙂
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Ali
Twitter: alihawke
April 13, 2014

I am loving seeing how the practice tangles end up in the final piece! My husband has been doing some Zentangle work and it’s amazing to me how detailed the final pieces are.
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- Laurel Regan
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  April 13, 2014
  
  I’m always surprised at how they come together – I plan it a little bit, but sometimes the tangles seem to have a mind of their own!
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Carol Cassara
Twitter: 1951
April 13, 2014

When I saw your post all I could think of is that K is for “karate boogaloo”–an expression hubby uses way too often!
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- Laurel Regan
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  April 13, 2014
  
  LOL, I don’t think I’ve ever heard that expression!
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ElaineLK April 13, 2014

I like all of these–“kuke” looks like the hardest one to do, especially in different shapes. Love the finished product, especially since it’s my initial!

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- Laurel Regan
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  Thanks, Elaine! I’m looking forward to tomorrow, since it’s my initial!
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Kathy April 13, 2014

Each day I have a new favorite. I really like the finished product. Thanks for sharing

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  April 14, 2014
  
  Thank you, Kathy! 🙂
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Debbie
Twitter: DebbieDoglady
April 13, 2014

Another interesting design! I liked the Kukes best. 🙂
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  Thanks, Debbie!
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Diane
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April 14, 2014

Definitely my favourite so far!
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- Laurel Regan
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  I like this one too!
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Kathy April 15, 2014

I am loving the tangles you are sharing. These are exquisite! ♥
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- Laurel Regan
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  April 15, 2014
  
  Thank you! I am having so much fun with it. 🙂
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