Has it already been a week since my last Tangled Tuesday post?! It’s sure been a busy one, full of fun and socializing and exciting news and even a big giveaway… but I still managed to find some time for tangling, so here we go!
Tangling Goodies
(I’m afraid this goodie is just for iPhone/iPad users, but I think it’s still worth sharing… so non-iOS users, please bear with me for a couple of minutes!)
Did you know that there’s an iOS app specifically designed to be used as a reference library of tangling designs and instructions? It’s called Tangle Library: Yoga For Your Brain and is based on the book of the same name by Sandy Steen Bartholomew.
The app includes step-out instructions for 40 tangles along with a camera/library feature that enables you to photograph, tag, and keep a record of your own work. In-app purchases based on Sandy Steen Bartholomew’s other books are also available, and currently include the Totally Tangled Pack, Kidz Pack, and AlphaTangle Pack.
At the time of writing, the app costs $4.99 and in-app purchases are $1.99 each. This might be a little pricier than you’d normally spend on an app, but in my opinion it’s worth having for the portability alone! And I can vouch for the fact that the instructions are clear and easy to follow, just like the ones featured in the books.
I haven’t taken advantage of the camera/library feature yet, but will definitely be exploring this in the future. I’m thinking it would be a great way to carry my tangle sketchbooks with me without all the bulk.
Please let me know if you do decide to give the app a try – I’d love to know what you think!
New Tangles
This week I started working my way through Yoga for Your Brain by Sandy Steen Bartholomew. I began with learning Muffit, Skein, Tide, Tideberry, and Pixie.
If you decide to follow along in Yoga for Your Brain you’ll notice that I will skip a few of the designs. This isn’t because I don’t like or want to do them, but because I’ve previously learned them through one of my other books (there is often overlap and some repetition between the various Zentangle®1 books).
Tangling-in-Progress
I’d hoped to finish both M and N this past week, but didn’t quite get there – currently I’m about a quarter of the way through N. I’ll have to step on it if I want to wrap up this whole alphabet project in September! I really need to finish and get my originals scanned SOON, as I’d love to start offering monogrammed products on Ten Thousand Tangles before the holiday season is upon us.
Finished Projects
This week I did finish the letter M!
Coming Soon
This week’s tangling goals include:
- Carry on with my Zenletter collection – completing N, O, and P.
- Continue adding products to Ten Thousand Tangles.
- Create pieces for new sponsors.
- Photograph my previously-completed set of four Zendalas and set up listings to sell the originals in my as-yet-to-be-opened Etsy store. (Update! They have been moved from downstairs into my office, and are now sitting on my desk where I can see them every day and be reminded that something needs to be DONE about them. Progress?!)
P.S.
Previous posts in this series are all tagged Tangled Tuesday.
For background on how I discovered and got involved in Zentangle, and links to further information and resources, check out my blog post For the love of tangling.
You can browse my entire tangle gallery at Ten Thousand Tangles.
And, if you’re interested in having a little piece of my art for yourself, please click on the GoFundMe button below for more information and also visit my Zazzle shop Ten Thousand Tangles. (Pssst… links to my international Ten Thousand Tangles shops are in the Alphabet Salad sidebar – just click on the appropriate flag and you’ll get to the place you need to be!)
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.

Twitter: RamblinGarden
August 12, 2014
As always – beautiful. (It doesn’t hurt that several people in my life have names beginning with “M”). I loved the ribbon weaving through the “M” – I pinned this on my Art board. Soon enough, I may have to create a Zentangle board and move these pins.
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August 12, 2014
Thank you very much! 🙂
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August 12, 2014
Keep tangling, Laurel! Always fun to hear about and see your new tangling creations. Thanks for sharing.
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August 12, 2014
Thanks, Beloo! 🙂
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August 12, 2014
Okay, I really did not know much on tangling and had to go through a few of the other links you gave to get it… but I can appreciate beauty and that design is gorgeous 🙂
The ribbon across the letter is a majestic touch
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 12, 2014
Thank you so much, Roshan – I appreciate your kind words! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Review & Giveaway: ActiFry 2in1 from T-fal Canada
Love all those new tangles! I can see that’s a book I’m going to have to get someday–in the (possibly) distant future.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 12, 2014
I’m really enjoying the book so far!
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August 13, 2014
I love your tangles Laurel…Keep tangling away 🙂
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August 14, 2014
Thank you – I most definitely will! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Nothing
Awee….what a beautiful tangle. Loved that ribbon…. M looked much more beautiful with a royal look.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 14, 2014
Thank you so much! 🙂
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August 13, 2014
I totally totally love your designs! I have zero creativity in me and I can’t even draw one straight line!
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August 14, 2014
Thank you! But I’ll bet you’d surprise yourself if you gave it a try!
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August 13, 2014
As always, love your tangles, Laurel! They are magical!
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August 14, 2014
Thank you so much! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Nothing
I love your M! It is beautiful! ♥
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August 14, 2014
Thank you, Kathy!
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Twitter: indywrites
August 13, 2014
I have been so inspired by your tangles. They are beautiful and such a pleasure to watch.
I keep thinking when will I make one of my own?
The M loves very cool.
I don’t have an iPhone but have been checking out all the links and resources you have been mentioning.
You will be the first one to know if i tangle.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 14, 2014
So glad I’ve inspired you – I really hope you do give tangling a try. I’m sure you will love it!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Nothing
Oh, Laurel, your M is exquisite. It has many patterns I’ve not seen and I love the way they flow.
Interesting about the tangle app. I’ll take a look!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 14, 2014
Thank you so much, Sammy!
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August 15, 2014
I love the M tangle, not least because it is my initial. Keep tangling! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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August 15, 2014
Thank you so much! 🙂
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I love the alphabets you are doing… the ones on instagram too … lovely work.
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August 17, 2014
Thank you so much! 🙂
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