A very Happy Tangled Tuesday to you, Alphabet Salad readers! It’s been a fun week of creativity which included a bunch of new patterns learned, a challenge completed, AND a finished project all wrapped up, so let’s get this tangling show on the road!
New Tangles
This week I cracked open my brand new Moleskine Sketchbook in vibrant RED (Volume 6 in my series of tangle practice sketchbooks) and learned Pea-Fea, Graancirkel, JJ, Gottago, Facets, Gord, Snag, and Ovy, all from TanglePatterns.com.
I also learned All Boxed Up from The Creator’s Leaf so that I could participate in The Diva’s Challenge this week.
Tangling in Progress
Nothing at the moment, because…
Finished Projects
…I (finally) finished my latest piece! It’s another Zendala, which I started a few weeks ago and have been tackling a bit at a time until last night when I wrapped it up.
ZIA 39
Unfortunately the paper got a little scratched-up (you can see the marks if you look closely at the top of the circle), as I made the mistake of leaving it on my art desk with the door to the room open… and one of the cats went exploring. Ah, well – live and learn!
I also completed The Diva’s Challenge, which was a UMT (Use My Tangle) this week featuring All Boxed Up by Alice Hendon. Knowing that there was no WAY I’d make all the lines perfect, I decided to go the imperfect route right from the start with a wavy string and curved grid. Here’s the end result of my efforts.
Zentangle 91, for The Diva’s Weekly Challenge #220
Now on to a new week of tangling goodness!
P.S.
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How have you been creative this week?
Please share!
Twitter: Boomeresque
June 2, 2015
Your Zendala is truly awesome. You showed amazing control which is why it’s interesting that you didn’t think you could do so with All Boxed Up although I can attest that it’s difficult to get that one perfect. You were smart to go with the design you did. It works really well, displaying both depth and movement.
Suzanne Fluhr recently posted… Zentangle Diva’s Challenge #220 – All Boxed Up – Hopeless Perfectionist Edition
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 2, 2015
Thank you so much, Suzanne! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 48
Twitter: OrdinaryFamily1
June 2, 2015
Amazing work!! I was creative by making my juices for my juice feast and did some crafts with my kids!! Love you blog!
Kathryn recently posted… Day 10 and 11 of My 60 Day Juice Feasting
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 2, 2015
Thank you so much, Kathryn! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 48
I must admit that I know nothing about tangling but I do admire your creativity! Sorry that the cat got to you work but it still looks very good to me. Great post!
Keesha Metcalfe recently posted… Published My Book !
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 3, 2015
Thanks so much, Keesha!
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Twitter: 1951
June 2, 2015
Thanks for giving me my favorites today!
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June 3, 2015
You are most welcome! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 48
Twitter: RamblinGarden
June 2, 2015
As always, I love to see your work. My creativity this week is trying to figure out what to do with my blog, going forward. I am about to enter an exciting but stressful time in my life, and I know I am going to have to use all my creativity to ensure the best life possible for a disabled brother in law. I want to be able to maintain my blog during that time. That is my personal challenge for the week (and coming months).
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 3, 2015
That does sound challenging, but I know you’re up for it!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 48
Twitter: twinklingtina
June 3, 2015
Amazing works Laurels, i should take inspiration from you to get back to scketching and painting!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 3, 2015
Thank you so much! Yes, go for it!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 48
I like the wavy look of your tile.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 3, 2015
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 48
Twitter: miss_teerious
June 3, 2015
Wow! That Zendala is looking beautiful! I searched for the scratch marks, but, couldn’t notice them. Making these must take time. How long did it take you for that Zendala?
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 3, 2015
Thank you! I’m not sure exactly how long, but several hours split up over several sessions. Definitely time-consuming, but rewarding. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 48
Wow, your ZIA is really gorgeous, and the imperfect route worked great on your Diva tile!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 3, 2015
Thank you so much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 48
Twitter: kaushiva
June 3, 2015
As always, loved your zentangles! Keep up the pretty work! 🙂
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 3, 2015
Thank you very much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 48
It’s unbelivable!! such perfection with hands … I tend to lose patience and end up rushing and finishing the design. I love learning from your tangle posts 🙂
Rajlakshmi recently posted… The Blue Dress
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 3, 2015
Thank you so much – glad you like them!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 48
I must admit that I know nothing about ‘tangling’ except when it comes to hair 🙂
But your drawings look lovely, Laurel
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 3, 2015
Thank you, Sid!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 48
Your challenge tile is lovely … but I dol love your fantastic Zendala! It´s absolutely gorgeous!
LonettA recently posted… All Boxed Up – Challenge # 220
Twitter: alphabetsalad
June 4, 2015
Thank you so much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – May 17-31, 2015
Twitter: parul2411
June 4, 2015
I love your zentangles. They are fabulous..so much details and art in there..
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June 4, 2015
Thank you so much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – May 17-31, 2015
Twitter: beloome
June 5, 2015
The Zendala is beautiful, Laurel! Love the intricate pattern that exudes such meditative quality.
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June 5, 2015
Thank you very much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – May 17-31, 2015
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June 7, 2015
Intricate but beautiful.
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June 7, 2015
Thank you!
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