How… HOW… can it possibly be September already?! Just one blink and the summer months are over and done with? Crazy! Well, since it’s actually here, let’s start off Alphabet Salad’s new year (because September will always signify a new year to me) in the best way possible – with a good dose of tangling. Happy Tangled Tuesday!
Important Announcement!
In case you missed it last week, I’ve set up a single page on Alphabet Salad gathering my ever-growing list of portfolios and shops together in one easy-to-navigate hub (which will be updated as my online presence evolves). If you’d like to check it out, just look for the row of buttons below the Alphabet Salad header and click on * shop! to get there.
And, incidentally, it did evolve this week, as I added a portfolio on DeviantArt as another of my homes on the web. The site has been around forever (at least in internet terms!), but I’ve only just now made use of it for myself, and I’m really enjoying the community so far – lots of great feedback and interaction among members.
Tangled Goodies
Remember how I mentioned last week that I’d (rather cluelessly) ordered the wrong phone case for myself? Well, I have two bits of good news about that little fiasco – first of all, the recipient of the wrong-to-me case received it this week and loves it (yay!), and secondly, my own new (correctly-sized this time) case arrived in my mailbox.

ZIA 47 on a phone case, from Ten Thousand Tangles on Redbubble
Though it feels a little funny to say this about my own art, I’m quite delighted with my new accessory!
New Tangles
I learned a couple of new designs this week – Hamail and Zenith, both from TanglePatterns.com.
Finished Projects
I am so excited about my newest finished piece, as I really do love how it turned out.
It doesn’t seem to happen all that often in my tangling experience, but in this case I was actually able to take the vision for what I wanted and successfully translate it onto the page. A rare treat indeed!
Once the piece was complete I set it up as a digital file and started creating some fun new products. I’m not quite finished yet, but here’s a handful of the goodies (with apologies – in some cases – for the poor photo quality which was beyond my control):

Tangled goodies from Ten Thousand Tangles on Redbubble

Tangled goodies from Ten Thousand Tangles on Society6
I also managed to get back on track with The Diva’s Challenge, which this week was to play around with the new official Zentangle “Zenith” tangle. I headed into my tile not really having any idea of where I wanted to go with the challenge, and ended up with a rather odd little piece which I think has quite a different feel from my usual work. So interesting where the designs sometimes take us!

Zentangle 98, for The Diva’s Challenge #233
Now on to a new week of tangling!
P.S.
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.
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 Ten Thousand Tangles portfolios and shops on ArtofWhere, DeviantArt, Etsy, Redbubble, Society6, Spoonflower, and Zazzle. (Pssst… links to my international Ten Thousand Tangles shops on Zazzle are on my “shop!” page – just click on the appropriate flag and you’ll get to the place you need to be!)
How have you been creative this week?
Please share!

Always love reading about your tangling successes! Your work is extraordinary! ♥♥
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you so much, Kathy!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
Twitter: pythoroshan
September 1, 2015
I am always astounded by the creativity… I mean, every time I drop by, I stare at the images on the post and go “wow! how did she think of that” 🙂
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you so much, Roshan!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
Nice Zenith tile, very creative!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
This is just crazy amazing Laurel! I have another friend that “tangles” and the talent just leaves me awestruck. Just really fantastic work. I love the look on a t-shirt too! Do you “tangle” on mugs with sharpies?
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you so much! I don’t normally tangle directly onto things like mugs – though I did make an original pair of sneakers once!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
Twitter: vinithadileep
September 1, 2015
Brilliantly beautiful, Laurel! I admire your tangle works and your patience to do them so perfectly!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you so much, Vinitha!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
I love your new piece! It’s so precise it doesn’t even look hand-done. What are the tangles in it?
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you, Elaine! The overall woven pattern is called W2, the leafy one is based on a design called Antique, and the vine-type tangle is called Girlande.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
You are quite the craftsman! Love checking out your stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you so much! Glad you stopped by. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
Twitter: RamblinGarden
September 1, 2015
Beautiful, as usual. The “Zia 48” is stunning. So versatile, and perfect for merchandise. On the other hand, I don’t know why, but #98 – maybe it reminded me of stylized ants, but it was not a personal favorite. You are so talented – tangle on!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you so much! Yes, the #98 tile was definitely different than my usual – not particularly a favourite of mine either. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
Hi Laurel!! This is Annette from The Art Zenter. Hey I would love to pick your brain about something. Would you mind emailing me your email address?
I just love what you have done with Zenith and how lovely all of your artwork looks on merchandise!!! You’re gonna get to CZT seminar quicker than you think!!! :0)
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you so much, Annette – I do hope I will! Feel free to drop me an e-mail anytime – laurel@alphabetsalad.com. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
Beautiful basketweave! I haven’t been tangling much, but I do color almost every day. Playing with color combos is part of what I enjoy about quilting too.
Thanks to your post, I think I’ll start to throw some tangles in the mix. 🙂
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you! I have yet to try colouring, but it’s on my list. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
Twitter: DeDivahDeals
September 1, 2015
Although this is the month of my birth – 54 on the 20th -yay I am not ready to say goodbye to summer. These are really nice, you have an awesome talent! #WomenofMidlife FB
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you so much, and Happy Birthday in advance! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
Twitter: vidyasury
September 2, 2015
Photo quality regardless, your Tangled goodies look great, Laurel! Congratulations! DeviantArt is a lovely site and I’ve spent hours there just drooling! 🙂 Happy September to you and of course, Alphabet Salad. Hugs!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you so much, Vidya!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
Oh my goodness, I am just floored! I love the intricacies of your first design! The bit of color really makes it sizzle, and it looks unbelievable on all the products you offer. Your Diva challenge, while less ambitious, is just as lovely. I’m so glad I visited your blog today!
Antonine recently posted… She’s Baa-aa-aack! Diva Challenge #233: Zenith, TNTM #35 “X” and Judy Murphy, and SQ1 Yincut
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you so much! So glad you stopped by. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
Twitter: iwrotethose
September 2, 2015
I’ve said it before and I ‘ll say it again. I don’t understand tangling, but there’s something really soothing about your designs. And this comes from a man who can’t draw to save his life.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you! So glad you enjoy them. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
Twitter: ajaybpai123
September 2, 2015
That’s really awesome. You are doing wonderful. Amazing patience i must say.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
Twitter: obsessivemom06
September 2, 2015
I had no clue tangles had names. Your work has amazing meticulous clarity. Beautiful.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Thank you very much!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
Twitter: NeonVincent
September 2, 2015
Greetings from across the Detroit River! Here’s to both of us blogging every day this month!
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 2, 2015
Greetings, and all the best with daily blogging! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Tangled Tuesday No. 57
Your Zenith is beautiful!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
September 6, 2015
Thank you!
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