Agua

The Diva Challenge this week was water. I think my Zendala may just be the boat propeller churning on that lake from Laura's weekend. That was fun! Tangles used: Maryhill, Agua and Tipple.

I also wanted to share pictures of my completed pencil case. This was an "extra" evening project I started at CZT 14. I did actually finish it before Bijou's debut, so I wanted to wait before posting pics. Apparently Bijou and his cousins hitched a ride with me too! That little guy gets around! The pencil case is a nice size, about 5 1/2" x 8" all snapped shut, 11" x 8" unsnapped, with a zipper on either end making 2 separate zippered compartments. There are also 2 additional pockets (see the opening at the center so my tiles don't fall out in transit). Hmm, can I remember what tangles I used? 'Nzeppel, Snookums, Organza Again, Hollibaugh, Dragonair, Yew-Dee, Paradox, Maryhill, Squill, Aquafleur, Mooka, Tripoli, and Xircus.

Thanks for dropping by!

**UPDATE** regarding the blank pencil case:  These will be carried by Zentangle.com.  Here's the info I got from Rick:  "We are ordering more and when they are in, we will release them for sale. We already have a great lesson plan to go with it, too." …"We have been told to expect them before Christmas."

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Zendalas and more

Gotta admit, I was a little afraid of the Zendalas at first. Not sure why. The pre-strung are a great introduction. Although I initially only bought them cuz I had to have that tin! I'm going to try and include the names of the tangles I use from here out. I know I appreciate that information from others. Kind of a challenge to remember which I used sometimes and then variations of some...This first includes Maryhill, Striping, Cirquital, Jetties and Keeko.

I have several birthdays for friends and family coming up so next I needed to focus on cards. A friend of mine gave me some washi tape and watercolor "scraps" she had already die cut with the stamp shape. (Thanks B.J.) Why is it that someone else's scraps always look so much more enticing than your own? I decided to use the tape to mask the edge of the paper and keep the paper from warping while I tried out some watercoloring. The stamp used is Agapanthus Cluster from Stampendous. I used watercolor crayons by Lyra. I tried the technique on bristol as well (purple card). Different look, but still cool.

And I really needed a kid card for my grandson's birthday. Sorry, nothing original here, totally copied the idea from a Pinterest pin. I tried to go to the blog site after making the card so I could give credit, however the pin has been blocked as it apparently links to inappropriate material. So I won't link to take you there! Cute card, just not my idea.






Now back to Zentangle®... Ahhh.... This second Zendala uses Rixty, Striping, Beadlines and Tortuca. I hope you enjoy.

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Me and Bijou

I'm a little partial to Bijou. He was introduced at CZT 14, so I feel a special camaraderie. Somehow Bijou shows up when I pull out one of those 2 x 2 tiles! Check out the other Bijou tiles along with a special interview!

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This lovely flower....

...is a gift from a warm hearted little girl I met while walking my dog. It is probably the most beautiful dandelion I've seen. And that would be because she thought it so. So it must be.

I've used it as my inspiration for both The Weekend In Black and White and The Diva Challenge 178. My tangles used: Sadelle Wiltshire's Bandola and Idi Lowenherz' Weben.

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