ZENTANGLES....

1. clay (wrangler)

2. nanners

3. GeorgiaMa'am

4. GEMME!!!

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I'm super duper excited about this project. I have new juicy Microns and I ordered something new to try if it comes in time.

If you have a couple hours, you can bang them out, CCB. I'd love to see what your artistic brain comes up with!

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ZENTANGLES....

1. clay (wrangler)

2. nanners

3. GeorgiaMa'am

4. GEMME!!!

5. nycfem/Jennifer

6. CCB

7. Bèsame*


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So let me make sure I have this right. It's ok to have something realistic in your zentangle and then build the zentangle around that? I haz as an idea....

Anyone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think once you put a realistic object in your zentangle, it becomes "zentangle inspired art", a phrase you can search on for lots of examples. It's my understanding that yes, we can do this, according to Clay's instructions.

Thanks, you two. I thought I'd be ok but just wanted to make sure I was interpreting correctly. I'm really liking my idea so I'm glad that this is the case!!!

Let's talk about paper
 

I'm having trouble identifying the best paper for zentagles. I ordered some Strathmore 400 series paper with a fine finish zentangle tiles, but they are thin, like heavy paper, and have a rougher surface than I would like. I have a few of the official Zentangle tiles, but they have a rougher surface. Has anyone tried doing Zentangle or work with micron pens on vellum? I found some 24# and some 67# vellum that I can cut into twinchies. Also, I can't find any twinchie tiles, of any kind, on Amazon. It seems like the last time I did twinchies, I ordered them from Amazon. I just can't identify the right search terms.

Can anyone help with suggestions, web sites, search terms?

I am usuing Bristol paper for mine but it only comes in ATC size, not twinchie. It would kind of be a waste of paper cutting it down but it's SUPER smooth. I did my first zentangle last night with a black Sakura gel pen and the combination worked beautifully.

ETA: I think vellum with a micron would work out well.

Thanks! I will check it out!

I think vellum zentangles would be awesome. Just sayin'.

Guess what came in my mail today?!!! The Vision Boards!!!

They are just awesome. Everyone obviously put so much effort into them. Thank you so much, everybody!

I can't wait to get my vision boards!!! I have to wait for Jedi to come home with the mail though.

If the list remains how it stands now, I have finished my zentangles. I'm determined not to be late again. :|

Thank you!!!

I seem to either run to one extreme or the other--I either have my projects done way early or I am scrambling at the last minute. If I let myself procrastinate I will.

I just got my vision boards!!!! Wow, everyone!!! I can tell the work each and every one of you put into them and I love them all! Thank you.

Haven't opened my boards package yet. I'm sure they're all wonderful. I'm just a lil a lil too pissed right now to appreciate them.

DO NOT BEND.... does not mean shit to USPS here in Texas. They are too lazy to get out if their Jeep to put anything on the porch unless it's impossible .... physically impossible... and they've tried repeatedly.... to shove or bend or fold the item into the mailbox.

Vision board reactions:

1) Lyte- omg, you took things to the Next Level! Wow, gonna hang this in our bathroom! The pirate quote is outta this world! One note if you do this style again (which I love!!!)- don't wrap in tissue paper- some of it dried/glued itself onto it, though I've been able to scrape the majority of it off with the end of a scissors, thankfully! Thanks again, I will treasure it! It is truly exceptional. And how did you know I like quirky quotes? That pirate- can't say enough :pirate-steer:. Your work looks very professional!

2) Nanners- loved that it had my name on it! Love all the laughing faces! Love the pastel color scheme. Very uplifting!

3) CCB - Thank goodness you chose "explore my dark side"- I was dearly hoping that would be the case! Loved "no more basic" and "how she turned" - very nice work!

4) Gemme- Love the fat woman standing on her head- yaaaasss! Very inspiring and meaningful quotes. Great collaging. Thank you! I will be reading the quotes a lot this year! There are some real gems!

5) Georgiama'am- the beehive <3 !!! Loved the bath scene! Thanks so much!

6) Clay- Wow, that background is gorgeous! The colors are just stunning. Please post how you achieved that! I love a rainbow of colors! Love that you chose the fat body theme- meant a lot to me! Loved the main woman you chose too- super cool. Also, I always appreciate your writing to me on the back. Lovbe you more!

So, yeah, there was not one that I didn't love! I feel very inspired for 2019 and thank you all!

Well hell.... :( So thought it was FULLY fully dry. Maybe a very slightly damp cloth? Hope no one's irrevocably spoiled. :(

I was able to get it all 100% off though I was nervous at first. I think doing the nudging at it with the scissors and then doing a damp cloth worked well because... now it's like new!

Lyte, can you post your process? Cuz I want to do it too- it looks so perfect!

My fave quotes from Gemme's that she made me:

"You were born with everything you need. You're not missing anything."

"You are not your thoughts. You are the calm awareness behind the noise in your mind."

"Your beliefs can be modified to lift you up. You are fully in control of your happiness."

"The past and the future don't exist anywhere except in your mind. Now is the only real moment."

"Your calling in life is to express who you already are. Unapologetically shine your light."

Where did you find that strip of quotes?

Oh and... thank you for letting me know! I am in fact making two more of the same style.



And... I asked a mutual friend if they thought you'd find the quote amusing. I sure did. :p



And... I'm a big believer in the benefits of a good soak! <-- that's what Butches call is ... a soak... not a bath! :fastdraq: lol



And... lemme tell ya... it was a BITCH finding the right image to put behind it... I think that one worked. :pirate-steer: lol



Thanks again for letting me know re the tissue.

I can ... I'm making two more and just instructed a gal at work on how to do it.

Oh thank God! I mean truly!! Shit... a year later and I'm still bummed about the busted mooses! <~~ not a good thing... just sayin'! :blink:

I found that worked for me as well. Perfecto!

Bless Google, because I surely did not get those from a magazine. I loved it too and kept one for myself!

Just opened my vision board envelope today and as I imagined, they're all wonderful! Thank you! :koolaid: Curious thing though... seven of eight chose ... be more social! The universe sometimes lacks subtlety! :p lol


Thanks again y'all. :)