It's a String Thing ' New Years!'

I used all three tangles and some blues and sparkle. I really enjoyed the shape of this string and decided not to fuss with it or 'out think' it. Wouldn't be able to any way!  Ha ha. Just wanted to pretty up a tile!

Sarah

Diane and Carolien's challenge-T, O, Q

I chose Tideberry which is a first for me and I love it. Quill is fun and plant like and also a new one. And then there is Opus. A tangle one should never be without. 

Thanks ladies! Happy Holidays!

Sarah

It's a String Thing: Ornaments and Daviso.

Daviso has always eluded me. I almost got it. But today it got me I think!  I loved using the tangles in this quandary of a string to someone like me. :)

It's good for my brain and makes me think. Can't beat that and then it is fun as well. Happy Holidays!

Sarah

Tackle it Tuesday-Z

It is Z this week, correct?  I can't remember. I did Zander and Zinger. 

Joeys Weekly Challenge- TREES

I did use all the tangles. Colored in a bit with gold. I liked seeing Sanibelle done the way it was shown. I'd never seen its original step out. Thanks!  Happy Holidays!

Sarah 

It's a String Thing

I did a mono tangle and kept things simple!

Square One 'Wud'

Square One- this week is 'Wud'. 

Diane and Carolien's weekly challenge-X, p, I

I used Xyp and Inapod and Purk. A bit of meringue on the Inapod.    :)

Zentangle Challenges in case you've missed some or haven't stopped by in awhile after the picture are listed. Especially this one!  

Tackle it Tuesday: challenge posts on Tuesday. http://cherylsartfulcreations.blogspot.com/?m=0

I am the Diva Zentangle Challenge: posts on Mondays. 

http://iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com/?m=1

That's New to Me Challenge: posts on Sunday or Monday's. 

http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/thats-new-to-me-weekly-challenge.html?m=1

Tangle Me Three Challenge: posts on Sunday or Monday. 

http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/tangle-me-3-weekly-challenge.html?m=1

Joey’s Weekly Zentangle Challenge: posts on Mondays

http://madebyjoey.blogspot.ca/search/label/for%20drawing?m=1

It's a String Thing Zentangle Challenge: posts on Tuesdays

http://tickledtotangle.blogspot.com/?m=1

Every Inchie Monday: posts Sunday/Monday

http://everyinchiemonday2012.blogspot.com/?m=1

Two by Tuesday: posts listed on site:

http://twobytwobytuesday.blogspot.dk/?m=1

Diane and Carolien's Zentangle Challenge: Wednesday posts. 

http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/diane-caroliens-weekly-zentangle-challenge/

The Bright Owl Zendala Challenge: posts periodically on Monday or Tuesday's. 

http://thebrightowl.blogspot.com/?m=1

Square One-Purely Zentangle: find new posts on Friday on Facebook under the title. 

Remember these Challenges!!!!!!

Zentangle Challenges in case you've missed some or haven't stopped by in awhile:

Tackle it Tuesday: challenge posts on Tuesday. http://cherylsartfulcreations.blogspot.com/?m=0

I am the Diva Zentangle Challenge: posts on Mondays. 

http://iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com/?m=1

That's New to Me Challenge: posts on Sunday or Monday's. 

http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/thats-new-to-me-weekly-challenge.html?m=1

Tangle Me Three Challenge: posts on Sunday or Monday. 

http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/tangle-me-3-weekly-challenge.html?m=1

Joey’s Weekly Zentangle Challenge: posts on Mondays

http://madebyjoey.blogspot.ca/search/label/for%20drawing?m=1

It's a String Thing Zentangle Challenge: posts on Tuesdays

http://tickledtotangle.blogspot.com/?m=1

Every Inchie Monday: posts Sunday/Monday

http://everyinchiemonday2012.blogspot.com/?m=1

Two by Tuesday: posts listed on site:

http://twobytwobytuesday.blogspot.dk/?m=1

Diane and Carolien's Zentangle Challenge: Wednesday posts. 

http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/diane-caroliens-weekly-zentangle-challenge/

The Bright Owl Zendala Challenge: posts periodically on Monday or Tuesday's. 

http://thebrightowl.blogspot.com/?m=1

Square One-Purely Zentangle: find new posts on Friday on Facebook under the title. 

Tackle it Tuesday-Y

Found a y to do for u. Hee hee.

African Artist, Y.A.F., and Yawn. 

Yawn is totally fun. Easy to draw but cute!  Glad I had the opportunity to find it on my app. 

Zentangle Challenges in case you've missed some or haven't stopped by in awhile:

Tackle it Tuesday: challenge posts on Tuesday. http://cherylsartfulcreations.blogspot.com/?m=0

I am the Diva Zentangle Challenge: posts on Mondays. 

http://iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com/?m=1

That's New to Me Challenge: posts on Sunday or Monday's. 

http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/thats-new-to-me-weekly-challenge.html?m=1

Tangle Me Three Challenge: posts on Sunday or Monday. 

http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/tangle-me-3-weekly-challenge.html?m=1

Joey’s Weekly Zentangle Challenge: posts on Mondays

http://madebyjoey.blogspot.ca/search/label/for%20drawing?m=1

It's a String Thing Zentangle Challenge: posts on Tuesdays

http://tickledtotangle.blogspot.com/?m=1

Every Inchie Monday: posts Sunday/Monday

http://everyinchiemonday2012.blogspot.com/?m=1

Two by Tuesday: posts listed on site:

http://twobytwobytuesday.blogspot.dk/?m=1

Diane and Carolien's Zentangle Challenge: Wednesday posts. 

http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/diane-caroliens-weekly-zentangle-challenge/

The Bright Owl Zendala Challenge: posts periodically on Monday or Tuesday's. 

http://thebrightowl.blogspot.com/?m=1

Square One-Purely Zentangle: find new posts on Friday on Facebook under the title. 

It's a String Thing- #122

Here is my entry for this week. We could choose three tangles, but I chose just one. I stayed in the string too!

I'm beginning to understand tangling and ability to do certain things. I'm not multi-dimensional, will never contort a tangle or make it 'shine' the way others do, but my flat, well loved tangles tell the story of someone who loves the art of it and that is beautiful in itself. I do get discouraged and wish sometimes I could do what others do, but what we each do brings something beautiful to the table. Maybe just a curve in a line, maybe a drop shadow. Seeing what we do together is a really enjoyable and lovely. 

Thanks,

Sarah

Zentangle Challenges in case you've missed some or haven't stopped by in awhile:

Tackle it Tuesday: challenge posts on Tuesday. http://cherylsartfulcreations.blogspot.com/?m=0

I am the Diva Zentangle Challenge: posts on Mondays. 

http://iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com/?m=1

That's New to Me Challenge: posts on Sunday or Monday's. 

http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/thats-new-to-me-weekly-challenge.html?m=1

Tangle Me Three Challenge: posts on Sunday or Monday. 

http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/tangle-me-3-weekly-challenge.html?m=1

Joey’s Weekly Zentangle Challenge: posts on Mondays

http://madebyjoey.blogspot.ca/search/label/for%20drawing?m=1

It's a String Thing Zentangle Challenge: posts on Tuesdays

http://tickledtotangle.blogspot.com/?m=1

Every Inchie Monday: posts Sunday/Monday

http://everyinchiemonday2012.blogspot.com/?m=1

Two by Tuesday: posts listed on site:

http://twobytwobytuesday.blogspot.dk/?m=1

Diane and Carolien's Zentangle Challenge: Wednesday posts. 

http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/diane-caroliens-weekly-zentangle-challenge/

The Bright Owl Zendala Challenge: posts periodically on Monday or Tuesday's. 

http://thebrightowl.blogspot.com/?m=1

Square One-Purely Zentangle: find new posts on Friday on Facebook under the title. 

I am the Diva Challenge-'African Artist '

This is a great tangle. It's so relaxing to draw and one you can really get into. I didn't do anything really special, but I just enjoyed the moment of drawing, I didn't need anything else.

Sarah (picture is after tangle challenge list)

Zentangle Challenges in case you've missed some or haven't stopped by in awhile:

Tackle it Tuesday: challenge posts on Tuesday. http://cherylsartfulcreations.blogspot.com/?m=0

I am the Diva Zentangle Challenge: posts on Mondays. 

http://iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com/?m=1

That's New to Me Challenge: posts on Sunday or Monday's. 

http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/thats-new-to-me-weekly-challenge.html?m=1

Tangle Me Three Challenge: posts on Sunday or Monday. 

http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/tangle-me-3-weekly-challenge.html?m=1

Joey’s Weekly Zentangle Challenge: posts on Mondays

http://madebyjoey.blogspot.ca/search/label/for%20drawing?m=1

It's a String Thing Zentangle Challenge: posts on Tuesdays

http://tickledtotangle.blogspot.com/?m=1

Every Inchie Monday: posts Sunday/Monday

http://everyinchiemonday2012.blogspot.com/?m=1

Two by Tuesday: posts listed on site:

http://twobytwobytuesday.blogspot.dk/?m=1

Diane and Carolien's Zentangle Challenge: Wednesday posts. 

http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/diane-caroliens-weekly-zentangle-challenge/

The Bright Owl Zendala Challenge: posts periodically on Monday or Tuesday's. 

http://thebrightowl.blogspot.com/?m=1

Square One-Purely Zentangle: find new posts on Friday on Facebook under the title. 

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Diane and Carolien's Challenge-ukc

I used Umbleweed, kiwi, Catkin, and Keeko. I had a bit of extra fun and did it on a larger size journal page. But I get so inspired to pick so many great tangles I can't contain myself to 3.5".

Thanks 

Sarah-special list of challenges after picture. 

Zentangle Challenges in case you've missed some or haven't stopped by in awhile:

Tackle it Tuesday: challenge posts on Tuesday. http://cherylsartfulcreations.blogspot.com/?m=0

I am the Diva Zentangle Challenge: posts on Mondays.
http://iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com/?m=1

That's New to Me Challenge: posts on Sunday or Monday's.
http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/thats-new-to-me-weekly-challenge.html?m=1

Tangle Me Three Challenge: posts on Sunday or Monday.
http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/tangle-me-3-weekly-challenge.html?m=1

Joey’s Weekly Zentangle Challenge: posts on Mondays
http://madebyjoey.blogspot.ca/search/label/for%20drawing?m=1

It's a String Thing Zentangle Challenge: posts on Tuesdays
http://tickledtotangle.blogspot.com/?m=1

Every Inchie Monday: posts Sunday/Monday
http://everyinchiemonday2012.blogspot.com/?m=1

Two by Tuesday: posts listed on site:
http://twobytwobytuesday.blogspot.dk/?m=1

Diane and Carolien's Zentangle Challenge: Wednesday posts.
http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/diane-caroliens-weekly-zentangle-challenge/

The Bright Owl Zendala Challenge: posts periodically on Monday or Tuesday's.
http://thebrightowl.blogspot.com/?m=1

Square One-Purely Zentangle: find new posts on Friday on Facebook under the title.

It's a String Thing-#121 -tree

Here is my rough Aquafleur tree. I hope it's halfway what it's supposed to look like. I always feel a bit sloppy. :)

Sarah 

That's New to me Challenge -'another X'

Here is another tile for this week and a half. I wanted to do another one since I'm so resistant to every 'X ' tangle I find. This one is called simply, 'X' as you know. 

Thanks!

Sarah. 

Tackle it Tuesday 'X' Xyp

I chose Xyp and made my string out of it as well. I showed the original and colored. 

Thanks!  Hope everyone had a good holiday!

Sarah

Joey's Weekly Challenge-Zinger

Admitting that I don't like Zinger would be true. But, after approaching it from a different perspective and having some time to really just try it out, I don't mind it. I actually like how it turned out. I can't believe I'm saying this about Zinger! Thanks for giving me a chance to give Zinger a second chance. Tangles are funny creatures...

Sarah

I am the Diva Challenge-guest-'tree'

Climate change is saddening but as long as it is not ignored there is hope I think. This challenge really touched me in how resourceful and giving Mr. Patel is in trying to do his part. I especially love how you grow tree saplings and give them away. The power of one little plant is mighty when left to grow. I used to plant lots of trees, so this really spoke to me. So here are two tiles. I had fun and couldn't decide. Thanks Mr. Patel!

Sarah

Keeko:

And Spoonflower 

Zentangle Challenges in case you've missed some or haven't stopped by in awhile:

Tackle it Tuesday: challenge posts on Tuesday. http://cherylsartfulcreations.blogspot.com/?m=0

I am the Diva Zentangle Challenge: posts on Mondays. 

http://iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com/?m=1

That's New to Me Challenge: posts on Sunday or Monday's. 

http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/thats-new-to-me-weekly-challenge.html?m=1

Tangle Me Three Challenge: posts on Sunday or Monday. 

http://suzymoshcreations.blogspot.com/p/tangle-me-3-weekly-challenge.html?m=1

Joey’s Weekly Zentangle Challenge: posts on Mondays

http://madebyjoey.blogspot.ca/search/label/for%20drawing?m=1

It's a String Thing Zentangle Challenge: posts on Tuesdays

http://tickledtotangle.blogspot.com/?m=1

Every Inchie Monday: posts Sunday/Monday

http://everyinchiemonday2012.blogspot.com/?m=1

Two by Tuesday: posts listed on site:

http://twobytwobytuesday.blogspot.dk/?m=1

Diane and Carolien's Zentangle Challenge: Wednesday posts. 

http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/diane-caroliens-weekly-zentangle-challenge/

The Bright Owl Zendala Challenge: posts periodically on Monday or Tuesday's. 

http://thebrightowl.blogspot.com/?m=1

Square One-Purely Zentangle: find new posts on Friday on Facebook under the title. 

Diane and Carolien's Challenge-WHN

Hwn, wnh, nhw, however you arrange it. I tried out two new tangles I found on an app. Hairy, and Niuroda. Wist is one you probably recognize but it fit the vertical length I needed. Had a great time. Just drew in my sketchbook and ripped it out!

Sarah

Tackle it Tuesday Challenge 'W'

I made my string with Wist in the form of the tangle. Ink dyed paper, Pitt pens, and colored pencil. Thanks for letting me join in!

Sarah

It's a String Thing- Thanksgiving

Gordeous (sp?) and Lichen are delightful. It was a bit hard squashing those gourds into tight spots on the string but I stuck to it mostly. :)

Happy Thanksgiving, and I'm thankful to be a part of a challenge with such incredible artists. Drawing with all of you makes me a better tangler. 

Sarah

Joey's Weekly Challenge-Yuma

Always have liked this one so I was more than happy to take part. I used Pitt Pens, Sakura Glaze, colored pencil and ink spray. Thanks all!

Sarah

Tangle Me Three- Points and Curves

I agree. There is a festive flair to this tangle. I'll be sure to use it again. Nice choice for this week!  Thanks Suzy!

Sarah

That's New to Me - X

I picked Xyp but in a form and variation I'd never seen before. It was nothing like the one I'd used once one time before who knows when. So I added shading, lines, a tighter aura bigger diamonds and it's like a whole new tangle. So technically I had done this before I guess but I had to learn it all over again in six stepouts. I liked the artist focus tangle. It fit with Xyp really well. Left white space too. Thanks Suzy!

Sarah

This is how long my tiles from the raffle lasted me, November 22nd was my last one. Thanks again. I made many a wonderful drawing upon them!

I am the Diva Challenge - Hollibaugh

I tried out some textures and gradients and color and inking. I had a great time and used a lot of fun stuff. Curving some lines seemed like a good idea, but it's hard to find a way to end them as I have now found out. But sometimes you just go where the pen leads, right?  Thanks!

Sarah

Tangle Me Three Challenge-Ansu

Here it is in a bunch of wavy round and pointed forms:

P.S. Used Distress markers. Loving them!!!

That's New to Me Challenge-'I'and artist

I chose some new tangles for sure to me!  I really enjoyed this week's artist focus, and loved her tangles. I went to her site and found the weird curly thing called Jaybarz and from my app, the crazy Christmas bow gone wild that is called Intersect. So glad to have finished what seemed simple, but became rather involved as I got used to the patterns. Thanks for having a challenge for the week!  Great fun!  :)

Sarah

Diane and Carolien's Challenge-'B-E-X'

Chose Bronx Cheer, a tangle that starts with an e but forgot to write down (honestly! I swear! ) and Xyp. I used a string kind of. That's always progress for me. Been trying out the Pitt pens too. They are really nice and easy on the wrist. Easy to color in too. Never have to go over it again. Anyways, thanks for another great week!

Sarah 

It's a String Thing-Coke bottle string

First I must say- I love these tangles you picked!  I was really excited to work with them. The string was really different too, and could've lent itself to so many combinations!  I used a 01 Sakura Micron pen in black, with pencil on a 3.5"x3.5" tile. Yes. I tried my hardest to keep up with all of you talented Zentangle artists. I really feel good that this is something I was able to do. Thanks Adele!

Sarah

Or nation Creation-Feathers

They're feathers. Yup. 

Sarah

Tackle it Tuesday- V

I chose to tangle around using v as my string with Verve and Vigne in the center. 

Two very different tangles to highlight the difference in the string. Thanks!

Sarah. 

Joey's Weekly Challenge-X-plode

I curved the top to do something different. It is the only tangle I've done I had a nightmare about so I went and rounded it to make it friendly. :)

Thanks!

Sarah. 

Diva Challenge-Tripoli

I was also not a fan of this tangle at first but now after playing with it over time it is great to have as a tangle in your basket of tricks!

Sarah

I am the Diva Challenge- empty space

Never great with percentages or mathematics in general so I may have not hit the perfect range of empty spots, but there was a concerted effort shown. :)

I used Auraleaf, Fürn, and Spoonflower. 

On a inked tile with gelato sand Sakura pen in mettalic. Very enjoyable and a great idea for a challenge!

Sarah. 

Joeys Weekly Challenge-W2

Felt inspired to do an extra for W2. So two for the price of one. Thanks!

Sarah

Diane and Carolien's Challenge-ukh

I used Umbleweed, Kiwi, and Hatch. 

All new for me to try out. Got a few new things off apps on my iPhone. So fun to just look them up!  

Sarah

String Thing Challenge-odd numbers

I used two of the tangles to try out. Wanted to do something I hadn't tried before. Worked out kind of fun with the squares and the string!

Sarah

Tackle it Tuesday-'T'

I chose Thlycum and Twiggy. Got a few Zentangle apps and am having fun just going to an alphabetical system of tangles!  Thanks!

Sarah

String Thing 'Sand' mono tangle challenge

I thought there were a lot of steps at first, but upon closer inspection the idea of the tangle is very balanced and well thought out. Hence the great step-outs that Ms. Bruno did for this new tangle of hers!  I just had fun with Sakura Soufflé pens, glaze pens, and I can proudly say I stuck to the string!  Always an accomplishment for me!  Thanks!

Sarah

Diane and Carolien's Challenge 'SFT'

I chose Spoonflower Fürn, and Twiggy. Micron pen, Sakura Glaze pens, and distress ink spray. 

Thanks!

Sarah

Diva Challenge-'Gourdgeous'

Hope I spelled that right. I used the new tangle which I'm still getting the hang of with a new one for me called Spoonflower. Moonlight and Soufflé pens. 

Sarah. 

Tangle me Three Challenge 'Hepmee'

A fun tangle to use that I haven't seen before. Always fun to experiment with a new one!  Thanks!

Sarah. 

That's new to me- ' M and artist'

I chose Mooka since I've only drawn it in a sketch book once or twice. Never in a tile. Hard to believe? Yes but it's true. Never got around to using it. And I found more tangles by the artist and loved Spoonflower. So there's that and Aura Leaf there too. It all kind of meanders. 

Sarah. 

Joey's Weekly Challenge- Undu

Great tangle by a great young artist. Always enjoy this tangle. After my artistic meltdown I've been letting myself create on whatever size paper feels right. This is 6x8 I think. Just trying to find my stride again. Thanks!  

Sarah 

That's New to Me- 'U' and artist.

I downloaded an interesting app of tangle patterns and found some odd balls. One being U-Bend. And I chose Intwine by the artist. In a blue mood. How can you not have blue in your day and not have a good one?  :)

Sarah 

Tangle Me Three Challenge-Shattuck

I love Shattuck. No two ways about it. Thanks Suzy!  Done on the gray tiles...  :)

Sarah

I am the Diva Challenge - 'Cairns'

Today's challenge really resonated with me because of the rocks. I mean, cairns are an incredible thing, but a bit overwhelming for me. So I picked out a memory of using rocks that brings peace of mind. Buddhists build 'stupas' to house memories or spirits. I remember one day in autumn I sat on a peninsula at Old Mission on Lake Michigan in the midst of the lake on either side,building a stupa-like pile of rocks like I'd seen in pictures. I remember the light of the day, the shimmering fields in the distance at shore, and the feel of putting together this marker saying I had been there and existed that day, and the mystery of how long my stupa would stand. Would it be years? A week? Would it fall down? I shall never know and that is a beautiful God given moment of being in the moment. I have been struggling with my artistic pursuits and what I'm doing, and today's challenge was such a peaceful release. Thanks for all of your kind words everyone. Because of your kindness I stopped being so hard on myself and just be me. Thank you. 

Sarah