Mobile blogging

Things have certainly changed since I was regularly blogging... I'm posting this from my lovely Android phone, so let's see what happens.

Here are a few photos of my attempts at the Diva's most recent challenge:

Break Free

As always, the Diva's challenge has stretched me. I wasn't too happy with my first attempt to break free from the dots and border that make up a traditional Zentangle, so I ended up doing a second.

Attempt 1 - Quabog, Beeline, Juke and Bales

Attempt 2 - Auraknot, Opus, Ennies and Scena

I'm not sure which one I prefer... What about you, which one do you prefer?

Happy tangling...
Claire

New Blog

I've started tangling again... it's extremely therapeutic. And in honour of the tangling I plan to do in the future, I've started this new blog. I've moved a few old Zentangle related posts across from one of my other blogs and I'm all ready to go, go, go!

Happy tangling...

Claire

Walk the Line

So I've just realised that I'd not posted this Zentangle as I've been internet free for some time (and missing reading all the blogs I follow!)

So here she is... Walk the Line


I had fun trying out some tangles that usually use curves using straight lines only :D

So onto the next one!

Eyes Wide Shut

This was a challenge I enjoyed. I was pleased with the string I drew with my eyes closed, even though some of it was a bit rough (towards the top left).


And this is what I came up with...



Now onto the next challenge!

Non-Dominatrix (or Leftie as I fondly call my attempt!)

Hee hee...to be five again :D


I found this to be physically challenging...my left hand just wouldn't do what I was telling it to do!

Using the other hand wakes your brain up properly - it's a trick we trainers use so that our audience is more prepared to learn. The best learning happens when the brain is fully engaged.

Check out the Non-Dominatrix Challenge and see everyone's shaky attempts :D

Simplicity

So I've been out of the picture for a long time. Life has been conspiring against all my good intentions and I've been too busy (ok... too worried) to take the time for myself to do 'stuff'. I haven't crocheted in weeks - all my hooking stuff is packed in boxes and in storage as I've been homeless for the last month. If I'd have been in my right mind I'd have avoided packing it all up!

I've been tangling all through my visa ordeal the last few months and I can say it really did help me stay calm and positive throughout. In the last week I've started to Tangle more. I've started a pattern book and spent time looking up new tangles online. Which is where I came across this fantastic Weekly Zentangle Challenge on I am the Diva's Blog. I'm VERY late to the game (13 weeks behind!) so I've got some catching up to do :D

Well I've started with the first challenge...Simplicity. My brain got in the way and my first attempt was less than simplistic! But I think I nailed it with this one...



Now I'm off to have a look at everyone else's offerings and whip up an entry for the current week's challenge!