Quandry

It is the second last week of February.  Anxious to be out in the garden, I spin and tangle, staying warm by the fire on this chilly, damp day.  The Diva challenge this week is to explore the use of a tangle called Quandry, little triangles of rice pellets, repeated over and over, magically forming flower shapes.  I  just learned that Laura's grandmother passed away today and the challenge has been cancelled.  I'm so sorry about your grandma Laura and thankful you were able to spend some time with her at the end.

Here is my Zentangle exploring the use of Quandry, in memory of Laura's grandma.

Year of the Water Snake

The Diva challenge this week was to draw a zentangle snake in celebration of The ChineseYear of the Water Snake which started on February 9. After drawing the diva dance water, I realized it was too busy and ended up shading it.  Snakes offer up all kinds of interesting possibilities!

Birthday Bookmark

This week's Diva Challenge is to use the tangle pattern DANSK, created by Margaret Bremner.  I've created a book mark for a special guy who will be celebrating his birthday soon.  I'm still working on getting the lettering right.
The Diva is giving away a Tangle A Day Calendar, courtesy of the amazing and wonderful Carole Ohl, CZT.  To enter, leave a comment on the Diva's blog saying you'd like a calendar! 

The diva challenge this week is to create a post using a preset string.  This week also happens to be the birthday of a very special guy, my son 'M'.  Happy Birthday M, I wish we could celebrate together!  This tangle includes the tangle joy plus lots of love and birthday balloons. xoxox

Diva Dance

The Diva has published 100 challenges and a new tangle 'Diva Dance' has been created to celebrate.  I love the movement in this new tangle and know it will be used often!  I can't seem to scan the tile properly to get the whole thing...any hints?  Congratulations to the Diva for inspiring us every day to work on our art.

Keenees

Weekly Challenge #9 "Keenees"

The "I Am The Diva" challenge this week is to use the Keenees tangle courtesy of Donna Hornsby, CZT.  I really like this tangle, it's so simple and so fun.
Here are two Christmas wreaths, not sure which one I like the best.

Zendala

Hello everyone...It has been a long time since I've posted and my only excuse is that life get's busy and sometimes overwhelming.  I'm back on track and would like to share a combination of two challenges.  One is this week's Diva challenge in which we are to use the tangle called Auraknot.  The second is this week's Bright Owl challenge which challenges us to complete a zendala while playing with a different type of paper, not a zentangle tile.  I chose a heavier weight soft yellow computer paper which does not really show up very well in the photo.  This was so much fun, loved doing a zendala and the new pattern Auraknot is my new favorite!  Here is the result: