Back in the blogging saddle again. Wow, it seems that time just goes whooshing by. Summer is such a wonderful time to get out and enjoy nature's creativity, and time with family and friends. Actually, all year round it's wonderful but it's just easier, perhaps, in the summer.
You might have heard the big news in the Zentangle world, the introduction of Bijou® tiles. They are 2"x2" tiles, fun to tangle on. The idea is to tangle on your tile like a snail, slowly, simply, pausing often to admire the view, etc. They are available in a tin of 55 tiles with a couple of "Bijouism"s, like Breathe, Relax, Savor, Comfort.
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| Here is the tin of Bijou® tiles and some characters I made from the packing peanuts (don't ask) |
There is so much excitement around these fun-sized tiles.
Cherryl Moote, CZT has come out with directions on how to create a cute tile folder, which I had to give a try:
I took a class on Tangled Labyrinth Journals with
Sadelle Wiltshire, CZT with a wonderful group of folks. What fun! We first created a beautiful meandering journal then began to learn to draw different types of labyrinths. I can see making these with some of the kids at school…it just might be good for them!
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| Meandering book |
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| My first filled in labyrinth |
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| Goddess Labyrinth |
This one on the right is called the Goddess Labyrinth and so I decided to create the goddess as well.
On to this week's
Diva Challenge #180, using Anneke Van Dam's pattern "MacDee". Being a Mack, then MacKugler, I knew that I'd love this plaid pattern. I was going through my e-books and decided to work with Helen William's Flips, Folds, Ribbon and String book. I'm pleased with the result of this one.
But I will ask! At first I wondered where you are that you could make ice-sculptures in your summer - then i read properly!
ReplyDeleteLove the shading on the last tile.
Ha ha ha….a trick I learned from a colleague: lick the cornstarch peanuts and they will stick together!
DeleteVery pretty tile and I love the composition. I am going to have to get that e-book.
ReplyDeleteThank you. You can find the ebook here: http://alittlelime.blogspot.com
DeleteI just love her work.
Love all that you posted! Beautiful photos, and the "peanut" animals! Just made me laugh on a day when I really needed it! Lovely tile with the flower... and the MacDee. I wish that I could have taken the class for the great meadering book. If you use them at school I would really like to hear how it goes!!! I could use some more stuff! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful summery photo's! MacDee is done so well with the other tangle.
ReplyDeletelovely work. I love the bright pink little bijou book. your MacDee tile is very nice - I like how it works as a background. I'm thinking of ordering that book too, and your work is easing me towards it more.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your story and the beautiful photo's, Janee. Oh yes, Helen's e-book is very inspiring! I love the flower on the MacDee plaid, they are a great couple!
ReplyDeleteReally like the floral tangle you did on top of MacDee. I too admire Helen's work. I have not gotten any of her e books but I marvel at some of the things I see her do.
ReplyDeleteJanee, beautiful work, your little organic beauty against the plaid is perfect. Love Bijou's little playmates, he/she plays and travels well with them . Your meandering books are amazing, love the Goddess Labyrinth.
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