Just wanted to mention . . .

I've been reading through quite a few blogs lately

and I've noticed a trend ~ unhappiness.

I don't know if it's the weather, economy, or who knows.

I would love to pass around my happy thoughts ~

so to all of you who are willing to accept them ~ here they are!

GOOD VIBRATIONS!

I love this quote . . .

"Don't do anything that you don't really want to do.

Keep yourself in a place of feeling good.

Reach for the thought that feels better -- and watch what happens."

--- Abraham

Have an exceptionally wonderful day!

Pen Storage

I decided that my studio needed some help!

(Actually, the studio is fine ~ it's me that needs help!)

Anyway, I have a ton of pens and markers, etc.

and hated the way they were stored.

So, I found a really cool solution online ~ here is what it looks like now.

Believe it or not this picture does NOT show any of my

Copic Markers and Pens!

My husband and I went to a hardware store and purchased

two 10' lengths of 2" diameter PVC pipe.

Gary cut the pipe into 4-1/2, 4 and 3-1/2 inch sections for me.

He washed them and sanded them ~ great guy!

I wrapped them using scrapbook paper and viola! pen storage!

Look!

I taught a Zentangle Class a couple of weeks ago
and one of my students, Ginny, sent this card to me.

The egg stamp is from Stamp Francisco
Copic Markers used are E00, E01, E11, E33, E35, E37 for the egg
and W1 for the shadows.
AND, of course, her tangled bird.
What a beautiful ZIA ~ thank you Ginny!

New Zentangle Class!

If you are going to be in the Placerville area

Saturday, February 19, 2011 ~

you may want to consider taking my Zentangle 101 Class.

The class will be taught at

Stamp-It Rich 376 Main Street, Placerville CA 95667

Go to Stamp-It Rich for more information about the class ~

but do it quickly ~ the class is filling up.

The pictures below are examples of my Zentangles ~

what will yours look like?

 

 

Hope to see you there!

New Card

Just a new card.

Friendship

I'm posting this a little late . . .
This was made and sent to me by my best friend ever, Marge.
So much love went into this birthday card.

Thanks Tweedles ~ love you!

Zentangle Class at Stamp It Rich!

For any of you who are near the Placerville, CA area,

I'm teaching a Zentangle Class on October 16th!
Click here for more information ~ Stamp It Rich!

Hope you can join us!

Just playing!

Just enjoying the day and playing around with some ideas.

Pumpkin!

What more can I say . . .

Pumpkin!

Way too much fun!

I don't mind telling you ~
I'm having way too much fun!

Bookmark, pendant, ornament?????

Which is it?

Okay, here is the question for all
of you ~ which is it Flux or Ennies?

Halloween Card

I know it's early! but I was looking for a certain pen and going
through drawers in my studio when I happened upon
this card. I don't throw ANYTHING out which turns out
to be a good thing. This card was begging to be tangled!

Measure black card stock 4-1/2" x 9" ~ fold in half.
Frame a 3-1/2" square white piece of card stock with Halloween ribbon.
The ribbon is really quite orange ~ not dull as shown here.
Secure to front of folded card. Tangle!

Took my time to tell you!

Okay ~ so the suspense got to you!

Here I told you to come back and I would tell you why
Friday the 13th was such a GREAT day!

Well, my daughter, Michele, got married!
No, unfortunately, I did not get to go to the wedding,
she and James, my son-in-law, live in Minnesota. We
are so happy for their union ~ James is such a wonderful
addition to our ever-growing family!

This is the Zentangle I did when Michele and James
moved to MN earlier this year. She would call me as
they traveled and this is what it "looked" like to me.
Michele said that it looks like she felt!

Getting back in the swing . . .

After two very busy months I am back now ~ in full force!
I realized that although the work I was doing was very important,
(I am a volunteer with the American Legion Auxiliary
and Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary),
it is equally, if not more important to make sure that body and mind
are being nurtured and taken care of.

Having said that, I am relaxing back into tangling.
It feels so good to enjoy this wonderful art of Zentangle!

Enjoy your day!

Inspiration

I love to look at other people's artwork.

Although this is my Zentangle, it was
inspired by the creative genius of Jella
who is the owner of PaperArtStudio.
See more of Jella's work here at
jellaverelst's photostream

Handles

Just playing around today.
The drawers and cabinets in my
studio needed some sprucing up.
I purchased the hardware and I used
a Porcelaine 150 pen by pebeo to create
my tangles. Fun, fun, fun!

Zentangle has a blog!

Rick and Maria of Zentangle have started up their blog!

Click here ~ you won't be disappointed!

Postcard Swap

I had great fun being involved in a postcard swap just recently!
Below are a couple of postcards I sent out.

These cards are 4 x 6.

If you are ever invited to be part of a swap ~ atc's or postcards ~
you should seriously consider it!
The process is wonderful and you learn so much by doing it.
PLUS you receive beautiful art from other tanglers.

z e n t a n g l e ™ anything is possible . . . one stroke at a time

"Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing. It increases focus and creativity. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal well being. Zentangle is enjoyed by a wide range of skills and ages and is used in many fields of interest."

Learn to Tangle with Mary Elizabeth, Certified Zentangle Teacher

For class information, please click here.

For more information about z e n t a n g l e ™

go to www.zentangle.com