Diva Challenge #219

Using all straight lines did not at first seem to be a problem.  Once I started tangling, I realized how much I use curved and rounded tangles.  I like the flow and freeness they lend to the tile.  So this was a toughie for me.  Here for your enjoyment is my answer to the challenge.   Thanks again for taking time out of your busy schedule to post these challenges.  It sounds as though Artoo and your family will be challenged to succeed in the upcoming school year.  Although I've never met you,  I believe that wonderful things will come your way as you travel your journey.   We are all pulling for you!

It's a String Thing #93

Seems the only time I post is on Friday or Saturday.  I sent my response to It's A String Thing challenge.  It was indeed very challenging for  me.  All new tangles, which is always fun.  One of them, JJ, was a grid type tangle and as I was practicing I just seemed to keep getting lost in the pattern.  Feels kind of like my life feels sometimes - I tend to get lost in the little details and sometimes lose sight of the big picture.  Reminds me of those optical illusion pictures - ya know, what do you see here- an old hag or beautiful woman.  Hmmm, something to mull over, I guess.  Thank you Zentangle, for not only being a creative outlet, but for reminding me that the small inner voice that I am often too busy or noisy to hear has some pretty poignant things to say.  Nuff said,  String Thing # 93, for your enjoyment. 

Diva Challenge Challenge #218

Another Challenge.  I just love black tiles.  Managed to squeeze a tiny bit of tangling into my very busy week.  I had meetings every night this week and got into bed really late every night this week.  I'm waiting for the day when I don't have to leave the house before 6:00 am every weekday to make my way to a job.  Sighhhh... Just think of all the time I'd have!  Weather was beautiful, spring flowers are coming up.  Last year in fall, I planted 1 tall phlox in the area I cleared out to start a garden.  I can scarcely believe my eyes -  there have to be at least 40 tall phlox blooming in that garden space.  I suspect they will take over if I let them.  Can any experienced gardeners offer some advice to this newbie?  At any rate,  enjoy the tangle.  Thanks Laura for posting these challenges.  You are the Diva, indeed. 

 

 

 

It's A String Thing #92

Another week, another challenge.  Worked the String Thing challenge this week.  I wasn't really happy with my first go-round, the colored tile.  So again, this week did a second tile.  Regular tangle - black on white.Challenge was to use Chocobox, Kandy Ribbons, Butter,  & Caykz .  Kandy Ribbons is sort of a tangellation of Echoism.  As much as I have practiced, first Echoism and now Kandy Ribbons, I just can't seem to get the flow of the loops in these patterns.  Thinking about it, I beleive it's because I'm too structured - not great with letting the flow take me where it's going.  As I've always thought, I can be spontaneous as long as it's carefully planned!!  Maybe that's part of my Karma,  learn to let go and go with the flow.  And so as I float down the river of life, I will keep reminding myself - "You don't always have to be treading water or doing a stroke, sometimes it's might be nice to let go, keep your head above water and let the river take you."  Good thought for today.....

Diva Challenge #217

 Diva Challenge #217 was definitely a challenge for me.  Again, new tangles that I have never tried - not saying that's a bad thing.  On the contrary, it's so much fun learning new patterns.  I love both of these.  I, also, picked up some gel pens this week. Guess you get what you pay for because the ink just did not roll off the pen the way I hoped it would.  I think I'll repurpose this set to one of my nieces or nephews!  All in All, really enjoyed this challenge.  Thinking it is going to be a beautiful weekend.  Enjoy!!

 

 

 

It's a String Thing #91

This week I submitted 2 entries for It's A String Thing - challenge 91.Did the black tile first, when I hadn't really gotten the hang of the new tangles.  Worked with them a little more and found I really liked all of them and definately will use them again. That's one of the things I really like about the challenges - they challenge me to step outside of my comfort zone and learn something new.  So as you can see, I'm still a work in progress. I love how tangling awakens the creative flow in my spirit.  Wierd how it awakens and also soothes me.  Thanks   Donna for pointing this unique and wonderful joy out to me!  Love you and Happy Mother's Day.

Diva Challenge #216

I loved this challenge as I, too, am a Star War  Geek.  Proud of it and have been for many years. Hmmm, I wonder how my oldest son happened to be named Luke?  Thanks for the challenge and the new pattern, Brella, that I will definitely add to my list of favorites.  I was so inspired by your Darth Vader string that I challenged myself to create a string from R2.  While I'm sure there are many artists more talented than I, I am tickled with the results.  This was a great diversion from the "fun" time that I spent in oral surgery last Friday having an infected tooth removed.  Star Wars vs. Oral Surgery -  not much of a contest!   May the Fourth be with all of you tanglers ---- always. 

 

 

 

 

 

It's a string thing #90

Spent 1.5 hours in the dentist chair yesterday having a ginormous back molar  removed...infected to boot! So today I am forced to quiet time..no yard work, cleaning, dancing, rock climbing, sky diving (ta ha, as if on those last couple activites)
guess I'll have to read, contemplate life, and tangle all day. Maxie is a little anxious so I'm throwing his ball from the couch as well. This is my 1st submission to a String Thing weekly challenge - #90. I just love learning new tangles.  Hooray for infected molars! You know what they say about life giving you lemons...this is some sweet lemonade!!