Saturday, May 29, 2010

Zentangle Fun!

I have discovered a new love, Zentangles!  Zentangle is a form of doodling that is both relaxing and fun. Basically, you draw lines with pencil that look like strings on a paper to create a guideline for your zentangle. Next you use a black pen (I love the Pitt markers) and draw a tangle pattern into each section.

Here is a page from my journal that I filled with a zentangle design:
There are tons of zentangle ideas all around you, just look for patterns in everyday items.  You can see the section below is from a calender.
I used my zentangle designs and a photo transfer process to create new jewelry pieces for the spring.



For more information on zentangles, check out the website.
www.zentangle.com
Stay tuned for more zentangle designs!
Stacie
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10 comments:

  1. jelveh DesignsMarch 31, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    these are lovely, I have always done this kind of doodling and never knew it had a name, love your work...
    Jelveh
    Peace

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  2. stacieMarch 31, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Thanks so much Jelveh! It's very addicting.

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  3. Sharon BentonApril 6, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Stacie - these designs are wonderful! The B&W designs are beautiful on silver. I've been doodling with Zentangles on paper, and want to transfer them to fabric. Maybe today is the day! :-)

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  4. stacieApril 6, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Hi Sharon, Thanks so much. I'd love to see your designs transferred to fabric. Do you have a blog?

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  5. stacieApril 6, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Sharon...just found your blog!

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  6. jafabritApril 15, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I would say you took doodling or zentangle to a new level, your jewellry is lovely, I really like the bracelet.

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  7. stacieApril 15, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    JafaBrit, Thank you for your compliments on my work. I really enjoy the zentangle fun. Very addicting. Popped over to your blog, your work is amazing. You certainly take embroidering to a new level!

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  8. Astrid RiedelMay 28, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Gorgeous work!! I am making some zentangles too on glass beads :)

    Regards
    Astrid

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  9. stacieMay 31, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Thanks Astrid. Just popped over to your blog, beautiful beadwork! Marked it as a favorite :)

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  10. ElizabethFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    These pieces are lovely!!! Great idea1 I love using work that I do with paper to create new works in textiles and jewelry!!!
    This set is truly delightful!!!

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