Awz

Awz

I have always loved cameras. I took photography in my college days and spent many long hours in the dark room transforming film into print. It was a slow process, unlike today's incredible digital cameras.

When I travel, I take way too many digital photo's. In 2010 I traveled to Australia. I have over 1000 photo's from that trip. It is such a beautiful country.

The photo above is a very large seed pod that I saw on a tree. I have no idea what kind of tree it was. I have spent time on the internet trying to find out, with no luck. So, if any of you reading this are familiar with it I would really like to know what it is. The seed pod inspired the basic structure of the pattern and when I played with it I was awed by its transformation. 

I went ahead and gave this pattern a name to reflect the country and the experience of deconstructing my first pattern.  I was planning on calling it Abuz but changed my mind. You can see where I used it in a previous post here.  It is entirely possible that this pattern has already been put out there by some one else in the tangle world. If it has, please let me know. 

I hope you have an awzome time with it. 

" A Little White Space"

Tangles used, Hollibaugh, Fluttertile, Mooka, Chainlea, Hi-CS, Bales, Poke Leaf

Ahhh, The Diva, she inspires us weekly to think about our tangle time. This week she asked us to try leaving a big open white space in out tangles. I have always liked the way this looks when tangling. I think it helps the viewer with movement in a tile Have a look here to see her challenge and others who have participated. Thanks Laura, your always there for us. 

An update on my Valentangle. I gave him both and he wants to frame them. What a beautiful compliment. Thanks for helping with that decision. We had a wonderful dinner and then joined friends at the local pub. It was a great evening. Tonight we join others at a dinner party. I need to rush out and get a bottle of wine to bring along. I better hurry. 

"Valentangle"

Tangles used, shattuck, n'zeppel, finery, featherfall

Tangles used, Bales and Fengle

It feels so good to be back to my blog. It has been way too long since I have been here. So much has happened in my life since last June. Part of that was a problem with my right eye. It was so frustrating not to be able to see properly to tangle for several months.  I count my blessings that it is in the past and I am thankful for my garden which is an endless place for creating.
Zentangle has been part of my personal journey for four years now. A dear friend introduced me to it three months after my best friend and husband died with pancreatic cancer. This mindful practice allowed me to think about something for more that 10 minutes, which was not otherwise possible. After an incredible amount of personal growth, I returned to the life that I have always been so grateful for.  I went to Bulgaria, and Greece last fall with my sister. There was something very powerful about seeing ancient history all around me, daily. It allowed me to put my life in perspective with regards to how much time we actually have here on the planet.  I have not shared any of my personal story here on this blog before. Today is the day to do that.
In January 2014 my beautiful mother passed away after a month of illness.  She was 87 years young. She died a beautiful death , at her home, with all of her seven children in her support and care.  I grieve again, with so much gratitude for having had such beautiful parents. I am one of the lucky ones.
  I have started to date a man who I have known for only three months. Valentines day is upon us. We will be going to dinner on Friday. I have created both of these tiles for the Diva's recent challenge which you can find here.

My question to you dear reader and fellow tangler is which of these tiles should I give to him?

Below is the calendar that I have been tangling in. There is a wonderful story on how I received it.
I will share that another day.