" 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.

Tangleation Nation; Bales

Tangles used = Variations of Bales

The Diva set an interesting challenge this week. It appears to me that last weeks challenge crept into my tile, or maybe I just like a lot of contrast. We were to takes bales for a spin. Explore tangelations of this original pattern. I did just that on a scrap of paper and came up with at least 7 variations and then used 4 of them in my tile. Laura's challenge is here. Did you see the side walk chalk art she did with her son's. It's awesome. 

I went to tangle patterns to look for a string to use. I chose to use one I found while surfing the third anniversary challenge. There is a link to Zentangle and one of Maria's blog posts here. I used her post as inspiration for my string. 

I slipped inside today while the rain came down, again. 

I got lost in this tile and found that special place this afternoon. The one you go to when you are totally mindful of the present moment. It's very relaxing for me. So is the garden and the rain has stopped, so I'll head back out there now.