Friday, December 23, 2011

Christmas Puzzle

Here's a larger image of a Puzzle Christmas Card that we described in this newsletter.


Why is this a Christmas card?

We invite you to post your answers and comments below.  (But if you've already seen this and know the answer . . . "Shhh!")

As we said in our newsletter,
. . . We are so grateful that you are part of our Zentangle community. Thank you for your purchases. Thank you for sharing your Zentangle enthusiasm and creations with us and with others. And for all of you whom we've had the pleasure to meet, thank you for your friendship.
We look forward to sharing a wonderful 2012 with you all!

Click image for clearer view of puzzle.
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54 comments:

  1. LindaDecember 23, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I think it Noel (No L).

    Lovely card.

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  2. UnknownDecember 23, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    No L is what I came up with too

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  3. UnknownDecember 23, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Beautiful card! Yes, "no L" or "noel"

    Happy holidays!

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  4. Emily MeyersDecember 23, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    L is for Light...which the stars shine ever so brightly. Let the light of our Lord shine on you this Christmas Season.

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  5. AngelaDecember 23, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    There is no L. I love the idea for noel. I wonder how many miss it.
    Merry Christmas to all!

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  6. RuthDecember 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I thought the same thing: No "L"
    It is beautiful!

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  7. TonyaDecember 23, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Noel

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  8. JeanieDecember 23, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    No L, clever indeed!

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  9. belly buttonDecember 23, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    No "L"... NOEL. So great,

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  10. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    After looking it over twice I decided the star was for Light - thus the missing L.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    now that I've read some other comments I think I'm wrong - Noel is probably the answer.

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  12. jobatDecember 23, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    No L, No L

    Great card!

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  13. Sue YoungDecember 23, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    No L !!! How clever!!! Love it!!!

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  14. uniDecember 23, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    LOVE IT!

    The best to you both and all your helpers! Everyone I made a special card for loved it as I am sure those who received this one from you did too! You are so very clever :)

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  15. Barb of the TanglesDecember 23, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    At first, I thought maybe the image might be something in the "mirror" image. But I love the answers given here. What a concept. Rick and Maria, you two are so clever. Thank you so much for the gift of Zentangle. I look forward to a rewarding year sharing the craft. May your new year be a blessing to you a hundred fold!

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  16. paulineDecember 23, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I love Emily's answer

    emily meyers said...
    L is for Light...which the stars shine ever so brightly. Let the light of our Lord shine on you this Christmas Season.
    Pauline

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  17. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I LOVE looking thru Letter forms like this to see the different letters and how they were used. When I got to where the "L" was supposed to be and saw the Star, my brain said, ummm, no L! Then my brain and eyes and remembering thingy kicked in and came up with,
    "ah ha, no L = NOEL!"
    How clever!
    Thanks you guys. Merry Christmas! The first Noel, the angels did say...

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  18. NCornettDecember 23, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Why, there is no "L" in the puzzle, as in NOEL. Thanks - and happy holidays to you all as well.

    Nancy Cornett
    www.ausabledesigns.etsy.com

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  19. SueDecember 23, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Since you said this is an older one of your annual cards, it might be The First No-L. Thanks for the gift of zentangle. It has brought me many hours of pleasure.

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  20. Karyl HowardDecember 23, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    No "L"!! My granddaughter, Noelle, will love this!

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  21. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Noel, Noel -- follow the Star.

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  22. UnknownDecember 23, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    That was the first thing I noticed! Oops, I thought. No L.
    :D Wonderful!

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  23. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Zentanglers are also apparently good at puzzles! No L to you as well!

    Is it simply artistic license that the letters are larger at the top and seem to get smaller?

    I learned calligraphy many many years ago and have imagined creating a zentangle alphabet. Thanks for sharing this lovely piece . . . I'm inspired!

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  24. CharleneDecember 23, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    "Noel". :) Beautiful card!!

    Merry Christmas to you, too!

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  25. Lisa IgoDecember 23, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    No L, Noel, LOL

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  26. UnknownDecember 23, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    No L: Noel?
    Buon Natale from Italy!

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  27. LyndeDecember 23, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Yep and the clue is the star is in the L position.

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  28. Gloria j ZucaroDecember 23, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Well, I totally didn't get it! I printed it out and turned it upside down and went through all kinds of contortions! I thought the "D' and the "K" were missing. I thought the leg of the K was an "L" When I turned it upside down, I saw the "K" in the area where the "i" and "J" are and the small "d" in the upside down "O"! Well, I am just starting tangles, but I guess that is no excuse?? I didn't even question the fact that an alphabet card was a Christmas card??!! Okay maybe it is the codeine cough syrup I am on???

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  29. janeeDecember 23, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Oh, that was an easy one for me. I reay ove the card; it is beautifu. Zentange has brought me much peace in my ife. Namaste. Merry Christmas and a happy, creative, heathy new year. No L to you, too.

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  30. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    No "L" - aren't you clever? Noel

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  31. angie vangalisDecember 23, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Well, I am not very good at puzzles - I kept saying where is the L and then I started thinking maybe it was replaced by the LIGHT of the world!
    ;o)

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  32. ZacharyDecember 23, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I was looking for the absence of an "L", but to me the side part of the "K", after being read as a "K", also looked like an "L"!

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  33. ArtfromtheHeart1951December 23, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    No L!

    I would like to send you a jpg of my Christmas card made using Zentangles. How do I do so?

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  34. ZentangleDecember 23, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Hi Artfromtheheart,

    Send it to:

    rickandmaria@zentangle.com

    Best from us both,

    Rick

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  35. BonnieDecember 23, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    No l Should have checked email earlier! Been cooking all day!

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  36. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I love No L cards.

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  37. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    It is a no 'L' card - love it. Thanks for sharing !

    karenajo

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  38. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    OK....but how does No L (Noel) fit in with the back of the card (LOL) reference and the "crescent moon" reference?

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  39. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    No "L" or Noel, very clever!

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  40. AnonymousDecember 24, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    "L" if I know!

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  41. SandiDecember 24, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    No "L"= Noel.
    this is a very clever card with the
    golden star in place of the "L"
    Merry Christmas!

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  42. Gossamer GalDecember 24, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Thanks for posting your lovely Christmas card!
    NOEL to you both!

    My New Year's resolution is to get tangling! I recently took a second class with Wendy Brown, CZT and had a very enjoyable time.
    I must immerse myself in this wonderful art more in the coming year!

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

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  43. Shelly BeauchDecember 24, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Glorious! Happy Christmas Rick and Maria, thank you for a memorable year. Hugs to you both!

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  44. Beth S.December 24, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Hah! No-L. Very clever and very beautiful. Happy Christmas and thank you for a gift that lasts all year long.

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  45. KeyQuilterDecember 24, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    cool card! Merry Christmas!

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  46. slbt17December 24, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Wonderful - No L - love it!
    Sandra ltb

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  47. laurieDecember 24, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    There is no "l" where there is light. "L" being a place. Lots of meanings depending upon your personal beliefs. And all of them are beautiful.

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  48. AnonymousDecember 24, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    There is no L in the Alphabet So the Christmas greeting must me NOEL
    from: Maxine Erickson

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  49. Mary CarterDecember 24, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I saw there was no L but didn't realize NOEL until I
    read the other posts. Very unique and wonderful!
    Mary

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  50. laurieDecember 25, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Noel...just wanted to solve the puzzle in simple words...one! ;0)

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  51. AnonymousDecember 25, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    I saw that the L was missing too but too brain fogged to work out such a simple solution. LOL
    Merry Christmas Rick, Maria and all the other tanglers out there that have inspired me this year.

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  52. Joyce Block CZTDecember 25, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    No L - A no L card - - - I love it! Happy and Blessed Holiday season to you, Rick and Maria, and to all at Zetangle.

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  53. mzjohansenDecember 25, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I think I see angel

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  54. MijinjaxDecember 27, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Eephant, Eephant

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