I was traveling with one of my daughters (not going to mention which one) and we were in the airport. I was toting my carry-on bag, a really nice one I had purchased many years ago. It was a Brighton® brand bag with fine braided leather handles and a woven tapestry in a carpet bag shape.
I love its shape, size, and weight. It was just my size and it's perfect for traveling.
Well, my daughter took one look at it and I knew she was thinking . . . "What a LAME bag."
I said, "I like it." And talked about its shape, size, weight, etc.
"Yeah," she said, "but those monkeys and that camel, well . . . passé, Mum."
So, on the flight on the way home I took out my Sakura® IdentiPen™ and my gray Tsukineko® Fabrico™ marker which is really great for writing on fabric . . . and this is how I transformed monkeys and camels into . . .
. . . being cool, once again.
WHEW!
Not that there's anything wrong with monkeys and camels, it was just rather "mullet-ishy." Great when in style, but not so when not.
I have taken to the habit of listening to my children. I learn so much from them, from very small seemingly insignificant things to major insights. So I listen to all of it with the same enthusiasm. I know in my heart that I have learned more from them than anyone who came before me (and there were some great ones to be sure.)
One just has to listen . . . .
So, what do you know that you might transform?
And no, the winner does not get the bag! :-)
But I might find something.
By the way, the winner of the E Unum Pluribus blog entry was Debra Castaldi. Congrats! Your tile is on its way.
Click images for larger views of monkeys, camels . . . and tangles.
I'd like to transform my hubby's John Deere tractor that's driving by the window right now, but i don't think he would appreciate it....but I'll send pictures if that changes.
ReplyDeleteSplendid bag Maria. Since aquiring an iPhone my grandchildren have been teaching me a few tips. I have been thinking about transforming our garbage and re-cycle bins, it's garbage day tomorrow.....must go and tangle :)
ReplyDeleteIn the tropics white fabric often gets rust stains while hanging in the closet. I want to tangle with a favorite white shirt that has been calling me for some time now.
ReplyDeleteMonkey and camel so yesterday. Zentangle so today, tomorrow and forever.
ReplyDeleteI think I need to transform my canvas reusable grocery bags. They are begging to be transformed.
ReplyDeleteOh, I have experienced that. I was told I needed to update my style. The only thing I was told was good were my tangled shoes. Beautiful bag.
ReplyDeleteI think I would like to tangle a cook's apron for a gift to a friend who bakes. Perhaps a row of cupcakes with tangled frostings... yummy!
ReplyDeleteMy husband has a white Gibson studio guitar. After I came back from CZT 9 he said he wanted me to tangle it. He was just asking again last night when I would start on it. . . I don't know what pen to use and the hardest part is just starting the first tangle. . . !
ReplyDeleteWhat a timely post! My new Z class is "No Surface is Safe," where people can bring in items and tangle them. I'm providing several primers and types of pens.
ReplyDeleteDennie, start somewhere not so noticeable. . . sides, back under the neck. . .ending on the front. Your confidence will be strong by then! maria
ReplyDeleteI love the "new" bag and agree the size and shape are perfect.
ReplyDeleteDuring the winter months I move the bird feeders closer to the house to access them easier, but found that the birds were bouncing off the windows of the house. So my windows are tangled to help the birds navigate. Works wonders!
I'm thinking jeans.
ReplyDeleteI have Zentangling "eyes" now! It's true that no surface is safe! I see surfaces and objects differently now...as to what can I Zentangle on them?!!
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