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Monday, December 2, 2013

Day 1

On the first day of Christmas,


My true love gave to me,


 A treasure box of ATCs!



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Unknown said...

Love this box and would love to win it, but I think I'll ask Santa to put one under my tree!

Dorian said...

better to come in late than miss this entirely. I'm enjoying the journey of zentangling!

Kathy said...

This is awesome!

Anonymous said...

great gift

llynn huntley said...

Zentangling is my favorite form of art.

NANNASWORKROOM said...

What an inspiration this site is, everyday I wait for something beautiful to appear and it does.
I'm new to zentangles but already I can get lost in time just tangling. Jean

Karen Russell said...

Can't wait for more days to come!

Jenn said...

What a lovely gift this would be! :)

Maxine said...

The most perfect gift for me. sigh

Unknown said...

Love it!!!

Melwyk said...

I agree - so lovely. And so many fascinating and beautiful items in the latest newsletter!

Sandy said...

My husband and I are newbies at Zentangle and after 47 years of marriage are enjoying a hobby together! Thank you so much for influencing our daughter, Holly Atwater in the art of tangling and that she also has shared it with us.
We love your art!
Ross and Sandy Weaver

gobarb26 said...

What a great box to store all of our ATC's!

Darkskye said...

Yummy!!!

Claudia said...

I do so love to Zentangle. One of the most relaxing ways to create one of a kind pieces of art. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and techniques.

Dtresca said...

A heart to hold your love.

Julie said...

I would love to receive this treasure box. I hope the next 11 days are just as special.

alinchan said...

I usually don't play along but I love these! I love the box and the mug - and maria's color palate and pointed pen stuff.

Taz42 said...

I love the treasure box. Thank you for your generosity in sharing this wonderful art form!

Renata said...

Such a beautiful box; I'd love to find that under my tree!

Hanneke said...

Your zentangling post never leave me disappointed! These are lovely!The Christmas gift would be wonderful if overses followers are also included. I'm waiting for a certified zentangle course to start here in the UK preferably in the north!

Bonnie P said...

Fairly new but really enjoying this.

Gurutej Kaur said...

How exciting! If it was under my tree, I think everyone else would have to finish dinner as I would be preoccupied!

Jane said...

Wonderful.

jo whight said...

beautiful...i am just beginning my zentangle journey and am looking forward the health benefits of the zen

Chris said...

Love all the great ideas!! The inspiration you provide keeps me going on my Zentangle journey.

Laura said...

This is indeed a tresured box to keep all treasured tiles.

tanda said...

What a wonderful surprise that would be, to find that under my tree

Alycia said...

Wow, I am so new to the world of Zentangle and winning this super prize would make for the absolute perfect Christmas present for ME!

Unknown said...

Wow, this looks stunning. What a beautiful gift!

Sue Sharp said...

You are an inspiration to soooo many people! I love the gift of Zentangle that you have shared so beautifully with everyone! This box of 12 days of Christmas is absolutely AWESOME and I have started planning to make a couple for next year, for the most important people in my life! Thank you so much for the love you share.

Promise said...

Creativity and GENEROUSITY reign with you all!!!! Thank you for the amazing gift of Zentangle!

Karoyle said...

It has been a year of Zentangles for me. I started with a Zentangles Holiday Tradition box. It was so much fun to open and get srarted. The tangles have gotten me through a lot this year. Sitting in a car during an accident and couldn't move because of traffic, at work and very stress (using my office tangle stuff) and every night before I go to bed. It has been a great journey using the tangles to get me out of many moods. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

thanks for all the inspiration!!

Unknown said...

Looks like a lot of fun! Very nice!

Jennifer said...

Such a beautiful box! Would love to see that under my tree LOL!

Unknown said...

I love boxes, I love tangling - need I say more? And the postcards - wonderful!

Unknown said...

Well who wouldn't want this gift under their tree?? It's gorgeous, Rick and Maria, thanks for the treasure of Zentangle! It has changed my life!!
luv,
Sue O.

Mary said...

What an amazing idea! ATC's rock!

Tess Imobersteg said...

Read a quote by Kristi Bridgeman the other day about patterns - "Every line we lay to paper and every move we make is part of the magical sequence - and the line goes where it needs to go depending on one's influences." For me Zentangle and the process and images resulting is magical. Happy Holiday, everyone. Create magic.

Jeff said...

Very nice! I have been really enjoying your newsletters.I have been doodling for years. It is so much fun!

Amelia said...

What fun! My beginner's box is running dry so the timing is perfect. Happy Day 1!

Tess Imobersteg said...

Beautiful gift. Read a quote by Kristi Bridgeman about patterns the other day that seemed to speak to me of the magic of Zentangle. --Every line we lay to paper and every move we make is part of the magical sequence - and the line goes where it needs to go depending on one's influences.-- Happy Holidays, Everyone! Create magic.

Unknown said...

Thank you for letting me feel like an artist. Zentangle has changed my life. I have more confidence and have begin to explore another side of myself that I thought was not "me".

DDartlover said...

This ornament is beautiful. It is amazing how this easy-to-do artform transforms into a complex and beautiful finished piece.

Anonymous said...

Thank you Rick and Maria - this is beautiful. I also can't wait to get a couple of mugs, one for home and one for work. Merry Christmas

Karen D. said...

Always look forward to your newsletters and a giveaway makes it so much fun. Thanks!

T.Schroeder said...

Thank you for your inspiration and caring--my "inner artist" was asleep for many years, but now she's waking and blossoming! I'd be thrilled to have any of these gifts!

Ginnyzz said...

A great start for inspiration! Would love to see this under my Christmas tree!

Kimberly J said...

This would be perfect to have on my desk to store my tiles, blank & finished. I have yet to find the "perfect" box so far.

Anonymous said...

The perfect place to keep all my little cards, and also the perfect gift for the one who got me started with tangling! Thank you!

Kikithebookworm said...

Wow. This is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Such terrific products!

Cheryl Kashtan said...

Zentangle has been a lifesaver in my battle with cancer, it helps with my meditation and focus. It is my own world where I dwell in possibility and my pen creates it a stoke at a time. It is also something I can share with others who say they are not creative by saying here is a pen and paper, the first line you draw makes you creative. Amazing way to change people's perspective of themselves.

Anonymous said...

I love the box, I have 2! The Zentangle atcs are the best, everyone should try them!

Anonymous said...

I love these boxes,I have 2! The Zentangle atc are my favorite atc, everyone should try them.

Two Virgos said...

The box is so elegant. I like that you can store tiles AND ATCs. Very thoughtful design!

Unknown said...

Love the new products and happy to see the product line expanding

Unknown said...

Love the treasure box, and the postcards, especially the platter one which expresses the idea that mistakes are ok...I love that! I make mistakes regularly while tangling and end up with some interesting results.

Theresa Merkling said...

This is my favoritest thing you guys have come out with yet! LOVE it!

Unknown said...

Love the treasure box and the postcards, especially the platter design expressing the idea that mistakes are ok! I make many mistakes while tangling... with interesting results. So fun.

Andrea said...

Truly a treasure box indeed!

Barb F said...

This is definitely a wonderful box!!

floweringmoon said...

Would love to 'win' this beautiful box; but I think I'll treat myself anyway!

Susan Smith said...

It is such a joy to teach Zentangle! I have NEVER, since my 2009 CZT training,had a 'bad' class.....It has been fun and certainly rewarding as a teacher.....Zentangle and the Zentangle family are a gift!

Kathleen said...

Just got your email about the goodies. They all look beautiful. You make it look so easy. I've ordered your box for myself and a friend. I'm hoping it will keep my mind busy and help me through some grief. It's been hard, but I'm starting to come around. I just wish I could tangle like ya'll! Hopefully I'll be able to with practice, practice, practice!

NancyJB said...

That's a great set that would inspire a lot of Zentangling!

Webster said...

Looking at your 12 days of gifts (I am only on Day 7), I can't wait to see what you'll come up with next! Imagination is contagious! I love each and every one of them.

Susan said...

I am loving all of this awesome creativity!

Unknown said...

Just wanted to say thank you. We gave my father a Zentangle kit, and some Zentangels that we made for him. he had a heart attack in the middle of the night on Thanksgiving. He is awaiting surgery. We know the power of stress relief that Zentangle brings. Thank you for helping us get him ready. Happy holidays!

Anonymous said...

I agree with Matisse! The most brilliant colors in my life are my relationships! The relationships that are formed by sharing the things I love with the people I encounter everyday. What more is a tangle than the relationships of intentional marks on paper. The journey of twists and turns becoming something beautiful and wonderful delighting our senses. The feel of the paper, the touch of the pen, the joy of the created beauty when our eyes and imaginings were surprised at the visions before them! The pride at the work of art that had rested inside of us waiting to emerge at that perfect moment of revelation! Pure joy!

Rhonda Miller said...

What a beautiful box and perfect for the ATCs.

Steph said...

Thanks so much for sharing this art form. I am really looking forward to including Zentangles into my art quilts. Your work is so beautiful!

sandrasaitto said...

I am looking forward to the next 11 days. I guess I will buy myself a Christmas present.

Gail said...

I Love boxes and what a perfect one for treasured tiles. Love it!!

Kaye Kittredge, CZT said...

This would make a delightful gift for anyone who'd like to share their tangles with friends! --Kaye

Andrea @ The Busy Bibliophile said...

Beautiful! Me want.

vjbunnycrafts said...

The box is a lovely idea, hope to get one.

Mel said...

I placed the beginners kit on my holiday wish list for hubby and pretended not to see the return address when a box arrived. This would be such an incredible gift to win! Happy Holidays and warm greetings to you and yours!

HollyA said...

WooHoo! Love this and everything about Zentangle!!

Sophia Lightfoot said...

This is such a special gift :-)

Corinne in Forks said...

What a beautiful addition to an artist's (or anyone's) desk.

AnnMcC said...

This is such a neat little box of goodies. It would really love a home at my house. ;) TTFN

Lana Daniel said...

Santa Baby send me one on Christmas Eve!Lana Daniel CZT12

Unknown said...

Thank you for your generosity!

Gabrielle said...

How lovely! I will never forget your kindness at offering to help me go to a CZT training conference...I was so sad that my health didn't allow me to go...I yearn to be a CZT however I will have to be satisfied at simply doing it for myself and sharing it with children in need and at risk....it has given them and me a voice we would never have found any other way...bless you and have a lovely holiday season...

Dorothy Allison said...

Absolutely loving the magical mysteries arriving in my inbox every day - Zentangle is your gift to us, and a gift that keeps on giving. Than you, Dorothy Allison in Australia

CIndyRa said...

Ohh, the box filled with goodies almost to lovely to Zentangle. Already showing the look of frequent loving use. But so handy to have for a brief respite from some of the more busy days of Christmas preparation.

Carla said...

It's such a lovely little box!

Unknown said...

I just love the box - It would be a great addition to my Zentangle Center

Esther Piszczek said...

Rick and Maria, so fun! I love how you present all of your products with creativity and love. Happy Holidays!

gamma said...

I would just love a box of your treasures!

Unknown said...

What a wonderful way to tangle and play on the cards ATC. Can't wait to try them all! Enjoy Christmas!

Hebe said...

I also buy this treasure box . So lovely ! If this is full of
ATCs will be wonderful

Letty said...

Love all you do! My new addiction! Thanks for all the inspiration.

MauiCheryl said...

Ohhh...What a wonderful goodie box!

KATHY LUSTIG said...

This is just beautiful!

KatAnn said...

I like the red and black packaging, very striking!

Corey said...

So festive!!

Unknown said...

I absolutely love boxes and this one is beautiful! Asking Santa!

Sandra said...

I love to see the new ideas you come up with. I am relatively new to zentangle and art in general. All my life I have been a musician and never had time to explore art. Now, at 53 I am beginning to learn to zentangle. So peaceful and relaxing, calming, yet inspires my creativity. The accessories/goodie are quality items, yet relatively inexpensive, yet contribute so much to the art. Thanks for your continued hard work!

Terry said...

I like how it all fits in a nice and neat box!!

Anne Marie - Toronto said...

What a fabulous idea and a generous gift

IwonderWhy? said...

That box is super cool and would be fun to have. I a. A new "learner" and can't wait to see the rest of the blog!

lfd said...

Love all your ideas!

Unknown said...

Learn to Tangling was the best part of 2013!

AudreyS. said...

Easy, relaxing, creative, contagious, and addictive. Love it.

Rhona said...

Oooh...fantastic!

Unknown said...

What a beautiful way to start off the 12 days...as always...a beautiful creation..

L O'Neill said...

What a wonderful way to incorporate the "12 Days!" A splendid creative gift!!

WHIZBEAR ART said...

cute as a zentangled bug
! Merry Christmas!

Joell Gaskill said...

Love everything about Zentangle!

Kelly K said...

would love to see this box under my tree. I'm a newbie to Zentangle and am loving it. Looking forward to this blog.

Laura Francis, "Your Minimal Effort(tm) Guru" said...

How marvelous and what a wonderful idea! Blessings!

Dennie czt9 said...

Just beautifully elegant! As usual!

Bette Abdu said...

The box is great - and all the things to come

Jan Brandt said...

And what a treasure that is!! I have purchased several boxes to give my Zentangling friends this Christmas, adding 10 blank tiles to invite them to begin creating their own treasures. My favorite gift to give this year!

Eden said...

I have been tangling for a long time, but I have never actually done it on official tiles! I'd love the chance to try!

Christina said...

What a fantastic idea and what a beautiful box of ACT's, a person would have to be crazy not to want something like this. Christina

NANNASWORKROOM said...

what a wonderful Christmas it would be getting an extra zentangle gift, love to win anyone of them as they are all beautiful. Jean

Roberta said...

Such a fun inspirational thing to have.

Annika Wiener said...

Wow, finally I found out how to make a comment!

The Treasure Box, I adore it. It just jumped into My mind and refuses to leave. It already made itself a place where to be and a mission to be used in. Isn't it amazing?! I have to prepare My own little corner for morningtangling , meditation and creation! The Treasurebox gave My mind the Paradigm change so... I'm curious and eager to start listening more to My own will in the future! I love Zentangle and I will make more time and space for it!

Lot's of Love and Many Thanks !
Fr.o.m. Annika. Awasthlm@hotmail.com in Sweden

Unknown said...

What a cute little box! I've been wondering where I could keep my finished tiles. Now I know!

Diane Wright, CZT said...

I love this idea. What a great way to hold your cards.

Anonymous said...

I love, love, love these boxes. I have my very own filled with finished tiles that I show my students. I am sure i will be ordering more. Thanks for this work of art to fill with our own art.
-Melissa CZT6
mwcahn@ptd.net

Nancy Roth said...


such a beautiful gift!

Chris Titus said...

Who needs a partridge in a pear tree!

Quwatha Valentine said...

My True Love, please read this blog.

Snazzy Doodle Designs said...

Oh this looks like a whole box full of fun! A very nice way to spend these cold winters days

Unknown said...

That would be a lovely gift!

Bonnie B - The Quilting Tangler said...

Day 1 takes you from A to Z, ATC's to Zentangle. What could be better?
Bonnie Browning, The Quilting Tangler, CZT #7

Unknown said...

Just received the box I purchased, I love it. Wish it was filled like the ones in the picture.

Unknown said...

Beautiful!! I have just recently learned of your beautiful art form. Ordered the "starter kit" and have been having a wonderful time learning the techniques. Thank you for sharing your beautiful ideas and tangles!

Mariah said...

Doing Zentangles has become a fun way for my 10 year old son and I to spend time together being creative and allowing conversations to flow. Thanks!

Sue said...

Love the box and maybe the first ATC design should be called True Love

Gina said...

what a beautiful gift to ME this would be, hee hee!

Bea said...

How incredibly beautiful! Thank you for bringing Zentangling to so many people, but most of all, for bringing it to me! My life is truly better now that I tangle!

neaton said...

Wow! The eight-penny wallet is my favorite - so creative!

amy said...

Amazingly beautiful!

Anonymous said...

I love boxes, I love patterns, I love Zentangle! I am going to make a box for my Zentangles too. Thanks for the inspiration!

Unknown said...

Does this ever look fun!!

Jeff said...

Great ideas. Enjoy the blog and the 12 days idea.

Jane Doggett said...

I have always had A love of boxes for some reason. A box with ATCs in it - well, that WOULD be special!

Unknown said...

I'd be a happy, happy girl if I could win a Zentangle prize!
Thanks! Karen

Artsygirl said...

My HS Art Club love tangling.

Unknown said...

Please, dear Santa, please please put this under my Douglas fir.

scarr620 said...

Tangle lessons for family this Christmas ! Thanks for all the inspiration.

Opal Carew said...

I bought one of the treasure boxes as a gift and I can hardly wait to give it!

Opal Carew said...

I bought one of the treasure boxes as a gift and I can hardly wait to give it!

Susan said...

What a great idea for a gift to a teenager. Or me.

Unknown said...

Such a lovely little box and wouldn't it look nice under my tree. Must tell Santa.
Pat

Marva Plummer-Bruno said...

oh how awesome!!! What a great idea to gift someone with!

Anonymous said...

so fabulous and wonderful and inspring

Barb Round, CZT said...

Such a lovely box...filled with possibilities.

SeattleTeri said...

Such a beautiful box - would love to find this under the tree with my name on it!

Unknown said...

I love the rustic look of these boxes. The colors are perfect for the tiles.
Pam Sig

Carmela said...

Lovely

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