On the second day of Christmas
My true love got from me . . .
Two Yuletide ornaments
From my Treasure Box of ATCs!
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Notes:
Maria's accordion ornament consists of three overlapping Zentangle ATC tiles taped together with double-sided tape . . .
. . . and then "slit-scored" to facilitate folding:
The red coloring is pomegranate juice and the green, diluted food coloring. A red silk ribbon is threaded through a small hole in either end.
Molly's tri-fold is constructed from three tangled Zentangle ATCs folded in half . . .
. . . and then taped together with double-sided tape around the hanging cord which is tied to the bells.
P.S.
Ornaments are hanging on our Christmas "family tree." :-)
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Wonderful ideas as always
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful thing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice idea and so beautifully done. I must get to work and do one of these, or several as gifts!
ReplyDeleteSo clever and of course, beautiful! Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteThe tiles are beautiful, of course - but I just LOVE your "family tree" . . . fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ornament ideas!
ReplyDeleteThank you for these creative ideas and beautiful samples!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful examples. I can't wait to try these next week at class :)
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, I love this idea!
ReplyDeleteLove these ideas
ReplyDeleteI'm starting on these for next year's gifts! Always like to give something hand made from the heart.
ReplyDeletebeautiful ornaments great use of ATC's
ReplyDeleteLove the tri-fold..
ReplyDeleteCleverness abounds! I love these treasures that you create and so generously share.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Would also make great gifts to slip into a card.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully creative! This will make a "happy tree"! :-)
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Talk about inventive ...
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas!,, I see a project for today
ReplyDeleteUnbound creativity that wraps my heart with joy. So very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! I see some zentangle ornament on my tree.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for an ornament!
ReplyDeleteVery cool ornaments. Love your "paints".
ReplyDeleteWonderful ideas.
ReplyDeleteLove the tri-fold ornament Molly!
ReplyDeleteI used some small pieces of card
stock and narrow ribbon...not as
awesome as Molly's but not bad!
Thanks for the amazing ideas!
Amazing! The artwork just boggles my mind. I have tried to tangle, but it never turns out like this!
ReplyDeleteWow great idea christmas tree with homemade ornaments, love the harmonica ornament!
ReplyDeleteI wish that I had more hours in my day to create some of the beautiful ornaments! All of your ideas are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI'm always in awe of the beautiful Zentangles on your blog & website.
ReplyDeleteClever creations!
ReplyDeleteI love giving Zentangle ornaments - and this just gives me new ideas. Thank you!
ReplyDeletewhat a neat idea, zentangle ornaments
ReplyDeleteLove the cards and the tangles too. What neat idea's.
ReplyDeleteLove this accordion idea
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea.
ReplyDeleteI'd say you think "outside the box'" but that would be corny.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the ideas...wouldn't it be fun to have a whole tree filled with those???
ReplyDeleteThe jingle bells are in the right place! When someone reaches to pick up and examine the decoration it will jingle in their hand. Lovely tradition to start!
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to try making my own try-fold ornament! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat aa perfect idea! Why haven't I thought of this before???
ReplyDeleteStunning, I can see a tree laden with these decorations all tied with bright red ribbons. Lovely vision.
ReplyDeleteLove these ornament ideas. Been making stars and snowflakes over this snowy weekend. Today I will try these new ideas.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTheer's nothing like beautiful handmade ornaments hanging on the Christmas tree, these are so creative!
ReplyDeleteThat's so beautiful
ReplyDeleteSweet ornament.... Lucky tree!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully magical! I can imagine these on a mobile too. Can you imagine, tangles rotating and twirling delicately through space? I may have to make one...
ReplyDeletesome new ideas. Thanks for sharingw/ us.
ReplyDeleteHandmade ornaments are just the best!
ReplyDeletethe ornaments are my favorite
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing idea! I'm going to try it!! Thank you for all the wonderful ideas!!
ReplyDeleteDay 2 of the Christmas gifts: I like the folding cards held together with the ribbon. Each card is tangled to look like a continuous string of tangles...like it, love it, and want some more of it....(hehehe) Great job, guys. These are certainly very beautiful.
ReplyDeletetstingGreat ideas. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWow! I live the Christmas ornaments - what an original gift they would make.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite day so far! I love ornaments!
ReplyDeleteWho'd have thought the humble ATC could morph into an ornament - you're definitely opening my eyes to possibilities.
ReplyDeletePaula (PEP)
They are both lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - you are inspiring, as always!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ornaments.... always the muse!
ReplyDeleteLove the tri-card idea and inspiring tangles, as always!
ReplyDeleteOh, these are a great idea!
ReplyDeleteA whole tree of tangles..wonder how long that would take?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea to use tiles for ornaments!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I LOVE Zentagle inspired are.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL GIFT FOR THE
ReplyDeleteTRUE LOVE <3
I used to do the trifold ornaments with my students at preschool - never thought of using Zentangle tiles but I will now!
ReplyDeleteMy sister told me aboit zentangle...I really enjoy relaxing. Definitely need it this tim of year!!!
ReplyDeleteChristmas ideas each day how wonderful! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea.
ReplyDeleteLove the ornament ideas! Very clever and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the ornament ideas.
ReplyDeleteLove the accordion one!
ReplyDeleteCleaver ornament ideas.
ReplyDeleteVery creative ornaments!
ReplyDeleteWow I'm so happy I found zentangle, I will give this a try. Thank you Rick and Maria
ReplyDeleteNeat ideas!
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought to do that! Do you tangle before you fold?
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed by the variety of ideas! I saw some cool materials myself but I can't keep up with this.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, love the accordion one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea. I make ornaments for my mother and mother in law every year and I'm inspired to make next year's ornaments already!
ReplyDeleteOh! I love these and needed a fresh new idea for my Zentangle Club this month!!I'll email you a photo of the ornaments I made last year!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Thanks for the idea. My girls are in an ornament exchange in their 4-H club ... this would be perfect for that! So fun!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful! I love the ribbon threaded through the crds.
ReplyDeletevery pretty!
ReplyDeleteI have some hand painted silk that would showcase the tiles as it is threaded through each one. Really want to try this!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I love handmade ornaments on my tree.
ReplyDeleteThe accordion fold ornament is a really neat idea!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs! Always an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ornaments! Isee this as a fun class next year!
ReplyDeletetangles all the way! fun!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful ornament!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful creations.
ReplyDeleteSo many Tangles; so little time.
ReplyDeleteLovely!!!
ReplyDeleteSweet!
ReplyDeleteNice!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful way to decorate the tree!
ReplyDeleteOoh, great ornaments! Great idea! (As usual, of course.)
ReplyDeleteThese are all so wonderful, beautiful and inspiring. thanks for sharing. can't wait for the rest!
ReplyDeleteThese would be heirlooms!
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be great to have just a Zentangle tree?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteSo creative and beautiful! I'm inspired!! Thank you!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever and creative idea... Love the bells!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! Can't wait to make some.
ReplyDeleteI love these!! I am going to have to make some!!
ReplyDeleteReally would like to make an entire tree zentangles in black and white with a hint of red! Maybe next year...
ReplyDeleteInspiring! I also would love to have a tree with the theme of zentangles. I can start one a day in the new year... Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteVery cute idea!
ReplyDeleteOrnaments are a great idea
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool!
ReplyDeleteClever ideas and new hostess gifts for me to make.
ReplyDeleteThat tree rocks! Can't wait until I am one millionth th that good!
ReplyDeleteOooh... Aaah..
ReplyDeleteLove them!
Very creative idea!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful ornaments!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ornaments! I can't wait to try some of my own!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas!
ReplyDeleteYou make the simplest tangles look elegant and so 3d. Love them.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun way to display a group of tangles with a Christmas flair.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired now to make Zentangle ornaments all year. :) Molly, your bells on the bottom add a whimsical & shiny touch to attract the eye - terrific idea!
ReplyDeleteHow classy and creative!
ReplyDeleteThe students at the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility where I work are always looking for safe ways to decorate their tree. Since I teach Zentangle in my unit on Line, my students already know how to tangle so I will show them how to make all these ornaments tomorrow. I'm sure they will LOVE them. Thank you. Lisa Lee
ReplyDeleteInteresting idea, especially this time of year!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. I love the idea of using tangles on cards too.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. Very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to get some tangles on the Christmas tree. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melissa CZT6
mwcahn@ptd.net
ReplyDeleteloving the way you turned your atc into an ornament. I will so have to try that! thanx!!
Love the bells.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful ornaments. I must try them. Many of my loved ones are getting framed Zentangles©
ReplyDeleteWow! I've always been fairly creative, but THOSE ORNAMENTS !!!!! Wish I had time to make one or two before Christmas, but can't kid myself...... I'm definitely going to make some for next year! LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteLove the ornaments. Great day 2
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ReplyDeleteLove this idea!
I love the one with the bells!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteSo blessed and talented!
ReplyDeleteLove the ornaments.
ReplyDeletethe accordion ornament is brilliant!!! well they all are!
ReplyDeleteSimply awesome! Thank you for sharing your creative genius!
ReplyDeletei like the 3D ornament with bells
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas, inspirational art work! As always...
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove them - I'd like to see the rest of the tree. I bet it is full of more beautiful and creative surprises!
ReplyDeleteYuletide if I tide
ReplyDeletemy heart hides inside
each tangle!
Great idea! I bought some plain silver ornaments at the dollar store and tangled them. They're great hostess gifts!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. Everyone comments on the unusual style of Zentangle.
ReplyDelete<3
ReplyDeleteNext year I hope to gather all my students, and together produce Zentangle Ornaments for a tree to be auctioned for a charity. These ideas are going to add to our repertoire.
ReplyDeleteYour posts are so inspiring and creative!
ReplyDeletethank you for all the great ideas
Pam Sig
Elegant and simple! Love the post!
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