Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Day 8

On the eighth day of Christmas
My true love got from me
An eight penny wallet


A seven-finned Fan-tangle

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Rick's Notes:
Molly created this wallet using white and black Zentangle ATC tiles, clear packing tape and a snap.


These pennies are ones that Maria and I found as we walk together. We treasure every little thing we encounter and these pennies, full of color, character and history, are some of our favorites.



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103 comments:

  1. SuzanneDecember 10, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Love this little coin case!

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  2. Corinne in ForksDecember 10, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    What a cute little pocket!

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  3. GinnyzzDecember 10, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Very clever idea!

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  4. ValerieDecember 10, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Dear Abbey calls these "pennies from heaven," as they often seem to be messages from loved ones who have died. Have you experienced that?

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  5. Kaye KittredgeDecember 10, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Penny penny pick me up
    And all day long you'll have good luck!

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  6. Linda FineDecember 10, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    What special treasures to place in such a special treasure holder! Another wonderful project! Thank you for sharing!

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  7. Auburn Mom - LynnDecember 10, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Decorative duck tape wallets have been outclassed here! Beautiful and sentimental idea!

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  8. BeverlyBLDecember 10, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Mine was: See a penny, pick it up and all the day you'll have good luck.

    That is such a cute, clever and nicely Zentangled little coin purse.

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  9. gobarb26December 10, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Clever, clever, clever!

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  10. Scrappy CanuckDecember 10, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Oooo - I love this!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Deborah LeeDecember 10, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Find a penny
    Pick it up
    And all day
    You'll have good luck!

    This little coin case is just adorable! I can see it holding other things as well. Would be a neat presentation case for jewelery too!

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  12. Suzanne JohnsonDecember 10, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Such a cute idea! And I love the story about cherishing the small things you find along life's journey :-)

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  13. Patricia L.December 10, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    Another unique idea. Nice to slide a gift card into for Christmas :)

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  14. Dorothy MathesonDecember 11, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Every day I look forward to this post. So lovely. I think that treasuring the pennies is just so wonderful.

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  15. Tess ImoberstegDecember 11, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    Loving the ideas from the Zentangle family. Thanks for treating us like family and sharing so many ideas.

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  16. Lani LevineDecember 11, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    I love the creativity that you share. What an inspiration. Thank you!

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  17. RenataDecember 11, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    Such a cute little coin wallet. I love picking up, and collecting, pennies too. Sadly, our Canadian government has recently phased our penny out, so they're much harder to find now!

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  18. JulieDecember 11, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    The story about the pennies was charming.

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  19. Anne's tangle blogDecember 11, 2013 at 2:12 AM

    I love the words: We treasure every little things we encounter.
    The wallet is beautiful!

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  20. Duane Anderson, BA CZT (971-235-6672)December 11, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    It's amazing what can be done with very little materials to work with. Yes, this little wallet looks like it used ATC's to begin with. Well, they always say that ingenuity is the mother of invention. Very nice.

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  21. luvhymnsDecember 11, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    With all the things you make with duck tape, and now packing tape, I love the tangles wallet from tiles. For some reason the black on white just is outstanding to me.

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  22. AnonymousDecember 11, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Made me smile! I just found a penny yesterday!

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  23. Paula (PEP)December 11, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    A very lovely way of keeping the pennies from your walks - they're such good ways of keeping memories too. The tangled wallet makes them all the more special.
    Paula (PEP)
    funnily the captcha included the letters 'park' it must have known the content of your post for it make me think of a walk in the park.

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  24. CherylDecember 11, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    What a great idea! So many things you can tuck inside. :-)

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  25. AlyciaDecember 11, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    What a great gift idea. Who would have thunk to use Zentangle tiles to make such a cute little coin purse? Love it.

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  26. Carol GrahamDecember 11, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Another awesome idea . . . it'll be perfect for our gift-card exchange at work - Thanks!

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  27. Mackin-ArtDecember 11, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Just too cute!!! Please consider posting a tutorial.

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  28. DDartloverDecember 11, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    The designs on the purse are awesome

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  29. AnonymousDecember 11, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I love it! Cheryl C. :)

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  30. Rhonda MillerDecember 11, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    What a terrific idea. I love it.

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  31. Theresa MerklingDecember 11, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    What a lovely idea... would be nice to teach the concept to children.

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  32. Kris N.December 11, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Love the beautiful coin purse and the idea of appreciating the little treasures that await us if we but notice.
    Kris N.

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  33. JenniferDecember 11, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Neat project! Gave me an idea of zentangling a little envelope to wrap a gift card.

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  34. UnknownDecember 11, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    What a darling little purse!

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  35. MariëtDecember 11, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Beautiful !

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  36. CarlaDecember 11, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Yet another clever idea! Wonderful.

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  37. GraceDecember 11, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    It would also be wonderful for gift cards! So versatile!

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  38. floweringmoonDecember 11, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Ingenious idea for my pennies from heaven! Just beautiful Molly!

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  39. Cheryl KashtanDecember 11, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    You never know where Zentagle will take you!

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  40. ZacharyDecember 11, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    Fantastic idea! It would make a beautiful gift.

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  41. UnknownDecember 11, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    I love this idea.

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  42. alg1010December 11, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Love this one!!

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  43. UnknownDecember 11, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    Brilliant idea! Love this!

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  44. KathyDecember 11, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Such a cute idea. Thanks for sharing!

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  45. marilynDecember 12, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    I love it. I hope you will post directions to make the wallet.

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  46. ZenniaTangleDecember 12, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Love this!
    When I see coins on the ground I leave them be, hoping they will be found by a child or someone who needs them more than me. I delight in the pleasure they have the potential to bring someone else.

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  47. AnonymousDecember 12, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I'm always glad to see uses for my tiles. This one is useful--and easy!

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  48. Amy L. Smith, CZTDecember 12, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Brilliant!! Love this clever use of ATCs!

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  49. Margaret Bremner, ArtistDecember 12, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Delightful! Molly should post coin-purse making instructions on her blog!

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  50. Esther PiszczekDecember 12, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Oh my! Is there ANYTHING that can't be made out of zentangle ATC cards? So COOL! And, I'm so glad that your walks bring you exciting treasures that create fun memories of special time together!

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  51. ZentangleDecember 12, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Margaret, I think that is a smashing idea!

    I shall let her know.

    Merci beaucoup.

    Maria

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  52. DidischDecember 13, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Great treasure, put in a awesome wallet.

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  53. Lise CZT12December 13, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Just darling!any

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  54. DorianDecember 13, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Penny for your thoughts

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  55. JaneDecember 13, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    So many wonderful ideas to explore.

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  56. Mary PenningtonDecember 13, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    I love the idea of a little keepsake wallet. I, too, collect pennies (a habit I picked up from my dad).

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  57. AnonymousDecember 14, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    I never not pick up a penny! I beleive in cherishing the smallest of God's blessing or how else can I beleive and expect to desire more from Him.

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  58. AlwaysInspiredDecember 15, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Oh the things you do with ATC's! I'm so inspired!

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  59. CarolDecember 15, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    I'm going to have to make one (bunches?) of these. I just happen to have snaps and a need for a cute little wallet!

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  60. tandaDecember 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Now that is really creative. Beautiful!

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  61. JannileeDecember 15, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    What a wonderful idea! Must make some!

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  62. CoreyDecember 15, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    So beautiful!

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  63. pusscatDecember 15, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Brilliant! So clever.

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  64. JennianydotsDecember 15, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Adorable and useful! Would be great for giving gift cards

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  65. TerryDecember 15, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    I LOVE this idea!

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  66. Cindy BlakeDecember 15, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    This a great idea for Gift Cards,

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  67. Anne Marie - TorontoDecember 15, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    I'll definitely be using this clever idea! But perhaps with a good coat of fixative.

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  68. DSDecember 15, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    I love this! So many clever and creative ideas!

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  69. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    LOVE....

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  70. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    A penny and a tangle for your thoughts! Love!

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  71. NancyDecember 15, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Oh my Goodness... I am going to do this !!

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  72. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    What a great little wallet for business cards!

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  73. Laura Francis, "Your Minimal Effort(tm) Guru"December 15, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Pretty AND practical! Thumbs up!

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  74. Bonnie PDecember 15, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Love this!

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  75. Dennie CZT 9December 15, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    I never pass up a penny. Learned that from my dad!

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  76. Taz42December 15, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Wonderful idea!

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  77. Bette AbduDecember 15, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Molly the innovative one! This is a fun idea.

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  78. Jan BrandtDecember 15, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    I wonder if a gift card would fit inside? I love the idea, tho, of a special container for tiny personal keepsakes like your "found" pennies. Mmmmm ...

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  79. melanieDecember 15, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    sooooo clever!

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  80. Cathrine NicolsDecember 15, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Absolutely precious.

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  81. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Oh, it's so cute, and definitely unique!

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  82. TeriDecember 15, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    This is awesome! It would make a lovely presentation for Christmas money gifts.

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  83. EdenDecember 15, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    I would like to make a business card holder like this - very classy

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  84. Grandmama SarahDecember 15, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Now I can see this working for my students who save "Pennies for Patients" as a service project. I encourage them to save the found coins which then will have a greater impact on someone's life. Having them in their own tangled purses will set that money apart, consecrate it, if you will, to a higher purpose.

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  85. Nancy RothDecember 15, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    love that there is yet another way to use the ATC's.. and I love the eight pennies.
    now one for you.... and aunt used to give her nephew a bag of pennies every Christmas...she was his "Penny Ante". :D

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  86. Chris TitusDecember 15, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Like this.

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  87. DJDecember 15, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Awesome. Did you laminate the cards to keep them safe from wear and tear?

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  88. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 10:31 PM


    Love the ATC wallet. LOVE LOVE the pennies!

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  89. Snazzy Doodle DesignsDecember 15, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    This is so cute! You are giving so many great ideas

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  90. UnknownDecember 16, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Beautiful penny purse.

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  91. UnknownDecember 16, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    This is my favorite so far.

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  92. SueDecember 16, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    Wow ..... I want one. Maybe I will have to think of making my own. The hunt for White wallets begins!! xx

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  93. UnknownDecember 16, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Maybe my fav, I love the function and the sentiment!

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  94. AshleyDecember 16, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Love it!

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  95. ElizabethCan2TangleDecember 16, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Wonderful idea and I think this one is very lovely. I am wondering how to apply the snap...is there a certain glue to use or did you actually sew it onto the paper?
    Thanks!

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  96. Annika WienerDecember 16, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Cute.
    Where do you get all the ideas fr.o.m.???
    :-)

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  97. Opal CarewDecember 17, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    What a cute idea. This would make a great stocking stuffer.

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  98. SusanDecember 17, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Quite simple yet elegant.

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  99. MaxineDecember 17, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    where to start my tangle, trace a penny a dime a nickle a quarter all will do, start there to make a christmas tree.

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  100. Barb Round< CZTDecember 19, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    So creative. Blows the socks off the silver duct-tape wallets I have seen.

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  101. UnknownDecember 20, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    What a cool idea! Thanks for the packing tape tip!

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  102. UnknownDecember 24, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    I have really enjoyed reading all of these amazing comments. I will definitely come back here when I need a boost of inspiration.

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  103. AnonymousDecember 20, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    Sweet keepsake! I like to pick up stones and pebbles....wonder if I can modify to accommodate?

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