Thursday, December 12, 2013

Day 10

On the tenth day of Christmas
My true love got from me
Ten tangled heart-strings












Nine hand-y tangles


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Rick's Notes:
Take a closer look at Maria's beaded heart on that last Zentangle ATC tile:


She created those radiating circles with a grey Fabrico® marker.

She secured that tangle of beads with some Fire Line® beading thread . . .


. . . a strong heart-string indeed.


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102 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 12, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    What wonderful wonderful Hearts! This has been so fun to watch! Thank you all so very much for the beautiful work!

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  2. Mackin-ArtDecember 12, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Beads and tangles - yet another idea to explore!

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  3. Paula (PEP)December 12, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    This is just such joy to see - a real feast of exploring what can be done with tangle patterns. I still can't get over that you're featuring the humble ATC.
    Paula (PEP)
    Thank you so much for all these.

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  4. RenataDecember 12, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Stunning, every one of them! Thank you for sharing your talent and creativity.

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  5. crotnemDecember 12, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Your art always leaves me in awe! Thanks for all you do!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 12, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Once again my heart resonates with you and my creative spirit soars. Thank you for the Zenspiration!!!

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  7. NanWDecember 12, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Fantastic to see all the hearts. I love the idea of using beads in the Zentangle.

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  8. Linda FineDecember 12, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    I "heart" all of your beautiful creations! Thanks for sharing so many wonderful tiles!

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  9. ValerieDecember 12, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    These are so lovely!

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  10. Suzanne JohnsonDecember 12, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Such great ideas every day--love adding the beads!

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  11. BeverlyBLDecember 12, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Sure do like those hearts. Another great job.

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  12. gobarb26December 12, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Beautiful tiles! Very clever too!

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  13. FrancieDecember 12, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Your hearts are just so lovely…thanks for sharing!

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  14. UnknownDecember 12, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    Beautiful Tangles!!!

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  15. Scrappy CanuckDecember 12, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    These are so pretty - and they would be perfect at Valentine's day too! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  16. HeatherDecember 12, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Image 6 reminds me of a wonderful ball of wool. thanks for sharing these inspiring images.

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  17. JulieDecember 12, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Beautiful heART work!

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  18. UnknownDecember 12, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    Wow!These hearts have inspired a Christmas card!!! kathie :)

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  19. Carol GrahamDecember 13, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    I "heart" Zentangle!

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  20. MySpecialistDecember 13, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    Exceptionally, unequivocally, totally, amazingly, inspirationally, breathtakingly, zentangly and every other positive "-ly" BEAUTIFUL!

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  21. MariëtDecember 13, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    Lovely !

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  22. Duane Anderson, BA CZT (971-235-6672)December 13, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    You guys are just TOO much :-) What fun you have and these tangles are the most beautiful that they can be. I drew the star you put up the other day, that was an experience getting all those parts just right. Such great fun I'm having with Zentangle!!

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  23. AlyciaDecember 13, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    "All you need is LOVE." Beautiful! Thank you.

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  24. luvhymnsDecember 13, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    Each day gets better and better! <3 <3 <3

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  25. Auburn Mom - LynnDecember 13, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    I cannot thank you enough for these ideas. I am leaving a 10 year position where I work with traumatized children and I am going to make each one a gift of love. You have given me many ideas. Thank you. Thank you!

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  26. Ginny StilesDecember 13, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    This particular "day" of tangling offering with the hearts which a great way to see the breadeth of possibilities inherent in Zentangle. AND you are all set for Valentines when it appears!

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  27. Cheryl KashtanDecember 13, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    So many beautiful hearts to share, the true spirit of the season♡

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  28. GraceDecember 13, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    I loved this idea. Wouldn't it be fun to tuck the eight hearts away in little hiding places for the recipient to find? : )

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  29. i am the divaDecember 13, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    these are stunning, and i just love the gold on black...

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  30. NanetteDecember 13, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    All very beautiful art!!!

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  31. UnknownDecember 13, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Every one of these is amazing! Love the all!

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  32. DorianDecember 13, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Ah, I feel the LOVE... Thank you for sharing

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  33. Amy L. Smith, CZTDecember 13, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Ahhh... LOVE!

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  34. Shelly BeauchDecember 13, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    Exquisite tangles of love, joy and wonder! MMMMarvellous!

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  35. Mary PenningtonDecember 13, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    What beautiful tangles; just awesome!

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  36. AnonymousDecember 14, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    I heart Zentangle!

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  37. Claire WarnerDecember 14, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Beautiful and a great inspiration. Thank you!

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  38. floweringmoonDecember 14, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    They're all spectacular....and Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Your incorporation of the beadwork Maria is brilliant,

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  39. Tess ImoberstegDecember 14, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Treasures. How inventive! So what kind of stash of 'stuff' do you all have around to add to the ZIA?

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  40. jemDecember 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    I only discovered Zentangle this last summer. It's already appearing in a few of my Christmas preparations - my card to my partner, some sentiments for inside our crackers. I'm sure by next year it will be appearing in many more places. Thank you for sharing so much festive (as well as year round) creativity.

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  41. AnonymousDecember 14, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    I wish I were the recipient of those heart strings!
    KN

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  42. AnonymousDecember 14, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Gorgeous! Cheryl C.

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  43. KathyDecember 15, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    I'm amazed at your continuing creativity.

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  44. AlwaysInspiredDecember 15, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    I love the idea of adding the beads!

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  45. Rhonda MillerDecember 15, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    I love these.

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  46. JennianydotsDecember 15, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Love the black tiles, they're going on my wish list!

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  47. CarolDecember 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    These are very special. Just beautiful.

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  48. tandaDecember 15, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    My Mom would love love love this. She is all about hearts. These are so amazing.

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  49. Three RabbitsDecember 15, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    LOVE this day! Thanks so much for all your wonderful ideas.

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  50. CMS DesignsDecember 15, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    These are so cool! Love the idea of using beads!

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  51. CoreyDecember 15, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Love letters - lovely!

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  52. pusscatDecember 15, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    I love the beaded heart.

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  53. TerryDecember 15, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Wish I could do as good!!

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  54. lfdDecember 15, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Just lovely.

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  55. DSDecember 15, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    I don't know why but these brought me to tears! Love them!

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  56. Cindy BlakeDecember 15, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    I love the beaded heart. Question: just wondering why you threaded the beads instead of glueing them to the card. Just curious...

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  57. Anne Marie - TorontoDecember 15, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Tangled lines and tangles beads! A match made in heaven.

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  58. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    I <3 these :-)

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  59. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    No better way to tell someone you love them...

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  60. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Inspirational!

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  61. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Hearts are such a natural for tangling. Love!

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  62. NancyDecember 15, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Absolutely Beautiful...

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  63. Laura Francis, "Your Minimal Effort(tm) Guru"December 15, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    These really tugged at my heart strings! Wiping a tear right now...

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  64. Bonnie PDecember 15, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Love the gold on black.

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  65. Taz42December 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Thanks for sharing all the inspiring ideas!

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  66. Bette AbduDecember 15, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Each day more interesting than the last.

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  67. Jan BrandtDecember 15, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Ahhhhhhhh ... your Aquafleur heart, Maria, is astounding!! Is that pomegranate juice with which you've shaded the center? Gorgeous ...

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  68. melanieDecember 15, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    I heart these!

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  69. kelly wDecember 15, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Stunning work... wonderful to see a wealth of golden ideas!

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  70. Cathrine NicolsDecember 15, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    How Heartiful.

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  71. BBDecember 15, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    So very beautiful to look at, so much fun to do (or at least to try to!).

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  72. Carmen G. Burgos CZT9December 15, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Day 10 is my favorite! Love all the designs!! Beautiful work to share. Thank you!

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  73. TeriDecember 15, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Zentangle AND beads...why didn't I think of that? Lovely bead work!

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  74. EdenDecember 15, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    The tangle in the third tile is SO fabulous. I would love to see a step out on that one!

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  75. AnonymousDecember 15, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Hearts are to just for Valentine's Day. Love the beads I will have to try that too.
    -Melissa CZT6
    mwcahn@ptd.net

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  76. Nancy RothDecember 15, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    beautiful. just beautiful!

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  77. GinnyzzDecember 15, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Love these!

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  78. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    10 Tangled Hearts - indeed ! Those will serve me as inspiration for Valentines Day tangle cards!
    You are so original, your poetry is also great ! Thank You for entertaining & inspiring!

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  79. Chris TitusDecember 15, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Love these.

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  80. DJDecember 15, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Such a great idea. Love the beaded heart in the last card.

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  81. UnknownDecember 15, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    I <3 these!

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  82. Snazzy Doodle DesignsDecember 15, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Love all the different hearts

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  83. AnonymousDecember 15, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    Truly inspirational! Hearts, collage, and tangles - awesome!

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  84. UnknownDecember 16, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Now the hearts are close to my heart. Since my last name is Valentine and I was born on Valentine's day and I collect hearts ... well, you get the idea.

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  85. UnknownDecember 16, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    Just beautiful! The beaded heart is precious.

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  86. SueDecember 16, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    Zentangle ideas are limitless, endless, and timeless. So much to do so little time. xxx

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  87. JenniferDecember 16, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Love this idea! Perfect for Valentine's Day ... just two months away, so I'd better get tangling LOL!

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  88. kaye kittredgeDecember 16, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    These are sweet!

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  89. AnonymousDecember 16, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    I adore these! Pitter-pat! I am sooo inspired by all these wonderful ideas ! Thank you!

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  90. UnknownDecember 16, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    These are so beautiful!

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  91. TToonDecember 16, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    "I see your face in every tangle" my favorite. :)

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  92. AshleyDecember 16, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Holy Smokes! I really like the, "I see your face.." tangle.

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  93. ElizabethCan2TangleDecember 16, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Wow!BEE-YOU-TEE-FULL!!!!

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  94. Annika WienerDecember 16, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    ALL wonderful!
    Can't stop looking, but I HAVE to sleep now!

    Xxx
    Awasthlm@hotmail.com

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  95. Opal CarewDecember 17, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    <3 :-)

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  96. SusanDecember 17, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Lovely ideas.

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  97. Marva Plummer-BrunoDecember 17, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    oh these are gorgeous! I'm doing the Sketchbook Project 2014 and plan on doing a couple of Zentangle spreads!

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  98. UnknownDecember 20, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    These are all beautiful, I love the colors. The beads are a great idea!

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  99. Faith CohenDecember 20, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Not usually a hearts kind of fan, but these as just one more gorgeous than the next. The top one filling up the Auraknot is my favorite, but they're all stunning!

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  100. UnknownDecember 24, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Your love of Zentangle and family is alive in all of these.

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  101. TToonJanuary 6, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Maria,
    What pen did you use on the black tile "I see your face in every tangle" ? Very lovely.

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  102. UnknownDecember 20, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    Beautiful!

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