Just for Me

I have been participating in different challenges for  a couple of years. I also make a number of different ZIAs for sale or to demonstrate something for a class. One of the things that I got away from from when I started was doing things for me. The excitement, satisfaction of doing something because I wanted to try it. One of the longest times I spent tangling after I got my CZT was at the CZT Hideaway this last April. That was fun, but I was still responding to prompts. Most were trying new things.  Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it and I did learn a number of things that I enjoy doing and sharing with others, but it was not something I did because I wanted to.

Two tangles that I enjoy, but are also a little challenging are Tripoli and Quandry. Tripoli, think was introduced just before I went to Providence and Quandry was the tangle introduced in out CZT seminar. I realized that I have not used them much. So I decided to do something about it. I did this tile, not because I it was part of a challenge or a prompt. I did it because I wanted to use these tangles. I did not get rid of all the old critical voices that roam around in my head sometimes, but I did enjoy doing this tile. I could list all the things that I thought about when I was done that I did not think were right or I could have done differently, but I am not going to. Here it is. I hope you enjoy it. I did creating it.

Tangles used: Quandry, Tripoli, Indy-rella

If it has been awhile since you created something just for you. Take some time to do it. And make it a practice to do it regularly. That is one of my goals. 

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Go Tangle!!

Diva Challenge #141: Duo Tangle - Fengle/Quandry

This week's Diva Challenge is to use only the tangles Fengle and Quandry. I have used both of them before and I like them both. I am just not sure how well I can make them play together. I have a fondness for Quandry as this was the tangle introduced at CZT 10 training which I attended. I also like them both because while there is a symmetry to them they are also forgiving in that they do not have to be exact.

I finished with the tile and looked at it after I shaded it. It looked okay but I felt that there was something missing. Was not sure what but I thought about adding color. Since I was not sure how it would turn out, I decided to take a picture so I would have something to post it I did not like it. I decided to post them both. I will let you decide. I am comfortable with both of them. I hope you enjoy them.

The shading did help this one.  

Next is the one with color.  This was done with generic colored pencils. For the quality of the pencils, was pleased with the way that they turned out.

I thought the purple and yellow looked good together.

If you have not all ready done so would encourage you to go to I am the Diva and look at the things that others have done. I only looked at a few, but the ones that I saw where great. 

Thanks for visiting. As always comments are welcomed, encouraged and appreciated.

Go Tangle!!