Monday, January 5, 2015

Zentangle® Hitched, XYP, and an Inchie

It's so nice to have the Diva and her challenge back again this week. The first Monday of the month is another UMT (use my tangle) and the tangle was chosen from Heidi Sue, called Hitched. Do give it a try. I added a bit of Pokeroot and Paradox.


Square one tangle this week was XYP from Sandy Steen Bartholomew. I had some fun connecting these and letting some float away. I added some Diva Dance and Msst.
And, after completing one full year of Every Inchie Monday, a new year starts with the word "egg." This is a great time to join us. Small, easy, and fun. Don't put all your eggs in one basket!











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  1. Suzanne Fluhr January 5, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Happy New Year, Jean. Once again you have managed to make your Diva's weekly challenge tile multi-dimensional. One of my resolutions is to learn how to improve my shading technique---another is to not put all my eggs in one basket. ;-)

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 5, 2015 at 1:33 PM

      Happy New Year to you, Suzanne. I'm glad you and my friend, Amy, have met online for now. You're going to just love her! Shading is just soooo much fun, so keep at it. And, be careful with those eggs :)

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  2. sallyJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Do not indeed put all your eggs in one basket! Nicely done :-)

    Sally

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 5, 2015 at 1:34 PM

      Sometimes, though, I have way too many baskets going LOL!

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  3. MySpecialistJanuary 5, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Fantastic start to a new year!

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 5, 2015 at 1:34 PM

      Thanks, Zoe. I'm exhausted already. Anyone else?

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  4. KiaJanuary 5, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    Love all your eggs in the basket! Have to get back to tangling - I've sort of got out of the habit over the holidays. I'm throwing away old Christmas stuff today that I will never use again, but a lot of which has sentimental value. Very tough, but I must move this year - sometime. Not yet exhausted. Happy New Year!

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 5, 2015 at 1:58 PM

      Maybe you could take some pictures of all that old stuff? Then, you would actually still have it if you ever wanted to include it into some art journaling or something. It is hard to let go, but so freeing to move forward. Good for you. Happy New Year, Kia!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Happy New Year to you Jean! Lovely work as always! I like it all, and your eggs all in a basket, so cute!

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 6, 2015 at 8:36 AM

      Happy New Year to you too, Kate. And thank you for being one of the many followers who leave such nice comments!

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  6. freebird7100January 6, 2015 at 12:26 AM

    So much work on those tangles, still not sure how all of you do those. And I adore you inchie, yet another train of thought that i did not think of! Great!

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 6, 2015 at 8:37 AM

      Well, Freebird, you know I just have to jump outside of the box whenever I can. Although, I really thought everyone would do this one :)

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  7. Poppie_60January 6, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    Hi Jean - lovely pieces of art - you have been busy - Happy New Year!

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 6, 2015 at 8:39 AM

      Thanks and Happy New Year to you. I think we all stay way too busy sometimes, Lila. Remember the days of watching the clouds go by and seeing things in them? We all should stop and look at the clouds once in a while. (Roses make me sneeze LOL!)

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  8. UnknownJanuary 6, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Three lovely pieces Jean, as well as good advice. I never thought of taking a picture of sentimental things and keeping those instead. An excellent idea to help get rid of the beloved clutter in life and, maybe, make space for something new,

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 6, 2015 at 8:40 AM

      Thank you, Suzanne. Parents today are lucky. They don't have to keep every "masterpiece" that their kids come home with HAHA!

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  9. CarmelaJanuary 6, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Beautiful tangle work, all of them.

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  10. Trillian AsJanuary 6, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Happy new year (a bit late). Nice to see you back. How did you get a whole basked of eggs on your inchie?

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 6, 2015 at 2:24 PM

      You too, Trillian. Well, at first it looked like a basket of potatoes LOL! I had to add some white paint to turn them back into eggs :)

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  11. chrissieJanuary 6, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Wonderful artwork and a great idea for the inchie

    Love Chrissie x

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    I love the bold lines of the Hitch tile and the shading, although quite subtle, makes it stand out. It looks as if you were having fun. I didn't really enjoy either of these patterns but the act of discipline required was good for me.

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 6, 2015 at 2:26 PM

      I feel that way too sometimes, but maybe it is because HeidiSue designed this tangle that I felt more like doing it. And, yes, I did have fun with it. Thanks.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2015 at 2:22 AM

    Hello Jean :)
    Happy New Year! I wish you much joy and blessings for 2015 :) Thank you for connecting your friend via email! I look forward to meeting her at CZT Training 18 :)
    Cheers,
    Debbie

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:31 AM

      Thanks, Debbie. I am so excited for Amy. I know you will hit it off with her. I wish I could go too :)

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  14. IlseJanuary 7, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    Lovely Diva tile, Jean! Like the others, by the way ;-)

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  15. Anne's tangle blogJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Lovely, Jean, I like Paradox in it. Happy New Year!!!!!

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:28 AM

      Thanks, Annemarie, and Happy New Year to you too :)

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  16. UnknownJanuary 7, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Very nice tile and I really like the small paradox in the diamonds :-)
    Happy new year to you!

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:29 AM

      Thank you, Sandra. Yup, I will sneak Paradox in wherever I find a place LOL! Happy New Year.

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  17. Annette P.-L. January 7, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    Happy new year to you, Jean!
    Lovely pieces this week again! I like your challenge tile with this fine contrast! Lovely variations of Hitched. The second one has a wonderful flow! And your inchie is cute! Great idea!

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:30 AM

      Thanks so much, Lonetta! I always love to read your comments.

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  18. Daniele OBrien Design, CZTJanuary 8, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    These are great Jean, your Hitch has a papercut quality with your wonderful shading. Happy New Year!

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:31 AM

      Interesting observation, Daniele. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the insight to a different view.

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  19. David HunterJanuary 8, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Wonderful Challenges, Jean. Great job on all of them. Love the use of black on the Diva Challenge, and the shading for depth. Wonderful Grid design using XYP in the Square one tile, and your Egg Inchie is a delight. Well done.

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:32 AM

      As always, David, I appreciate your thoughtful comments. Thanks :)

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  20. UnknownJanuary 8, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    Hi there my friend!!! A very Happy New Year to you!! It's been a while, but looks like you haven't missed a beat!! Your work and social connections always put a smile on my face!! I just love how friendly you are!! May the new year continue that spread of friendships!! Your work is lovely, and I especially like your basket of eggs! ( It'll be here in no time)!! have a great week! (((hugs))) Annette

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:33 AM

      Ah, Annette, I have missed you. Time for a cup of coffee. Do come over soon so we can chat. Oh, how I wish that were true.

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  21. lilystanglesJanuary 8, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    All three are lovely :)

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  22. KellyJanuary 9, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Love it! Very nice!!!!!!!! I combined the challenges too, (and I think yours turned out nicer than mine!)

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:34 AM

      Never say "nicer", always say "different". Isn't it wonderful how we can all come up with something different? We all have something to share and you do beautiful tangling :)

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  23. Tangles and MoreJanuary 9, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    Nice work on these.

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  24. Patricia St MartinJanuary 9, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    Jean, look at you go girl, you are doing fantastic. Really love your is Zentangle and it really looks like you're having a lot of fun.
    Hugs, Pat/♥

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    1. jeanchaneyazJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:37 AM

      Thank you, Pat. I have fun with all the different art forms that I do, now that I am retired. I appreciate your visits and that you take the time to leave a comment. I feel guilty sometimes because I belong to so many different groups that I sometimes run out of time to comment everywhere, but I sure try.

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  25. bmlilith60January 10, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    I really like both your tiles and the basket of eggs is a great idea.

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  26. MarleJanuary 10, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Your basket of eggs is nice, your zentangles, too.
    Marle

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  27. Diane ClancyJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Lovely Hitched, Jean!!! Other tiles are cool too :) :)

    ~ Diane Clancy
    http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/2015/01/diva-umt-hitched-heidisue-challenge-entry

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