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Monday, May 4, 2015

Zentangle® some Star Wars, and Can a Leopard Change His Spots?

The Diva Challenge, #216 was a UMT (Use my Tangle), by Bunny Wright called Brella. This was a fun tangle and it uses a grid. Why R2D2 you may ask? Well, because it is "May the 4th, be with you always", of course :) I love that my four boys and Laura's two share this same love. Star Wars came out in 1977. My two older boys were 9 and 5. I can still remember how we sat in awe as that ship came toward us! I did buy my oldest son a copy of the very first Star Wars comic book and carefully wrapped it up so that he could save it and pass it on to his grandchildren so they could be independently wealthy. Does anyone know where it is now? LOL
I used Brella, Bertweed, Hibred, Crescent Moon, and one lonely Printemps.

Facebook's, Square One, asked us to use Tripoli. I added Crescent Moon, Betweed, Paradox, Tipple, and Hollibaugh.
Every Inchie Monday had a prompt word of "leopard". Well, maybe a leopard can't change his spots, but I don't think I really believe that a person can't change who they are. A lot of the negative things we attribute to people has been created from fear. Take that away and I do believe that a leopard might just be able to change his spots.


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  1. Maulvagita's WorldMay 4, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    R2D2 love. Fantastic

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  2. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    What a terrific robot! If he can serve drinks , cook, and do dishes, he can come live at my place :-) I agree with you that people can change the way they are - it takes a lot of work and, as you say, stepping away from the known to the fear of the unknown. A worthy goal...maybe one spot at a time.

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    1. jeanchaneyazMay 4, 2015 at 3:45 PM

      If he can do all those things, NO, you can't have him! He's MINE! I think many of us need to work on our spots as much as we can. Trying is half the battle!

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  3. WendyKMay 4, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    What a great idea for your inchies. As usual your tangles are brilliant.

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  4. KiaMay 4, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    great artwork this week as usual. Love the leopard and his spots.

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  5. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 5:07 PM

    Love R2D2, and I adore what you said about a persons spots, very sage words

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    1. jeanchaneyazMay 4, 2015 at 8:26 PM

      Thank you, Freebird. I do try to look for the good.

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  6. AntonineMay 4, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Hey, you're slipping! You came in at number 7 in the Diva's challenge this week :-). I love your R2D2! So cute! Your Tripoli for Square One reminds me of a water wheel. Rollin', Rollin', Rollin' On The River... Love it!

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    1. jeanchaneyazMay 4, 2015 at 8:30 PM

      Yes, Antonine, those doctor's appointments are interfering with my Internet life! Thank you; I was thinking it looked like an amusement park!

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  7. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    Great tiles, as always, this week. I love your interpretation of Tripoli, and the Diva's challenge is no slouch, either.

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  8. MySpecialistMay 4, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    You are zengorgeous! I know why R2D2 - he is mega cute, that's why. Clever inchie!

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  9. bmlilith60May 4, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Lovely challenges all. I love your R2D2, and it looks like you slipped a little Hollibaugh in there also. I, too, like to think people can change.

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    1. jeanchaneyazMay 5, 2015 at 9:42 AM

      Oh, you are right, JL! I missed adding it to my list. I hate to think that I can never improve upon myself :)

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  10. David HunterMay 4, 2015 at 10:34 PM

    Love your R2D2 Tile, Jean. Beautifully drawn patterns. Love how you worked the patterns in your square one tile into one another. Beautiful shading on both of them. Terrific Inchie and wonderful post.

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    1. jeanchaneyazMay 5, 2015 at 9:44 AM

      Hi David! So happy to see you here. I enjoy radiating a tangle rather than using strings most of the time. I think it is more organic and makes me less stressed (therefore more Zen)! Thank you :)

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  11. Anne's tangle blogMay 4, 2015 at 10:47 PM

    I love the little robot, Jean!!! I also love the next tile, it's so beautiful and has great design. Your comment on my blog (about the lady with jewelry) made me smile!!!

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    1. jeanchaneyazMay 5, 2015 at 9:45 AM

      Thanks, Annemarie. Well, I'm glad it made you smile. You never know when you make a comment that seems like a compliment to you but might be an insult to someone else. But, you are a special and wonderful person that way anyway!

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  12. UnknownMay 5, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    I don't like Star Wars (sorry!) but your tile for the diva-challenge is really great!
    Funny idea for the inchie this week ;-)

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    1. jeanchaneyazMay 5, 2015 at 9:46 AM

      Star Wars isn't for everyone, I suppose. Thank you for your kind comments though. It's always nice to see you here :)

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  13. SuzyMoshMay 5, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    LOL! You R2D2 is really cool!

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    1. jeanchaneyazMay 5, 2015 at 10:59 AM

      Thanks, Suzy. At least he was easy to draw. Just a basic cylinder LOL!

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  14. Maureen StottMay 5, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Love your R2D2. It is so clever of you to do that! And Tripoli is on the top of my "mac and cheese" tangles. Thanks for sharing your tiles with us.

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    1. jeanchaneyazMay 5, 2015 at 11:01 AM

      Thank you, Maureen. It's funny how we all have different favorites. I avoid Tripoli if I can because I prefer to just splash across a tile without a lot of thought :)

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  15. sallyMay 5, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    I laughed at r2d2 & enjoyed the tangled work, spots.....can possibly be changed!

    Sally

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    1. jeanchaneyazMay 5, 2015 at 4:26 PM

      Thanks, Sally. Glad to have made you chuckle!

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  16. IlseMay 6, 2015 at 12:32 AM

    Your robot is so cool! Love your other artwork too

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  17. lilystanglesMay 6, 2015 at 3:34 AM

    Three lovely tiles but my favourite is R2D2 :)

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  18. Lynell Harlow / Dreamweaver StencilsMay 6, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Love your tiles today! And I think that the fear really does paralyze people from change. So if that is faced then many things will automatically be different.

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    1. jeanchaneyazMay 8, 2015 at 7:45 PM

      Thank you, Lynell. It does give us something to think about.

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  19. LezliBMay 6, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    I love your R2D2! He is so much fun (R2 was a boy, right?) Anyway, your interpretation of R2 is wonderful. And your Tripoli tile has inspired me to check out Square One to see about expanding my repertiore. Very nice work!

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    1. jeanchaneyazMay 8, 2015 at 7:49 PM

      I think, R2D2 would be a terrible name for a girl. Maybe R2 D2dette? Oh, do join us over at Square One. It's good to be nudged into different tangles!

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  20. Janet McLaughlinMay 7, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    I love the R2D2! What goegeous work...I'm intrigued with Zentangle!

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    1. jeanchaneyazMay 7, 2015 at 1:56 PM

      One of these days, I WILL teach you to tangle!

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  21. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Un robot qui appartient à l'univers de Star Wars sans doute ! Il est drôle bien habillé avec 'Brella' mais il a l'air bien malade.
    A robot that belongs to the universe of Star Wars probably! It's funny dressed with 'Brella' but it looks very looks sick.

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  22. Diane ClancyMay 8, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Your Brella is so CUTE, Jean!! Lot of fun :) :) :)

    ~ Diane Clancy
    http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/2015/05/my-diva-umt-brella-by-bunny-wright-challenge-entry

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  23. Tangles and MoreMay 8, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Great R2D2.

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  24. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    Wonderful artwork! Amazing R2D2!

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  25. cstocksMay 10, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Jean, your R2D2 is great. I can almost hear Princess Leia saying, "Obi Wan-Kanobi, you're our only hope," before the hologram fizzles. Great art and philosophy for life here. Have a brilliant day! c

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    1. jeanchaneyazMay 10, 2015 at 9:49 AM

      Thanks, Cheryl! I remember those Star Wars years so well. Of course, now I can't remember what day it is LOL!

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