I'm Back and Making Up Time

At our training, we were given luggage tags to tangle.  This is one I did in my spare time.  Way too much fun!

I AM A CERTIFIED ZENTANGLE TEACHER

I know I'm a little late posting this, but I've been busy.  I received my certificate on October 14, 2011.  All 100 of my classmates were thrilled to be certified.  This means we have gone through very intensive training, but it was wonderful.  When I got home, I just had to veg for a day or two to soak it all in.  All of us can now officially teach our craft to others.  It's an amazing journey I'm embarking on.  It will probably take me where I thought I'd never go.  But I'm sure I'll have fun along the way.  If you're in Central Indiana and would like a class or more information, please comment below.

Diva Challenge 44

This week's Dive Challenge was to use a tangle as your string.  I chose oof.  The tangles inside include hurry and shattuck.  In keeping with the Halloween spirit, shattuck kind of looks like brains.  Or maybe it's just me.

A Meditation for the Husband

I was praying for my husband while he gave a talk during the Kairos Prison Ministry.  I found it hard to just pray.  So I decided to tangle.  The tile below is what came out of it.    Can you see the symbolism that came from this experience.  When I was done, I was amazed at the design and what it could all mean.  Hope you like it.

New Business Card

After much agonizing and time, I have developed my new business card.  It's two sided just to get you excited about the art you can create "one stroke at a time."

I'm Official!

This is my official graduation certificate.  I am a Certified Zentangle Teacher.  Watch this blog for more excitement and news about classes and ways you can share in this wonderful experience.  Providence, RI, was fantastic!  Our instructors and founders, Rick and Marie, are two of the most beautiful people.  I met people from all over the world.  And they all love this art as much as I do.  Hopefully, my blog will look differently soon, as I learn more about blogging and share what I have learned through beautiful pieces of Zentangle.  CZT 7 was the greatest!

Diva Challenge 42 ~~ HOPE

I wasn't going to do this week's challenge because I have many other projects I want to finish before I go to the conference next week.  However, I was reading a post from an internet friend of mine, and I was moved to make this tile.  It is dedicated to Lauren.  She has fought breast cancer and WON!  She has been sharing her journal on line, and her courage is amazing.  In this tile, cancer may try and hold us back or "cage" us in.  But Lauren hung on to the rope God gave her, and she perservered.  She is my true hero.  Lauren, you are always in my prayers.

My Challenge to CZT 7

I issued a challenge to my fellow attendees to the 7th Certified Zentangle Teacher's training.   We are to create on an official 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" tile an interpretation of our time together.  It was to contain either the number seven and/or seven original tangles by Rick and Marie.   We will put them together for a collage when we gather in Providence, RI, next week.  Below is my contribution.  I used the Roman Numerals for seven and used the tangles:  Keeko, Xyp, Hibred, Meer, Cadent, Assunta, Tendrills, and Shattuck.  Aww, gee.  I just realized I used eight tangles.  Well, I was always one to break the rules.  At least I used the right number.  <Wry smile;-)>

Challenge for CZT 7 Gathering

I issued a challenge to my fellow attendees to the 7th Certified Zentangle Teacher's training.  We are to create on an official 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" tile an interpretation of our time together.  It was to contain either the number seven and/or seven original tangles.  We will put them together for a collage when we gather in Providence, RI, next week