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How to draw CLICK CLACK

Zentangle pattern: Click Clack. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing CZT Jane Monk’s Zentangle® pattern: Click Clack.

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A question about Zentangle format

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“Are they only done on a 3 1/2 inch square?” A new reader asks this question about Zentangle®, and it’s an interesting enough inquiry that I wanted to respond in a post for discussion.

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How to draw CHEERS

Zentangle pattern: Cheers. Image © the artist and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing CZT Sue Clark’s Zentangle® pattern: Cheers.

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When and where do you tangle?

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That’s a great question that loyal supporter Cindi would like to see answered by our Gentle Readers. Have fun sharing your “tangle habits” and ideas with us in the comments!

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How to draw WIRED

Zentangle pattern: Wired. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle® pattern: Wired.

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How to draw JAMBALEE

Zentangle pattern: Jambalee. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing Pamela Pincha-Wagener’s Zentangle® pattern: Jambalee.

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Add Zentangle to Your Travel Journals

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Suzanne McNeill’s video on using Zentangle, and other great scrapbooking ideas, in your travel journal.

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How to draw LIMPITZ

Zentangle pattern: Limpitz. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing Jo Newsham’s Zentangle® pattern: Limpitz.

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How to draw POSTL

Zentangle pattern: Postl. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing Susan S’s Zentangle® pattern: Postl. With example Zentangle by Susan.

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How to draw TINK

Zentangle pattern: Tink. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing Carole Ohl’s Zentangle® pattern: Tink.

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How to draw HOPSCOTCH

Zentangle pattern: Hopscotch. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle® pattern: Hopscotch.

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Tangling as a blessing

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I feel privileged to receive emails and comments from my tanglepatterns subscribers. Often they write to share their personal experiences of how this site and the art form of Zentangle (and Tangle doodling) are helping them cope through some really tough circumstances. Recently Cindi Allen emailed the following …

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How to draw CARRÉS

Zentangle pattern: Carrés. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Geneviève Crabe’s Zentangle® pattern: Carrés.

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How to draw DEMI

Zentangle pattern: Demi. Image © the artist and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Geneviève Crabe’s Zentangle® pattern: Demi.

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How to draw GEWURTZ

Zentangle pattern: Gewurtz. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Online instructions for drawing Linda Farmer’s Zentangle® pattern: Gewurtz.

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Zentangle Master Class Video – Part 2

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Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle Master Class Video, Part 2, and my index to its content so you can find the patterns quickly.

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Zentangle Master Class Video – Part 1

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Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle Master Class Video, Part 1, and my index to its content so you can find the patterns quickly.

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How to draw PINA

Zentangle pattern: Pina. Image © Linda Farmer and TanglePatterns.com. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You may use this image for your personal non-commercial reference only. The unauthorized pinning, reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal.

Links to online instructions for drawing Carole Ohl’s Zentangle® pattern: Pina.

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