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TanglePatterns String 007

TanglePatterns String 007

Here’s another String for your creative enjoyment, shared by Holland’s Mirjam Baart.

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Tangle Refresher 28

Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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How to draw FLOURISH

Zentangle pattern: Flourish. 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 Stephanie Skelton’s Zentangle® pattern: Flourish.

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How to draw CACK

Zentangle pattern: Cack. 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 Adele Bruno’s Zentangle® pattern: Cack.

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STORIES: Overcoming panic attacks

STORIES: How Zentangle changes lives

In this occasional series on TanglePatterns, readers describe in their own words how Zentangle® has changed their lives. Tangler Christine S describes how Zentangle helps her overcome panic attacks; she also shares one of her beautiful Zentangle-inspired creations.

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TanglePatterns String 006

TanglePatterns String 006

Here’s the next String for your creative enjoyment; this one is thanks to CZT® Sandy Hunter.

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How to draw VING

Zentangle pattern: Ving. 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® Amy Broady’s Zentangle® pattern: Ving.

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How to draw CHARLIE

Zentangle pattern: Charlie. 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® Erin Olson’s Zentangle® pattern: Charlie.

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Kass Hall’s new book now available: Zentangle Untangled

Zentangle Untangled, by CZT Kass Hall

Quick announcement that Australian CZT® Kass Hall’s new book “Zentangle Untangled” published by North Light Books is now available, and a link to my review!

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How to draw C-SCAPE

Zentangle pattern: C-scape. 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 Sue Olsen’s Zentangle® pattern: C-scape.

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TanglePatterns String 005

TanglePatterns String 005

Here’s the fifth String for your creative enjoyment, shared by Sandra Strait.

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Tangle Refresher 27

Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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How to draw LINQ

Zentangle pattern: LinQ. 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® Lara Williams’s Zentangle® pattern: LinQ.

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How to draw GIRDY

Zentangle pattern: Girdy. 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 Karl Stewart’s Zentangle® pattern: Girdy.

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TanglePatterns String 004

TanglePatterns String 004

Here’s the fourth String for your creative enjoyment, shared by Sue Agnew.

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How to draw MAYLEA

Zentangle pattern: Maylea. 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 Simone Bischoff’s Zentangle® pattern: Maylea.

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How to draw CVETIC

Zentangle pattern: Cvetic. 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 Ksenija Vojisavljevic’s Zentangle® pattern: Cvetic.

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How to draw HENNA DRUM

Zentangle pattern: Henna Drum. 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 MacKugler’s Zentangle® pattern: Henna Drum.

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TanglePatterns String 003

TanglePatterns String 003

Here’s the third String for your creative enjoyment, shared by Anne Marks.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure.

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