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RANDOM SELECTOR

Use this Random Tangle Selector with your TanglePatterns.com TANGLE GUIDE to help you select tangles. See Pages 7 and 9 of the Guide for instructions. You can also use this to select random Strings: simply pop in any number in the range of 1 to 250.

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TanglePatterns.com TANGLE GUIDE, 2015 Edition is here!

TanglePatterns TANGLE GUIDE 2015

I’m so pleased and excited to announce that the 2015 Edition of my “TanglePatterns.com TANGLE GUIDE” is now available for instant download in the Store!

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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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Warm wishes for a very Merry Christmas!

This Christmas Eve I want to thank you so much for another year of your encouragement and love and support. Each and every one of your beautiful cards and letters and emails and comments are treasured gifts that are appreciated beyond words to express. … I hope your holiday season is filled with joy and peace, and your 2015 is full of wonder …

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How to give TanglePatterns eBooks as gifts

How to give eBook gifts from TanglePatterns.com

Wondering how to give TanglePatterns.com eBooks as gifts? It’s a very thoughtful idea, and one that keeps on giving! In order to make your eBook gift-giving easy, I’ve added a new page on the STORE menu – HOW TO GIVE TANGLEPATTERNS EBOOKS AS GIFTS – specifically for this type of eBook order.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! And a treasure-trove of links for making inexpensive DIY Zentangle-inspired paper Christmas ornaments, snowflakes, stars, ornament tags and gift boxes.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Something to do on Black Friday …

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Giving thanks for our blessings every day

Tomorrow in the U.S. we will be enjoying Thanksgiving Day traditions with family and friends and giving special thanks for all the reasons we have to be grateful every single day of the year …

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Zentangle announces 2015 CZT Seminar registration is now open

Linda Farmer CZT certificate, October 2011

Registration is now open for the 2015 CZT Seminars in Providence, RI. Direct links to registration forms on the zentangle.com site are given with each date. As of this writing, only 4 seminars are being offered in 2015 so be sure to sign up ASAP, these sessions fill up quickly!

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Giving the wonderful gift of Zentangle this holiday season? Here are TanglePatterns’ 2014 ordering deadlines to ensure delivery on time …

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TanglePatterns annual request for your assistance with operating costs

Heartful thanks!

Greetings my friends, this is the time of year when I must make a personal request for general financial support for the sustainability of TanglePatterns.com for the upcoming year.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! It’s Hallowe’en and “Candy Season”.

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2015 CZT Certification Seminar dates announced by Zentangle

Tangler Tips

Though the registration links are not yet available, for your planning purposes Zentangle® HQ has just announced the CZT certification seminar dates for 2015. All seminars begin on a Sunday and end on a Wednesday. Registration links will be available in another two or three weeks, in mid-November, and I will also alert you when registration opens.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! AND: Frugal Friday! Great tips on getting more out of your Sakura Micron pens, and how to make your own tortillions (blending stumps).

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Bonus! Strathmore Artist Studio’s 2014 FREE workshops on drawing basics, visual journals, and watercolor sketching and journaling.

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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Thoughts from Rick and Maria on revisiting our Zentangle roots.

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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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Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago – five tangle pattern gems for your tangling pleasure. And some wisdom from “The Book of Zentangle”.

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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. Also, “must read” tips about using the site for tanglers who are new to Zentangle® and TanglePatterns.com.

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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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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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Notice: Suzanne McNeill’s site is down temporarily

As some of you have found when following the links for the steps to CZT Suzanne McNeill’s tangle patterns (tag: suzannem), her site is down.

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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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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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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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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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TanglePatterns celebrates its 4th Anniversary today!

TanglePatterns 4th Anniversary

Today, tucked in between May Day and Cinco de Mayo celebrations, TanglePatterns.com celebrates four wonderful years of sharing Zentangle® learning, creativity, fun and inspiration with you.

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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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Tangle Refresher!

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

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TanglePatterns.com STRINGS GUIDE, Volume 2 (Strings 051-100) now available!

TanglePatterns STRINGS GUIDE, Volume 2 (051-100)

The new 24-page PDF eBook describes the importance of Strings in Zentangle® and compiles 50 more strings (051-100) from the site’s resource into a convenient printable reference. Volume 2 also contains blank String Organizers for you to collect and organize more strings. Visit the STORE > EBOOKS page and scroll down to Item #6 to get your copy today. Remember, your purchase helps support the ongoing development of TanglePatterns.com and is most appreciated!

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New Renaissance Tan Zendala Sets available to pre-order from TanglePatterns

Zentangle Renaissance Zendala Set

I’m delighted to announce that new Renaissance Tan Zendala Sets are now available to pre-order from TanglePatterns. Zentangle has made these available only through CZTs for a while, so place your order today to get yours soon!

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