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Exploring the elegance of Zentangle in a larger format

May 30th, 2012
Secret Garden by CZT Michele Beauchamp

CZT® Michele Beauchamp answers frequently asked questions about how she creates her beautiful Zentangle-inspired art.

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How to draw ME THREE

May 28th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Me Three. 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 Cindy Pope’s Zentangle® pattern: Me Three.

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TanglePatterns String 002

May 26th, 2012
TanglePatterns-String-002

Here’s the second String for your use and creative enjoyment.

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How to draw CROON

May 25th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Croon. 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® Margaret Bremner’s Zentangle® pattern: Croon.

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The importance of Strings

May 23rd, 2012
TanglePatterns.com STRINGS

… and another useful resource on TanglePatterns.com.

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How to draw UNME

May 21st, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Unme. 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 CZT Debra Castaldi’s Zentangle® pattern: Unme.

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STORIES: Respite and relief for caregivers

May 20th, 2012
STORIES: How Zentangle changes lives

In this occasional series on TanglePatterns, here are two readers’ stories describing in their own words how Zentangle® has changed their lives.

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Tangle Refresher 25 and a Zentangle milestone

May 18th, 2012
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 a very important and exciting piece of news, a “milestone event” from Zentangle.

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How to draw PEA-NUCKLE

May 16th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Pea-nuckle. 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 the Zentangle®-original tangle: Pea-nuckle.

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How to draw CHAINLEA

May 14th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Chainlea. 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® Norma Burnell’s Zentangle® pattern: Chainlea.

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How to draw BUTTERCUP

May 11th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Buttercup. 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® Sandy Steen Bartholomew’s Zentangle® pattern: Buttercup.

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How to draw CLOTHESLINE

May 9th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Clothesline. 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® Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle® pattern: Clothesline.

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How to draw ROUCHE

May 7th, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Rouche. 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 Rose Brown’s Zentangle® pattern: Rouche.

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TanglePatterns celebrates its second birthday this week!

May 5th, 2012

And I couldn’t have done it without you …

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Tangle Refresher 24

May 4th, 2012
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 GROOVY

May 2nd, 2012
Zentangle pattern: Groovy. 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 Eden Hunt’s Zentangle® pattern: Groovy.

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