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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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How to draw JESSICUP

Zentangle pattern: JessiCup. 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 Connie Taylor’s Zentangle® pattern: JessiCup.

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How to draw AQUAFLEUR

Zentangle pattern: Aquafleur. 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: Aquafleur.

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TanglePatterns String 088

TanglePatterns String 088

This String is shared by tangler Anne Marks for your creative enjoyment. Also, a tip about choosing random Strings for your Zentangles. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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How to draw CHOCOBOX

Zentangle pattern: ChocoBox. 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 Didier Gervy’s Zentangle® pattern: ChocoBox.

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How to draw TWENTY-ONE

Zentangle pattern: Twenty-One. 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 Mariët Lustenhouwer’s Zentangle® pattern: Twenty-One.

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How to draw ANTZ

Zentangle pattern: Antz. 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 Sara Brandli’s Zentangle® pattern: Antz.

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TanglePatterns String 087

TanglePatterns String 087

This String is shared by CZT Courtney Frantz for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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Tangle Refresher 68

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.com TANGLE GUIDE, 2014 Edition is here!

TanglePatterns TANGLE GUIDE 2014

I’m so pleased and excited to announce that the 2014 Edition of my “TanglePatterns.com TANGLE GUIDE, 2014 Edition” is now available for instant download in the Store! The 2014 Edition is revised and updated and integrates all of the tangles on the site from May 2010 through December 31st, 2013.

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How to draw LANTERN-PHO

Zentangle pattern: Lantern-Pho. 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® Diane Tai’s Zentangle® pattern: Lantern-Pho.

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How to draw WHEELZ

Zentangle pattern: Wheelz. 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® Joyce Block’s Zentangle® pattern: Wheelz.

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TanglePatterns String 086

TanglePatterns String 086

This String is shared by CZT Bunnie Wright for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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TanglePatterns String 085

TanglePatterns String 085

This String is shared by tangler Cherie Hartwick for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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Tangle Refresher 67

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 String 084

TanglePatterns String 084

This String is shared by tangler Didier Gervy for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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How to draw HOLLY

Zentangle pattern: Holly. 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 Dawson’s Zentangle® pattern: Holly.

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How to draw KNOT RICKZ

Zentangle pattern: Knot Rickz. 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® Cheryl Cianci’s Zentangle® pattern: Knot Rickz.

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How to draw TIPS

Zentangle pattern: Tips. 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 Beth Snoderly’s Zentangle® pattern: Tips.

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STORIES: Zentangle helps heal a broken heart

Sunflower tranquility and hope

In this occasional series on TanglePatterns, readers describe in their own words how Zentangle® has changed their lives. This tangler describes how Zentangle has helped heal her broken heart and how she is paying it forward.

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TanglePatterns String 083

TanglePatterns String 083

This String is shared by tangler Anne Marks for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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Tangle Refresher 66

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 BOO*KEE

Zentangle pattern: Boo*Kee. 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® Laura Harms’s Zentangle® pattern: Boo*Kee.

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How to draw TELIS

Zentangle pattern: Telis. 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 Chrissie Frampton’s Zentangle® pattern: Telis.

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TanglePatterns String 082

TanglePatterns String 082

This String is shared by tangler Judiellen Palumbo for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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How to draw POTS-N-PANS

Zentangle pattern: Pots-N-Pans. 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 Sayantika Ray’s Zentangle® pattern: Pots-N-Pans.

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How to draw SP-EYE-RYL

Zentangle pattern: Sp-Eye-Ryl. 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 Sharon Robinson’s Zentangle® pattern: Sp-Eye-Ryl.

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How to draw HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS

Zentangle pattern: Holiday Ornaments. 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® Suzanne McNeill’s Zentangle® pattern: Holiday Ornaments.

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TanglePatterns String 081

TanglePatterns String 081

This String is shared by CZT Linda Fine for your creative enjoyment. You can help our community’s String resource grow by sending me yours to share. I’m always looking for new strings!

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Tangle Refresher 65

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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Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah!

Wishing you and yours a bountiful Thanksgiving

Wishing you bountiful blessings and a very Happy Thanksgiving (and Hanukkah) celebration.

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