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How to draw FLOWERVINE

March 18th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Flowervine. 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 Susan Pundt’s Zentangle® pattern: Flowervine.

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TanglePatterns String 044

March 16th, 2013
TanglePatterns String 044

This String is shared by tangler Anne Marks for your creative enjoyment.

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How to draw LUCKY

March 15th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Lucky. 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® Adele Bruno’s Zentangle® pattern: Lucky.

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How to draw ZOYA

March 13th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Zoya. 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 Celia Norman’s Zentangle® pattern: Zoya.

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How to draw STAR MAP

March 11th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Star Map. 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: Star Map.

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TanglePatterns String 043

March 9th, 2013
TanglePatterns String 043

This String is shared by tangler Beth Snoderly for your creative enjoyment.

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Tangle Refresher 46

March 8th, 2013
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 YOGA

March 6th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Yoga. 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: Yoga.

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How to draw N-MESHED

March 4th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: N-Meshed. 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 Rainsford’s Zentangle® pattern: N-Meshed.

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Guidelines for creating Zentangle-inspired Art and Products

March 2nd, 2013
Tangler Tips

I’ve been getting email inquiries about what is involved in creating Zentangle®-inspired cards and other products for sale. I thought it would be helpful to review Zentangle’s current guidelines and make them available on TanglePatterns.

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TanglePatterns String 042

March 2nd, 2013
TanglePatterns String 042

This String is shared by tangler Bunnie Wright for your creative enjoyment.

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How to draw TWILE (STOIC)

March 1st, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Twile (Stoic). 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® Lesley Scott-Gilliland’s Zentangle® pattern: Twile. Lesley unknowingly deconstructed the Zentangle®-original tangle Stoic.

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How to draw FLWR BOX

February 27th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Flwr Box. 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® Kathy Barringer’s Zentangle® pattern: Flwr Box.

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How to draw TESALI

February 25th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Tesali. 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 Elena Hadzijaneva’s Zentangle® pattern: Tesali.

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TanglePatterns String 041

February 23rd, 2013
TanglePatterns String 041

This String is shared by tangler Cherie Hartwick for your creative enjoyment.

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Tangle Refresher 45

February 22nd, 2013
Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago and more – oldies but goodies for your tangling pleasure.

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How to draw JILLI

February 20th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Jilli. 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® Sue Jacobs’s Zentangle® pattern: Jilli.

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How to draw PAUSHALÖV

February 18th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Paushalöv. 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: Paushalöv.

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TanglePatterns String 040

February 16th, 2013
TanglePatterns String 040

This String is shared by CZT Sue Jacobs for your creative enjoyment.

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How to draw XENSO

February 15th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Xenso. 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® Sue Clark’s Zentangle® pattern: Xenso.

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How to draw FALZ

February 15th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Falz. 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® Sue Clark’s Zentangle® pattern: Falz.

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How to draw QUANDARY

February 14th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Quandary. 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: Quandary.

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How to draw HEARTSTRINGS

February 13th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Heartstrings. 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 Helen Williams’s Zentangle® pattern: Heartstrings.

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How to draw LOVE LINE

February 11th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Love Line. 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 Judy Murphy’s Zentangle® pattern: Love Line.

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TanglePatterns String 039

February 9th, 2013
TanglePatterns String 039

This String with a Valentine’s flair is shared by tangler Jo Fletcher for your creative enjoyment.

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Tangle Refresher 44

February 8th, 2013
Tangle Refresher!

Buried Treasure! Here’s what was new in the Zentangle® world a year ago and more – oldies but goodies for your tangling pleasure. Also, an awesome NASA photo of the Nor-Easter blowing snow on everyone “up north”.

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How to draw VOGA

February 6th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Voga. 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® Carole Ohl’s Zentangle® pattern: Voga.

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How to draw STARAWN

February 4th, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Starwan. 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 Judy Murphy’s Zentangle® pattern: Starawn.

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TanglePatterns String 038

February 2nd, 2013
TanglePatterns String 38

This String is shared by tangler Barbara Finwall for your creative enjoyment. Also a reminder from Maria Thomas about doing your string in pencil.

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How to draw PHICOPS

February 1st, 2013
Zentangle pattern: Phicops. 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 Brad Harms’ Zentangle® pattern: Phicops.

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