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RANDOM SELECTOR

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Counting our blessings and giving thanks

November 23rd, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving Zentangle Zealots!

As those of us in the U.S. prepare to honor Thanksgiving tomorrow and celebrate our multitudes of blessings …

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How to draw GOLVEN

November 21st, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Golven. 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: Golven.

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How to draw FIFE

November 18th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Fife. 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® Molly Hollibaugh’s Zentangle® tangle: Fife.

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How to draw JOY

November 16th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Joy. 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: Joy.

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How to draw POPSICLES

November 14th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Popsicles. 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® Michele Beauchamp’s Zentangle® pattern: Popsicles.

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Tangle Refresher 12

November 11th, 2011
Tangle Refresher!

Number 12 in our Tangle Refresher series highlighting five hidden tangle gems from the past.

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How to draw HUGGY BEAR

November 9th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Huggy Bear. 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 JJ LaBarbera’s Zentangle® pattern: Huggy Bear.

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How to draw BRIDGEN

November 7th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Bridgen. 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® Daved Levitan’s Zentangle® pattern: Bridgen.

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Please support TanglePatterns

November 6th, 2011

Greetings my friends, I am coming to you today with a personal request …

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How to draw STRATA

November 4th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Strata. 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 Monk’s Zentangle® pattern: Strata.

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How to draw FLYING GEESE

November 2nd, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Flying Geese. 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: Flying Geese.

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How to draw DANCET

October 31st, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Dancet. 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: Dancet.

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Tangle Refresher 11

October 28th, 2011
Tangle Refresher!

The 11th installment in our Buried Treasure series – 5 more tangle pattern gems from a year ago for your tangling pleasure.

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How to draw CHAINGING and PUNZEL

October 26th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Chainging. 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 tangles: Chainging and Punzel.

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How to draw WOVEN

October 24th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Woven. 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: Woven.

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How to draw DRAGONAIR

October 21st, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Dragonair. 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: Dragonair.

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Meet the CZT #7 graduating class

October 20th, 2011
CZT® Class of October 2011, Providence RI

A couple of photos from Providence RI, October 13, 2011 …

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How to draw PRESTWOOD

October 19th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Prestwood. 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: Prestwood.

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How to draw BLUEBONNETS

October 17th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Bluebonnets. 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: Bluebonnets.

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Fresh from Providence

October 15th, 2011
Linda Farmer, CZT

Greetings my friends, I’ve been on the road for 3 weeks now visiting my family in Canada and capping a wonderful time with the 7th CZT training in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Tangle Refresher 10

October 14th, 2011
Tangle Refresher!

Five more Buried Treasure gems from a year ago, for your tangling pleasure.

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How to draw CASELLA

October 12th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Casella. 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 Conny Holsappel’s Zentangle® pattern: Casella.

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How to draw GOTHIC

October 10th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Gothic. 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: Gothic.

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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

October 9th, 2011

Today, most North Americans are enjoying a beautiful long Fall holiday weekend. In the USA, Monday is Columbus Day and in Canada this is the traditional Canadian Thanksgiving weekend …

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How to draw BUMPS

October 7th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Bumps. 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’ Zentangle® pattern: Bumps.

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How to draw BUBBLES

October 5th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Bubbles. 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: Bubbles.

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How to draw CANARD

October 3rd, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Canard. 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 Abigail Lalonde’s Zentangle® pattern: Canard.

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Tangle Refresher 9

September 30th, 2011
Tangle Refresher!

Buried tangle gems from a year ago for your tangling pleasure!

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How to draw TEARCE

September 28th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Tearce. 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 Pam Pincha-Wagener’s Zentangle® pattern: Tearce.

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How to draw BILT

September 26th, 2011
Zentangle pattern: Bilt. 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® Lisa Skeen’s Zentangle® pattern: Bilt.

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