Monday, August 17, 2015

and so it begins...

Diva Challenge #231~C's & S's (or curves and waves)
by guest blogger Sharla Hicks
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Made by Joey #74~ "Kozy" monotangle

Monday morning challenges commence! I'm enjoying another leisurely morning of coffee and creativity out here in my foggy part of town. 
I started about 3 hours ago when I opened up this weeks Diva Challenge, brought to us by guest blogger Sharla Hicks of Tangled Expressions. We are challenged to explore the undulating patterns that are based on curves and waves, or C's and S's and create a series. Sharla included several gorgeous examples from her series of works and links to many patterns...so after spending a couple of hours noodling around all that lovely inspiration, I opened up Joey's challenge for the week: a montangle featuring the pattern "Kozy".
My first reaction was dread. I was challenged with "Kozy" several It's a String Thing challenges ago and I hated it! Now, as I've learned, these are not called challenges for nothing. Whenever I'm tasked with something I have a hard time with the results are, more often than not, rewarding. 
After a bit of frustrating practice, I pulled out a watercolor ATC from my little box of tricks, that inspired me to take this into an aquatic world and it clicked immediately.


When I decided it was done, I realized this was a great start to the Diva challenge too. I definitely feel a series coming on. Stay tuned;-)

Thank you so much for stopping by. Your comments always make my day. 

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26 comments:

  1. crotnemAugust 17, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Love your cozy! I haven't tried it as of yet. Thanks for reminding me.

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  2. SusanAugust 17, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    I haven't seen Kozy. This is beautiful so will have to give it a try.

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  3. jeanchaneyazAugust 17, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Yes, the challenges are good for pushing us sometimes. I love the final piece you shared.

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  4. Lee DarterAugust 17, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    beautiful work!
    Lee Darter

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  5. Susan at Tangles By The SeaAugust 17, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    Very nice … just like your blog … love it every time I visit!

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  6. Beverly GAugust 17, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Love how you brought the aquatic feel to this. Quite lovely.

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  7. Suzanne Fluhr August 17, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    I need challenges the way I need deadlines and homework to motivate me to persevere. I think the blue is perfect for your monotangle + perfs. That tangle definitely brings the sea to mind. Nice.

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  8. Anne's tangle blogAugust 17, 2015 at 10:52 PM

    Love this tile of yours, it's indeed reminding me of the sea.

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  9. MelkotaAugust 18, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    Your "Kozy" looks wonderful on watercolor background! I wish you a successful series!

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  10. Susan TheronAugust 18, 2015 at 3:15 AM

    Lovely!

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  11. JoeyAugust 18, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    I really like this challenge. The tangles spilling over the border looks fantastic and your watercolour backgrounds add so much. I will be making some watercolour background ATC in the next few days, I'm so excited!
    Keep us posted on the series.
    ~ joey ~

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  12. KreanimoAugust 18, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    Very nice - the colors and the tangles are one :)

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  13. Michele WynneAugust 19, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Thank you all for leaving such encouraging and thoughtful comments! Instead of replying to each of your comments here individually I'll leave my thanks on your blogs as it occurs to me that you probably never see my replies after you've visited. You are all so awesome!

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  14. AntonineAugust 19, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    So soft and pretty! The background sort of resembles the wall texture on your blog background photo! How cool!

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  15. HeidiSueAugust 19, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    Oh great idea! Use a challenge from elsewhere to launch the series that is challenged over at the Diva's blog. But I also just love your Kozy here, for Joey's challenge. Your sort of rustic, steampunk style is very appealing to me. I like this a lot.

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  16. Tangles and MoreAugust 19, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    You have created a nice flow in this tile. Like the blue background.

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  17. Annette P.-L. August 20, 2015 at 12:27 AM

    Wonderful tile! I really like your Kozy!

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  18. IlseAugust 20, 2015 at 4:20 AM

    Challenges can be so challenging ;-) Nice Kozy work!

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  19. hungrycorgistudioAugust 20, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    Nicely shaped Kozy. It felt intricately woven together. Sarah

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  20. Ulrike B.August 20, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    very nice, i like the color

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  21. lilystanglesAugust 20, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Beautiful tile :)

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  22. UnknownAugust 21, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    I did'nt know "Kozy". I like this composition!

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  23. UnknownAugust 21, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    Michele, you did a beautiful job with this challenge! Everybody's tiles look as though they thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Very Zen challenge! Thankyou for visiting my blog! :0) Annette

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  24. Simone MenzelAugust 22, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    What a nice and lovely tile!
    I like this pattern and you inspired me to try "Kozy" next time!

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  25. LezliBAugust 22, 2015 at 11:00 PM

    I love your Kozy tile! I have had a bit of a problem trying to get mine to look good, but after seeing this, I may go back and give it another try. Looks fabulous!

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  26. KariAugust 23, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    I haven't tried Kozy yet so I'm quite eager to try. Your tile is beautiful and love the splash of blue!

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