Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Happy Holidays!

Made by Joey Challenge #91
tree template/string using patterns
Tipple, Reticulated, Echo, Eyehook & Sanibelle

This was tricky, trying to get all of these patterns within the string. To make it even more challenging I had like, 3 tools with me when I got to the cafe this morning.

This week's Diva challenge is to give the gift of Zentangle.  I'm currently assembling a collection of tiles that I intend to laminate and magnetize for family stocking stuffers, frame some illustrated recipes and finish several handmade pocket sketchbooks. In the midst of all of this I've been involved with two Zentangle inspired swap groups which I wrote about in a recent post. One of the pleasures is opening the mailbox and receiving art. 
These are 5 ATC sized pieces I've created as responses to various challenges over the last few months and I would like to send these off to 5 of you out there. These are all done on my hand painted watercolor backgrounds and I will send you the original ATC. Just leave a comment below and I'll randomly pick 5 on Tuesday December 22. Check back then and I'll post the recipients as well as my email address so I can get your snail mail address.




As ever, thank you so much for visiting my blog. Your thoughtful and generous comments always make my day!

Wishing the happiest of holidays to all of you!





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20 comments:

  1. JoeyDecember 16, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Are you serious?!?....that would be SO cool to actually see one of your ATC in real life, count me in!
    Crossing my fingers!
    ~ joey ~

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  2. JoeyDecember 16, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    Oops I was so excited I forgot to say that your challenge is amazing, and with only 3 tools!?! I love blues as a change from red and green at Christmas.
    ~ joey ~

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  3. AnonymousDecember 17, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    Wow I so like your ATC's. The way that you do your backgrounds is so pretty and really compliments your work! Your trees are lovely too!

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  4. Stephanie JenniferDecember 17, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Such lovely work for Joey's challenge. And wow! You have so many projects going on at the same time. And during the Christmas season, at that! Kudos to you.

    Swapping with you was a joy. And I'd love to receive something else from you. ^-^

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  5. lilystanglesDecember 17, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Amazing! :)

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  6. Joanne FahertyDecember 17, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Michele I love your work :) and I'm already lucky to have some so I will let someone else have a chance I love the blue ATC with the gem's though:)

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  7. jeanchaneyazDecember 17, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Such a nice gift you are giving. I also really like the ATC's and the colors you added.

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

    These are really beautiful!

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  9. MySpecialistDecember 18, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    That is one gorgeous set of ATC's! I also love the black tiles from a previous post you referenced here. A cheerful and cute Diva challenge tile. Happy holidays! :)

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  10. AntonineDecember 18, 2015 at 1:44 AM

    Oh my goodness, you make me weak just thinking of all the beautiful work you did here! Your tile for Joey's challenge is so pretty! I would buy a box of cards like that! Your ATCs are stunning! I know your friends and family will be honored to receive your gifts. It's so wonderful to see someone with creativity AND productivity. I feel grateful to have one or the other at any given time! Gorgeous, gorgeous work!

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  11. Simone MenzelDecember 18, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Dear Michele, thank you for sharing your phantastic works. You are so reative!
    Merry Christmas to you!

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  12. MartyGDecember 18, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Michele, these are really beautiful and it is very generous of you to give them away!

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  13. UnknownDecember 18, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    I've been enjoying your zentangles and blog for 5 months or so, I'm a newbie, and your work is so inspiring. I love your watercolour washes and ATC's. The colour and composition of your finished creations are fabulous. I recently gifted myself some Derwent inktense watercolour pencils, but am really nervous to try them. I guess I'll just have to jump in! (lol!) You are so generous in sharing your art and I a would be truly honoured if a piece of it found it's way into my home! Happy Holidays!

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  14. Annette P.-L. December 19, 2015 at 3:59 AM

    Wonderful christmas trees and fantastic ATC´s! I really like your style! Happy Christmas to you!

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  15. The Yorkshire TortoiseDecember 19, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Lovely Xmas trees, th blue gems are awesome, you also have some in your ATC's. They are all gorgeous.

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  16. IlseDecember 20, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    Lovely Joey tile! Very Christmassy ;-)
    I wish you very happy Holidays - It's very nice to have met you through zentangle :-)

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  17. Susan TheronDecember 20, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Lovely Joey Challenge!

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  18. UnknownDecember 21, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Your work is so beautiful! I wish you a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

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  19. HeidiSueDecember 21, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    there you are, with your gems and jewels again...very pretty in blue. It's so wintery!

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  20. UnknownDecember 22, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    I would love to hold these lovelies in my hand. Happy Holidays!

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