Just thought I would share a couple of cards I have made whilst I have been at home and unable to talk!!!
I love the idea of Zentangle and I also love the Dreamweaver stencils, so decided to combine the two.
I used the Sakura Micron pens and drew inside the stencils and then doodled to my hearts content. Its a really therapeutic technique....give it a go.
Take care
Love and Hugs
Melanie xxx
These are so pretty I love seeing zentangle art but haven't tried it yet but these are beautiful. Glad to hear you're feeling better
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OMG Mel these B&W cards are Stunning, love the Zentangle.
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These are so different from your usual projects, at first glance I thought I'd come onto the wrong blog! They are very beautiful. PS.hope you are on the mend. X
ReplyDeleteThank you. I am glad you like them. They are quite different for me but I like to try different things but put my own twist on it. I have learnt over the years that trying to copy exactly other people's style doesn't work and often leaves you feeling quite disappointed. It is really good to try new techniques but with your own spin on it. Will be doing lots more zentangle.
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hi mel hope you are recovering. i like the second card. was the flower the die and then you filled in with your pen. it looks very nice,is the flower die available to buy at bramwell crafts. hope to see you on teli soon. my buterfly punch has come. love bluebell-flowerwood.
ReplyDeleteMel they are lovely! You are so clever, I don't know why I bother;)
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ReplyDeleteDon't be silly. I am sure your work is just as lovely and as I said don't compare your style to mine just do what makes you happy.x
I love these cards Mel, really stunning, I agree, Zentangle is very theraputic. I love to use it to sit and unwind in the evening. Thanks for sharing yours with us
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful Mel. Hope that your voice is starting to come back, although look what fun you're still having! Rest and recuperation win the day :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Mel, I hope you are on the mend and your voice is returning. I love these, I haven't done zentangle for years. Love the sentiment too.
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Linda xxx
Wow Mel, these are amazing!! Hugs Juls
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ReplyDeletewhat beautiful cards, these look so classy, i love them Mel. Hope you are feeling better soon.
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what beautiful cards, these look so classy, i love them Mel. Hope you are feeling better soon.
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Hello Mel!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling better than you were!
I think Zentangle is so addictive, and time consuming....helps when you can't talk too.
Love the cards
Take care Mel
LoveMarg
Absolutely stunning!! This is going to be a massive trend! Thank you so much for sharing.
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simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeletebeautiful Mel. I hope that you are feeling better soon.
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ReplyDeleteWhen I first looked at these two beautiful cards I thought they had been made by a guest as they are so different to you usual style. I love them.
Missed you on TV this week, hope you are on the mend.
Take care.
Lydia
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Wow they are brilliant. I have not yet tried Zentangle but I really want to learn how to do it when I do have a go honestly it looks like a child has doodled in the side of their homework book.
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon Mel.
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Kelly xx
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Hi Mel. ope you are feeling much better. The cards are stunning and what a brilliant idea to use with stencils, wouldn't have thought of that! Will definitely give that a go. Take care. Janette
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your well wishes. I am getting there. The trick with zentangle Lydia is to make sure that you keep it simple to start with and ensure that you pen lines touch each side of your shape. Use a ruler if you have to just to get it straight. I know it's not supposed to matter but I do have to get it as perfect as possible. The other tip is one I learnt from Barbara Gray, and that is to look where your line is going to end up rathe rthan watch the pen......sounds odd, but it really works.
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Melanie xxx
Hi Mel - I hope you are feeling better but you are certainly using your time to advantage. I love your cards and think you will be starting a new trend. tfs
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Heather W
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Lovely idea, I do a Zentangle every day - might try something like this. Hope the throat is on the mend.
ReplyDeleteHi Mel, I love these Zentangle cards, they add a more personal touch to the cards and the layouts are fantastic as usual, they really draw the eye around the card.
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ReplyDeletehi mel,i got a small sunflower stencil. i have had a go,and i am wondering how to mount the 3 images. i have used some colour to,this is new for me to do. hope you are feeling a bit better,love bluebell-flowerwood.
ReplyDeleteThese cards truly are works of art! You must have tremendous patience, hope you are feeling better now..
ReplyDeletehi mel, i have managed to get a zentangle heart stamp. so will have fun with this i hope. love bluebell-flowerwood.
ReplyDeletehi mel have just been on amazone about the zentangle pens. what would you recomend and where from. did not know which pens to buy. love bluebell-flowerwood.
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ReplyDeleteI use the Sakura micron pens. I will have them on a show on the 19th of May. X
Both those cards are stunning Mel. I have bought a Zentangle book and the pens but just need to sit down and do some, you have inspired me and I will certainly try to watch the shows as I love Dreamweaver stencils.
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ReplyDeleteBlown away by these samples. Hope I can be as good as you sre
ReplyDeleteHi, nice Zentangle with Dreamweaver.Thanks for your help..
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