Zentangle Center Step

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Note: This is a cross-post with my Zentangle Blog (alteredzen.blogspot.ca).

I wanted to do a special Zentangle tile for my friends birthday, so used a 60 as the string. When the tile was complete, I decided that I wanted a nice presentation and the Centre Step die by Sizzix has an area large enough for the tile.

 I've said it before, but I have asked Karen Burniston for a Square Pull Card ... one that will fit a 3-1/2" Zentangle tile. FINGERS CROSSED!! Meanwhile, I'm happy to be able to use this card base to make an interactive card as they are a little more special, don't you think?

Supplies:
Centre Step card - Sizzix
Zentangle Tile - Zentangle.com
Cream card stock
Black card stock
Patterned paper - K & Company
Clear Bag for the tile - Clearbags.com

Card size - standard A2

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Zentangle ATC Pull Card

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It's Flip-It Friday here on my blog I'm doing a cross post with my Altered Zen blog. I have a Z-Fold card to share today that features a Zentangled ATC as the main embellishment.

I'm tickled to see how nicely the ATC's fit on the Rectangle Pull Card!

Here is a close up of the ATC itself - it was done on an official Zentangle ATC which is made from the most beautiful paper.

Inside is a tangled panel with stamped words and I wrote my message on the second one. It was a good opportunity to lightly stencil some colour onto the panels as well.

Supplies:
ATC - Zentangle.com
Rectangle Pull Card, Pop it Ups - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
Accordion Rectangle (rectangle), Pop it Ups - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
Patterned paper - Tim Holtz
Black card stock
Cream card stock - Papertrey Ink
Word stamp - Kaisercraft
Petite Flourish Stencil, Stage it Stencils - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
Prismacolour pencils
7018 Glitter Dots - Elizabeth Craft Designs

Card size - 5 x 6"

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Star Birthday Card and a Zentangle Tile

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It's Masculine Card Monday here on my blog, and today's share is the birthday card I made for my parents to give our Son In Law for his birthday.

The blue star is inlaid into the yellow one.

Also, here is my Zentangle tile #13

Supplies:
Confetti card stock
Blueprints #18
Patterned paper - My Minds Eye
Words - Papertrey Ink

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Hot Air Balloon Masculine Card and a Zentangle Tile

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Today's share is another flat card that went to Karen Burniston for display at CHA. I used the Hot Air Balloon Pop-Up in bright cheery colours, and also the Partly Cloudy Stencil.

I added pen stitching on the balloon and clouds, and the 'hello' is from the Accordion Rectangle.

Also, here is my Zentangle Tile #12

Supplies:
White card stock - Gina K
Fine Point Tweezers - Elizabeth Craft Designs
Hot Air Balloon Pop Up, Pop it Ups - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
Patterned paper - Echo Park
Pan Pastels Kits #1 and 2 - Elizabeth Craft Designs
Hairspray
Partly Cloudy, Stage it Stencils - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
Elizabeth Craft Designs Clear Double Sided Tape - 2-1/2" width
Accordion Rectangle (hello), Pop it Ups - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
Fun Foam

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Bee Mine Valentine and a Zentangle Tile

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I still have Valentine's to share! This is one that I made for my parents to give Zachary. The cute little bee was made last year when I was experimenting with the Silk Microfine Glitter over stamped images. There was a little wrinkle in the adhesive, but it still turned out pretty cute so I decided to keep it as Zachary won't notice that wrinkle.

I'm also sharing my Zentangle tile #10

Supplies:
Bee - The Alley Way Stamps
Warm Diamond Silk Microfine Glitter - Elizabeth Craft Designs
White card stock
Elizabeth Craft Designs Clear Double Sided Tape - 2-1/2" width
Copic markers
Paterned paper - Lawn Fawn
Cream card stock
Notebook label die - Paper Smooches
Blueprints #24
Bee Mine stamps - Lawn Fawn

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New Puppy Pull Card and a Zentangle Tile

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It's Flip-It Friday here on my blog and I have a sweet Z-fold card today using the newest Pull Card shape - the Oval. It has the notch that holds the card in the closed position, which I love. The front has sparkly patterned paper and a 3-d puppy sticker.

Look at how nicely the new Pull Card Edges work! The Scallops fit perfectly over the notch that holds the card closed.

I made this card for a friend who got a REALLY CUTE new puppy!

I'm also sharing my Zentangle Tile #9

Supplies:
Oval Pull Card, Pop it Ups - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
Pull Card Edges, Pop it Ups - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
White card stock
Patterned paper - Brenda Walton
PanPastels, Kit #1 - Elizabeth Craft Designs
Dog Sticker - the Paper Studio
Clear Double Sided Adhesive, 1/4 and 6" Width's
Stickles
Props 4, Pop it Ups - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
Stamp - Stampin' Up

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Rectangle Pull Card Love Note and a Zentangle Tile

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It's Flip-It Friday on my blog, and I have a Z fold card to share that I sent to our daughter. She's had a hard time with all three little ones down with a stomach bug. Thankfully Olivia's case wasn't as bad as her brother's and she did not require hospitalization.

Love LOVE the new Pull Card Edges by Karen Burniston for Elizabeth Craft Designs. They work with all three of her Pull Cards!

I'm also sharing my Zentangle Tile #8

Supplies:
Rectangle Pull Card, Pop it Ups - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
Pull Card Edges, Pop it Ups - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
Blue card stock - Stampin' up
Patterned paper - Echo Park
Tee shirt stamps and dies - The Stamps of Life
Black card stock
Oval Pull Card (ovals)
Dark blue card stock - Papertrey Ink
Pan Pastels (leftover on sponge)

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Reindeer Gift Tags and a Zentangle Tile

Originally I planned on sharing a Gift Card Holder I made for friends, but I cannot find the photos in my files. I will keep looking for those pictures, but meanwhile I thought I'd share some holiday tags.

I was SO excited when Karen Burniston came out with her Props 5 which included ANTLERS. I used them here along with the 'Rudolph' nose and Glitter Dot eyes.

These turned out so cute - I am going to make more of these to use for Christmas 2016.

I'm also sharing my Zentangle Tile #7

Supplies:
Ring Accordion (stitched circle), Pop it Ups - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
Props 5, Pop it Ups - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
Confetti card stock
Kraft card stock
Red card stock
Stickles
7018 Glitter Dots - Elizabeth Craft Designs
Elizabeth Craft Designs Clear Double Sided Adhesive, 6" width.


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Valentine Flip-it Card and a Zentangle Tile

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It's Flip-It Friday here on my blog, and I have a Valentine Flip Its card to share today.

I continue my quest to Use Things Up, and this die is perfect for little bits and pieces.

We were recently away on a trip, and I worked hard to have my posts scheduled before we left. It was such a relief not to have to worry about posting when we were away and coming home I decided that my posts need to have less writing.

If you have questions, leave me a comment and I'll get back to you.

Today I am also sharing my Zentangle Tile #6

Supplies:
Triple Circle Flip It's - Stephanie Barnard (Sizzix)
Patterned paper - stash
Acetate embellishments - K & Company
XOXO envelope - Jolee's
Bakers Twine
White card stock
Happy Valentine's Day Flag - Recollections
Stitched Circles - My Favorite Things

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Baby Girl Ducky Card and a Zentangle Tile

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It's Throwback Thursday here on my blog and I have an older card to share today.

I do like the look of the Peel-Off's on Silk Microfine Glitter then coloured with Copics. They make such a pretty embellishment.

I also used one of Els' Tags & More dies. The patterned paper is clear embossed with glittery bits - perfect to use with the Silk Microfine Glitter.

I also wanted to share my Zentangle tile #5

Supplies:
2572 Rubber Ducky Peel Offs in Gold - Elizabeth Craft Designs
Elizabeth Craft Designs Clear Double Sided Adhesive, 6" width
639 Warm Diamond Silk Microfine Glitter - Elizabeth Craft Designs
White card stock
Patterned paper _ DCWV
Tags & More - Lace - Elizabeth Craft Designs
Copic Markers
Clock & Gears (Circle), Pop it Ups - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
Seam binding

Card size - 5 x 6-1/2

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Zentangle Tile and last of the Christmas Pop Up Cards

Good morning friends, and welcome to my newest followers.

Before the cards, I wanted to share my 4th Zentangle Tile.

I also have a pair of Pop 'N Cuts cards to share - and that will be it for holiday cards for awhile, I promise.

Almost all of the finished Pop 'N Cut cards were sent out this year ... but I have a couple of dozen more cut and ready to be assembled and decorated. Ha! Looks like I'll be sending more Pop 'N Cut cards next year as well!

Wishing all of you a happy and healthy 2016.

Supplies:
A2 Pop 'N Cut base with Wavy Label Insert - Karen Burniston (Elizabeth Craft Designs)
Embellishments and border stickers - K & Company
Stamp - Stampin' Up
Stitched oval - My Favorite Things

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Zentangle Tile and Pop-Up Christmas Card

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I still have a few more Christmas cards to share ... but come the New Year there will be some non-holiday cards including  cards using Karen Burniston's new CHA release!

First up today, is my Zentangle tile #3.

Next is a Pop-Up holiday card using those pre-cut Pop-N Cut bases I've been using up.

The front embellishment is a glossy sticker, attached to a die cut label from my 'odds & sods' pile.

Inside, I attached a tag to the pop-up platform and word sticker for the verse.

The tag had a gold foiled border sticker adhered to the bottom edge and Bakers Twine through the top.

Supplies:
Patterned paper - Momenta
Bakers Twine
Stickers - stash
Gold foiled border sticker - K & Company
A2 Pop 'N Cut with Wavy Label insert - Karen Burniston (Sizzix)

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Christmas Flip-it Cards and Zentangle Tile #2

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It's Flip-It Friday here on my blog and I have six Flip-It cards to share today!

The first four are done in a horizontal format - I like that they stay open like an Easel Card when done this way.

I was able to use up some border stickers and some leftover patterned paper pieces for these ones.

The next two cards have sparkly snowflake stickers.

 On this first card, the patterned paper is also very sparkly.

I only had a bit of this blue patterned paper leftover and now it's gone! I am enjoying using things up or at least whittling down the pile this year for my holiday cards.

I'm also sharing my Zentangle tile #2

Good news ... the drug company is going to cover the cost of my new medication for the next little while and I have started on it already! It could take 3 months to see any results, which is hard for someone who is in pain and has compromised mobility. But - it's certainly the light at the end of the tunnel ... Right now I'm enjoying the effects of a cortisone shot in each knee and my mobility and pain are under control. Other than the RA fatigue, I feel more like my old self than I have in a couple of years. Yeah!

Supplies for cards:
Circle #2 Flip-It's, Sizzix
Patterned paper - stash
White card stock
Snowflake stickers - stash
Red card stock
Stamp - Stampin' Up

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