Diva Challenge #85

This week we have been given a challenge to use the UMT; Copada, that was created by CZT Margaret Bremner. This is the first time I have seen or used this tangle so thanks for introducing it.
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Here are my two tiles.

I definitely enjoyed using it and can see it being a regular in my Zentangles.

I think I now need to go back to those Diva challenges I have missed and try and complete them....especially the UMT or new tangle challenges. I love trying new and different tangles. Perhaps I will create a page here dedicated to those challenges I have missed.... now that's a possibility.

Diva Challenge #84

Its great to be able to join in again in the Diva's Challenges after a reasonably lengthy break.

This week our challenge is to create a  blind string then use tangles to complete it.:  So I closed my eyes and created these two strings.

Apologies about the clearness of the second pic but I didn't check the picture before completing my tile.

So here are the completed tiles. 

Hope you enjoy them.

Challenge # 62 Spiral Vs Paradox

This week the Diva’s challenge is for us to use a spiral String which we then tangle with Paradox. We can use more than one spiral string if we want, but the main Spiral should be tangled with the Paradox.

Now I like the Paradox tangle and use it regularly so I thought this is going to be easy but perhaps not. So I started and this is my finished tile….

I like some of the effects so I think I need to play a little more with this idea…

Challenge #61 UMT.V.II

This week we have been asked to use a new Tangle called "Gloven" which is Dutch for Wave. I have had fun using this tangle and really like the curved line variation... here is what I have done for my challenge... hope you like it.

Weekly Challenge #58: Diamonds

This week's challenge is highlighting and supporting the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Chidren's Hospital. The fund was started by Charles and Irma Millard after their son, Christopher, lost a three year fight with cancer in 1972. The four Diamonds are symbolic of the traits Christopher felt were needed to defeat his cancer. They are derived from a story he wrote in which the Knight Sir Millard overcomes obstacles to achievethe four diamonds of Courage, Wisdom, Honesty and Strength.

So with the theme of Diamonds we can use the Four Diamonds logo or diamond-esque tangles only, or anything that we feel represents the theme.

I chose to use the Four Diamonds logo as I felt it worked well.

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I would be very happy to  be able to donate the tile to a Four Diamond family

Weekly Challenge 57: "UMT v. I"

This is the first of the challenges that utilizes Tangles that have been posted to the Diva in her “Use My Tangle” application.

I think this is a great way for us to actually give these tangles a go, Thanks Diva!!! . I know that until now I have not used the “Sanibelle” tangle and I really enjoyed it. I can see many that there may be many ways to incorporate these with other tangles.

Anyway here is my tile for the challenge.

Weekly Challenge #56: "Non Dominatrix* v.2"

This week we have been challenged to do our ZIA or Tile using our non dominant hand…

I was unaware of the Divas’ challenges when this was first introduced in March last year, so it is has been a new challenge for me…

I have really enjoyed it! I am actually able to do quite a bit with my left hand (non dominant), a result of my time working in the lab, but this was something different again….

I did find that I really needed to concentrate on where I wanted the stroke to emerge on the tile so this challenge has really made me focus on each stoke I made, more so than with my right hand.

The result is more organic than usual which I really like. I love the visual wonkyness to the strokes; they also reflect how our paths in life are not always as straight or steady as we hope ….. very real for me right now..

I have only managed one tile so I hope you enjoy it as much as I do….

I didn't manage to get last weeks uploaded so will try and get it up soon while I wait and look forward to next weeks challenge.......