Hi Beck Beattie here today with a share that I hope will help lots of you get started with one of the latest trends! There is so much Zentangling out there and I can’t say I have had much of a chance to get to play with the technique. I would love to do some classes or read a book to help me into it more.
While away at a retreat recently I thought I might have a bit of a play and well I just didn’t know where to start even though a friend had provided me with some printout information and pictures to help. There I was sitting with all my Crafter’s Workshop stencils sitting in front of me and the light bulb went off! Why not use my stencils as a starting point!
I created my main design using the Trapazoid Stencil, tracing it with a black felt marker.
Now the tricky bit… starting those patterns. I dug into my stencils and found lots of stencils helpful for a pattern starting point so I got busy with them. Building on the patterns as I went.
As you can see I used lots of different stencils for some different patterns. I have a LONG way to go to improve with this art, but it sure was fun giving it a go.
I later took the design area and added it to a card base with a simple sentiment stamp and some enamel dots and it was complete. I also love how gender neutral the card is, a great one to have up my sleeve for those unexpected birthday gifts!
I would love to see you give this a go. If you get a chance to play along with me. Just share them on the Facebook page!
Hope you love my share today!!
Love your work Beck…. Thank you for sharing your talents.
Thanks so much Sarinda – you are so sweet! xxx
I really like this card and zentangling is sooo much fun – the stencils are perfect for that 🙂
Thanks Sanna, they sure did help me get started with it! now I just need to get more confidence to venture out on my own… well maybe after some more practice with TCW stencils!
I’m loving zentangling at the moment too Beck, and I’m definitely going to give this a go with my new TCW stencils that I got at PAT last week!
Deb.xx
Thanks Deb! Glad to hear you found lots of lovely TCW stencils at the show! Make sure you share your creations with us on the TCW FB page! xxx