For Artoo!

I have a little confession, just in case you haven't noticed. Zentangles are taking over a large amount of my free time. Today's photo is a tile I completed as part of a weekly challenge I am participating in. It is hostessed by another fellow CZT. You can read all about it here. This tile is dedicated to her adorable and clothes rockin' little man named Artoo!

Ganesha Calling Project

One of my fellow CZTs, Dilip, who was trained in Providence when I was but who lives in India, has requested that others contribute to a special project he is doing. He needs 100 Ganeshas before December 31st. You can read more about it here: http://thingsoftenspeaktome.blogspot.in/p/zentangle-ganesha-calling.htmlhttp://thingsoftenspeaktome.blogspot.in/p/zentangle-ganesha-calling.html
This is my contribution.

More Zentangles

Well. My computer was giving me fits on the last post and doing all sorts of tricks I have never seen before. Ghost? So I decided to just start a new post and see if that would do the trick. Ghost. Trick. 'Tis the season, right? Anyway, here are more of my zentangles, starting with more spaces that started the same followed by borders. Borders and stripes are another favorite for me. I have pages and pages and more pages that are bordered in different ways with tangles. They would be perfect for cards or stationery or signs. I had so many that for practice, I just started doing stacks of them.

Playing with Tangles

 I have been getting enough feedback from a variety of sources asking me more about what "those things" (zentangles) are on Pinterest : ), what I am doing in my book or other similar questions, so I decided to post some more pictures of my own work including my first submission for the Diva's Weekly Challenge. The first photo shows what I did for the challenge for which all participants were asked to begin with the same string. I do admit it has been a little spooky around here getting the house fixed up with seasonal stuff, and that along with playing with negative space inspired my entry. I was working away on my Zentangle, when I "saw a ghost" so I just decided to run with it. It is what it is. Not my usual stuff, but fun anyway. It would be fun for a Halloween card.

I have to say that I think the mandalas turned into zendalas are my favorite ones to do.
The next ones are related in that each set started off the same blank space before I filled it in. I like playing to see different ways to fill identical areas.

I will be doing another post very soon with more samples of my work.

Classes Update and New Photos

1.  Flowered, Upscaled Quilt and Doily Book 

Saturday, September 29, 2012  9:00 - 1:00

Frenzy Stamper in Scottsdale, AZ

7064 E. 5TH AVENUE

Call the store 480.946.0007 to register.

We have spaces left, if you still want to join the party!

Sample photos here:

and here: http://janeeileen.blogspot.com/2012/08/have-i-mentioned-that-i-love-my-job.html
$45. for class and supplies, including detailed handout, fabric, lace and ribbons, vintage doily, sewing thread, quilt piece, buttons, waxed linen, embroidery floss, and paper for pagesMake a journal/ book using an old quilt and vintage doily. Create fabric/fiber flowers 6 different ways to embellish your book. Extra flowers not used on your book may be taken home for use on another project. Make tabs for your pages, and call it a fabulous day. This book will be both beautiful and fun! 
Student Supply list: fabric scissors, measuring tape, sharp hand sewing needle with an eye big enough for embroidery floss, straight pins, sewing machine with bobbins and machine needles (If you do not have one to bring, you can rent one for $5. for the day, if you let us know you need one when you sign up. Rentals are limited.)

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2. Below are NEW sample photos of another upcoming class: Little Canvas Books. This will also be held at Frenzy Stamper in Scottsdale, and you can register by calling the number above.

Each participant will make two books. We will be doing the painted fabric covers and pages in class. I will also have a sample of a nearly completed one to show you one idea of what you can do with your little books when they leave the store. That is the last photo.  Since this will be in December, these small books will be GREAT for stocking stuffers or gifts for special people in your life, including you!!! Every book will be a one of a kind creation since students will be choosing their own fabrics, papers, paints and embellishments from my stash. Each book is about 4X6 inches, so they are small enough to tote around in a pocket, backpack, purse, or pocket, but don't let the size fool you. They are mountains of fun to make.

Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Frenzy Stamper in Scottsdale10:00 - 3:00 with a lunch break - Bring your own lunch, or go out. There are many options in walking distance from the store.

$40. for both books which includes detailed handout, paper for pages, canvas covers, embellishments, thread, embroidery floss, and glue, if you prefer glue over sewing. There will also be two sewing machines on hand that you may use if you don't want to bring your own. Time on the machine will be minimal and if sewing machines scare you, I can do that part for you.

Student Supply List: fabric scissors, apron or clothes that love paint
Optional: metal edged ruler or personal paper cutter and/or sewing machine, if you don't want to wait to share or prefer to use your own tools
Optional: metal edged ruler or personal paper cutter and/or sewing machine, if you don't want to wait to share or prefer to use your own tools

Announcing Zentangle Home Parties!

HOME PARTIES

If you want to learn more about the Zentangle method, where anything is possible one stroke at a time, but my teaching dates don't match your schedule, there is always plan B! Get together a little group of your friends, and let's get creative! 
For parties of 5 or more, the hostess gets the class for free!
$30. class fee  plus $4. for supplies (if you don't want to bring your own supplies) including a micron pen, tortillion, Zentangle pencil, paper tiles, and detailed, teacher drawn step by step directions on how to draw each tangle.  Students can have fun learning in class and take the handouts home to continue working/playing at home or on the go. Additional supplies will be available for purchase with the hostess receiving a portion of the profits.     Classes can be held on a variety of topics on a variety of levels of expertise. Contact me for details, so we can customize your party for you! janeeileen@hotmail.com

My First Prayer Flag

Just in case you have never heard of a prayer flag, my understanding about them is that these flags are really just to send your wishes out into the world. Artists who make them often hang them in the breeze to send out their thoughts and ideas. I will be attending An Artful Journey Retreat in late February/early March of next year, and we have been given the option to bring one along. Collected ones there will be given to lucky winners at the retreat. (fingers crossed)
Well, since I had been admiring the ones from Jane LaFazio's Prayer Flag Project that she took over, and had really wanted to try one out, it all added up, and I finally made one. There are many wonderful examples there, if you want to see more.
I wanted to keep mine simple and straightforward. The reason I chose this theme besides the fact that I am hopelessly addicted to heart shapes in my art is that when I thought about what I could send out into the world, all this just added up.
I made it from a piece of a curtain from my daughter's house. The curtains were there when she moved in, and I was making the new curtains. I was overjoyed when she said this one had to go, because I saw the potential for something else in it. It was just a matter of time.

I used a little faux quilting technique that I show in some of my classes, so it was easy and simple for me to do. I love hand embroidery, especially French knots which was I able to include along the border of the heart. It went along with me on a recent trip so I could work on it. Those of you who know me, know I cannot sit still very long if I don't have something in my hands!  It has been to 5 states already, in my suitcase. There's just one more stop on its tour before it may take flight again to its new home. I hope the new owner LOVES it as much as I did making it. I have a sneaking suspicion that there are going to be more.