Monday, 20 January 2014

Zendala Dare #88

I now know why I always look so fat on my blog photos...it's the screen! When Erin released her latest template, I had no printer ink and so couldn't print out the template. Unable to wait for my husband to return from town with more ink, I traced the template directly from my computer screen. And this is what it looked like:


Now if that's not distorted, I don't know what is!  Yippee - pass me another piece of pie!!

Anyway, before I could make a start, my husband was back and the ink was in the printer - so I did my usual. I printed all three copies out and made a start on the first and smallest one, using any patterns that popped into my head.

Betweed, Paradox, Diva Dance, Huggins with Hypnotic, Crescent Moons,
Hollibaugh and Tipple. It was great fun!!
Then I began the next one and my only thought was to try and make it different from the first. And to use a pattern I hadn't used before. And it's so little known to me that I've had to just go and check the name - Aura-Leah. I LOVE it!!! And ended up doing a monotangle - which is also a first for me. I'm pleased with how it's turned out and can also say it looks very different from the first one.

Just Aura-Leah in this dare.

Thank you Erin - off now to The Bright Owl to check out what everyone else has been doing with the Dare. Thanks for popping by - do say 'hi' in the comments box.


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19 comments:

  1. Brenda20 January 2014 at 20:18

    Oh Annie, you made me laugh with your intro! I love your interpretations of the dare, but that monotangle is fabulous!

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    1. ArtyZen20 January 2014 at 23:08

      Any excuse, Brenda!
      So glad you like my monotangle - I really enjoyed the process too! Axxx

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  2. Unknown20 January 2014 at 21:07

    Great tiles, both of them; but I LOVE the second one! It's really beautiful.

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    1. ArtyZen20 January 2014 at 23:08

      Thank you so much, Audrie. It's a lovely tangle to do and actually, doesn't need anything else here. Axxx

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  3. Unknown21 January 2014 at 05:32

    wow.. Love Aura-leah!! somehow I feel like it is looking back at me! LOL Very nice!

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    1. ArtyZen21 January 2014 at 07:13

      Thank you Karen. They do look a bit like eyes, albeit sleepy ones! They make me want to take a nap...Axxx

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  4. Anne's tangle blog21 January 2014 at 13:01

    Both are pretty, but the second one is awesome. It's like flames coming out.

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    1. Anne's tangle blog21 January 2014 at 13:02

      And I do love your shading!!!

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    2. ArtyZen21 January 2014 at 22:49

      Many thanks, Annemarie - I loved doing the Aura-Leah tangle. Axxx

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  5. Kreanimo22 January 2014 at 05:50

    Beautiful! Aura-Leah is awesome!

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    1. ArtyZen22 January 2014 at 06:43

      Thank you Ilse - nice to meet you! I really enjoyed the Aura-Leah and will use it again - soon! Axxx

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  6. jeanchaneyaz22 January 2014 at 15:33

    I like how you used mirror images on the first one and I think the Aura-Leah is a really pretty tangle. I must go try it....Right NOW :)

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    1. ArtyZen23 January 2014 at 02:50

      Thank you Jean, good to hear from you - I'm sure you'll love Aura-Leah.Axxx

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  7. Alecia23 January 2014 at 09:56

    Love the monotangle! Isn't it great when you use a new tangle and get such great results?

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    1. ArtyZen23 January 2014 at 12:37

      Isn't it just, Alecia! Thanks for popping by and leaving me a comment. Axxx

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  8. Tangles and More24 January 2014 at 19:20

    Such persistence!. I like the variety of tangles in the first, but the Aura-leah. is really great. The shading gives a great dimension to this Zendala.

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  9. ArtyZen25 January 2014 at 00:55

    Very persistent, I am....I really did enjoy the Aura-Leah one and am pleased with the results. I think partly because I enjoy the shading part. Axxx

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  10. Jane25 January 2014 at 09:04

    Wow, The Aura Leah is very cool looking! Very sensual! Nice work!

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    1. ArtyZen25 January 2014 at 12:04

      Thank you Jane - I like that description! Axxx

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I read everyone's comments and am delighted that you took the time to share your views. Thank you! Ax

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