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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Weekly Challenge #202


Hi everyone. It’s been a while… The end of 2014 and the beginning of this year have been a rough one for me, and I have not had time to participate in the challenges, and just a bit of time here and there, to try to save my sanity with a wee bit of tangling. My dear husband ended up in the hospital right after Christmas. He was diagnosed with dementia this past spring, and had a major hiccup with his disease, following the holiday. After 2 ½ weeks in the hospital, we had to move him into memory care, which is like assisted living, but for those with memory issues. It’s been a whirlwind and my life came to a halt while all this was going on. I made the time this week to try to get back to a bit of normal, and do the diva challenge. It’s a DuoTangle week using Margaret Bremner’s tangles, Chebucto and Copada. Both of these were new to me and it is always fun to try new things. I can see that these are going to be put into rotation in my work! Here is my tile using these two tangles.


Here are a few more that I have done here and there, to try and keep my sanity!




The last one is a Random Act of Zentangle or RAZ that I left for someone to find. Thanks for stopping by and for any comments that you make.

Have a great week and Tangle On!
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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Bless your husband. I'm sorry to hear all this and I wish you and your family much strength and comfort in this time. You have produced some beautiful tiles in this tough period.

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  2. ChrissieJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    oh wow! your work is gorgeous, the shading on your diva tile is amazing! *insert my round of applause here* :)

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  3. IlseJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    Beautiful Copada in your first tile!

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  4. KayJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    I like your tile and the shading. I'm sorry to hear about your husband and know what you going through. Hope Zentangle can help you when you need some time for yourself. I wish you strength.

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  5. Suzanne Fluhr January 30, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    I am impressed by the precision and 3 dimensionality are able to create in your tiles. I'm glad that that Zentangle is helpful to you during your time of travail.

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  6. Diane ClancyJanuary 30, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    I am so sorry about your husband!! That is rough all around. I am glad you are back - your tangle is lovely - you have made beautiful designs with it :)
    ~ Diane Clancy
    http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog/2015/01/diva-duotangle-chebucto-copada-entry

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  7. voiceofsudhnotiJanuary 30, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    All the tiles and shading is amazing. I feel sorry to hear about your husband. Beautiful work. All the best.

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  8. Lynell Harlow / Dreamweaver StencilsJanuary 30, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    Thinking of you...I am sure you have been focused on your hubbie's condition, so it's good you have taken some time to focus on peaceful endeavors. Hoping all goes better and sending you energy from my thoughts.

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  9. lilystanglesJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    All of them are beautiful! I like the toush of color on your Bijou tile with Aquafleur :)

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  10. Annette P.-L. January 31, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    Wonderful tiles! Especially I like your Aquafleur with the red accents!
    All the best ... my thoughts are with you!

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  11. David HunterJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:33 AM

    Three beautiful Tiles, Kate. Love your clean lines and wonderful design of your Challenge Tile. Bless you and your family as you deal with your wonderful husbands disease. It is a devastating condition.

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  12. SuzyMoshJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Your tiles look wonderful! Sorry to hear about your husband, but relieved that he's getting the care he needs.

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  13. AnnetJanuary 31, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Very pretty, love the 'beads' on your tile!

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  14. bmlilith60January 31, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    All the tiles are lovely. I like the way you introduced perspective into your Diva tile. You and your husband are in my prayers.

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  15. LoriJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    Zentangle is amazing when it comes to finding a little calm (I was just tangling in the dentist's waiting room). Your tiles are lovely. Praying for all you may need during this difficult time.

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  16. Tangles and MoreJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    Nice work on the tiles. I like the challenge tile and the Aquafleur the best. Glad you are able to get some calming through your tangling. It is a great tool to have. Will thinking of you and your family as you deal with your husband's dementia. Is a frustrating thing, in some ways more for the family than the individual. Hope you have all the other supports to help you deal with it.

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  17. Anne's tangle blogFebruary 1, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    You created some beautiful tiles and I love how you slowly bigified (hm, is that spelled correct?) the tangles of the first one. I am so sorry to hear this horrible news about your husband. I do understand that you write to try to keep your sanity in this time. I hope you have loving family or/and friends to support you now and in the near future. My thoughts are with you and him.

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  18. ZandiepantsFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    You have an amazing drawing style, bold and beautiful. A delight to look at.
    I'm sorry your life is a whirlwind, best wishes!

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  19. Meghna PatelFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    Wow the tiles- each one is unique. Hope you are holding strong in this difficult time. Love and wishes to you n your husband.

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