Friday, April 17, 2015

Bluebonnets, Traced Objects, and More

In keeping with her continuing Spring Theme, 
Joey's Challenge #56 is,
tangle a flower box or
a baskit 
of bluebonnets
I opted for a Baskit of Bluebonnets:
I kind of like it; how about you?

Take a look at joey’s site to see the other entries, 
and maybe try one yourself.
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 Diva's Challenge #213, Traced Object Strings
 
This week's challenge is to trace an object (or objects) 
to create a new and interesting string.
I started working on this while waiting at the Dentist's office. Searching through my purse, 
I came up with this little comb and 6" metal ruler.
 which I turned into this string:

 which became this tile:
 Be sure to visit the Diva's site to see the other wonderful entries; it's amazing how different all the responses are. Maybe you'll be inspired to try out one of the Challenges yourself.
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At Tickled to Tangle, since this is the String Thing #88, Adele's daughters: Nancy and Sarah, came up with this string:
 
and Adele added these Tangle patterns, 
which bring 8's to mind:
8's by Jane Eileen Malone, CZT   
Pia by Margaret Bremner, CZT  
Tipz by Faith Cohen
I had no problem with Pia and Tipz, but I can never get 8's to look the way I want it to.  So I decided to leave it out of the mix:

But the more I thought about it, the more I thought I should at least try; so here's my second attempt:
It's not as bad as I expected. 

Be sure to check out all the entries @ Tickled to Tangle, late Monday afternoon, when Adele Bruno posts them. The vast differences that can be achieved using the same tangles on the same string are truly incredible. And, if you've a mind to try a String Thing yourself, check back on Tuesday afternoon, when she offers the new ones.
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19 comments :

  1. Great, that you are able to even create while waiting at the dentist
    :-) I do like this tile!!!!

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    1. Thanks, Annmarie. I have to do something while I'm waiting, even if the dentist office.

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  2. I love your string!
    At first I thought it would be too small to fill with nice patterns but then I saw your picture and it looks great!

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    1. Thank you. I, too,thought the string would be too small to work with. But it worked out just fine.

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  3. Amazing that you could make such a delightful tile with that crazy string! I think you did a nice job with the 8's. That one definitely requires some concentration!

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    1. Thanks, Jean. I surprised even myself with that particular one. And at least I only did a small section of 8s.

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  4. I love what you did with random items found in your purse. Nicely done!

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    1. Thank you. It just shows that you really can use anything as a string.

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  5. Wow! I couldn't have come up with a piece out of the string you made. You did a beautiful job with it. Amazing what a little ingenuity can do when we use our imaginations, isn't it? Very nice pieces....all of them!

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    1. Thank you, Lezli, I'm very appreciative of your comments.

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  6. Those are great! I am inspired.

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    1. Thanks, Jenny. One always aspires to be an inspiration to others. I'm so glad that I inspired you.

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  7. You've been very busy and such beautiful work resulted! That string for the diva's challenge was fascinating.

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    1. Thank you, Lynell. I was very pleased with all the challenge tiles this week. I am glad you approved.

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  8. What a creative week! I love how the bluebonnets extend from the baskit. Well done on the Diva's challenge too, I'm impressed that you can tangle at the dentist's office!
    ~ joey ~

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    1. I can tangle, read, knit or crochet, anything. I just can't sit there doing nothing.

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  9. Your Diva Tile is amazing, great! String thing you made two 8ts tiles. Wauw. The second one is my favorite.Beautiful.

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  10. Your Diva Tile is amazing, great! String thing you made two 8ts tiles. Wauw. The second one is my favorite.Beautiful.

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    1. Thanks for your comments Carmelo. I always appreciate hearing your thoughts.

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