Joey's #219 and IAST #246

I posted 2 challenges last week, but somehow the 
links didn't work. I hope I did it right this week. 

Joey's Challenge #219 is another Finish My Tile, 
Front + Center, using Poke Root.

Here's mine, adding Diva Dance, and using Auras:

Take a look at Joey’s site to see the other entries,
and maybe try one yourself.
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 And over at It's a String Thing, Adele is featuring a 
new technique by Helen Williams called String Grid.
I really love this technique, but haven't completely 
mastered it yet. But the way that Helen lays it out, 
there are a few steps; and you don't have to use all
of them. Which is what I did; only went to the 2nd
stage. And here's my attempt:
 

Be sure to check out all the entries @ Tickled to Tangle, on Monday afternoon, when Adele Bruno posts them. Although, actually, it's usually more Monday evening before they're posted. 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, or evening, when she offers the new ones.