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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Diva Challenge #113 - Hip To Be Square

The Divas Challenge ths week is all about squares. A square with in a square with in a square. The string is the square.
So mine has a slight Japanese theme to it - notice I say slight. I'm missing Japan these days. Spring is slowly creeping in and the cherry blossoms are emerging.  Spring has to be my favorite season in Japan, and I'm kind of wishing I was there now.

So my string is the square bamboo frame, a rope frame and a basic plain frame. For the backgrounds I used sand swirl which will represent the sea and twile to represent the tatami mats and of course the flower stamp  for cherry blossoms.


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16 comments:

  1. ledenzerApril 10, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Shiny and great in its satiny shading!

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  2. tanglewithlinda.wordpress.comApril 10, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    This is lovely. I like the combination of color and graphite shading. I especially enjoyed reading the symbolism this tile represents for you.

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  3. KarenApril 10, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    I love the cherries winding their way thru your composition. Very nicely done!

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  4. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    This was a fun challenge to do. Thanks for your comments much appreciated.

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  5. Daniele OBrien Design, CZTApril 10, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Your cherry blossoms are gorgeous, I love the reflective quality of the frame.

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  6. SusanApril 10, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful! I love your cherry blossom addition...just perfect.

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  7. DidischApril 10, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Great shading and nice touch of colors. Besutiful tangles used.

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  8. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    love the bamboo frame a lot! reminds me to japan with the cherry blossoms right now! very nicely done!

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  9. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Such a beautiful and meaningful tile! I especially love the cherry blossoms.

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  10. Anne's tangle blogApril 11, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Beatiful; I love the tangles you have chosen and the blossoms.

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  11. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    It's hard to be away from a place you love. Your tile is a beautiful rendition of the things that make Japan special for you.

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  12. Tangle BrightApril 11, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    I really loved your story that went along with your beautiful piece. Beautiful shading, balance and a pop of color. This may be one of my favorites!

    Jacque Solomon
    www.tanglebright.com

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  13. Sue SharpApril 11, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Beautifully themed, great choice of tangles, and wonderfully drawn!

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  14. Sue ClarkApril 13, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    This is so beautiful! Delicate and bold at the same time.

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  15. AnonymousApril 13, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Your tile is lovely and the tangle selections work so well.

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  16. Anneke (Merry-Go-Round)April 15, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    You did a great job with this very romantic Zentangle, it's lovely! And believe me: I do'nt say that because of my Japanese pen pal ;-))

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