Friday, September 5, 2014

I Am The Diva Challenge #183 - UMT X-Did, Plus More Than I Can Chew

 
I'm pretty sure this is what you call biting off more than you can chew.  I, uh, think that's what I did this week.  Last week I was looking at a few other Zentangle blogs and websites with challenges, and I thought, why not expand my horizons and go for a couple more? 
 
  1. I found one called Made By Joey that has a weekly challenge.  I had missed the current one, but the one from the previous week, #22, was to tangle two of something.  In this case, it is permissible to answer older challenges, as there is no close date.  I liked this challenge when I found a particular string that fits the requirements - sort of...More about that one later. 
  2. Then I found a Facebook page called Square One: Purely Zentangle.  There was a suggestion to submit tiles using Auraknot.  I started that one immediately, as it is one of my favorites.  Now looking back at the Facebook page, I can't even find that particular challenge, so I don't know what the heck I was looking at - something from last year that nobody cares about now?? 
  3. Third one was to use five overlapping circles as the string.  I'm at the point now where I don't even know whose challenge that was or where to submit the results.  Do you start to see the extent of my obsession this week? 
  4.  Finally, there was the Diva's challenge, which was to use Annette Carlo's X-Did.  Such a cool pattern that LOOKS pretty straightforward.  You might think that...
I ended up with five tiles to answer the four challenges.  I'm posting them here and will try to find out how to get them submitted to the various challenge sites. (I've got the Diva process down pat now - I think)
 
 

Let's start with the Diva's weekly challenge, just because that's what most people will look for on this post.  I started with a tile using String 120, which I thought would be a good fit for the X-Did pattern.  I love the argyle look of it, and thought I had it figured out.  On my tile, however, it just didn't cooperate.  I made mistakes, although I chose to just keep going and see how it turned out.  Well, sorta meh...  Not easily dissuaded once I have that bone in my teeth, so to speak, I did another tile that leaves out the bands in between rows,  I think it worked better. I need more practice on this pattern, but it will be worth it. 



For the Made By Joey Challenge #22, it was two of something.  I found String 104, and my first thought was it's a two-piece suit!  (C'mon, you know it is! It even has a belly button!)  So that's what I tangled with Popsicles (modified for modesty - ahem!), Ragz, Crescent Moon and Pillows.



Square One: Purely Zentangle on Facebook was calling for Auraknot.  I got this one, coach!
 
 

Finally, for the mystery challenge of five overlapping circles (if anyone knows what that one is, please let me know so I can actually post)  I used Phicops, Hurakan, Petal Ribbon and Quabog.  The last circle just has some black stuff in it (hehe) Oh, and then I added my own little CO2 circles.
 
The moral of this story is to limit myself to maybe one extra challenge per week.  My brain is on overload, which is the opposite of what Zentangle usually does for me. I'm learning.

Happy Tangling, everyone!

16 comments:

  1. Wow Antonine, these are beautiful tiles! I think I prefer the last one, but they're all very nice.

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  2. So glad to have you join 2 of my challenges Antonine! Your two piece bathing suit is amazing, so creative! And this week's 5 overlapping circles is fun too, it makes me think of sea creatures. Love the fine details that you have included. I hope you will join us often!
    Joey

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    1. Thanks! Once I get in the swing of this challenge thing (it's hard for us old folks sometimes...), I know I will participate more. This is so fun!

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  3. Love your tiles (and cutie pie hamster).

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  4. Like your X-did tile. Not sure what it is that you are unhappy about with it. Nice shading and I like the 3D effect. You were definitely busy, but very productive. Your Auraknot tile looks great. Go ahead and post your Auraknot on Square One. That is really not a challenge. Every Friday they post a prompt that people can do. Auraknot was last weeks. This week is Quib. There are all ready a lot of posts on that one. There really is no time limit and you do not have to post only tiles with that tangle. That one is more focused on basic Zentangle® and using the 3.5 " tiles and black Micron and graphite shading.

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    1. Thanks Donald. I did get everything posted. I love the Square One focus, as I still believe the basics are best. It's like you can't eat nothing but dessert and thrive, right?

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  5. Both of your X-Did tiles are great. Good to see the different Tanglations you used. I particularly like the second challenge piece where you put the X-did strips together without a buffer. That made for some very nice diamond patterns in the tile. The other challenge pieces are so fun. Great job on all of them. Love the pic of the little carrot muncher.

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  6. Wow, your X-Ing explorations are amazing, love your bikini, so fun!

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  7. Some beautiful tiles. Your two piece suit brought a smile to my face. So creative. I really like your 5 circles - looks a bit undersea-y. Your X-did shows some really interesting variations. Well done. Keep on tangling.

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  8. Loved all of your tiles. The two piece swimsuit is a stroke of genius..amazing how you saw that in that string! I too found X-did a bit of a challenge, but you did a great job on your variations.

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  9. All are lovely, the five circles tile is my favorite!

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  10. Antonine, your tiles are all fabulous!! The one that looks like a bikini is unbelievable! Even though 'X-DID' was a bit of a challenge, you did a beautiful job with it! Thank you so much for standing up to the challenge!! Have a great weekend!! :0) Annette Share Humanity

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  11. So wonderful pieces! You are very busy this week! Your X-Did tile are great ... both! I like the 3D effects and the sparkles! Also I like the tile with the overlapping circles ... great choice of tangles!!

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  12. Antonine.... WOW!! That's a LOT of challenges/tiles completed this week! You are an inspiration! I LOVE THEM ALL!! Beautiful art! I noticed your Auraknot on the Square One group... It's fantastic (as are ALL of your submissions)!

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  13. All of your tiles are beautiful! You completed five tiles for 4 challenges - impressive! And I struggled with two - lol. Your Posicle two-piece suit made me smile. Wonderful job!

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  14. Your tiles are great. I think you did a wonderful job on X-DID. I, too, struggled with it at first, but once you get the hang of it, it works well. And you definitely got the hang of it. And the Bikini is great fun. I've always thought that string looked like underwear (a bra and pants, never thought bathing suit) but you took it to the next level.

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