Hi All,
First, a couple of quick news bits:
- Ellen Hutson is having 20% all in-stock merchandise now through Sunday for Mother’s Day! Use code momsday16 at checkout. CLICK HERE to shop.
- I am having a HUGE giveaway on Instagram this week. I am launching it today. If you haven’t already joined the Instagram community, now is a great time! I post a lot of extras on my Instagram account, so follow me.
Okay, now for the card. This has to be the coolest thing ever invented. I’ll apologize in advance for how many times I talk about how relaxing and awesome Zentangle is in the video, lol!
Aside from the “U Rock!” sentiment, both of these card are one layer.
For those of you who have watched my videos for a long time, you know that I like to be methodical about my cards. When I color, I use a specific process and repeat, repeat. For example, when I color a flower, I do the same thing on each individual petal. It makes me feel like I have more control, and it makes everything so much simpler and doable. Zentangle is all about a repeatable design. And thus, it’s totally doable. But the great thing is that it looks REALLY impressive and hard to do.
Here is a close-up of the reflection I created on the “rope”:
The video is a little longer because I created both cards. It really is amazing how easy it is when you break it down into bite-size steps. I hope you’ll try it out!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
 Zentagle Art Therapy AZN|BSY |
 Micron Pens AZN|BSY |
 Canson Mix Media Paper DB|AMZN |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Altenew Label Love EH|SSS |
 Altenew You Are EH|SSS |
 Black Soot EH|SSS |
 Aqua Painter |
 Dimensionals |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
Hi Darlene! This is absolutely fantastic. I just LOVE the look and have been waiting to see how you’d approach it. I can definitely see it could be addictive. You make it look quite doable though. Even so, I can see you really have to concentrate. But that’s what makes it relaxing. I’ve already ordered my Zentangle Art Therapy book from a local supplier in Sydney since our AU$ has plummeted today (boo! hoo!). I have the pens already and Black Soot Distress ink. So I’m ready to go and can hardly wait to get started. LOL! Thanks so much for inspiring me once again.
hberry
I love Zentangle! Thanks for showing these two lovely cards.
okiedee
OMG!!! I LOVE IT! How many more arts are you going to get me into? Yikes, now I have to get this book..I want to do this, it is basically simple, I think I could do it.
Your shading is what made the difference…from one dimension to 3D.
I am totally impressed by this art and my grandsons would love to receive a card like this. Thank you Darlene for showing this tutorial on Zentangle. You have me hooked already!
Bertie
As always. This is amazing. I might even have to try it. Love the cards.
Andrea
I don’t see myself Zentangling anytime soon (just not patient or focused enough), but you did get amazing results! I literally gasped (well, mentally) when I saw you start your first one, though. LOL I was OK when you were making the pencil dots, but then when you started drawing WITH YOUR PEN! No more pencil lines to guide you! Like I said–amazing. Thanks for sharing this! 🙂 ~ Andrea
tesoro72@aol.com
I always used small designs in my zentangle. It never crossed my mind to create a large design and add shading to it with distress ink. Very cool.
Elyse
Just what I need. Another addiction!! These are so cool looking and I love them both!
SallyDee
This was amazingly helpful! I have been intimidated by Zentangle for a long time. I even took a class and still couldn’t handle it. Seeing it broken down in the video made it seem actually possible! And using them on cards makes the effort worthwhile. This was a super tutorial and your voice was so soothing – I may even be able to handle this. Thanks!
jojo
welcome to the amazing fun world of zentangle….it is a lot of fun and teaching this to children is amazing because there is no right or wrong.
jojo
thecardsmith
I love zentangle and can really use the relaxation today. Thanks for the reminder. I’m going to pull out my supplies and put a glass of wine. 🙂
thecardsmith
*pour
Brenda L.
Wow, these are amazing Darlene! And it looks like it is so fun and relaxing too. When I first saw them, I thought there is no way you drew them because they look very 3D to me. Then I watched the video and was simply amazed! I think I would like to give this a try myself. Don’t know if I can pull it off, but it would be fun trying. The shading made all the difference as well, loved when you placed the shadows in. Hugs, Brenda
Sherry W.
I’ve known about Zentangle for a long while, but never thought I would be able to complete anything. Your shading made it come alive and look so much more difficult to do than what it truly is. Happily I had the pens and the Black Soot ink, so I tried it. Whee!! It’s SO COOL.
golightly23
This was awesome! Loved the extra oomph of the shading. You never cease to amaze 🙂
swimbikerunat60
AHH!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE ZENTANGLE!!! DID I MENTIONED I LOVE, LOVE IT???
This cards are amazing Darlene, I’m so happy you introduced your followers to this fabulous style, not to many people know about it but, once you give it a try, it’s addictive.
I stumbled onto a Zentangle card about 2 years ago while browsing for black and white cards, when I saw one with a fantastic design, at first I thought it was done with a stamp, it was intricate and gorgeous but, when I went to see this lady’s blog, I was amazed at the fact she drew this by hand using only one fine tip marker.
Of course, I had to know more about the Zentangle way and, to make a long story short, I bought 2 books and I’ve done several cards with this images.
Love the video, thank you so much.
Big Zentangle Hugs!!!!!
Maria.
Jennifer Stark
I use Zentangle in my elementary classroom. It is so calming for the kids. I LOVE the weave card. I guess I know what I’ll be showing the kids next week! You’re THE BEST!!
jennyjo88
Love Zentangle! As always, you did a stunning job!
Crystal
Yes, I am completely addicted to Zentangle! It’s also fun to use charcoal pencil for the shadows or add a little color. Thanks for the awesome video. Zentangle would be a fun Monthly Challenge!
dvcote
I have been experimenting in Zentangle for some time now, as one of my friends is an official ZenTangle instructor. I do love the idea of using them on cards and the two tangles you picked are super ones.
Glenismaree
WOW!!! Darlene. Where to start? I loved the first card very much but in my heart I was thinking I don’t think I could do that (I am going to give it a go). Then the second card just blew me away. I am still reeling from the outcome of that second card. Thanks so much Darlene. Glenis ooxx
Amy
This is SO cool. I IMMEDIATELY got the supplies from Amazon and CAN’T WAIT to try this. This is PERFECT for male cards!!!! You are always on top of stuff Darlene!!!!! THANK YOU!!!
Patti
This is simply amazing. Darlene, you never cease to amaze me with your incredible talent. I may have to teach my first grade some simple zentangles! You rock.
stampinspicer
Wow, that was incredible!!!
Sharon Farrah
So glad to see you put zentangle on the site. I discovered it about three years ago. So relaxing to do and makes very unique and stunning cards.
Kylie Adams
Wow – I absolutely love these. I will have to try these out. I think this is something my daughter would love as well. Your ribbon one would look great colored with copics too… Fun, fun, fun….