Author's Note: Mrs. Delahunty, one of Cara's customers, has invited Cara to a birthday party for her golden retriever, Mally. The morning of Mally’s birthday party dawned gray, ugly and stormy on Jupiter Island. My sliding doors were hard to see through because intense winds had coated the glass with bits of grass, salt spray, and dirt. The weather forecast was encouraging, however. The bad weather would blow over, and we were supposed … [Read more...] about Excerpt from RUFF JUSTICE: Book #5 in the Cara Mia Delgatto Mystery Series
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Jo Knows How to Tangle: Lesson #2
Today we’re going to learn a new pattern, one that’s a favorite of mine–PokeLeaf. Typically Zentangle patterns are not representative, that means they aren’t an attempt to copy something that you might find in RL (Real Life). PokeLeaf is a bit of an exception because it’s obviously…wait for it…a leaf! Introducing PokeLeaf– You begin by drawing a skinny stick or finger: … [Read more...] about Jo Knows How to Tangle: Lesson #2
Jo Knows How to Tangle: Zentangle Lesson #1
By Joanna Campbell Slan FYI–I participate in an Amazon affiliates program. The links in this article put small change in my pocket. I only recomment items I use and like. By clicking on the links and making a purchase, you’re helping to buy me a cup of coffee at Starbucks. Just sayin’! ** Now we're going to actually start tangling! We'll start with setting up your tile to do Zentangle. Essentially, you will use your pencil to lightly … [Read more...] about Jo Knows How to Tangle: Zentangle Lesson #1
Jo Knows How to Tangle: An Online Zentangle Course
PREPARATION TO TANGLE By Joanna Campbell Slan FYI--I participate in an Amazon affiliates program. The links in this article put small change in my pocket. I only recomment items I use and like. By clicking on the links and making a purchase, you're helping to buy me a cup of coffee at Starbucks. Just sayin'! ******** What is Zentangle? I define it as an art form and a type of meditation. The tangles (patterns) are able to be repeated, and … [Read more...] about Jo Knows How to Tangle: An Online Zentangle Course
Seeing Things Through…A Key to Creative Success
A reader recently asked to join my blog. I'm not sure that I have one. I used to blog all the time at several sites, but I've never really dedicated myself to an ongoing blog here on my own website. And perhaps I should. My first impulse is to say I have nothing to blog about. But that's not true. So I'll dispense with that falsehood right away. No matter what is happening in the world around me (i.e., Coronavirus), I always maintain an active … [Read more...] about Seeing Things Through…A Key to Creative Success
A New Leaf — A She Shed to Combat the Winter Blues
Every year, Miniatures.com challenges those of us who think “small” to take one of their kits and make it our own. This year’s kit was the “Serenity Shed.” Since I hate winter and being cold, I decided to make a place that I could mentally crawl into. A comfy spot full of plants, books, and lovely things. You can check out what I did by going to my Pinterest account http://www.pinterest.com/jcslan … [Read more...] about A New Leaf — A She Shed to Combat the Winter Blues
