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Sunday, 15 April 2012

Doodling at Less is More

The theme at Less is More this week is doodling on a one layer card. Now although I do doodle a bit sometimes, it is never in an arty way (more scribble than doodle to be honest!), so this was a bit out of my comfort zone. I thought of what stamps I have that have very little detail and opted for my Waltzing Mouse Tea time sets. I got out my set of fine tipped markers and set to. Here is my first attempt.
I thought this looked okay, but decided I should try a bit of Zentangle. A Zentangle teacup...
Please excuse the wonky photo. Now there is probably some rule that Zentangle should be just black and white, but I added a little bit of pastel blue promarker and cool grey promarker to give it some depth. Then the tea in the cup needed colouring too.
At this point I should've stopped, but no, I wanted to try something else, so I chose three colours and tried to decorate another kettle. Disaster! I think the problem was I tried to do stripes rather than random shapes. I will show you, but please don't consider it for the challenge!
It reminds me of a poem by Paul Cookson called 'I'm not going out like that in the jumper Grandma knitted!'. I bet this kettle is thinking the same!!! I think I'll stick to black and white in the future!
Well, thanks for looking and I'll hopefully pay a visit to my fellow LIMettes later in the week.
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26 comments:

  1. brenda15 April 2012 at 20:34

    Love the zentangle Sally, looks very clean and crisp.

    Just been to post below and made my apols. Just can't understand why so many don't show up on my dashboard, you are the third I've discovered today.

    B x

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  2. Cath Wilson15 April 2012 at 20:44

    Brilliant, Sally. Love your kettle and your Zentangle is great! See what you mean with the third one but it still looks good - it's not as easy as it looks, is it? Good for you having a go, even if it's out of your comfort zone. I'm missing my stamps cos I'm reorganising my Craft Room - eeek!! Have a great week x

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  3. Doreen15 April 2012 at 20:45

    I love all of these wonderful creations Sally.xxx

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  4. Linby15 April 2012 at 20:49

    wow Sally these are amazing, I love the first one and thought at first you had stamped it, I think my fav is the realistic cup of tea.
    Lynn x

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  5. Sue15 April 2012 at 20:50

    Well I like them all. My fav if I had to pick one is the second kettle the one you don't like. Oh well there is no accounting for taste LOL Honestly I like them all.

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  6. craftimamma15 April 2012 at 21:56

    I like them all too Sally and well done for going out of your comfort zone. It would definitely have been out of mine too although I suppose my doodles when I'm hanging on waiting for someone to answer the phone besides a recording, do look rather zentangle like, lol! Your comment about Grandma's knitted jumper made me laugh and I can see why it made you think of it but I still reckon your kettle looks brilliant. Hugs Lesley Xx

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  7. Unknown15 April 2012 at 21:57

    Love these cards Sally - what a brilliant job. Your teapot is stunning as is your Zentangle cup. As far as I can find out there are no rules about using colour.

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  8. Chrissie15 April 2012 at 22:13

    These are all terrific and there's something really quirky about the blue one too... I really like them!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  9. Di15 April 2012 at 22:36

    Oooer Sally, I love them all! How brave too - I'm hiding from LIM this week I think! Di xx

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  10. Paula (PEP)15 April 2012 at 23:09

    I like that teacup - super idea with the tea inside & I must admit I rather like the look of the first kettle too. It reminds of those old china utensils with lovely metal & wood trimmings.. I'd need more than one cup of tea trying to do this challenge - I cannot doodle - it just does not compute with my brain never mind a ONE LAYER, as for Zentangle......... well out of comfort zone.
    Have a good week.
    Paula (PEP)

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  11. Canonbury creations15 April 2012 at 23:13

    I love them Sally, the teacup id fabulous and the last kettle looks like it's got a woolly jumper on:)
    Val x

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  12. Carole16 April 2012 at 00:59

    Wonderful cards Sally and that teacup is awesome!

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  13. Darnell16 April 2012 at 03:26

    These are all terrific. You're so brave and a natural at the Zentangle process!

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  14. Helen in the UK16 April 2012 at 08:53

    Congrats on your cards. My fav is the first kettle. I've got an idea for my LIM, but haven't had a chance to doodle yet :)

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  15. lin_ka116 April 2012 at 10:28

    This cup is divine. You'll want to drink. Beautiful work.
    I greet
    lin_ka1

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  16. Victoria16 April 2012 at 11:47

    Ooo these are fabulous! I love the zentangle teacup the most but I love the zingy-ness of the blue kettle too (now is that a word?!)

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  17. downrightcrafty16 April 2012 at 19:23

    wow fabulous designs just love your doodling
    hugs Kate xx

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  18. Mandi16 April 2012 at 19:24

    Super cards Sally
    Zentangle seems to work in a multitude of places
    Love that last kettle
    Thank you very much
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  19. Anonymous16 April 2012 at 19:28

    Oh, I love these Sally! The cup of tea one is my favourite.
    xx

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  20. lisa17 April 2012 at 17:56

    Hi Sally
    Just been having a lovely catch up with all your stunning cards. I've missed so much after having a little Easter blogging break. I hope you had a lovely time with Lynne, it certainly looks a gorgeous part of the world and you seem to have missed the snow!!!
    Your tree from the last post is a stunner, the scenes you create are breathtaking.
    Love your doodled kettles too, especially the first one.
    Hugs Lisax

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  21. Faith A at Daffodil Cards17 April 2012 at 20:39

    Amazing selection, and so clever, love all the colours too and LURVE your zentangle teacup.

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  22. Aileen18 April 2012 at 10:04

    Super cards. Love the decorated tea pot on first and the zentangle on the second and even Granny's knitted tea pot on the last! x

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  23. Anonymous18 April 2012 at 22:42

    The kettles and the teacup are delightful, makes me want to try both myself.
    Heather T

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  24. Loli 19 April 2012 at 20:07

    Hola Sally, thank you for your comment :D.
    Fantastic tea pots and your zencap is a great design and a fantastic idea, good job!
    A hug from Palma

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  25. My Paper Epiphany20 April 2012 at 02:14

    Wow Sally, Having seen your fantastic work, I may have to sit this challenge out!
    I love all your attempts!

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  26. Milena4 May 2012 at 10:30

    Hi Sal, catching up with my google reader today, it has been far too long! I loooooove these tea cards - as you knew I would :) Quite inspired to paint a tea piece now x

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