Monday, January 20, 2014

Mixed Bag


Trying something new - or is it?

Zentangles seems to be something that a lot of people are trying out so thought I'd try something "new". But is it really?

I've been doing this for years ever since I was little. Whenever I am bored I just start doodling. At least that's what I call it. I never knew my "patterns" had a name - Zentangles.

So here's one of mine. Not perfect, but then are they meant to be? (Note to self - buy a set of quality pens)



Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge - Family

I got these 2 very cute Japanese dolls for Christmas from my daughter. I love these dolls, they're so cute and a perfect addition to my collection.


And here is my "family" of Japanese dolls. 



Thursday Challenge - Distant (things photographed from afar)

Some days ago I saw some diggers in the distance so looks like they're clearing more land for houses. Haven't seen them since but now I see a camper-van, bins etc. They're probably ready to start building.

So here is a picture of the camper-van taken from afar and another picture to bring some perspective to the distance.





Also linking to: Sundays In My City




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  1. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    Am smiling, because my mother always called them my doodles (out of boredom), but later I started calling them sketches, drawing, paintings:) Your .....drawing of a patterns looks well-developed and has attractive shapes!

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    1. SuzyJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:09 PM

      Thanks Jeannette. I still call them doodles, zentangle sounds too complicated.

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  2. Joanna JenkinsJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    Loving the Chinese dolls. I just saw some fabric with the same image!
    Happy SIMC, jj

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    1. SuzyJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:37 PM

      Thanks Joanna. I love them too they're so cute. Thanks so much for stopping by.

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  3. kalpana solsiJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Your Japanese doll family is very cute. and your doodling resembles a 'mehendi' pattern. nice.

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    1. SuzyJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:38 PM

      Thanks Kalpana. Yes, my doodling could be a mehendi pattern.

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  4. AditiJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    The dolls are so cute! Loved the collection :) and zentangles is a name even I've come across recently though you can find these in my diaries, phone books :) from long back! I loved your pattern...keep doodling and sharing with us!

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    1. SuzyFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:50 PM

      Thanks Aditi. Yep a lot of zentangles in my books. Glad you liked mine.

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  5. ObsessivemomJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    The Zentangles sound so much fun. Love your doll collection Suzy.

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    1. SuzyFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:51 PM

      Thanks Tulika. Doodling is great fun and relaxing too

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  6. BLOGitseJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:06 PM

    Zentangles - I didn't know the name either - I've made my own tangles but without zen! :) Next time I'll take the zen too! :)

    my blog is here:
    BLOGitse

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2014 at 1:05 AM

    I loved the Japanese Dolls the best. They look cute and adorable :)

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  8. Michelle LiewJanuary 21, 2014 at 2:31 AM

    Ze tangles look fun!! And calming as a the name suggests. Thanks for sharing with us!

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    1. SuzyFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:35 PM

      Thanks Michelle.. They're very relaxing and fun too.

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  9. sulekkhaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:16 AM

    Exotic sounding name, zentangles :) love your patterns. My daughter is crazy about Japan, she adores your doll collection.

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    1. SuzyFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:38 PM

      Thanks Sulekha. I think Japanese dolls look very cute. I would love to visit Japan someday

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  10. GattinaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:35 AM

    These little dolls are really too cute !!

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  11. StarTraciJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:16 AM

    I have been doing doodles like this for ages but somehow it seems cooler that they're Zen! Have a great week.
    :-)
    Traci

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  12. Shilpa GargJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:19 AM

    I discovered zentangles through Kathy and they are fun. Glad that you explored this art too.. Love your Japanese doll collection. Nice capture too :)

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    1. SuzyFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:42 PM

      Thanks Shilpa. Yes zentangles are great fun.

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  13. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comJanuary 21, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    Those are adorable. Thanks for finding me so that I could find and follow you.

    Have a good week.

    xoRobyn

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    1. SuzyFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:48 PM

      Thanks Robyn for following and visiting. greatly appreciated.

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  14. Jeannie MarieJanuary 21, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    Sunday Morning did a report on doodles yesterday morning. You are in good company! Saw you at Sundays in my City

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    1. SuzyFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:49 PM

      Thanks Jeannie. Doodles are oodles of fun! :)

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  15. Martha Jane OrlandoJanuary 21, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Love your photos, Suzy, and those Japanese dolls are precious!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    My sis and I were just talking about these zentangles. I was showing her some beautiful zens that my friend Kathy Combs does.. We used to call it doodling too but these take doodling to a whole new level. Yours is lovely Suzy and I love you lit'l Japanese dolls!
    Stopping by from The Writers Post.

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    1. SuzyFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:50 PM

      Thanks Mimi. Yes Kathy does some awesome zentangles. thanks for stopping by

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  17. Ruchira KhannaJanuary 21, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    I love doodling too and it reminds me that I gotta pick up those pens ;)

    i had those japanese dolls as a kid...wonderful walk down memory lane.

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    1. SuzyFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:51 PM

      Look forward to your doodles. I think these Japanese dolls are so cute we can't help but love them.

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    I'm confused. Aren't they doodles ? (Showing my ignorance:P) But it's a amazing one at that. The Japanese doll family looks amazing too

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    1. SuzyFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:52 PM

      They sure are Sid. I've been doing them for years - never knew they had such a fancy name.

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  19. UnknownJanuary 22, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Love doodling too and it was only recently I realized someone had named them zentangles. I am fascinated and love creating them when I have the time. Yours is awesome! ♥

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    1. SuzyFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:53 PM

      Thanks Kathy - love your zentangles too. They are so much fun.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    The zentangle is pretty! :)
    And so are the Japanese dolls! So very cute! :)

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  21. RajeshJanuary 23, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    Beautiful works of art.

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  22. RajlakshmiJanuary 23, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    the dolls look adorable :D

    http://shutterbug-rajlakshmi.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/skypoint-gold-coast_22.html

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  23. Gillena CoxJanuary 24, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    luv your 'zentangles'; mine never look so good; have a nice Saturday(◕‿◕｡)

    much love..

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    1. SuzyFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:56 PM

      Thanks Gillena. glad you liked it. Would love to see yours.

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