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Christmas Envelope Zentangles
by Jessica Rich, December 2010 All images copyright Jessica Rich 2010. Use without prior written permission is strictly prohibited. I had some leftover envelopes after I finished my holiday cards this year. Not one to waste them, I stuck them in a drawer assuming I'd mail a bill payment or something equally boring in a few months. I must say that it made me slightly nuts to think that these heavyweight envelopes would be thoughtlessly torn open by some person who'd tear open a hundred more like them that day without a second thought. Ok, I'll admit that I'm a little weird about paper. I decided that they needed a second life, and as such, thought that some holiday Zentangles on them would be an appropriately dignified use. I don't think the Postal Service would think very highly of them if I tried to use them, but I'm sure that if you slipped them into a larger, more modestly adorned envelope, they'd make a welcomed change from the usual humdrum cards for an art enthusiast you know. If the best gift is your time, I suspect they'd be thrilled to know you put such thought and effort into a one of a kind piece just for them.
Letters to Santa, Anyone?
A Quick Note for The City of Lights
After I made the first envelope to Santa, I realized that Zentangles can look overwhelming, so I scanned the envelope before I inked it in. The pencil sketch before the ink shows that the base is really just layers at work. When I finally ink, I started with the address letters, then Tangled the stamps and the Eiffel Tower, inked in the cancellation mark and finally filled in the background.
A Special Note for My Boy
Again, I started with the letters at the center, then I inked in the presents, Tangled the stocking and hat, added the feather border and filled in the background.
If someone on you Christmas list deserves a one of a kind piece of handmade art, here are the supplies you'll need:
Smooth Paper, in this case envelopes - If you're not sending a card, try
some of our many kinds of
paper suitable for Zentangle. If you're new to Zentangling and want some basic info, check out this Joggles
tutorial: Additionally, there are some wonderful books that will help you get started,
as well as add to your repertoire of Tangle designs:
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