(Another) Zendala Moments 03 and Cartouches!

Cartouche: 1. A structure or figure, often in the shape of an oval shield or oblong scroll, used as an architectural or graphic ornament or to bear a design or inscription.
2.The latest Zentangle craze, launched in the Project Pack 05 and its accompanying (free) youtube tutorials.

I clearly prefer the second definition, and have been savoring the tutorials this week. If you haven't already, you really must check these out. (I'll admit that I had to see the videos before I got excited about this project.) Here are a few tiles I did this week:

From Day 3, using the embedded letter technique on recycled cardboard

A card for my son-in-law. Zendala Moments 03 on a tile dyed with bleeding tissue paper. This cartouche technique is covered in Day 5.

From Day 7.  The flower is from a botanical print.

Get out your keepsakes, family photos, memorabilia, natural treasures--whatever speaks to you--and create a beautiful cartouche to honor it as you meditate on its beauty and meaning. In this age of "Kondo-mania", think about what truly "sparks joy" and let it inspire your creation.

Thanks for stopping by.