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Giveaway: 500 Tangled Artworks Book by Beckah Krahula

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500 tangled artworksGiveaway: A copy of the brand new book 500 Tangled Artworks: A Showcase of Inspired Illustrated Designs by Beckah Krahula. Leave a comment in today’s post by February 21st, 2015 and you are in the running for this amazing collection of 500 Zentangled art pieces. Open to U.S. Residents only please.

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Become inspired by this vast collection of meditative drawing tiles known as tangles! 500 Tangled Art Works, curated by Beckah Krahula, author of the bestselling book, One Zentangle a Day, is the first book to feature a large and wide-ranging collection of exciting, beautiful, and experimental drawings. Tangles, a one to four stroke repetitive pattern used in a meditative art form called Zentangle(TM), are showing up all over the world in drawings, paintings, and many forms of mixed media art. With an introduction and history of this zen art form, 500 Tangled Art Works shares basic techniques, and features a cutting edge collection of the latest and greatest drawing from this contemporary movement. After seeing this amazing assortment of art, it will be easier than ever to start tangling on your own!

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  9. What a great giveaway. I am pretty new to zentangling and really find it to be a relaxing pastime. I follow some Pinterest boards to get inspiration and I think this book would be a fantastic reference and source of inspiration.

  12. The Zentangle movement continues to explode with creativity and imagination. What a fantastic addition to a ‘tangler’s’ resources and jumping off ideas!

  14. I teach zentangles at my schools in art. Would love to have this book as a reference for kindergarten thru fifth grade.

  15. I am learning zentangle and would really appreciate this book. Such a wonderful and relaxing way to de stress!

  21. I love looking at different designs and how each artist interprete their vision it makes me happy. Would love this book

  26. I’ve been playing with tangles for a while and would love to have this book!! Thanks for the chance!

  30. What a wonderful Inspirational book! Looks like it is full of ideas and eye candy. It would be a joy to win this!

  37. I love zentangle! I made a zentangle of my daughter’s name for Christmas and have lots of requests for more! I love this form of art because I can create without having to be that creative on my own! (Not able to draw THINGS)

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Come On Baby, Start My Fire – DIY Firestarters

I stumbled across this brilliant little project the other day from one of my favorite upcycling bloggers, Sadie Seasongoods, and I had to share it. 

The firestarters Sadie makes are crafted from dryer lint, wax, and the cardboard bottoms of egg cartons. She even pretties them up with some dried herbs and flower petals, which honestly takes them from “I made this in my garage” to “Pinterest Queen Energy.” What I love most is how simple and budget-friendly they are. I mean, who doesn’t have dryer lint, an old candle stub, and a toilet roll lying around?

She walks you through the whole process with her usual clear instructions the end result looks more like a rustic gift item than something you’d toss into a fire pit. It’s the perfect kind of project for anyone who likes camping, cozy backyard firepits, or even just prepping for winter in a crafty way.

Other DIY Firestarter Ideas I’ve Tried (and Loved)

Feeling inspired by Sadie’s creativity, I thought I’d toss in a few of my own favorite DIY firestarter methods—because once you make one, you kinda want to try them all!

Pine Cones Dipped in Wax

This one’s a holiday fave. Gather some pine cones, melt some candle wax (crayons work too!), and dip them until they have a nice coating. You can even add a few drops of essential oils for a nice scent as they burn.

Cork Firestarters

Soak used wine corks in rubbing alcohol for about a week. Keep them in a tightly sealed jar and pull one out when needed. They light up like magic (just be safe—these burn hot and fast!).

Orange Peel Twists

Let orange peels dry and twist them into spirals. They’re flammable and naturally full of oils that help them catch easily. Plus, they smell amazing when burned!

Paper Muffin Liners + Wax + Sawdust

Pour melted wax into muffin liners filled with sawdust (or wood shavings, or even coffee grounds). Let them cool, and you’ve got sturdy little fire cakes ready to go.