Under-lapping some of the leaves gives it more dimensionality. This could be shaded where all the lines converge, or on the under-lapping, or at the edge of the tangle.
Here are a couple of tiles using this tangle:
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| Lilypads, Th@, Barnacle, Coaster, Crescent Moon, Gingham, Keeko, Lotus Pods, Munchin, Snookums |
Oh yes, the tangle TH@ (pronounce it 'that'). I don't even know if I should take credit for a tangle pattern. Check out th@ second tile above. See the parallel bars going from top left to bottom right, interspersed with white bars with beads on threads? Check out th@ tangle.
It's a whole bunch of @ signs at various angles!!! Hahaha! This is yet another brilliant idea that popped into my head one morning when I wasn't quite awake. How 'bout th@?!
Love your lily pads! It's amazing you can even think of them in this cold weather, they do bring warm thoughts of a lazy summer day!
ReplyDeleteooh, i love the Lily Pads...
ReplyDeleteDefinitely trying out this one tomorrow (it's after 2AM and I'm off to bed). I wonder if there's a fishy tangle out there. I'm rather tempted to try out a Koi Pond inspired ZIA [smiles]. Thanks for sharing this great new tangle, Margaret!!
ReplyDeletevery appealing lilypads !lovely pattern! thanks.
ReplyDeleteThese are really quite lovely and just what the doctor ordered for a Canadian January!
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret for your tutorial; your lilypads are beautiful and inspired me to upload my first tangle too.
ReplyDeleteCarole's lilypads on her blog have brought me here.
ReplyDeleteI just love what you do and will be trying for myself.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks so much for your tutorial on the lily pads. I am a beginner so all assistance is appreciated :) I too arrived here via Carole blog
ReplyDeleteFun blog and wonderful tutorials. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
-Eva Maria
Loved the lilypads, but you TH@ made me laugh out loud with delight ! Lovely to see that we tanglers don't take ourselves too seriously, wish I had thought of it !!
ReplyDeleteSue
I have always loved to doodle, ever since I was a kid, but this technique is so much more mature. I am not an artist by nature, but this allows me the freedom to feel like one. It also has allowed me the joy of being able to experience Art Journaling, which I wouldn't otherwise be able to due to my artistic challenges. I am happy to have found your blog. Consider me a new follower. Thanks so much for sharing with the masses.
ReplyDeleteTh@t's brilliant!!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteThank you for offering your tangles to us!
ReplyDeleteTh@t brought a big smile (and a little giggle)! Thanks for the pattern steps and for your wonderful blog. I have been a follower for awhile and always find something interesting and enjoyable here. Well done, Margaret!
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