Tangle-firmation Art | Class Recap

May 25, 2023May 29, 2023Leave a comment

I have seen this concept done in many different ways, sometimes being called “Found Poetry”. I decided to put an affirmation spin on it – or just to highlight words that jump out at you. It’s just amazing what happens when we try not to thing toooo hard and just do.

To everyone that participated. THANK YOU for opening up yourself and sharing a bit more of yourself. As I sat, read and really took in everything you put on the page. I was overwhelmed with emotion with each one. THANK YOU! Make sure to frame it!

The replays of these sessions are available to Tangle Addicts Club members and those that paid for the class individually. Click HERE if you would like to purchase the replays or contact me (Heather@tangleaddicts.com)/

Thanks to everyone that sent pictures in or posted on the Tangle Addicts Community Facebook group!! It’s nice to see the work up close. TRULY AMAZING work!!! Click on any picture to enlarge.

Thanks to everyone that joined in on the fun!!! I will add pictures as I receive them, check back by clicking the title of the blog so you see it from the site.

Happy Tangling!!!!
Heather Hartwick Gladden, CZT 20

Amazing Spider | ‘Tough’ Tangle Tuesday Recap

May 20, 2023June 5, 2023Leave a comment

On these ‘Tough’ Tangle Tuesday sessions we focused on Hennie Brouwer’s, Amazing Spider tangle.

While most of had a tangle-over afterwards, I believe most felt the achievement, and felt pretty good about stretching the limits of focus.

Click HERE for my version of the step-out and over THERE for CZT Alyssa Hergets step-out which helped a lot!! Click HERE for more inspiration from Hennie and HERE for her step-out..

If you haven’t yet attended a ‘Tough’ Tangle Tuesday Session, we’d love to have you join! They are not for the faint of hand. HAHAHA! The purpose is to dig into a tangle that is a little more complex than the average tangle. It could be more steps, or high concentration – either way, we have fun stretching as we play with the ‘Tough’ Tangles.

Speaking of that, look at all the wonderful work and the variety of creativity from our sessions. AMAZING work!!! Videos are at the bottom – If you didn’t join us, I hope that you’ll give it a try!!!

Thanks to everyone that sent pictures in and posted on the Tangle Addicts Community Facebook group!! TRULY AMAZING work!!! Click on any picture to enlarge.

Thanks to everyone that joined in on the fun!!! I will add pictures as I receive them, check back by clicking the title of the blog so you see it from the site. Also, for those that have supported these free classes by being a Tangle Addicts Club Member, donating directly or by purchasing Zentangle products from my store, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

Here are replays of both sessions as well as Quickie the video. Enjoy!!!! (

I hope you give it a try!! Happy Tangling!!!
Heather Hartwick Gladden, CZT 20

Zenbossing – Zentangle Technique | Class Recap

April 26, 2023April 26, 20231 Comment

Zenbossing is an amazing technique were we create the illusion of embossing. If you don’t know what that is, embossing is the practice of creating a raised design or text on the surface of paper or other material. (Debossing is the opposite. We haven’t devoted a class to it, but shared the idea some time ago – was probably from a Zentangle Project Pack.)

In my research, all roads seem to lead to CZT Anica Gabrovec, Zen-linea, as either the creator/namer of this technique or close to it as her work on Zenbossing is extraordinary! I take pride in doing my absolute best to give credit where credit is do. Please contact me if I am incorrect.

Thanks to everyone that sent pictures in or posted on the Tangle Addicts Community Facebook group!! It’s nice to see the work up close. TRULY AMAZING work!!! Click on any picture to enlarge.

Thanks to everyone that joined in on the fun!!! I will add pictures as I receive them, check back by clicking the title of the blog so you see it from the site.

Happy Tangling!!!!
Heather Hartwick Gladden, CZT 20

Lolli & Sorry | Tangle Time Recap

April 21, 2023Leave a comment

On these Tangle Time sessions we Premiered the new tangle, Lolli by Debbi Minero and Sorry by Heidi Kay. To say we had a ton of fun with this one, is an understatement!!! We are always amazed at the different results we create.

Here are links for the step-outs so you can give these a try:

Lolli: My version of the step-out. Debbi’s Step-out

Sorry: My version of the Step-out. Heidi’s Step-out.

If you haven’t yet attended a Tangle Time Session, first – we’d love to have you join! Second, our purpose is to explore a tangle or two. Just as in the Zentangle® methodology, there are no expectations. It’s our own individual journey and everyone on the call and in our Tangle Addicts Community enjoys celebrating each other’s work.

Speaking of that, look at all the wonderful work and the variety of creativity from our Tangle Time sessions. AMAZING work!!!

Thanks to everyone that sent pictures in and posted on the Tangle Addicts Community Facebook group!! TRULY AMAZING work!!! Click on any picture to enlarge.

Here are the Quickie Videos and the Replays of both sessions.

I hope you give it a try!! Happy Tangling!!!
Heather Hartwick Gladden, CZT 20

I want to make THAT!! – Inspired by CZT Seema Sangar | Class Recap

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023Leave a comment

What enormous fun!!! Mom (Cherie) saw a post with Zentangle® Art by CZT Seema Sangar, loved it and decided to replicate it, maybe for a class. That’s what we did! So much fun!!! HERE is a link to Seema’s Instagram page, so you can follow her and see more of her gorgeous Zentangle® work

Thanks to everyone that sent pictures in or posted on the Tangle Addicts Community Facebook group!! It’s nice to see the work up close. TRULY AMAZING work!!! Click on any picture to enlarge.

Here were the samples that we (Mostly Mom) created in working on deconstructing the piece.

Thanks to everyone that joined in on the fun!!! I will add pictures as I receive them, check back by clicking the title of the blog so you see it from the site.

Happy Tangling!!!!
Heather Hartwick Gladden, CZT 20

HHuGz | Tangle Time Recap

April 1, 2023Leave a comment

Our friend and fellow TangleAddict, Debbi Minero has really been on a creative roll. On these Tangle Time sessions (recaps below) we premiered her new tangle, HHuGz. This was so very special! I will let you read the story about this HERE. Thank you again, Debbi – my heart is overwhelmed.

Here are links for the step-outs so you can give it a try:

My version of the step-out. Debbi’s Step-out

Speaking of that, look at all the wonderful work and the variety of creativity from our Tangle Time sessions. AMAZING work!!! If you give it a try, please post it with #hhugz and #TangleAddicts. If you are on Instagram – Visit Debbie @minero.paradise.creations

Thanks to everyone that sent pictures in and posted on the Tangle Addicts Community Facebook group!! TRULY AMAZING work!!! Click on any picture to enlarge.

Here are replays of both sessions as well as Quickie the video.

I hope you give it a try!! Happy Tangling!!!
Heather Hartwick Gladden, CZT 20

Shamrukus | Tangle Time Recap

March 25, 2023Leave a comment

Our new friend and fellow CZT, Barbara Langston created a really neat Shamrock inspired tangleation.(Ok, it’s really a 4 leaf clover, but you can make it a shamrock. LOL) This was inspired by the tangle, Abukus by CZT Charlotte Carpentier, which is a tangleation of Arukus by Zentangle®.

Thanks to Sandy Vaughan, the Irish Tangler, who followed along with Barbara’s Video and posted her amazing work on our Tangle Addicts Facebook Group. With Barbara’s permission, we featured Shamrukus on our Tangle Time sessions. It was a wonderful finale to our #7DaysToStPaddysDay tangles.

HERE is my version of the step-out and HERE is Barbara’s and HERE is a link to her video.

If you haven’t yet attended a Tangle Time Session, first – we’d love to have you join in on the fun!!! Second, our purpose is to explore a tangle or two. Just as in the Zentangle® methodology, there are no expectations. It’s our own individual journey and everyone on the call and in our Tangle Addicts Community enjoys celebrating each other’s work.

Speaking of that, look at all the wonderful work and the variety of creativity from these Tangle Time sessions. AMAZING work!!! If you give it a try, please post it with #shamrukas and #TangleAddicts.

Thanks to everyone that sent pictures in and posted on the Tangle Addicts Community Facebook group!! TRULY AMAZING work!!! Click on any picture to enlarge.

Here are replays of both sessions as well as Quickie the video.

I hope you give it a try!! Happy Tangling!!!
Heather Hartwick Gladden, CZT 20

Amor Armour & Cherie | Tangle Time Recap

March 16, 2023Leave a comment

On these Tangle Time sessions we Premiered the new tangle, Meji by Debbi Minero. To say we had a ton of fun with this one, is an understatement!!! We are always amazed at the different results we created.

Here are links for the step-outs so you can give these a try:

Amor Armour: My version of the step-out. Debbi’s Step-out

Cherie: My version of the Step-out. Debbi’s Step-out.

Speaking of that, look at all the wonderful work and the variety of creativity from our Tangle Time sessions. AMAZING work!!! If you give it a try, please post it with #meji and #TangleAddicts. If you are on Instagram – Visit Debbie @minero.paradise.creations

Thanks to everyone that sent pictures in and posted on the Tangle Addicts Community Facebook group!! TRULY AMAZING work!!! Click on any picture to enlarge.

Here are replays of both sessions as well as Quickie the video.

I hope you give it a try!! Happy Tangling!!!
Heather Hartwick Gladden, CZT 20

Elefel | Tangle Time Recap | World Premier Event

March 10, 2023Leave a comment

On these Tangle Time sessions had the World Premier of a new tangle by fellow Tangle Addict, Sandy Vaughan, The Irish Tangler. This is a fantastic tangle with a beautiful story. Originally we had this a part of the Valantangles prompts, but I decided to also use it to kick off a short set of special prompts #7DaysToStPaddysDay. Click HERE for my version of the step-out and HERE for more inspiration and the story behind this tangle from Sandy.

Speaking of that, look at all the wonderful work and the variety of creativity from our Tangle Time sessions. AMAZING work!!!

Thanks to everyone that sent pictures in and posted on the Tangle Addicts Community Facebook group!! TRULY AMAZING work!!! Click on any picture to enlarge.

Here is the Quickie video as well as the replays of both sessions.

I hope you give it a try!! Happy Tangling!!!
Heather Hartwick Gladden, CZT 20

Lee Lee | Tangle Time Recap

February 25, 2023Leave a comment

On these Tangle Time sessions we focused on the tangle, Lee Lee by Sharon Robinson. This one has a TON of options, and we took full advantage of them. Just look at the different results we created. Click HERE for my version of the step-out and HERE for more inspiration from Sharon.

Speaking of that, look at all the wonderful work and the variety of creativity from our Tangle Time sessions. AMAZING work!!!

Thanks to everyone that sent pictures in and posted on the Tangle Addicts Community Facebook group!! TRULY AMAZING work!!! Click on any picture to enlarge.