Tuesday, 12 August 2014

I am the Diva challenge # 180: MacDee

This is a 'use my tangle (UMT)' week at I am the Diva .  The tangle chosen for us to use is called MacDee by Anneke Van Dam.  I adore this particular tangle, probably because it reminds me of my Scottish heritage (I have 3 Scottish grandparents , and 1 Irish).  To honour my grandparents even more, I first did a little ZIA using a Scottie dog (or more correctly a Scottish Terrier). 



 

The colours used are purple and green, the colours of Scottish thistles, and heather.

(edit)  I had to darken the green and rescan the Scottie to get a better idea of the colours. 


I've been wanting to try Aquafleur for a while now.  Other people seem to make it look so beautiful and three dimensional.  I don't think I've quite achieved what I was going for, but it is my first attempt.    (For some reason the green shows up better here.)


 


(edit)  My tiles are a little simple this week, especially after I looked at other people's work.  Oh well, maybe I will try again.
 
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24 comments:

  1. Anne's tangle blog13 August 2014 at 01:33

    I like them and there is great shading in both.

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  2. Anoeska13 August 2014 at 03:40

    That Scottie is soooo cute! And I like your tile with the colored MacDee.

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  3. Anonymous13 August 2014 at 05:33

    Very Cute Scottie tile! Your aquafluer looks nice on the background of McDee too!

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  4. David Hunter13 August 2014 at 05:48

    Two wonderful MacDee Tiles. Great Scottie. I like your use of color.

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  5. Didisch13 August 2014 at 07:41

    np wonder that your work with macdee. looks good with so much scottisch blood in your vanes :), Well done

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  6. Barbro13 August 2014 at 08:18

    Oh! I like the colors and the Scottie is so sweet! :)

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  7. Carmela13 August 2014 at 10:06

    Nice tiles and i like the color in Mac Dee

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  8. Antonine13 August 2014 at 10:51

    Very nice - I really like the diagonal pattern on the Scottie!

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  9. lilystangles13 August 2014 at 12:06

    Both are lovely and cute :)

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  10. jeanchaneyaz13 August 2014 at 12:39

    Your Scottie made me smile. What a cutie he is. And, your Aquafleur is really well done too.

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  11. MySpecialist13 August 2014 at 13:36

    Awww that Scottie - what a great idea! Beautiful effects on the second tile.

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  12. Anna Mayer14 August 2014 at 09:58

    The Scottish Terrier is so nice, I mean both tiles are very pretty!

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  13. Kay14 August 2014 at 10:52

    That Scottie is cute! It's different again than using it as a background. As a first attempt you did great on Aquafleur. Very nice!!

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  14. Anneke (Merry-Go-Round)14 August 2014 at 14:42

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  15. Anneke (Merry-Go-Round)14 August 2014 at 14:45

    Oh yes, it was love at first sight with your Scottie! Lovely idea to honour your grandparents this way!

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  16. Charma Rose 14 August 2014 at 23:28

    Love these :)

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  17. Annette P.-L. 15 August 2014 at 05:00

    So lovely tile! Especially I like your Scottish dog ... made me smile! Very nicely done!

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  18. orange15 August 2014 at 12:58

    Aye, your wee McScottie is pure dead brilliant, lass!

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  19. Tangles and More15 August 2014 at 15:30

    Nice use of the tangle. I guess that a tartan pattern would be appropriate for a Scottish terrier. Your Aquafleur looks good. Getting perspective can be a challenge.

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  20. Unknown15 August 2014 at 16:24

    Kia, your little Scottie is so adorable!! How perfect! Love the way you used this tangle!! :0) Share Humanity

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    1. Unknown15 August 2014 at 16:25

      Ps, thanks for the message on my blog! :0)

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  21. Ilse16 August 2014 at 02:29

    Love them both!

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  22. Joya16 August 2014 at 12:10

    Your tiles aren't simple, they are great! And I love the idea of the scottish dog ♥

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  23. Alice17 August 2014 at 20:04

    hahaha! i love your little scottie!!!! perfect tangle for him :)

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