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Eighth Day of Zentangle

Eighth Day of Zentangle

"On the Eighth Day of Zentangle . . ."

On the eighth stroke of Zentangle
R and M thought small,  
Tiny squares called Bijou

What a delightful year at Zentangle HQ when a quiet little snail named Bijou™ joined the Zentangle family! Bijou was and is an amazing wisdom-whisperer for the Zentangle Method . . . and he doesn't even speak. His tactful and modest way of reminding us of the little things about the method that mean so much. We have come to call these special sentiments Bijouisms. 

Learn more about Bijou and his Bijouisms here. 

Not only did Bijou bring us his presence and magical "aura" but he also became the inspiration for a smaller tile in the Zentangle tile collection. This tile of course would be named after our new friend. In August of 2014, we introduced Bijou and the white Bijou tile. This tiny tile measures 2" (about 5 cm) square and is die cut from white Fabriano Tiepolo.

Enjoy this fun little lesson in honor of Bijou and the Bijou tile.

Rick Roberts

39 comments

  • So much fun!

    Nancy Wilcox on

  • I wasn’t liking this project as I was tangling it but after I finished it and formed it into the crown, I loved it! It’s so cute! This will make a great class project too!

    Leslee Feiwus on

  • This will be a “crowning” touch for my Christmas decorations! Thanks for the cute idea!

    LInda JF on

  • That is adorable! I love the excitement and surprise in your voice!

    M Moore on

  • could that be any cuter?!

    Charlene Smith on

  • I adore these little crowns! They fit my little fairies perfectly!

    Terri Young, CZT 16 on

  • What a great idea! This will most certainly dress up the X-mas diner table! Thank you!

    Karin CZT Belgium on

  • I have to giggle when I see all this little Kings and Queens of Christmas

    So lovely and festive!

    Barbara on

  • Those are the cutest little things. I’m gonna make a few for my sister, who is recently really into special napkin folding. She’s gonna love this!

    Dana "Jonesy" Jones on

  • Amazing what you did with a bijou tile. Alfie must love his crown. Does he wear it to watch The Crown on Netflix?

    MartyG on

  • My little craft room elf is SO happy to finally be acknowledged as the royalty he knew himself to be! LOL!

    Debra Myers, CZT on

  • Never thought of looking at different styles of crowns…love the hint about renewing the tortillion!

    Mary Kay on

  • An original and beautiful idea to bring more Zentangleart at the Christmasdish. Thank you very much!

    ria matheussen on

  • I enjoy doing these tangles with you every morning—a very meditative and relaxing way to start the day.

    Carol on

  • I love Elfie’s crown. Bijou has always been one of my favorites, and to add him to “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is awesome! I love Christmas! Christmas is love, and zentangling was created from love ~ From Cheryl

    Cheryl on

  • I am walking around my house, making notes of everything that needs a ‘crown’. Thank you Bijou! (And Rick and Maria :))

    Tharina on

  • Love these little tiles! It’s amazing that you can get so much tangling done on them!

    Danita Noland on

  • Yet more beauty!

    Ellen Donais on

  • This is going to be fun! My cataract repair took up all of today. I am ‘looking’ forward to seriously playing with Bijou in the morning!
    Thanks for another unique opportunity :)

    patsy monk on

  • I really love the Bijou tiles.

    Andrea on

  • What a fun little project—the perfect size to crown my Monday! Thank you!

    Laura Oldham on

  • Bijou tiles are a big favorite with me… great for trying out an idea small before jumping in. But I never thought of making a crown! Off to google crown for a few idea :)

    Jeanie 'JJ' James on

  • I LOVE spending time with Rick, Maria, Molly, and everyone at HQ each afternoon! Can we have more than 12 days??? Xoxoxo

    GInny Lockhart on

  • I love the Bijou tiles, often as a monotangle tile.

    Karen Rushton on

  • Love watching what you do with these tiles. I am always learning something new! And when mine look different — I love that too.

    Phyllis Carter on

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