AlphabeThursday - Stripes + Puzzles = Struzzle

Do you remember synchronicity from the Artist's Way?  It's the experience of two events that appear not to be related which occur together in a meaningful way.  When I came upon a synchronicity moment while putting together this post, I knew I had to share it with my AlphabeThursday class.  It all started when I was looking through some Tangle patterns that started with the letter S, and I came upon "Struzzle" created by Jo Newsham.  

Here's my first try at a Struzzle tangle pattern.  You make a basic block with pencil, then draw in some puzzle pieces and add stripes to the pieces.  I add some stars for good measure!  You can make a Struzzle tangle too, by following these easy instructions.

 But the sychronicity? You see, last week I began using puzzles in my art journaling.  I've always loved jigsaw puzzles.  I have fond memories of sitting down with my uncle and working on them.  It grew to be an obsession with me.
 



 
To see what the others are thinking about for the letter S, come visit Ms. Matlock's class at Alphabe-Thursday {:-D