Squidooing on the Ragged Edge

The Ragged Edge’s Squidoo Stuff

• Life Changing and Inspirational Books
  Do you love it when a book leaves you inspired and excited? When a sentence suddenly opens up new possibilities? When words can unleash a torrent of new thoughts and ideas within you? When a book can change your whole outlook on life? Over the years I have read several such life-changing books - some have been novels, or autobiographies, or perhaps instructi […]
• Zentangles: Examples, Ideas and Materials
  Since my first Zentangle page has become fairly popular despite being a bit unwieldy, it occurred to me that many visitors were possibly looking for something more than just the basics. So I set about creating several slightly complex pieces, hopefully to inspire you to do the same. Zentangles don't have to be restricted to 3.5"x3.5" squares; […]
• Zentangle
  What is a Zentangle? In a word, a doodle. A structured, contained doodle. The term 'Zentangle' was coined by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas when, one day, Maria described her experience, as she created her art, as "feeling timeless, free and engendering a sense of deep well-being". Rick recognised that she was in a meditative state and so […]
• Hairy Men are Gorgeous!
  Hairy Men are Gorgeous! Humans are covered with hair, even the most fair-haired, pixie-like person has body hair unless they are suffering from a medical condition. Androgenic hair (hair that appears post-puberty) is due to the male hormones present in both men and women. Men have more of these hormones (yes, really) so are generally hairier. So one could as […]
• Zen and Ink
  A collection of art journal and doodle-related pages, tidied up and gathered here. Zentangles, Zentangle how-to's, Zentangle ideas, Zentangle patterns, etc. Art Journals How to create art journals, books to use for art journals, supplies for art journals, etc. Grab a coffee or a herbal tea, if you prefer; put on some soothing music and relax as you brow […]
• Art Journal Essentials
  Using art in your journals or journaling on your art can add a new dimension to your creativity. I have been journaling with mixed media for several years now and have learned that producing something meaningful does not need a plethora of materials. In fact, my favourite pages have been created with minimal supplies. I have gathered together a selection of […]
• Love Your Grey Hair | Gray is the New Blonde
  How we resist our natural gray locks. We moan and groan about the silver hairs which peep through the glossy brunette (or red or blond or whatever is our natural hair color) as a sign of encroaching maturity. A reminder that we all, if we're lucky, will eventually succumb to old age. Most of us panic and reach for the dye. We go for streaks and tints - […]
• Things That Make Me Happy!
  A completely self-absorbed page about all the lovely stuff that thrills and inspires me. I have added links to all the pages I've made around my favourite things. Join in the gorgeousness by adding your comments below. I joined Squidoo in July 2009 and was very quickly assimilated :-) Building lenses on subjects that I love is totally absorbing to me, a […]
• 10 Things I Do That Make Me Happy
  Joseph Campbell said, "Follow your bliss," and Abraham-Hicks tell us that "A happy life is simply a string of happy moments". With those quotations in mind, here are 10 suggestions of how to bring a little more happiness into your day. These small things have a very powerful and snowballing effect. Some of them activate chemicals in your […]
• Zentangle Links
  Zentangles are becoming really popular in the art world - they are spreading their tentacles and curlicues far and wide thanks to the internet and lots of creative people. However, you don't have to be an artist to create these varied and complicated-looking doodles. I have gathered a selection of links and resources for you to enjoy and, hopefully, enc […]