Ruby's Tiny Book of Tangle Magic
(A Pocketful of Patterns for Zentangle® Calm)
This fabulous book features 52 patterns from Certified Zentangle Teachers (CZTs) around the world, along with mindset and tangling tips to create blissful moments in your day.
What's inside?
This isn't just any book - it’s your go-to pocket companion for tangling inspiration!
Inside you’ll find:
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📖 52 beautiful tangle step-outs contributed by talented CZTs from around the world.
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👑 Mindset tips to keep your creativity flowing.
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🎨 Tangling tips to help you get the most out of your practice.
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💡 Perfect whether you’re new to Zentangle® or an experienced tangler looking for fresh patterns and playful twists.
This book is designed to slip into your bag, so you’ve always got a little tangle magic with you.
Pre-order your copy today and be amongst the first to unlock a world of creative possibilities in your tangle journey! 👑
Why you'll love it...
✨ A whole year of tangling inspiration (if you do one pattern per week!)
✨ Bite-sized, practical, and easy to use
✨ Created by CZTs for tanglers — it’s a true community book
✨ Encourages mindfulness, creativity, and a dash of everyday sparkle
Pre-order details
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Expected release: Before Christmas 2025
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Price: £12.99 for the Book £20.00 for the Book and Zentangle® Starter Kit Bundle (scroll down for more details)
How to order
👑 Click the button below to secure your copy today:
About Ruby
Ruby McGuire, aka Ruby 2 Shoes, is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), Mindset Mentor/Coach, and pattern collector extraordinaire. With a love of crowns, red shoes, and adding a little sparkle to everything, Ruby created this book to share both patterns and playful inspiration — so you can tangle your way to calm and creativity, one line at a time.
Want to spread the word?
If you’re a tangler or CZT who’d love to share this book with your own community, keep an eye out for our contributor page (coming soon!) where we’ll showcase all the talented artists who helped make this book possible.
Upgrade Your Order
Why stop at just the book when you can have the full experience?
✨Book Only – £12.99
A pocketful of patterns, tips, and inspiration to fuel your tangling journey.
✨ Book + Zentangle Starter Kit – £20.00
Everything you (or your lucky gift recipient!) need to dive straight in:
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An official Zentangle bag
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Sakura Micron PN pen
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Zentangle pencil
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Tortillon
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A set of Zentangle tiles to get you started
🎥Exclusive Beginner Workshop BONUS – Yours FREE!
When you order the Book + Starter Kit, you don’t just get the tools… you get full access to my Beginner Workshop (valued at £35)! Learn the basics, follow along with me step-by-step, and start tangling like a pro from day one.
Whether you’re treating yourself or gifting a little slice of calm to someone else, the kit + book bundle gives you everything you need to get started.
Who This Book is For...
These are just some of the areas where I’ve seen people benefit from Zentangle, and there are many, many more!
🌸 Busy Lives & Overwhelm
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Overwhelmed parents, stressed professionals, or anyone juggling too much can steal a few mindful minutes to reset and breathe.
🧠 Mental health & Neurodivergence
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Those with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other neurodivergent experiences can benefit from structured, calming creativity.
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Step-by-step patterns help focus the mind, ease racing thoughts, and provide grounding moments.
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Encourages creativity without pressure, perfection, or comparison.
💪 Physical Health & Cognitive Function
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Gentle tangling can provide relief from repetitive strain or chronic pain.
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Helps support cognitive function and coordination, e.g., after a stroke or injury.
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PS – My hubby, Ian, had a stroke in November 2024, and this is what got him into Zentangle
🎨 Creatives & Art Lovers
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Tanglers of all levels who want inspiration, fresh patterns, and playful ways to expand their practice.
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52 step-out patterns plus mindset and tangling tips to spark endless ideas for tiles, journals, and beyond.
🎁 Gift-Ready Fun
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Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Secret Santa, or just a treat for yourself.
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Pair with the Starter Kit for a ready-to-go creative bundle.
👑 Anyone needing a slice of calm
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Portable, bite-sized creativity that can shift your whole day in just a few minutes.
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