When I first saw the challenge I just saw choose your own duotangle and i did it the wrong way because I didn't read the full paragraph. When I realized I was supposed to use my initials I had to find new tangles to use. My initials are LD and I chose "Link Feather" by Helen Williams. I love her flowing style and "Dew Drops" by Sandy Steen Bartholomew. 
Thanks to Laura for the wonderful challenge.  

I had two very busy weeks....a Grand Opening of our relocated museum and the fun of having 3 of my grandchildren at home when I did get to spend some time there. Grandchildren or zentangle? The grandchildren won! However, I did enjoy a bit of tangling each day just not enough to get into the challenge. So.......I thought I might just skip my first challenge since I began this journey.....but last night I just couldn't stand it and had to play with Truffle. I know it looks a lot different than Caroline first intended but I did work with the step out and I hope you can see it in there. It was relaxing and fun and I thank you Caroline for your lovely pattern! Thanks to Laura for finding guest challenges. 

I tried orange juice and peppermint tea but all they did was yellow the paper a bit so I ended up making a cup of hot chocolate and using a spoon let the liquid run across the tile. Thanks to Amy I found a fun exercise in stained string. Thanks for the fun! Have a wonderful time with your family Laura!

Do you see it on his belly?  I just decided to incorporate the pattern in the hummingbird. I really love the pattern Henrike. Laura, I am so glad you had a wonderful time in zentangle heaven!