THE WORD IS OUT

If you're looking for just the right words to express yourself, these NEW greetings by Annie Lang will help you tell Mom and Dad exactly how you feel!  Best of all, these 5"x7" designs are printed on high quality heavy cardstock with a glossy finish that are suitable for framing.  Check out these new designs along with all Annie's whimsical greetings at Annie Lang's Card Shop.

A WORLD of SMILES

Want to make your world smile? Watch this video for Annie Lang's NEW International Smiles Line Art Patterns and get inspired.

You'll find the downloadable .pdf line art patterns and clipart sets at Annie Things Possible so you can get started right away!

EASTER FUN

Need quick and easy ideas for Easter decorating?  Try these DIY ideas using supplies you already have on hand. You can print your own paper prints, use wrapping paper or make use of your scrapbook paper scraps. Use these ideas for ANY season or party theme.  Egg tubes will also hold battery operated tea lights!  Enjoy...

FREE EGG MASKS!

Have you seen a baby bird or bunny hiding inside a cracked egg lately?  If not, here's a fun and FREE printable project that will "crack you up"!  Simply cut out and wrap the character mask around any egg and then go ahead and hide them in the grass if you'd like!  To download the full sizeproject, just right click the project page and save to your computer.  Enjoy!

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SPRINGTIME KIDS

Are you ready to make some Springtime fun?  Annie's Kids are here to help brighten things up!  Make these fun cupcake and plant pokes using character art from ready to print Paper Clip Seasons Book, Spring Kids printable project sheet and Annie's Springtime Kids Character Clipart set.  So grab your scissors and get started now and let the Springtime shine!

MAKE IT LUCKY

St. Patrick's Day is drawing near and it's time to make something LUCKY!  Download Annie's 3 NEW clipart sets, designer prints and fun printable project pages and make the magic happen!

MAKE IT SUNNY

Here's a sunny project you can color or paint any way you please!  The designs were originally created for use on a tissue box cover and a greeting card but you can trace and transfer them onto any project surface you want.  This project has line art patterns and painting instructions included.  Download it for FREE from the Annie Things Possible website and fee free to share the page link (not the file) with your creatively sunny friends!  Enjoy the smiles...

IN THE BASKET

Easter will be here soon and it's always fun add a few book "treats" to the kid's baskets.  Best of all, they last a lot longer than the traditional candy and trinkets which is another good reason to put them on your spring shopping list!  You'll find 2 great book deals always available on my Annie Things Possible website and my Annie Lang Books site so make sure you check them out and take advantage of the savings.

MATCH THIS

When it comes to entertaining kids on a rainy day or finding group activities to keep the party guests entertained, this DIY game is an ideal way to not only keep them busy, but it's educational as well!  All you need are some fabric print swatches or patterned scrap papers, some cardstock, a pair of scissors and a bit of glue (I use spray adhesive).

I've included the shape template I created to make my fabric swatch game shapes along with the basic directions.  The first time my 4 year old granddaughter used them, she immediately became engrossed in the colors, patterns and character images that were tossed about the carpet.  It didn't take her long to discover that the game challenge was not just matching single images like store bought card games, but seemed more like giant puzzle piece shapes that could be matched on both sides of each card! I created 20 different fabric card sets and it took her 30-45 minutes to complete the game, making it a perfect activity for Grandma's house on a rainy day.

This can also be used as a fun group party game for kids of all ages.  Divide groups into several teams.  Provide each team with an identical set of card pieces.  The trick here is to mix the card sets up just enough so that all teams will have some of another team's game cards.  It takes a while, but eventually the team members figure out that they need to pool their resources and cooperate with each other in order to complete the challenge! 

You can right click and save the free template below to your computer.
Happy Matching, Everyone!

FIND YOUR HEARTS

Here's a fun way to start the Valentine fun!  Whether it's something to do at Grandma's house, an activity in the classroom or a game for a kid's party, you can make these up in just a few minutes and a few basic tools.
Just print a Valentine Card Clip & Craft project sheet (Annie Things Possible) and then make as many mini envelopes you need (Download FREE).  Write a clue on each mini valentine and let the hunt begin!  When I tried this out with my 4 year old granddaughter, our clues led to a fun little painting project and she absolutely LOVED it! 
So go ahead and find your heart treasure and you just might make a few memories along the way.