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Autumn is now upon us as we pack up the pool toys, send the kids back to school, harvest our gardens and get ready to make our Fall homes happen!  Fall themed goods, pumpkin spiced food and drinks and Halloween costumes have been out on the store shelves for the last few months, but most of us prefer to simply make our own homespun season at our own pace.  I've just started my creative to-do list for upcoming home project planning and I thought I'd go ahead and share some seasonally themed publications and how-to draw videos all in one place to inspire your upcoming creative Autumn adventures. Enjoy the season and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, Like or leave Comments on my YouTube Channel !   

It was certainly a most bewitching and inspiring show this year at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds in Marshall, MI.  Though I'm not a big fan of Halloween, I am totally captivated by the imaginative artistry, creativity and quality craftmanship of the arts.  From one of a kind doll making, meticulously sculptured creations, whimsical fiber arts and ceramics to beautifully rendered mystical artworks, curious candles, glass and jewelry, the Bewitching Peddlers of Halloween show had it all.  I was simply awe-inspired with each booth I visited.  I had previously attended the Ghoultide Gathering show ( see photo at the bottom of this post ) and many of the artists I discovered there were also vendors at this show.  With 40 artists represented, this well attended show was quite busy and many of the treasures were sold out within hours of opening.  Here's just a few of the magical creations that most captured my imagination and I hope you'll visit their online galleries. Enjoy!    

It won't be long until the leaves begin to fall and the Autumn Pixies Characters come out to play!   The pumpkin harvest will soon be happening soon so it's time for a visit to Pumpkinville so you can get started on your Autumn themed DIY projects.  You'll find all Annie Lang clipart collections along with prints and fonts at the Creative Market Store because Annie Things Possible with a little imagination!  ENJOY!

With so many under the weather these days, it's nice to see someone smiling and feeling just fine!  Here's a fun, easy and versatile design by Annie Lang that you can print on iron-on fabric transfers (it's flipped for you) or use it for any number of creative projects you happen to be working on.  You can download this FREE Feline Fine full size color printable art right now from Annie Lang's DIY page .  Enjoy!

It's hard to believe this little bee character has been with me for over 30 years and he's still just as sweet as ever!  Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel because more adorable characters are on their way to the drawing board .

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Looking for love? You’ll find plenty of hearts, happy kids and loving thoughts for any creative DIY projects you may be working on with Annie Lang's "Sharing Hearts and Loving Smiles" line art pattern book along with 5 new heart themed clipart collections to choose from.  So go ahead and get started on those heartfelt DIY creative adventure now!

Sit back, relax and have a little fun watching Annie Lang draw a Silly Giraffe in Photoshop!  You can download this character art included in Annie's Safari Animals Jamboree lineart pattern book from the Annie Things Possible website

Have a little fun today and see just how much fun digitally drawing clipart characters can be.  The actual time it took to complete this hippo was 8 minutes and 32 seconds so I sped things up a bit for you.  You'll find more hippos along with many other lineart jungle characters in my Safari Animals Jamboree linework pattern book.  Enjoy!

You don't need to travel far to be in Sunny Paradise !  So go ahead and treat yourself to a fruity beverage and then head out to enjoy a day in the sun.  Find dozens of mix and match pattern art to create everything from tropical themed greeting cards, summer vacation wearables and sunny scrapbook paper novelty elements to outdoor patio decorations and tropical party supplies!  This publication includes a unique selection of Annie’s most popular sun, surf, sand, beach, pineapple party characters, tropical fruity beverage images, tiki luau motifs, parrots, tropical flowers, sunny wordart and even a "beached" flamingo line art pattern character! Available in both paperback and downloadable .pdf editions, this timeless publication is one you'll use over and over again.  For more information, just visit Annie Lang's Book Store and have a sunny day!

There's still plenty of time to work on those fun Halloween party and novelty items before the trick or treaters arrive!  H alloween Pattern pattern line art books in printable .pdf and paperback editions can be found at  Annie Lang's Book Store !  Why not see how much fun you can have Making Your Own Halloween Fun!

This toddler may be only 2 1/2 years old, but it's the perfect age to introduce some basic creative skills that she'll use throughout her lifetime.  Kids are naturally curious about the world around them and love to figure out how things work.  Today we're making our own magnets using a Xyron (Creative Station) and a printed project page from my " Annie Lang's Paper Clip Halloween " activity book. I first let my granddaughter explore the machine and she soon discovered that art needs to go through the machine and not in it!  She also felt the need to wear "glasses" because I wear reading glasses when working on projects.  I removed the lenses from an old pair of reading glasses and she now keeps them in her craft supply caddy.  Keeping in mind that most most toddlers have a 15-20 minute attention span, creative project undertakings should be structured around that time frame.  Making magnets is a perfect way to practice using scissors while creat

Autumn has arrived and here's a new publication that will help you fall right into your seasonal projects!  Whether you get the paperback edition with beautifully printed project pages or the downloadable .pdf edition so you can print them yourself, you're going to fall in love with Autumn!

MAKE A SPLASH THIS SUMMER! It's time to get in the swim of things now that the warm weather has arrived! You'll find dozens of fun and exciting water themed patterns you can use to dress up and personalize a beach chair or tote, paint on summer glassware, create pool party decorations, make stickers and games for the kids, dress up a pair of flip flops, design fun summer wearables, appliques, travel kits or anything else you can possibly imagine.   Annie Lang's "Make a Splash" line art pattern book is available in paperback or printable .pdf formats so you can get started on your projects right away. The Kindle e-book edition of this publication as shown on the book trailer is no longer available and has been replaced by the printable .pdf format edition you can download directly from the Annie Lang's Book Store     So go right ahead and Make a Summer Splash...and don't forget to Smile!

Can't wait for the flowers to bloom?  If you've ever wanted to paint your own flower garden or simply enjoy watching them digitally bloom with a digital pen and tablet, you're in luck!  Just sit back, relax and ENJOY the fun and watch an Annie Lang flower character come to life.  This is just one of many characters from her " Spring Frolics " Line Art Pattern Workbook

Let's Talk "Sticky" As a lifelong artisan and crafter, I've spent hard earned cash on an endless variety of adhesive products for all types of crafting surfaces and projects. Whenever I start a project, I expect the necessary products to perform as advertised by the manufacturer to justify the expense of the supplies used. I have found that few adhesive products used on my many craft projects have actually held up to the test of time over the years.  However, there are several outstanding adhesive products I continue to personally use over and over again for my papercrafts, scrapbooking and cardmaking projects.  Many of you are already using some of the products I'll be discussing today, but for those who are new to the paper arts, you might want to check these out for yourselves. SPRAY ADHESIVES You simply spray the back of your paper, turn it over and stick it to "whatever". I've used these sprays for years and there are only 2 that I prefe

Anytime is Time for Tea! But now that the patio furniture is out and the flowers are blooming, it's even better if you serve it in the garden! You can make fun greeting cards, invitations, painted napkins, tea serving novelties and more using patterns from Let's Have Garden Tea .  For the sample picture, I made a quick 5"x7" greeting card using the pattern below with cardstock, colored pencils and a black ink pen. I cut the frame from pink background paper and then embellished it with a bit of glitter.  To use this free pattern design for your own creative adventures, simply right click the image and then save it to your computer.   CLICK to ENLARGE and SAVE full size pattern project to your computer!  

Little Christmas Joys! This is one of the newest linework pattern workbooks releases for the season an it's now available at Annie Lang's Book Store .  The workbook features my Holiday Roly Poly characters, Holiday Musical Mice characters and my Holiday Penguin characters who have been a part of my seasonal character family for almost 20 years now!  Hope you enjoy this quick little book trailer which is also posted on the pattern book product page in the Book Store.  Hope you enjoy my Little Christmas Joys !  

Santa's Workshop is Open! Workshop Elves are Off the Shelves!   40 pages of Workshop Elves pattern linework including character images from " A Little Elf Upon a Shelf " storybook!   Just trace and transfer the designs onto any creative surface to make unforgettable ornaments, decorations, papercrafts, greeting cards, paper piecing projects, home dec items and lots, lots more! To see what's in this book, watch this trailer ! Drop by and check them out along with several other new Holiday pattern book releases... Enjoy and Happy Elfing!

           Kick Off the Autumn Season with a Smile! Many of you have already started on your autumn projects and seasonal decorating while others still can't believe summer has ended and the leaves are turning.  Whether you're looking for designs to paint, color, sew or craft, I've got a linework pattern you'll absolutely love!   So what can you make?  How about a custom t-shirt, tote bag, greeting cards, labels and tags for your homemade baked goods, mailbox, birdhouse or possibly a decorative seasonal plaque for indoors or out?  If you need apple designs to spruce up your kitchen accessories, accents and necessities, you'll find a bushel basket full in my " Apple Kids and Acorn Frolics" linework pattern book. Here's a quick video I put together for you.  All of the characters you see in this presentation clip were created by designs included in this line art book.  Happy Autumn, everyone!