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During the pandemic when in-store shopping was not an option, many discovered that the  convenience of browsing and ordering greeting cards online was a less expensive and more enjoyable experience.   I've been creating greeting cards through Greeting Card Universe since 2015 and recently added more than a dozen new cards  for 2024.  It's still exciting to be able to send my cards to friends and family and see my art so professionally reproduced on greeting cards.  It took a while to understand the card designing process but the helpful GCU team patiently helped me through the many scripting, classifying and problematic image issues that often came up during the submission procedure.  As a result, I've gradually become a better artist and more able to identify designing flaws that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. If you have never ordered online greeting cards through Greeting Card Universe, you can watch their video to see for yourself as to just how easy it is.  You can

  The 2020 Holiday Season is here and now is the time to send some Holiday JOY! New holiday greeting card designs have just been added to my online card shop where you'll find something for everyone on your holiday mailing list this year.  Need to send a special Holiday card out today?  You can send your personalized greeting out in just minutes from the comfort of your easy chair instead of the store card racks.  Simply browse, personalize and order for a lot less cost than many of the cards you'll find in your local store aisles.  All cards are 5"x7", printed on high quality cardstock with a glossy finish, are suitable for framing, and your order is personally handled directly by Greeting Card Universe .  You can also personalize the inside card message any way you please.  Some card designs allow for photos and personalization on the card front as well.  You can also have cards mailed directly to your recipient if you choose.  To get more information and see all ca

The autumn winds are blowing in and 5 new autumn fairy themed greeting card designs have just fluttered into Annie's Greeting Card Store !  Best of all, these vividly colored cards are printed on 5"x7" heavy cardstock with a glossy finish making them suitable for framing and crafting.  So go ahead and add some accents to your autumn themed decor or simply send some smiles to your autumn friends and family.  Happy fall to all because Annie Things Possible this season!  

It's time to sit back and relax with a pink fuzzy robe and slippers!  You can make this delightful card for anyone who deserves to be treated in style.  Perfect for Mom, cheering up friends or give a special thanks for someone who's been working under stress.  To download the FREE full size color project just you'll find it on my Annie Things Possible DIY Page.  Enjoy!

It's a sure sign of Spring when the birdhouse is filled with little chirping babies!  Here's a fun and easy papercraft Birdhouse Card project you can download and DIY for FREE because Annie Things Possible.  Enjoy...

You'll love making Annie Lang's brightly painted egg cards to brighten up your springtime Easter decor!  They're absolutely perfect when used to hold clues for an Easter egg hunt, tucked into a basket with a cheery message or used as fun additions to your Easter table.  You can download this set of FREE full size color Painted Egg printable cut and craft cards project right now and find lots more fun projects from the Annie Things Possible   DIY page.  Enjoy!

These are strange times indeed and many of us are feeling a little down due to limited travel and lack of personal contact with friends and family.  Easily cheer someone up today by sending them an uplifting card and best of all, you don't need to leave your home to do it!  Just have the card mailed direct and it will be sent via the mail the next day.  I've sent direct cards from both Greeting Card Universe and Signed Cards and they always arrive in the recipient's mailbox exactly as promised.  You'll find both ordering options available on my website and all cards are high quality 5"x7" glossy so they can even be framed!  Hopefully, these times will pass more quickly if we all keep a positive outlook and look for the rainbows behind all the clouds.  Smiles and Hugs to All.

  Now is the perfect time of year to update your calendar and stock up on all the cards you'll need for 2020!  Find 10 new greeting card designs just added to Annie Lang's Card Shop with more on their way.  Feel free to browse, shop and order your greetings today and don't forget to take advantage of the daily specials coupon code posted by Greeting Card Universe. 

Get your bear hugs, share the Valentine love and lots more!  Send it with your personalized handwritten message or order personalized cards and your order will be sent out tomorrow.  Check out all the available quality printed 5" x 7" glossy cards at affordable prices at Annie Lang's Card Shop and share the love!

Whether you make 1 or 100, Kids LOVE making their own cards!  Here's how you can use lineart .pdf pattern books to make cards they can color and share to their heart's delight!  Best of all the designs shown in these samples are all available in Annie's  Sharing Hearts and Loving Smiles pattern book...and it's on sale throughout the month of February.  Enjoy!

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 G

You can download this DIY Snowman Christmas Card Holder whimsical character project designed by Annie Lang for FREE at Annie Things Possible!

A dozen new smiles have just been added to ANNIE LANG'S CARD SHOP  and the ANGEL BABY CONGRATULATIONS  design was chosen as Design of the Day shortly after the card went live on the Greeting Card Universe website.  Hope you'll drop by and check it out.  There are deals going on each time you visit so you'll save even more off the already low prices for these high quality 5"x7" greeting cards.