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Get ready to serve up your tea in style!  Choose from dozens of mix and match patterns from sweet and whimsical teapot sets to "design your own" teacups and teapots to fun wordart for tea room signage, you'll find everything you'll need to brew up some creatively magical tea time adventures.  Lots and Lots of Teapots available now in paperback and printable .pdf format editions at Annie Lang's Books! 

There’s always something magical happening in Annie Lang's Fairy Garden and you are cordially invited to enjoy all the happy smiles along with the many whimsical friends you’ll discover within the pages in this enchanting character pattern book publication.  You’ll find dozens of mix and match line art patterns of Fairy characters along with fantasy woodland cottages and themed wordart images to delight and inspire your creative spirit.  Check it out right now at Annie Lang's Book Store !

September is here so it's time to get your scarecrows on!  They're fun, they're silly and they're so easy to make.  Just grab your autumn colors, your brushes and your imagination and let's GO wherever the creative winds may blow us!  You'll find dozens of seasonal scarecrow characters and autumn pumpkins at Annie Lang's Book Store .  You can download the .pdf version of " Scarecrows in the Pumpkin Patch " right now or order the paperback edition from Amazon.   Want to draw your own characters?  See how Annie Lang creates her Scarecrows with a digital pen in Photoshop in this short YouTube video.  If you work with digital art, you'll enjoy mix and matching Annie's Scarecrows Character Clipart to make your own Autumn fun!  You can download these characters and more at Annie Lang's Creative Market Store. Hope I'll see y'all in the Pumpkin Patch!    

As a Grandma, I try to keep a stash of rainy day projects on hand for those days when outdoor play is not an option for the grandkids.  You may have seen painting/coloring kits for kids in the crafting aisles at your local stores that usually sell for $2.99-5.99 each, depending on size and materials included.  I was able to create the 3 sample 6"x 6" packaged coloring kits for $1.98 each.  I could have added paint pods, mini markers, mini pencils or party crayons for .50 more, but I have plenty of coloring media on hand here in my studio for the kids to choose from.  We all know kids can't sit still for long periods of time so plan projects accordingly!  Toddlers need very simple art and materials which make crayons or color pencils an ideal choice.  Older kids can handle more challenging art and materials and though their attention span is better than a toddler's, they usually can't handle projects that take more than 30 minutes to successfully complete. So l

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!

If you're getting ready to work on your Easter projects, why not use clipart to get things started?  If you're wondering just how versatile digital clipart can be, just take a look at what anyone can make if you have high quality art to work with.  You'll find this collection and more downloadable digital goods in my Annie Things Possible Art Store .  Hope you 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!

If you want to paint decorative items for the kid's room, make fun papercrafting items, add some pizzazz to a scrapbook page or make a pillow for the tooth fairy...this publication has everything you need to get the project done!   It's Time to Say Goodnight includes mix and match designs of baby and toddler characters taking baths, brushing their teeth, reading bedtime stories, happy sheep, sleepy bears and tooth fairy related images and icons. To get an idea as to what's inside...just watch this video book trailer !

Let the Stars and Stripes Fly this Summer!  Go right ahead and hold your flags high for Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Presidents Day or Any Day! There's a parade of stars, stripes, patriots and Americana images in Annie Lang's "Proudly Patriotic" line art pattern book hat you can mix and match for your flag flying celebrations.   So step right in and march on over to Annie's Book Store and let the parades begin!

When it's made by hand ...it's always made with LOVE!  This NEW publication pattern book release includes mix and match designs of sewing room supplies, baskets in all shapes and sizes, homespun country home scenes, home canning and preserving supplies and adorable "Little Stitchers" sewing room characters. Designs can be colored with paint, color pencils, inks, markers, chalks, etc. There are extra pages at the back of the book you can use for personal project notes. Homemade With Love Linework Patterns are simply perfect for creating decorative sewing room accessories, quilting squares, country home accents and more.  The Kindle edition has been replaced by a printable .pdf edition! 

NEW linework pattern book released! Grab your keys because it looks like you’re going to be going places!  Whether you're looking for travel themed patterns to take you around the neighborhood, on a family vacation or a trip around the world, you'll find everything you need to get moving!  This publication features linework of kid moving toy vehicles, family packed vacation vehicles and campers, costumed kids from around the world with flags and greetings from their native countries, car keys and travel necessities, road signs, a roadside billboard you can personalize, travel wordart and more! Designs can be colored with paint, color pencils, inks, markers, chalks, etc.  You can find this publication and more in my BookStore  Enjoy! CLICK HERE to watch the Video Trailer!

You can make it happen, too! Watch this quick video trailer for my " Imagine That! " Linework Pattern Workbook Publication featuring character art from my Pirate Kids, Hollywood Kids and Winged Horses image collections!  Art for both the pirates and Hollywood themes were originally created for themed family parties and were used to create decorations, invitations, posters and party favors.  Hope You ENJOY!

Sunshine, fresh air and a VERY long to-do list!   At long last...the first warm weekend of Spring has arrived here in Michigan and what a joy it was to open the windows and get outdoors to sweep away the winter!  Meanwhile, there are windows to wash and garden pots to paint, so I'll be quite busy in the days ahead.  Here's a quick little video trailer featuring character art from my " Busybody Kids " linework pattern workbook with plenty of "helpers" and lots of smiles to inspire you, too!  Hope you'll enjoy...

Ready to Get to your Spring Projects? With pots to paint, t-shirts to make, and garden decorating projects to work on...It's time to get busy on all those spring items you've put on your seasonal "to-do" list! Why not watch this short video book trailer to get the "buzz" on Annie Lang's " Bees, Hugs and Ladybugs " linework pattern workbook publication and Get INSPIRED!  Enjoy...

Why not Take a Break and Go on a Jungle Adventure! Why not take a quick peek at what you'll find inside my " Safari Animals Jamboree " Linework Pattern Workbook!  Just click the image to view the trailer   and Enjoy...

Got the Winter BLAHS? Why not build your own snowman without having to step outdoor into a cold winter blast!  Enjoy because it's SNOW TIME!

The Chill is ON!                             The Chill is ON! So why not grab your hot beverages and snuggle in with your creative projects while the winter winds blow?!  Three new pattern books have just been released and here's a sneak peak into the Winter Chills Linework Pattern Workbook...ENJOY!

It's PARTYTIME! Start Off the New Year with FUN, FUN, FUN! Whether it's a New Year's Party, a Birthday Party, a Milestone Celebration or any other Festive Event...you'll just love Anne Lang's new pattern book release.  So  watch this video and GET INSPIRED!  Hope you Enjoy and Happy Party Planning Everyone...

Make some Holiday Magic This Year! My Holiday decorating is done for the year and because my new little granddaughter is now toddling about, I kept everything to a festive minimum this year.  Silver tinsel garland, evergreens, bright white mini trees, battery lit candles, big red bows and a beautiful angel wreath above the mantel are my decorative choices to create the Christmas Magic in our home this season! However, the real Holiday Magic will happen when the kids and grandkids drop by on Christmas Day and the house will be filled with the spirit of the season. This week, I've completed "Our Year 2014" home video that we'll all watch together, dinner planning is in the works and all the gifts have been wrapped and will be placed under the tree on Christmas Eve. If you're in need of inspiration and patterns, you'll find my " Christmas Wishes " Linework Pattern book has just what you need!  

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!