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Here's a most delightfully festive DIY project to make the holidays bright!  Painted with acrylic paints on a wood cutout shape, this design has lots creative possibilities.  Simply add a little glitter paint for added sparkle.  After transferring the design, you can also drill small holes to attach little fairy lights around the wreath after painting.  The pattern can be reduced or enlarged to suit your needs.  My original wreath was 36" which I used for holiday wall art.  The line art provided below will fit a 7" wood cutout.  To download the printable pattern or enlarge specific instructions, simply right click the image and SAVE .  Enjoy!

Here's a fun decorative project you can paint up on a rainy day and use it as an accent piece on a shelf, bookcase cubby or even outdoors in the garden.  If using outdoors, be sure to give it a good coat of clear sealer finish once the project is completed to protect it from the elements.  This house can also be modified to create a cute gingerbread house, mock birdhouse, fairy garden house or anything else your imagination can come up with!  Here's how I painted the pictured sample but you can use any color, painting technique or brushes you desire. I hope you'll give it a try because anything IS possible when you're on a creative adventure!   NOTE:  Here's the online links to my wood suppliers... Stand Alone House Shape:    https://www.craftdealz.com/deal/stand-alone-house-shape 5" Garden Gate Ornament:    https://www.cdwood.com/collections/garden-gate/products/5-garden-gate-ornament

  The holidays are fast approaching so I've already started to plan this year's holiday decorating theme!  Potted trees, painted wood round ornaments, evergreen branches, farmhouse style clay pots and painted bottles filled with poinsettias and holly, are on my "to-do" list so I thought I'd get things started with a simple sign that anyone can make.  This sign was hand painted with black, white and forest green acrylic paints.  I also used red and silver Sharpie paint pens to highlight the upper lettering and add accent border lines.  I used a wood innkeepers sign I purchased several years ago, but this design is easily suited for wooden trays, metal sheet signs, painted on burlap, chalkboards and more.  To download the full size free pattern (also suitable for electronic cutting machines) simply right click and save the image to your computer.  You are also encouraged to share this link with friends, family and Pinterest boards!  Happy crafting!

Let's have a little fun and get ready for Fall!  I painted up this whimsical little project on a quiet afternoon and can't wait to hang him up once the Autumn decorations come out after Labor Day!  Here's the FREE step-by-step project along with the character lineart ( right click the image and save ).  You can find the 4" x 6" Pumpkin Hollow Ornament I used for the sample project online at  Cupboard Distributing .  ENJOY AND FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS PAGE LINK!

Spring will be here soon so now is the perfect time to get ready for the return of our fine feathered friends!  I made my first gourd birdhouse in 2017 and it's time to replace it with a newer model.  I'm pleased it held up this long under the harsh winter and summer weather events we've experienced here in Michigan over the past few years and I expect it will be the same for this new gourd.  Unlike many of the wooden birdhouses I've had, the original gourd birdhouse has been continually occupied by a variety of nesting bird families for the last four years.  I can hardly wait for the snow to melt so I can hang my new one up amid the blossoming tree branches.  I wasn't able to locate a dried gourd locally, but was fortunate to find one to order online from Gourdaments  .  I hope you enjoy and happy birdwatching! UPDATE It only took a few days after hanging the new gourd birdhouse before a new family of birds began using it!  Within the next several weeks, the tree w

  Turn plain paper mache eggs into fun little owl characters to enjoy year round.  You most likely have most of the craft supplies you'll need on hand to complete this heartwarming DIY project yourself.  Here's how I made the sample project... Enjoy with a Smile!

Here's an enchanting project that will fill the air with a music box tune!  I designed this paper mache music box as a fairy garden collectible with my granddaughters in mind and I can't wait for them to add it to their rapidly expanding fairy village.  The project requires only a few basic craft supplies along with a paper mache house and wind-up music box.  The paper mache house was easy to find locally, but you can also order it online from Factory Direct Craft or  Amazon .  However, I had quite a difficult time locating wind-up music boxes at a reasonable price and finally stumbled onto an online source with fast service, good prices and easy ordering at Glaser Ceramics  .  I ordered several and mix and matched the tunes in the event I want to paint another Enchanting Musical Cottage for the Holidays.  So grab your brushes and get ready to create your own magical cottage and fill your days with a happy tune.  Enjoy!   House photo from Factory Direct Craft   CLICK PHOTOS TO

Ready to paint something fun?  You can paint this fun hostess tray with a few basic craft supplies and a quiet afternoon.  Simply trace the included pattern onto a wood tray and even a beginner crafter can color the design with acrylic paints and a smile!  To download Annie Lang's free project from Annie Things Possible, CLICK HERE and enjoy.  

The Christmas Holidays will be here soon so do you know where your House Mouses are!  Watch this NEW line art pattern book trailer to get a look at what you'll find in this publication.  Christmas Holiday House Mouses pattern book is now available in paperback and downloadable .pdf editions at Annie Lang's Book Store .  Ready to use clipart collections are also available for the book characters at Annie's Creative Market Store!

You can download this DIY Penguin Treats whimsical character scene project designed by Annie Lang for FREE at Annie Things Possible!

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...

This painting was originally created in 2000 as a cover for a scrapbook I was working on.  It was made using acrylic paint that was thinned with water in lieu of watercolors.  I particularly like this medium because it dries fast, colors don’t bleed together, it allows for a light transparent watercolor “feel” to the work and lends itself well to my style of pen and ink detailing technique.  If you think this project may be a bit too creatively challenging for you, feel free to use the pattern along with any medium you feel most comfortable with.  The main objective here is to get creative and enjoy...so why not   Go For It !  Scroll to the bottom of this post to find the free pattern...just right click and save. NOTE: If you don't know how to transfer pattern line art onto surfaces, learn right now by watching my quick tutorial how-to video... PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS PATTERNED BACKGROUND 1.  Transfer line art pattern onto watercolor paper. 2.  Thin acrylic craft pai

Whether you're looking for something to do with the kids on a rainy afternoon, need easy projects for group activities or just have the urge to create something awesome, you can head on over to Annie Lang's Book Store  where you'll find what you need to get started!  The paperback book editions are sold through Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and other great book sites and are printed on high quality paper and ready to craft.  Kindle e-book editions are no longer available, but you can download the .pdf editions directly from Annie's store and print as many pages as you like for personal use.  New titles and seasonal themes are on their way soon so feel free to bookmark the site, share the link and ENJOY!

Here's a FREE Project I think you'll enjoy...Includes patterns and instructions by Annie Lang Just Click the Images, "Save" to your computer and SMILE! (C) Annie Lang  anniethingspossible.com NOTE: HELP KEEP THE FREE DESIGNS COMING!   IF YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE THIS PROJECT...Please share the page link and not the pattern designs so your friends and family can download copies directly to their own computers...Many Thanks!   To learn how to trace and transfer linework pattern designs... you can watch this quick VIDEO! CLICK THE IMAGES FOR FULL SIZE PATTERN CLICK HERE to find DecoArt Americana Multi-Surface Satin paints and info!