Annie Lang's Blog!

Christmas is getting closer, the kids are filled anticipation, holiday parties are in full swing and Christmas lights are shining bright.  There is still time to wrap up those last minute gifts and tag them with some adorable printable tags.  Simply download and print out as many pages as you need in just minutes for FREE ! There's also time to paint up a   FREE festive Penguin Circle and Wooden wreath projects for plates, tree skirts, embellishments and more with Annie's easy to use line art patters and project instructions.  If you haven't already downloaded your free printables and patterns, now is the perfect time to visit Annie's FREE DIY page with my very best wishes for a happy handmade holiday! 

Whether you want to take up art as a hobby, want to encourage a budding artist, or simply need great gift ideas for your favorite creative, I've compiled a list of some basic "necessities" to get anyone off to a great start!  You can easily be overwhelmed when browsing the art  and craft store shelves, especially if you don't know exactly what it is you are looking for.  The ideas I've listed are all basics that I personally use here in my studio.  I tend to shop for supplies online which usually keeps me within my budget and helps me keep up with the latest products once I read the reviews feedback and watch the promo videos if available.  Please note that I DO NOT get endorsement fees or rewards for any of the branded products I've posted here! Let's get started! SKETCHING KIT This kit has everything you need all neatly organized in a travel friendly carrying case.  This Kalour sketching kit is manufactured by Love Art and has everything one needs to ex

There are so many fun things you can make with wood slice rounds and the possibilities are simply endless!  Here are just a few items I made for my seasonal Fall, Winter Holiday and Fairy Garden decor to get you started on your own creative adventures.  I recommend you lightly sand and apply wood  sealer to both sides of the wood slices before you begin your projects.  Not only will it help preserve the wood, but it also helps prevent paint from bleeding when it hits the porous surface.  The wood is usually soft which makes it quite easy to drill holes for inserting hangers.   Enjoy! Right Click and Save to your computer

Annie's Festive Snow Bear characters are simply perfect for dressing up your homemade goodies, treats and surprises for the holidays!  You'll find these fun little characters in the " Snow Bears and Moppets " line art pattern book and on Annie Lang's holiday greeting cards as well.  You can download this papercraft project for FREE from the Annie Things Possible DIY page .  Enjoy!

Happy New Year, Everyone!  The wind is blowing, the snow is falling and it's time to hibernate, cuddle and get CREATIVE!  Enjoy this FREE Downloadable and start the month off right with a Hot Cocoa toast to a Happy 2018!  * Just right click the label page and recipe images and save to your computer...

For more than two decades, we've had a tradition of compiling all our yearly personal photos and video clips into fun "Our Year" movies that we watch together at family Holiday gatherings.  I also include individual granddaughter videos and it's simply amazing as we watch them grow up so very quickly throughout the years of their young lives.  This year we have a new little star on our family tree so it was especially exciting to see how much she's grown in just the first 3 months of her young life. It's a bit time consuming but quite easy to put your own movies together.  I create monthly folders with sorted video clips and photos on my PC.  At the end of the year (we go from Dec-Nov) all are added to my Windows Movie Maker program, music is added and it's then ready to be shared!  If you are looking to give a gift that will last a lifetime, consider creating your own memory traditions for those you love and watch the magic begin!

You can download this DIY Cheers and Wishes Bottles project designed by Annie Lang for FREE at Annie Things Possible!

If you save your greeting cards and need ideas for what you can do with them, I have a Pinterest Board you may enjoy!  In case you missed the original BLOG posted last year, just CLICK HERE!  Card projects are a perfect creative adventure for those long winter days...ENJOY!