Annie Lang's Blog!

It's been 38 years since I first decided to take a journey on a creative career path that did indeed make Annie Things Possible in ways that I never could have imagined.  I have been so very blessed to have met so  so many friends and creative kindred spirits along the way to help inspire and guide me  through the many ups and downs of my journey.  I will be forever grateful for their encouragement, support and much needed advice and know that it is they who have made Annie Things Possible through all these years.   It has been nothing short of amazing to watch 3 generations of artisans follow in the footsteps of our collective creative community who now share their own talents, ideas and enthusiasm of the arts with all of us.  It's now been decided that the time is right to retire my own entrepreneurial ventures and move on to yet another chapter which I hope includes more time with my family, fun excursions, time in my garden and to simply enjoy every minute of life's une

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

If you've never participated in a Secret Pal activity, you've been missing out on the fun and joy of reaching out to others.  Whether it's the elderly lady down the street, a co-worker, a friendship group or social networking acquaintance, it's a great way to bring smiles and curiosity to someone's life.  Many believe it involves leaving anonymous gifts for someone to discover, but in most cases an unexpected card in the mailbox may be all that is needed to let someone know you are thinking of them.  I've just added 13 new Secret Pal greeting card designs to my online card shop hosted by Greeting Card Universe you'll want to check out.  Best of all, you can have them mailed for you if worried about the local postmark giving away your identity.  The easiest way to find my cards is to click the image below and type "Secret Pal" into the store search.  All the cards will pop up with descriptions and prices.  As an added bonus, you can also personaliz

I was greeted with spring smiles at the mailbox today thanks to Christine Melton and her handcrafted dimensional Carrot Bunny cards!  If you are not familiar with Christine's amazing Purely by Heart Designs creations, you'll most definitely want to check out her website.  The card pictured above is a tri-fold cutout of a bunny pulling a carrot trainload of little bunnies that makes an absolutely delightful shelf accent for your spring and Easter home decorating projects.   Christine has also used turned these carrot bunny characters into a sweet Spring popup 3-D card which displays perfectly as a home accent and is sold through her Etsy Store.  You can also find more of Christine's work posted on my February 1, 2023 BLOG  post .   Even if the snow is still on the ground, Spring Begins in the Carrot Patch!  Whether it's greeting cards, fabrics, clipart, paper prints or trace and transfer line art patterns, Annie's whimsical characters and art will keep you busy wit

I hadn't stocked up my home supply of greeting cards for almost a year and it really irked me to purchase 3 cards from my local department store while shopping for groceries.  The cost of the cards was twice the amount I normally pay for my own designer cards and they were smaller, printed on thin cardstock and the inside verses were rather trite.  So I went home, checked my events calendar and remaining card stash, sat down to my computer with a cup of coffee and ordered enough cards to see me through a year of upcoming events.  Best of all, I could personalize the inside verses and many of the card fronts for free.  Since I ordered a quantity of cards, shipping was free and I took advantage of card pricing.  Not only are the 5"x7" card printed on high quality card stock with a glossy finish, they are also perfect for framing and crafting.  You'll often find discount promo codes on sites like RetailMeNot for additional savings that can be applied at the checkout.  My

  It's 2023 and Annie has just added 10 brand new greeting cards to make you smile!  Vibrantly colored art and characters with personality make these cards come alive and stand out with their cheery smiles and happy messages. If you'd like to see how the new card characters were created, drop by Annie's YouTube Channel and you'll find many of them included on the Draw Silly Characters playlist.   You can also change the inside card verse to add your own personalized message and spend less than cards you'll find in the store aisles.  Order and send your cards from the comfort of your own home or have them mailed direct to your recipient by Greeting Card Universe .  To get more information and see all cards and available options before you order, visit Annie Lang's Card Shop today! 

  One of my favorite Autumn themes are harvest time Scarecrows and gatherings from the pumpkin patch.  Not only do scarecrows stand guard over our gardens, but they do a marvelous job of displaying a wide array of colorfully repurposed clothing!  Best of all, the theme carries through from the first days of autumn until the Thanksgiving harvest celebration concludes.   I decorate my home and outdoor living spaces with all the incredible colors and textures of the season, from leaves, acorns, woodsy animals, happy scarecrows, leaf wrapped lanterns, apples and pumpkins galore and bows of calico and plaids.  So fire up your imagination, gather up the harvest and let's simply Fall into Autumn smiles!   Need some fabrics for seasonal inspiration?  You'll find my fabric, wallpapers, home decor items and more in my Spoonflower Shop!  The above image features  Starecrows Scarecrows print, Brush Stroked in Ivory print,  Pumpkin Patch Scarecrows print, Naturally Brown Burlap print, 

  The 2021 Greeting Card Universe Founders' Choice Awards have just been announced and I was absolutely thrilled to have one of my whimsical cards chosen as a winner!  I first joined the Greeting Card Universe community in 2015 and it's truly been a joy creating and sharing professional greetings for all the treasured milestones, seasonal events and everyday sentiments for shoppers and card recipients of all ages.  This is the 3rd GCU award I have been honored to receive over these past several years and I am truly grateful to all of those remarkable people who have encouraged and supported my work.  If you have never visited my online card shop, you are cordially invited to drop by and browse all available designs posted at Annie Things Possible .  Here's a quick and fun little video I put together back in 2015 that provides details on how to personalize and order customized designs from Greeting Card Universe...enjoy!  

Today I'm getting ready to mail out this year's greeting cards to friends and family.  I thought this would be the perfect time to reshare this " 15 fun things you can make with recycled greeting cards " project ideas post for you just for fun.  Wondering what to do with all those wonderful greeting cards you've been saving up?  Here are 15 fun DIY ideas anyone can try and I hope you'll share this fun video with your creative friends and family.   All the pictured sample crafts were created with 5" x 7" cards printed on heavy cardstock with a gloss finish.  I'm sure many of these ideas can be easily adapted for use on  cards of various sizes, so go ahead and enjoy your creatively recycled cards!

Sending cards from the comfort of your own home is easy, inexpensive and oh so fun!  With almost 400 card designs by Annie Lang to choose from, you can shop and send cards to anyone because Annie Things Possible at Greeting Card Universe!  From Birthdays, Anniversaries and Milestone events to Everyday, Seasonal and and Christmas, you're sure to find the perfect card.  All cards can be personalized inside, some on the card cover and your photos can be added to numerous cards to create a customized card front.  Check the top of the Greeting Card Universe Store page to save even more on your order at the checkout.   Cards sell for $3.50 or Less...Daily Specials Codes Posted on the Site. See how easy it is to order greeting cards! 

If you've got cabin fever these day, why not get started on those Valentine's cards right now!  All you need to do is select a card design, grab your scissors and get ready to print and personalize something absolutely AMAZING from the heart.  This publication features 20 designer ready-to-craft card designs that anyone can make in only minutes.  Each printable page is 8.5" x 11" with foldable designs to create 5"x7" cards.   Finished cards can easily be embellished with glitter, embossing, dimensional writers, gemstones, scrapbooking trinkets and more.  Great for rainy day, camp, party, classroom craft activities and more because Annie Things Possible if you have hearts!    You'll find this downloadable .pdf publication at Annie Lang's Book Store  

  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 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...

Wondering what to do with all those wonderful greeting cards you've been saving up?  Here are 15 fun DIY ideas you can try to get you started.  Enjoy this fun video and Happy Greetings!

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.

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!

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!

W ell, it looks like we're off to a wedding tomorrow so I thought I'd get my "creativity fix" for the day and make a quick and personal card to give to the happy couple!  Here's a super quick tutorial on how to use my  line art pattern books to make something special.  You can find the hummingbird line art pattern I used to create this sample, you'll find it at Annie Things Possible!