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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

Every little girl needs a place of her own in the world of make believe.  I had originally purchased 6 paper mache house shaped boxes to create a Christmas village for the holidays.   However, once the houses arrived I decided that a happy neighborhood of houses for my granddaughters would be a more practical use as they would actually be put to use all year around.  I will add houses one by one until their collection is complete.  Toy figurines easily store inside these boxes and each house can serve as a delightful accent item on the guest room shelves.  This is the first painted house I completed and it was overwhelming received by a very happy girl! Here's how I painted the girls very first house and hopefully will inspire you to make your own happy neighborhood! SUPPLIES Darice DIY Crafts Paper Mache House Box Medium 8-1/2 .   I bought a package of 6 so the cost was only $5 each.   These houses are also available as sets with a large, medium and small sized box in each s

Here's 3 fun little Springtime egg characters guaranteed to make you smile! They also make great basket stuffers,  Baby Shower decorations and Mother's Day gifts. Feel free to share this page link with your friends and family so they can get creatively inspired, too.  To download the patterns at the bottom of this page, right click and save image to your computer. Supplies: 4 1/2" paper mache egg for each featured character sponge brush for basecoating assorted brushes and liner brush 3"x3" scrap of white watercolor paper for bunny ears adhesive to attach bunny ears to the egg transfer paper Assorted Acrylic Craft Paints   as follows... Funny Bunny Hatchling:  white, black, baby blue, true blue, pink, burgundy, spring green, true green Happy Chick Hatchling:  bright yellow, light yellow, orange, burgundy, white, lavender, dark purple, pink, spring green, true green, black Peeper Hatchling:  bright yellow, light yellow, orange, pink, burgundy, white,

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 !

WATCH THIS SPRING FROLICS VIDEO! It's been a long winter and spring is drawing near.  If you're ready to get started on your "Spring Things" just watch this short trailer and get inspired!  You can find Eastertime Express and Spring Frolics line art patterns in my Book Store. WATCH THIS EASTERTIME EXPRESS VIDEO!

...and you can Make Stuff, Too!!! Learn how to make patterns from Linework Pattern Workbook designs and then see what you can make with your tracings!   Just click the image to watch this short how-to video