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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!

This toddler may be only 2 1/2 years old, but it's the perfect age to introduce some basic creative skills that she'll use throughout her lifetime.  Kids are naturally curious about the world around them and love to figure out how things work.  Today we're making our own magnets using a Xyron (Creative Station) and a printed project page from my " Annie Lang's Paper Clip Halloween " activity book. I first let my granddaughter explore the machine and she soon discovered that art needs to go through the machine and not in it!  She also felt the need to wear "glasses" because I wear reading glasses when working on projects.  I removed the lenses from an old pair of reading glasses and she now keeps them in her craft supply caddy.  Keeping in mind that most most toddlers have a 15-20 minute attention span, creative project undertakings should be structured around that time frame.  Making magnets is a perfect way to practice using scissors while creat

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!

Let’s get pretty from head to toe! Whether it’s a day of pampering at the spa, a new “do” at the salon or a good soak in the tub, you’ll find dozens of mix and match health, beauty and good grooming themed designs created just for you from my Gettin’ Pretty, Just My Style and Pampered collection of images. Simply trace the design and then transfer the image onto your project surface to make outstanding personalized items with professional results every time.  This publication includes mix and match designs of characters in the beauty salon, hair care tools, cosmetics, spa, bath images, cosmetics, makeup and vanity supplies, related wordart images and pet grooming character images.  Designs can be colored with paint, color pencils, inks, markers, chalks, etc. So go ahead and Get Pampered in Style !

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!

Let's Talk "Sticky" As a lifelong artisan and crafter, I've spent hard earned cash on an endless variety of adhesive products for all types of crafting surfaces and projects. Whenever I start a project, I expect the necessary products to perform as advertised by the manufacturer to justify the expense of the supplies used. I have found that few adhesive products used on my many craft projects have actually held up to the test of time over the years.  However, there are several outstanding adhesive products I continue to personally use over and over again for my papercrafts, scrapbooking and cardmaking projects.  Many of you are already using some of the products I'll be discussing today, but for those who are new to the paper arts, you might want to check these out for yourselves. SPRAY ADHESIVES You simply spray the back of your paper, turn it over and stick it to "whatever". I've used these sprays for years and there are only 2 that I prefe

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...

You can Download this Adorable Hair Bear Printable Project for FREE!   Little Jackson sat still just long enough for me to take this shot of him with a bear in his hair...and believe me...it wasn't easy chasing an excited toddler around the room with a camera!  This project features character art from my newest Children's Book, " Now That's Just SILLY !" and is perfect for wearing during a storytelling session. If you're not familiar with the  newest "Annie Lang" book release...just watch this quick trailer to get a glimpse of what it's all about.  Right Click on the "Annie Lang" project page image and then "SAVE" to your computer!     

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!

Today I created a batch of printable tags for some gift baskets the neighbors will be making up for their "Welcome to the Neighborhood" introductions program.  It's a great way to welcome the new neighbors, dressing up your homemade goodies or for attaching to kitchen novelties and food boxes.  Here's two fun little tags you can use for your own projects for that "made from the heart" look!  Just follow the directions on the page and embellish any way you wish.  To download the page, just right click and choose "Save to Computer".   Enjoy!  Just right Click, Save to your computer and Print this free card tag project (C) Annie Lang. Please share this link and not the downloaded file to Keep the FREEBIES coming!