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  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!

 

Download this free "Mr. Lucky " character line art pattern and make this your lucky day!  This design was originally hand painted as a calendar art project and it's a timeless image guaranteed to make you smile.  I transferred the design onto tracing paper, placed the tracing over a sheet of graphite paper and then transferred it onto a sheet of Acrylic Paper.  The entire design was colored using acrylic craft paints that were thinned with water to create this sample project.   Here's an expanded view of the paper used to paint this sample project.  I've use this acrylic paper for years with all types of mediums including watercolor brushes, markers, inks, gouache, tempera and tube acrylics.  This paper has a smooth linen weave finish and canvas-like texture that grabs the medium and holds the vibrancy of your colors.  It's a quality heavy weight paper that doesn't bleed through to the backing and best of all, doesn't curl when wet!  I seems a bit pr

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.  

Here's a quick and easy way to jazz up your warm weather plastic drinkware items!  All you need are paint pens and anyone can finish this project in no time at all.  My pictured sample was painted on clear plastic items I use for summertime entertaining.  I lightly sand areas that will be painted before I begin so I can lightly draw the artwork in pencil as my guide but you can also skip the drawing and jump right into freestlye painting if you choose.  The paint pens I use are waterproof, opaque and dry quickly.  I just color in the areas with a medium tip pen and then outline with a black pen.  Once the drinkware is finished, it can be washed by hand using soap and water as it will not hold up well if you put it in your automatic dishwasher.  I've added the link to the paint pens I use and since they're good on nearly all outdoor projects, they get a lot of use around here!  Below you'll find the full size color character art pattern I used to complete the sample pr

You'll enjoy this fresh slice of country apple project design and it's so easy to paint, you'll find them addictive!  I used a beveled edge 8" unfinished wood heart for the sample project, but you can use any size heart and adjust the pattern to fit.  Smaller hearts are perfect for making coasters, trivets, ornaments and more.  To download the full size project, CLICK HERE to visit my DIY page.  I hope you enjoy your apples! NOTE: If you can't find wood heart shapes at you local store, I found some links on Amazon  .  Michaels had this one with handle attached and inexpensive large shapes made of luan that will work.

Here's a quick and easy way to add a folksy look to any decorative planter, container or any other creative surface you may have onhand.  Whether it's terra cotta pots, a wooden * wheelbarrow like the pictured sample or a simple metal bucket, anyone can paint this design up super quick with only a few craft paints and basic brushes.  Paint colors used for the original design shown are white, dark green, yellow, orange and country red but you can use any colors of your choice.  I used DecoArt patio paints that hold up well for outdoor use, but you can use craft paints and then seal with clear finish when paint has dried. Below you'll find the repeatable design you can use as a pattern or coloring guide.  Use a flat brush to paint checkerboard squares, round brushes for the flowers and a liner to paint freestyle lines through the squares.  To download the design, just click the image below and save to your computer.  Enjoy! *NOTE:  The pictured wheelbarrow is no longer

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...

The Christmas cards are rolling in and this Happy Snowman Card Keeper will keep them safe for you!  It's also great for holding holiday surprises, special holiday notes and wishes, candy canes, countdown numbers, etc.  You can download the project and pattern for FREE right now at  Annie Things Possible

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

If you love the snow...you'll absolutely love making this t-shirt project! The snow may be blowing outdoors but you can make this adorable Snow Lover's T-shirt any time of year!  The pattern was created using patterns found in " It's Snow Time " Linework Pattern Workbook.  I've reversed the linework for you so it's ready to be transferred onto the center of the t-shirt you'd like to color. Here's how I made this adorable little tee for my Granddaughter... SUPPLIES:  White t-shirt Printout of the pattern page shown below Black fabric transfer pen Household iron Cardboard to insert into the t-shirt before painting Fabric paint and brushes or fabric markers Left click the image and SAVE  full  size  page  to your  computer.  Print  image as  full size 8.5"x11" paper . F ollow the project instructions!  PROCEDURE: 1.  Launder a white t-shirt before you begin 2.  Use the black transfer pen and outline the pattern desig

Little Christmas Joys! This is one of the newest linework pattern workbooks releases for the season an it's now available at Annie Lang's Book Store .  The workbook features my Holiday Roly Poly characters, Holiday Musical Mice characters and my Holiday Penguin characters who have been a part of my seasonal character family for almost 20 years now!  Hope you enjoy this quick little book trailer which is also posted on the pattern book product page in the Book Store.  Hope you enjoy my Little Christmas Joys !  

Annie's Got Holiday Gingerbread!  Need Gingerbread patterns for your Holiday Projects?  You'll find everything you need right here in this newly released Linework Pattern Workbook!  Watch this short book trailer to see what it's about. Dozens of designs including gingerbread cottages, sweet treats, java cafe motifs, a gingerbread express train and of course, LOTS of "Annie Lang Gingerbread Characters" I've used these designs to make Christmas ornaments, Christmas stocking appliques, greeting cards, food basket tags, treat boxes and bags, holiday garlands, sweatshirts, decorative tote bags in lieu of gift wrap and more!  This 44 page pattern book is now available in both printed and downloadable .pdf editions which on my Annie Lang's Books website Check it out and ENJOY the Gingerbread Smiles!

Celebrate the Harvest and May we Always be Thankful! A new linework pattern workbook has just been release!   Thankful Bounty is LOADED with dozens of Thanksgiving characters, autumn bounty images, wordart and lots more. You'll find it available in both paperback and printable .pdf editions which you'll find in my Bookstore . If you want to see a preview...watch this cute little video trailer on my You Tube Channel The graphics used for the video were created from line art patterns found in this book.

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!