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A Little Fun for EVERYONE! There's plenty of bugs and happy little critters playing and jumping all over the pages of this delightful linework pattern book!  You can mix and match any of the patterns to make everything from bug boxes to party papercrafts to fun cards for the kids.  The book features Annie Lang's character art that includes busy bugs, happy hearted Bumblebees, soggy froggies, little buglets, slow moving snails and smiling turtles.  Find the " Who Loves Bugs? "  pattern book in Annie Lang's Books store. You can also watch the short video book trailer to see some of the character art and patterns featured in the workbook ...Hope you ENJOY!

Beverage Wraps are fun to make and the Kids just absolutely LOVE them! Here's 2 FREE wrappers for you to enjoy...featuring fun "Monster" character art from my Out of This World Linework Pattern Workbook .  Simply PRINT the page on white paper or cardstock, cut out the wrappers and fasten them to soda cans or water bottles.  Make as many as you want and you can personalize them, too! Here's a tip ...before cutting out the wrappers,  add personalization and then cover the page with clear Contact (R) paper or laminate sheet to keep printer ink from bleeding should the wrapper happen to get wet.  Enjoy and have a "monsterously FUN SUMMER!   CLICK to ENLARGE and SAVE full size pattern project to your computer! 

NEW linework pattern book released! Grab your keys because it looks like you’re going to be going places!  Whether you're looking for travel themed patterns to take you around the neighborhood, on a family vacation or a trip around the world, you'll find everything you need to get moving!  This publication features linework of kid moving toy vehicles, family packed vacation vehicles and campers, costumed kids from around the world with flags and greetings from their native countries, car keys and travel necessities, road signs, a roadside billboard you can personalize, travel wordart and more! Designs can be colored with paint, color pencils, inks, markers, chalks, etc.  You can find this publication and more in my BookStore  Enjoy! CLICK HERE to watch the Video Trailer!

Anytime is Time for Tea! But now that the patio furniture is out and the flowers are blooming, it's even better if you serve it in the garden! You can make fun greeting cards, invitations, painted napkins, tea serving novelties and more using patterns from Let's Have Garden Tea .  For the sample picture, I made a quick 5"x7" greeting card using the pattern below with cardstock, colored pencils and a black ink pen. I cut the frame from pink background paper and then embellished it with a bit of glitter.  To use this free pattern design for your own creative adventures, simply right click the image and then save it to your computer.   CLICK to ENLARGE and SAVE full size pattern project to your computer!  

You can make it happen, too! Watch this quick video trailer for my " Imagine That! " Linework Pattern Workbook Publication featuring character art from my Pirate Kids, Hollywood Kids and Winged Horses image collections!  Art for both the pirates and Hollywood themes were originally created for themed family parties and were used to create decorations, invitations, posters and party favors.  Hope You ENJOY!

Sunshine, fresh air and a VERY long to-do list!   At long last...the first warm weekend of Spring has arrived here in Michigan and what a joy it was to open the windows and get outdoors to sweep away the winter!  Meanwhile, there are windows to wash and garden pots to paint, so I'll be quite busy in the days ahead.  Here's a quick little video trailer featuring character art from my " Busybody Kids " linework pattern workbook with plenty of "helpers" and lots of smiles to inspire you, too!  Hope you'll enjoy...

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...

Why not Take a Break and Go on a Jungle Adventure! Why not take a quick peek at what you'll find inside my " Safari Animals Jamboree " Linework Pattern Workbook!  Just click the image to view the trailer   and Enjoy...

Got the Winter BLAHS? Why not build your own snowman without having to step outdoor into a cold winter blast!  Enjoy because it's SNOW TIME!

The Chill is ON!                             The Chill is ON! So why not grab your hot beverages and snuggle in with your creative projects while the winter winds blow?!  Three new pattern books have just been released and here's a sneak peak into the Winter Chills Linework Pattern Workbook...ENJOY!

It's PARTYTIME! Start Off the New Year with FUN, FUN, FUN! Whether it's a New Year's Party, a Birthday Party, a Milestone Celebration or any other Festive Event...you'll just love Anne Lang's new pattern book release.  So  watch this video and GET INSPIRED!  Hope you Enjoy and Happy Party Planning Everyone...

Make some Holiday Magic This Year! My Holiday decorating is done for the year and because my new little granddaughter is now toddling about, I kept everything to a festive minimum this year.  Silver tinsel garland, evergreens, bright white mini trees, battery lit candles, big red bows and a beautiful angel wreath above the mantel are my decorative choices to create the Christmas Magic in our home this season! However, the real Holiday Magic will happen when the kids and grandkids drop by on Christmas Day and the house will be filled with the spirit of the season. This week, I've completed "Our Year 2014" home video that we'll all watch together, dinner planning is in the works and all the gifts have been wrapped and will be placed under the tree on Christmas Eve. If you're in need of inspiration and patterns, you'll find my " Christmas Wishes " Linework Pattern book has just what you need!  

The HollyDay Express has just Rolled into the Station!  This is the busiest time of year for most of us as we begin our Holiday celebrations!  If you need a bit of inspiration to create those last minute gifts, package tags or holiday decorations...you'll really enjoy these Snow Bears and Moppet Dolls designs!  All the "Annie Lang" Holiday Character Art (and more!) featured in this little trailer video can be found in the " Snow Bears and Moppet s " Linework Pattern Workbook available in my Book Store.  Happy Holidays!

Need a Little Something Sweet! Watch this short Gingerbread and Java book trailer by Annie Lang which you'll find in both paperback and printable .pdf editions HERE .  ENJOY! 

Santa's Workshop is Open! Workshop Elves are Off the Shelves!   40 pages of Workshop Elves pattern linework including character images from " A Little Elf Upon a Shelf " storybook!   Just trace and transfer the designs onto any creative surface to make unforgettable ornaments, decorations, papercrafts, greeting cards, paper piecing projects, home dec items and lots, lots more! To see what's in this book, watch this trailer ! Drop by and check them out along with several other new Holiday pattern book releases... Enjoy and Happy Elfing!

Halloween is just a Few Weeks Away.. . It may be wet and gloomy outdoors, but it's just way too fun indoors as we get ready for Halloween!   Looking for patterns ?  Here's some great line art pattern books by Annie Lang that will keep you busy right up until it's time for the Trick or Treaters show up on your doorstep. Enjoy the video trailer   and feel free to share it with your family and friends!

           Kick Off the Autumn Season with a Smile! Many of you have already started on your autumn projects and seasonal decorating while others still can't believe summer has ended and the leaves are turning.  Whether you're looking for designs to paint, color, sew or craft, I've got a linework pattern you'll absolutely love!   So what can you make?  How about a custom t-shirt, tote bag, greeting cards, labels and tags for your homemade baked goods, mailbox, birdhouse or possibly a decorative seasonal plaque for indoors or out?  If you need apple designs to spruce up your kitchen accessories, accents and necessities, you'll find a bushel basket full in my " Apple Kids and Acorn Frolics" linework pattern book. Here's a quick video I put together for you.  All of the characters you see in this presentation clip were created by designs included in this line art book.  Happy Autumn, everyone!

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!

...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