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As one of my favorite holidays approaches, it's time to start planning our Thanksgiving feast.  This year, I had a little help from my 4 year old granddaughter who helped create turkey napkin holder place settings for each guest.  With a few basic supplies and a sky filled with blustery snow flurries, we completed this project together and had a lot of fun chatting about our many family blessings.  So go right ahead and invite a turkey to dinner this year.  I hope you'll give this fun project a try and enjoy the smiles! 

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

Here's one of my favorite designs that can be crafted on nearly any surface imaginable.  Whether you're a decorative painter, glass painter, papercrafter or artisan hobbyist, you'll bee delighted with the results of whatever project you use it for!  Included are both line art patterns and full color designs to use "as is" or as a painting guide.  CLICK HERE  to view a quick video if you need to find out how to trace and transfer lineart patterns.  Need a white ceramic teapot to paint? Here's one I found that's similar in size to the sample featured in the photo.  Enjoy your bumblebee tea! Download the full project from my DIY page for FREE and get started right away.  Enjoy your bumblebee tea!

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...

Here's a set of 3 adorably happy Easter Basket Tags by Annie Lang that you can make in just minutes.  To download this FREE full size color printable craft project right now, simply right click the image below and SAVE to your computer because Annie Things Possible when the bunnies are hopping!  Enjoy... Right Click and SAVE full size project to your computer 

Here's a quick, easy and fun way to reward your little helper...because it's the little things mean so much!  All you need to do is download the file from my DIY page, print the file, mount on cardstock and then cut them out.   Enjoy...

With so many under the weather these days, it's nice to see someone smiling and feeling just fine!  Here's a fun, easy and versatile design by Annie Lang that you can print on iron-on fabric transfers (it's flipped for you) or use it for any number of creative projects you happen to be working on.  You can download this FREE Feline Fine full size color printable art right now from Annie Lang's DIY page .  Enjoy!

You'll love making Annie Lang's brightly painted egg cards to brighten up your springtime Easter decor!  They're absolutely perfect when used to hold clues for an Easter egg hunt, tucked into a basket with a cheery message or used as fun additions to your Easter table.  You can download this set of FREE full size color Painted Egg printable cut and craft cards project right now and find lots more fun projects from the Annie Things Possible   DIY page.  Enjoy!

Here's a fun way to dress up an ordinary clock and add a little fun to any room.  You can download this FREE super cool Kitty Cat Clock full size color printable craft project right now from Annie Lang's DIY page.  Enjoy! 

You can download this DIY Serve it up Sweet whimsical gingerbread project designed by Annie Lang for FREE at Annie Things Possible!

You can download this DIY Penguin Treats whimsical character scene project designed by Annie Lang for FREE at Annie Things Possible!

It seems like all the birds are heading south except for all those noisy crows and chances are they'll be hanging around until Halloween before moving on.  Here's a delightful bird collection you'll have a lot of fun with.  Make anything from Halloween wearables, decorations, garden signs, and fun autumn home dec items and more and give yourself something to crow about!  You'll only find this Crow character clipart collection by Annie Lang at Creative Market , so go ahead and check it out before the crows fly away!

Here's 6 fun ideas to turn those empty Pringles snack cans into fun and useful items you can make in no time at all!  Enjoy...

As a Grandma, I try to keep a stash of rainy day projects on hand for those days when outdoor play is not an option for the grandkids.  You may have seen painting/coloring kits for kids in the crafting aisles at your local stores that usually sell for $2.99-5.99 each, depending on size and materials included.  I was able to create the 3 sample 6"x 6" packaged coloring kits for $1.98 each.  I could have added paint pods, mini markers, mini pencils or party crayons for .50 more, but I have plenty of coloring media on hand here in my studio for the kids to choose from.  We all know kids can't sit still for long periods of time so plan projects accordingly!  Toddlers need very simple art and materials which make crayons or color pencils an ideal choice.  Older kids can handle more challenging art and materials and though their attention span is better than a toddler's, they usually can't handle projects that take more than 30 minutes to successfully complete. So l

I'm keeping it silly while creating this whimsical monkey character image to use for my graphic art tropical projects... Enjoy!

Here's a fun way to keep kids busy when it's too snowy or rainy to play outdoors.  This project was made for an upcoming baby shower, but it can also used for any theme or event.  Let the kids DIY their own party tablecloths, holiday placemats, school banners, murals and more.  They'll stay busy having fun and the time will simply fly by!  Enjoy...

Need some help with your DIY Holiday projects?  Let Annie Lang's  Workshop Elves give you a hand!   You'll find LOTS of fun elves waiting for you at Annie Things Possible

Are you ready to make some Springtime fun?  Annie's Kids are here to help brighten things up!  Make these fun cupcake and plant pokes using character art from ready to print Paper Clip Seasons Book , Spring Kids printable project sheet and Annie's Springtime Kids Character Clipart set.  So grab your scissors and get started now and let the Springtime shine!

Get your Chills on all month long and best of all...Annie Lang's lineart pattern book is   available in both paperback and downloadable .pdf editions!

You can download this DIY Celebrate with Santa whimsical character painted bottle project designed by Annie Lang for FREE at Annie Things Possible!