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The gifts are wrapped and the house is aglow as we begin the final countdown until Santa arrives with holiday surprises!  Did you know there's Little Elf from Another Shelf ?  This storybook is available in paperback or download the Kindle e-book version and more at Annie Lang's Book Store . 

There's a few NEW characters in town and they have just been released as line art pattern books, clipart collections, digital prints and Paper Clip activity sheets!  Annie Lang is proud to introduce her whimsical gnome characters who love to frolic, play, make stuff and just hang out in the "Gnomeland".   

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!

New Children's Book Release! Something Weird is Going on Here written and illustrated by Annie Lang Here is a delightful story that will inspire, encourage and help introduce young readers to the wonderful world of books!  Colorful and engaging illustrated images help early learners see how family life quickly changes as seen through the perspective of Meatloaf the cat.  From life at the shelter to the everyday joys of a new home to to addition of a new family member, children will see how Meatloaf the cat adapts to each new "weird" event that comes along.  This is a great read-it-together book that is sure to spark some very interesting home conversations with inquisitive youngsters.  This is Annie's 8th self published children's book title and is available in both paperback and Kindle editions from Amazon.com  and many other online book stores.

When I wrote this book, I never could have imagined just how much fun a silly book could be until my granddaughter turned 3.  Now that "Are You My Mother?" and a " Super Silly Alphabet " have run their course, " Now That's Just Silly! " has won her over with giggles and laughter.  At any given time, she'll point out the "speck on her neck" or the "bee on her knee" and we eventually end up with tickles and hugs.  If you've not yet discovered this fun little storybook with your toddler, check it out and ENJOY! Though we're still working on creating shapes and exploring colors with crayons, paint and coloring pencils, I hope to eventually introduce little Maryann to the world of digital character drawing.  She's already practicing with her tablet apps so I suspect she'll already have some of the "basics" down before we try it on the big computer screen.  Every day is a truly a new creative adventu

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!

JUST RELEASED! Here is something you may not know.  There are elves who live where there's no ice and snow. So what's this story all about?  Read the book and you'll find out!   You'll find both the Paperback and Kindle editions along with the storybook details in Annie Lang's Book Store ! Meanwhile, you can watch the video trailer to see all the new Elf characters featured in this story.  ENJOY & please feel free to share this page link!

Wit Halloween just around the corner, you can make last minute Halloween projects and costume embellishments right NOW!   Annie Lang's Paper Clip Halloween project book is absolutely loaded with fun Halloween printables and ideas to make it a Halloween to remember.  You can order the downloadable .pdf edition right now from Annie Lang's Book Store and you'll be on your way to making your pumpkins SMILE!

MAKE A SPLASH THIS SUMMER! It's time to get in the swim of things now that the warm weather has arrived! You'll find dozens of fun and exciting water themed patterns you can use to dress up and personalize a beach chair or tote, paint on summer glassware, create pool party decorations, make stickers and games for the kids, dress up a pair of flip flops, design fun summer wearables, appliques, travel kits or anything else you can possibly imagine.   Annie Lang's "Make a Splash" line art pattern book is available in paperback or printable .pdf formats so you can get started on your projects right away. The Kindle e-book edition of this publication as shown on the book trailer is no longer available and has been replaced by the printable .pdf format edition you can download directly from the Annie Lang's Book Store     So go right ahead and Make a Summer Splash...and don't forget to Smile!

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!

NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK RELEASE! If you've been wondering what I've been working on this summer, it's this delightful new Look Before You Leap, Froggy   Children's Book! Young readers will quickly engage with the vividly detailed characters and imagery as the story unfolds.   The moral to the story is obvious, but it is presented in a way that is not so much about paying attention to words of caution as it is about taking advice intended to keep us safe.  Unlike traditional children's books where the main character solves his own problems, this story presents a more realistic scenario whereas the younger character may need a little help in order to get out of a precarious situation and to learn a valuable life lesson from the experience.   "Look Before You Leap, Froggy!" is a terrific "read it together"  publication that encourages discussion with each turn of the page.  This is my fourth published children's book title and the first t

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...

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!

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...

There nothing more fun than introducing my Elf Characters to a happy group of children with their "listening ears" on!   One of the best things about being a new author, avid storyteller and book enthusiast is watching the many smiles as the story unfolds in front of a captive audience.  Whether it be an entire classroom of students or just one little child sitting on your lap, sharing a book is truly memorable holiday treasure.   If you're planning a Christmas party or holiday festivity, why not set aside a bit of time to gather the kids together and read them one of your favorite Holiday stories to make it extra special this year?  After all...it's children that make this season such a magical one for young and old alike! If you haven't yet ordered a copy of " A Little Elf Upon a Shelf " , there's still time! They make great stocking stuffers and Countdown Calendar surprises.  I have a few copies left here in the studio that I can autograph and

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!