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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

NEW RELEASE! Annie Lang’s Kids will show you how to make your flower  garden bloom with smiles!  There are dozens of mix and match flowers and garden kids character art images to choose from in this jam packed publication.  Themed pattern designs created from Annie’s Village Flower Shoppe, Gardening Kids, Annie’s Garden and Sunflower Kids 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 garden tools, gardening supplies, Garden Kids, flowers, quaint flower shop, Sunflower Kiids and lots of pretty florals.  Designs can be colored with paint, color pencils, inks, markers, chalks, etc. There are extra pages at the back of the book you can use for personal project notes.  Also available in a printable .pdf edition! Find this " Garden Flower Bloomers " Linework Pattern Workbook Annie Lang's Bo

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!

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!

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 !  

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! 

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.

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!

Now that summer is quickly disappearing, it's time to get ready for Bookworm Season!  My bookworms have been "front and center" for me all summer long as I get ready to FINALLY release my very first Children's Book within the next week or so.  While you wait with me...here's a quick how-to video I made yesterday that I hope you'll enjoy and share with your friends and family.  Now that the book is making it's way through the publishing process, I'm hoping to have a bit more time to keep up with this Blog, my Pinterest Page and add a few more workbook titles to my Book Store so that you can get started on your Holiday projects.  What a summer this has been!

Have a little fun today... Let's Draw a Kitty Cat! Super quick tutorial takes you step by step through the creative process using Photoshop and a Wacom tablet and pen to draw an adorable little cat character like the ones featured in Annie Lang's " Kitty Cats, Pups and Bunnies " linework pattern workbook!

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!