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Get ready because this summer is going to be a BLAST!   Download your  Firecrackers and Spanglers clipart and watch the fireworks begin!

Flamingos are HOT and so are Annie Lang's pink flamingo characters! Watch her draw one of her silly flamingo characters to use for her NEW clipart image collections and upcoming creative arts projects using Photoshop and a digital pen. ENJOY!

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...

Spring has arrived and the Croaker frogs have come out to play!  Watch as Annie Lang draws one of her favorite clipart character images to use in her graphic art adventures using Photoshop and a digital pen.  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!

There's a new Bunny in town thanks to Photoshop and my digital pen!  YouTube settings should be set to 1080p/HD for best viewing experience.  Enjoy!!!

Spring break will be here soon so many of us are getting ready to Hit the Beach! Flamingos are HOT this year and Annie Lang's pink Flamingo Beach clipart characters are ready to chill out.  Whether you use the images to DIY your tropical wearables, create your own warm weather accessories or you simply want to add them to your creative scrapbooking projects, they'll most definitely brighten up your sunny adventures.  Visit Annie Things Possible now and download your very pink  flamingo friends today!

Whether you make 1 or 100, Kids LOVE making their own cards!  Here's how you can use lineart .pdf pattern books to make cards they can color and share to their heart's delight!  Best of all the designs shown in these samples are all available in Annie's  Sharing Hearts and Loving Smiles pattern book...and it's on sale throughout the month of February.  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...

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".   

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

Make holiday storytime FUN this year by making these adorable Elf Listening Ears for the kids to wear while reading Annie Lang's Elf Books!  You'll find A Little Elf Upon a Shelf and A Little Elf from Another Shelf available in both paperback and Kindle versions in Annie Lang's Book Store !  When you buy the paperback from Amazon, you can download the Kindle edition for FREE.  Right click the project page below to save the full size page to make your own printable DIY elf ears! Here's a fun Help Yourself Elf Hot Cocoa recipe for a group book reading activity.  Don't forget to let the kids help out and ENJOY!

If you need quick and easy decorations for your Autumn or Thanksgiving gatherings, here's a great DIY project idea you can complete in less than 10 minutes.  Best of all, you can make them both for next to nothing with supplies you can easily find at your local Dollar Store if you don't already have them on hand.  So start the timer and give it a try!