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I've never crafted my own snow globe so I thought I'd give it a try to see if it's as easy as my Pinterest research assured me it would be.   I did try using an "Instant Snow" recipe as suggested by one posted project and it was an absolute disaster!  I also learned through trial and error that using super glue to seal the jar lid works MUCH better than hot glue which tends to build up unevenly around the rim of the jar causing it to leak.  I already had most of the necessary supplies on hand and found a wide assortment of jars, smooth styrofoam balls and assorted plastic aquatics at the local Dollar Tree store.  After trying this globe project with great success, the grandkids and I are now ready to work on making "Enchanted Snow Fairy" globes using silver tinsel and a few of their figurines instead of aquatic themed trinkets.  This is most definitely a project the entire family will enjoy making any time of year.  Give it a try and enjoy!

Whether it's for a rainy day, group project, keepsake gift or just for yourself, give this project a try and you'll surely fill your heart with music! I haven't made music boxes in quite a few years so I recently decided to introduce the grandkids to this super fun DIY craft.  I had the paper mache heart boxes in my craft closet so all I needed were some wind-up music boxes.  I had a difficult time finding them locally at a reasonable price but I stumbled upon a super selection of boxes and tunes online at Glaser Ceramics .  Best of all, I could buy them in bulk at a great price so I mixed and matched seasonal tunes for holiday projects along with some of the girl's fun favorites. I was pleasantly surprised when the order arrived on my doorstep a few days later. Whether it's for a rainy day, group project, keepsake gift or just for yourself, give this project a try and you'll surely fill your heart with music! 

Looking for quick and easy crafting ideas that anyone can make?  Here are 8 fun ideas that will trigger your imagination and keep you smiling!  You can buy  wooden ladybugs that are already painted, but it's more creative to paint them up yourself with any color imaginable.  I purchased the 3/4" wooden ladybugs shown and the and mini woodlet sign and bug shape online from Woodpeckers Crafts and the wooden laser cut butterfly wings from Factory Direct Crafts .  Paints and other supplies used were items I already had on hand in my craft room.  So let's get started!   Glue some moss onto a wood slice round.  Set your votive in the middle and then glue  a  circle of ladybugs onto the moss around the votive base. For my wooden ladybug sample projects, I used true red and black as my base colors.  I also blended just a touch of yellow onto the center of the ladybug bodies to make them "glow" just a bit brighter before adding the dots and patterns to complete each

Ready to paint something fun?  You can paint this fun hostess tray with a few basic craft supplies and a quiet afternoon.  Simply trace the included pattern onto a wood tray and even a beginner crafter can color the design with acrylic paints and a smile!  To download Annie Lang's free project from Annie Things Possible, CLICK HERE and enjoy.  

If you've got cabin fever these day, why not get started on those Valentine's cards right now!  All you need to do is select a card design, grab your scissors and get ready to print and personalize something absolutely AMAZING from the heart.  This publication features 20 designer ready-to-craft card designs that anyone can make in only minutes.  Each printable page is 8.5" x 11" with foldable designs to create 5"x7" cards.   Finished cards can easily be embellished with glitter, embossing, dimensional writers, gemstones, scrapbooking trinkets and more.  Great for rainy day, camp, party, classroom craft activities and more because Annie Things Possible if you have hearts!    You'll find this downloadable .pdf publication at Annie Lang's Book Store  

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 . 

Don't throw out those wrapping paper, paper towel or cardboard mailing tubes just yet!  You can easily upcycle them for fun holiday decorating and gift items in no time at all. Here's just a few project ideas of how I used them to brighten up the holidays.  Make some holiday visitors and hide them anywhere!  Use large mailing tubes if you want your character short and stout or gift wrap tubes for long and lanky house guests.  Whether it's boots, socks or fuzzy slippers, I'm sure you'll find the perfect footwear in your closet or sock drawer to make your visitor whimsically  festive.  Tubes can be painted white or cover them with white paper.  Spray the paper with adhesive, lay it flat o a table and then roll the tube and press the paper in place.  To make candy stripes, I wrap it with red masking tape spiraling downward and pressing it in place. This idea is also great for making glittery tinsel fairy legs or black and orange striped witch legs for Halloween decorat

Wrap a Santa Gift and share the holiday joy with Annie Lang's quick and easy papercraft project for FREE!  You can download this printable papercraft right now from the Annie Things Possible website and you'll be ready to share the Holiday Joy in just minutes.  Enjoy...

It's been a very different Christmas season this year without the annual school Christmas plays, office parties and the traditional family gatherings we so look  forward to each and every holiday.  My nephew's wife recently posted an endearing photo of their boys in their holiday jammies, reading my elf book and enjoying this most magical season.  It's truly a heartwarming treasure and a reminder that Christmas really does lie within the heart of every child. The one holiday event I most enjoy are my classroom visits to local elementary schools where we all read " A Little Elf Upon a Shelf ".  Each student gets their own set of "Elf Listening Ears" and when the story is done, we make a fun holiday craft and get our pictures taken by the teacher.  Nothing stirs the Christmas spirit when one is surrounded by hearts that truly believe in the magic!   You can easily make your own set of papercrafted holiday Elf ears ... just click the image and download it

  The 2020 Holiday Season is here and now is the time to send some Holiday JOY! New holiday greeting card designs have just been added to my online card shop where you'll find something for everyone on your holiday mailing list this year.  Need to send a special Holiday card out today?  You can send your personalized greeting out in just minutes from the comfort of your easy chair instead of the store card racks.  Simply browse, personalize and order for a lot less cost than many of the cards you'll find in your local store aisles.  All cards are 5"x7", printed on high quality cardstock with a glossy finish, are suitable for framing, and your order is personally handled directly by Greeting Card Universe .  You can also personalize the inside card message any way you please.  Some card designs allow for photos and personalization on the card front as well.  You can also have cards mailed directly to your recipient if you choose.  To get more information and see all ca

You can make anything magical when you have Annie Lang's bright and cheery Fairyland prints !  Use this hand rendered coordinating print image set for creating backgrounds, papers, scrapbooking, cardmaking, wallpapers, creative arts imagery and more!  Most images are repeatable designs for creating unique textile and gift wrap paper products.  Best of all, they coordinate with many of the recently released Fairy Character clipart collections and all are available NOW at Annie's Creative Market Store.  It looks like it's definitely going to be a Fairy Creative Day!

You know the Christmas Holidays are drawing near when Annie Lang's Mice characters come out to play!  This adorable print collection of 12"x12" prints is now available just in time to celebrate the Christmas Holiday Season.  These prints also  coordinate with Annie Lang's Holiday Christmas Mice character clipart collections, too!

The Christmas Holidays will be here soon so do you know where your House Mouses are!  Watch this NEW line art pattern book trailer to get a look at what you'll find in this publication.  Christmas Holiday House Mouses pattern book is now available in paperback and downloadable .pdf editions at Annie Lang's Book Store .  Ready to use clipart collections are also available for the book characters at Annie's Creative Market Store!

Ready to have more fun upcycling your frappucino bottles?  I recently had a crafting day with my daughter-in-law and here are 2 more quick and easy ideas we came up with.  I prepared the bottles in advance and you can click here to see how in case you missed my previous project post.  The only difference is that I basecoated with white craft paint and left it at that.  I absolutely LOVE crafting with bark paper but it can be difficult to find.  Here are a few sources you can try if you can't find them locally or from a floral supplier.  For the sample project, I used this textured  bark wrap   and it's amazing for Fairy Garden and Nature crafts as well.  You can also substitute with Birch Bark Paper Garland or faux Mossy Bark Wrap.    Green Moss rolls are much easier to find and I use a lot of it for a variety of floral home and garden projects.  So go ahead and Wrap That Frappe! You can trace, transfer and handpaint the seasonally themed frappucino bottle lettering or simp

There are so many fun things you can make with wood slice rounds and the possibilities are simply endless!  Here are just a few items I made for my seasonal Fall, Winter Holiday and Fairy Garden decor to get you started on your own creative adventures.  I recommend you lightly sand and apply wood  sealer to both sides of the wood slices before you begin your projects.  Not only will it help preserve the wood, but it also helps prevent paint from bleeding when it hits the porous surface.  The wood is usually soft which makes it quite easy to drill holes for inserting hangers.   Enjoy! Right Click and Save to your computer

The autumn winds are blowing in and 5 new autumn fairy themed greeting card designs have just fluttered into Annie's Greeting Card Store !  Best of all, these vividly colored cards are printed on 5"x7" heavy cardstock with a glossy finish making them suitable for framing and crafting.  So go ahead and add some accents to your autumn themed decor or simply send some smiles to your autumn friends and family.  Happy fall to all because Annie Things Possible this season!  

There’s always something magical happening in Annie Lang's Fairy Garden and you are cordially invited to enjoy all the happy smiles along with the many whimsical friends you’ll discover within the pages in this enchanting character pattern book publication.  You’ll find dozens of mix and match line art patterns of Fairy characters along with fantasy woodland cottages and themed wordart images to delight and inspire your creative spirit.  Check it out right now at Annie Lang's Book Store !