In 1989, after publishing and producing numerous packets, her first book was published by a prominent publisher. That same year Dianna had a Christmas ornament selected to be in the permanent collection at the Smithsonian.

In 1992, Dianna began self-publishing her Bless Your Heart series of painting books. To date, she has authored 18 books, as well as contributing numerous articles to publications.

Dianna has designed 19 fabric collections for Marcus Fabrics Textiles. Her Grandma's Gingerbread fabrics line won the prestigious Tommy Award in 1995. In 1996, she was again nominated for her Snowbuddies fabrics. Some other fabric collections that Dianna designed for Marcus Fabrics include: Harvest Moon, Christmas in Your Heart, Peppermint Pals, Make Three Witches, Dianna's Bears 'n Honey, Hop To It, Bunnies and Bluebirds and Can Bearly Wait.

When Dianna and her husband Randy aren't traveling and exhibiting at trade shows across the United States, they live on a farm in the middle of Missouri, surrounded by a menagerie of animals. Gardening fills up most of her spare time. Dianna and Randy's two grown daughters lend a hand with the fabric business.

Dianna's designs can also be found in cross-stitch, rubber stamps, buttons, stencils, and prints. She winds her off-beat sense of humor through her artwork. Her goal is to give the viewer an extra smile for the day!

Dianna Marcum Designs