Hello friends,
As we gather our hearts and crafting supplies this Thanksgiving season and beyond, we are reminded how powerful it is to pause and give thanks. Gratitude changes everything— it deepens our joy, brightens our outlook and connects us to one another in the most meaningful ways.
During Create 2025, we crafted something truly special: our Gratitude Journals. These books were designed not just as beautiful keepsakes, but as daily companions, a place to reflect, record and celebrate life’s blessings, big and small.
Now, we'd love for all Griffinites (whether you attended Create or not) to join together for a new tradition: 30 Days of Gratitude, beginning today, November 17th.
Each day, we will be posting a short video sharing something we're thankful for. You’re invited to join us by posting your own notes, photos or videos of gratitude on social media using #AG30DaysOfGratitude. If you made a Gratitude Journal during Create, this is your chance to fill its pages with heartfelt reflections. If you didn’t, you can still participate with any journal, notebook or make your own Gratitude Journal. What matters is the spirit behind it!
Let’s celebrate the beauty of giving thanks together. Whether it’s a cherished person, a joyful memory or creative moments that fill your days, your gratitude will inspire others to find their own.
There is also a special place within the Create Event Platform where attendees can share entries and photos of their Gratitude Journals, but remember this is for everyone! Our creative community shines brightest when we come together in generosity and love.
Let’s fill the season and our feeds with thankfulness, one day at a time.
Love,
Anna
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I am so grateful I am able and willing to help others when needed.
So grateful for the hope that Christmas brings, the promises of life eternal, and God’s divine love to choose to live among us. Crafting Christmas cards for veterans and active duty military is such a joy and an opportunity to share this hope, joy, and love. Thank you for the beautiful kits and products to make remarkable cards to carry these messages from our King. Merry Christmas.
I am grateful for being able to afford participating in Create. It was the best!
I am grateful for caring neighbors and friends, especially as I have developed some disabilities. And most of all, for being able earlier this year to have lived to see the top of my bucket list, my twin granddaughters high school graduations. Smart, scholarships, friends, family, and now in college. Their other three grandparents have all passed, so I am so grateful.
I’m so thankful for the gift of love.