Craftspiration- Christmas Edition

Hi crafters,

Merry Christmas! On this most joyful day, we’re delighted to share our final Craftspiration of 2025, and what a beautiful way to close the year. Your creativity has been a gift all year long, and today it feels especially meaningful. Each card, tag, ornament and paper treasure shared here reflects the heart of the season: love, generosity, tradition and connection.

As we gather to celebrate Christmas, we’re filled with gratitude for you — for the time you spend creating, the care you put into every detail, and the joy you share so freely through handmade beauty. This final Craftspiration of the year is a true celebration of what makes our community so special. Let’s take one last, merry look at the magic you’ve made.

Debra said, "Wanted to make some snow globe cards however, I don’t own the die set so I used the snow globe ornament from Create 9 and made my own standing cards. I can always make it happen with Anna’s awesome dies!!!!"

Shellie wrote, "Playing "I Spy" this Sunday Share, with Candy Wrapper ornament-gift boxes for those on my List! What a fun die set, and a stocking stuffer alternative!"Creating with Flair said, "Happy Sunday share and happy holidays everyone. Decided to take the Christmas tree card kit and make into a wreath."

Melissa posted, "I was making scrapbook pages for some friends. This is one of the 3 I made."

Sherry shared, "Finishing up my family cards today. I made this card using my iridescent cardstock. I hope this cardstock stays around for a long time."

Kim shared, "After seeing the Christmas and Valentines sliding card scenes I had to finally buy the die set and card scenes.  Made a Christmas card following your blog.  Love this set now!!"

Dayle said, "3D Village Easel dies card for my daughter and her family.  These dies are so precious.  The embossing is amazing in its detail."

Paula wrote, "Each year I look forward to deliveries of your beautiful Christmas card supplies like a kid waiting to see what’s in her stocking!  Previews of Anna Griffin creations online or on HSN give me a head start on imagining what my cards will look like this Christmas. But, there’s nothing like unwrapping the amazing assortment of embellishment styles and colors, gorgeous papers, and the variety of cards to build upon.

This time, I ordered the gift tag dies and papers. You know what? I haven’t made one gift tag yet! The foil papers are so pretty, I had to make the ornament ’tag’  the centerpiece of so many cards! Generally, I keep things simple to highlight the patterns you provide for us. But, I can get a little busy with dressing them up a bit more, too.

It’s so fun to blend ‘leftovers' with the new. You design everything to coordinate perfectly without even knowing down the line how the pieces will be integrated. You are a genius! And, I am so thankful for your multiple talents, eye for perfection, and imagination that help me feel like an artist. It lifts my spirit, and I’ve never met you. Know how much happiness you bring to me (and all your fans), and those who receive what you help me create."

Diane posted, "Used a combination of the nativity dies and the pulley card."

Joanna said, "I made the box for my granddaughters 16th birthday that hold lots of little treasures."

As we close out 2025, we just want to say thank you. Thank you for sharing your creativity, your stories, your milestones and your hearts with us all year long. This community continues to inspire us beyond words, and we feel so lucky to create alongside you.

We hope the new year brings you fresh ideas, joyful moments at your craft table, and many reasons to make something beautiful. We can’t wait to be creative with you in 2026 — sharing inspiration, learning together, and celebrating every handmade moment along the way.

From all of us, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May your days be filled with peace, joy and plenty of paper pretties.

Love,
Anna