Craftspiration- December 18th, 2025

Hi crafters,

We’re back with another merry edition of Craftspiration, and let us just say — WOW, your holiday spirit is shining brighter than ever! You continue to amaze us with your imaginative cards, heartfelt tags and oh-so-clever creations. From sleighs and nutcrackers to gift card holders and Christmas trees, each project fills our hearts with admiration and gratitude. Your creativity connects generations, celebrates traditions and brings pure joy to everyone lucky enough to receive one of your works of art.

This week’s showcase is bursting with sparkle, sweet memories, and sensational seasonal flair — let’s take a look!

Gloria shared, "I’m having the best time with Clever Sliding Scene Dies. I really like the ones created by your team but once in a while I like to send a picture of “us” and the CSS and Rub Ons make it fun and easy."

Kathleen said, “I put the Nativity shutter die cut inside my AG Candy Box Dies and adorned it w traditional Christmas colors and green, red & gold foils!”

Shirley said, “Came back from a trip visiting Christmas markets, immediately worked on my Christmas cards. Love how the Holiday Mailbox works perfectly with the Christmas Present 3D Concentric Dies!”

Renee said, “Made the bucket bag for the hostess of a Christmas party I was going to last night. Filled it with wine, candy, and an ornament and hung a tag on it from a long ago Create that the hostess can use.”

Shellie said, “On Christmas Day, I get to deliver this 3D Christmas Tree card that also depicts the '12 Days of Christmas', and includes all the symbols that convey deeper meaning of a favorite carol…” How touching!

Jane said, “I crafted 7 Nativity scene cards for this series utilizing older but still amazing Anna Griffin Inc. metal dies… From the vintage Cuttlebug Collab large Snowflake, to the mini Nativity and Mini Poinsettia dies, it all just works together!”

Marie said, “I thought of doing a nativity when I first heard of the book nook. This will be a gift.”

Vicki said, “I used the Candy Wrapper Box Dies to make a package for a small gift. I love how it turned out and it will be just as cute for upcoming Valentine’s Day sweets or treats!”

Laura R. said, “Happy Sunday Share to all the Anna Griffin Community! I have been working on this Christmas Gift Tag present for my granddaughter!”

Helen said, “Opened one last gift and created this 3D sleigh with reindeer.”

Debra S. said, “Made an angel card in our Beautiful in the Making zoom last night. It is so fabulous that all Anna’s dies can be used together.”

Josette said, “Love the Garland Staircase Die. I made one for a friend with her Scottie dog & loved it so much I made one for me with my 2 poodles Austin & Beau. Merry Christmas!”

Sherry said, “Finishing up my Christmas Cards today. This card was fashioned from Anna’s Christmas Present FS Ornament Adornment class using one of the Advent Calendar Ornaments.”

Terry said, “I bought some Anna Griffin gift tags on sale a few years ago to use as toppers. I love how stately this nutcracker stands guard!”

Debra S. said, “Made these for my grandsons! They will get a little giggle as I put their picture in the windows.” How fun!

Renee M. said, “I also finished the Christmas Morning project from the new Rocking Horse class! Wowza that was a lot of fun!!”

Janell said, “For my godmother.”

Wanda said, “For my friend’s daughter, who is having a daughter.”

Gay Lynn said, “Adding gold and white poinsettias with the angel from Angelic Slimline Dies to wish Merry Christmas.”

Stacie said, “Gift card holder for my nephew to give to his preschool teacher.”

Laura T. said, “This card started out as a creative thought using with my personal poinsettia dies… I really had fun creating this from creative thought to completion!”

James and Sharon said, "It took me too long to get this ready for this week, but it is done for next week. Sharon and I just love the "Grand Staircase" Dies and Embellishments!  There is soooooo much that we can do with this!  We are sending a couple versions of the front, the inside, and one of the card laid open, so that you can see what we have done.  Once again we just love, Love, LOVE the "Grand Staircase" Dies and Embellishments.  Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to ALL of the Griffinites and Stephanie and Anna Too!"

Lillie shared her gorgeous paper ornaments. 

These cheerful creations show just how magical things get when creativity meets cardstock! Whether you're a longtime sharer or new here, we’re so glad you’re part of our community. Keep the inspiration coming; send your projects to RSVP@annagriffin.com or tag us on social to be featured!

Bye for now,

Anna