Craftspiration- July 10th, 2025

Hi crafters,

We’re back with another gorgeous round of creations, and YOU continue to sweep us off our feet! This week’s projects are full of heart: birthday wishes, baby blessings, garden tributes and even schooner dreams! It’s a joy to see how you take our tools and transform them into treasured keepsakes that say so much. From vellum sails to marbled florals and heartfelt messages, you remind us how powerful creativity can be when it’s shared with love.

Let’s take a look at what you’ve been making!

Come be inspired!

Laura kicked off July, her birthday month, with a crafting mission: sending birthday cards to members of her church. She told us, “I’ve been making Birthday cards for various people at my church with July Birthdays! Sending Birthday Hellos!” She topped off her beautiful cards with floral stickers and embellishments she loves.

Gay Lynn shared a garden-inspired thank you card, saying, “I challenged myself to use some Anna Griffin products I’ve enjoyed for awhile including Paper Tricks!” We love how she mixed her stash to celebrate an avid gardener.

Clare said it best: “Even the negative cuts are fabulous!” She’s been busy making milestone birthday cards using Anna Griffin papers, dies, and sentiments— and the results speak for themselves.

Christmas in July? Yes, please! Fifi delighted us with her very first Christmas card of the season using the Christmas Interactive Pulley Die. “Love that die,” she said— and so do we!

Wanda keeps a tradition going: “Every time there’s a baby, I have to use the baby carriage card which I love!” She made a sweet card for a coworker’s new baby, Bodie, and it’s as precious as can be.

Shellie was inspired by friendship and a bit of sparkle. “Anna’s yellow roses perfectly represent friendship—the best gift shared at birthday time!” she said of her clever card combining silver, turquoise and marbled elements.

Sabrina wowed us with a scrapbook shadow box using the Carte Noire collection. “The look of love and gratitude on my friend’s face after receiving this gift was priceless,” she shared. What a beautiful gift of memory!

Diane is all about Sunday morning crafting joy. “It’s full of beauty of flowers in favorite colors and accessories,” she said about her Lian collection creations. We adore her cheerful setup!

Adrienne paired the Simply Tropical Card Kit with Paradise Dies for three unique creations. “They worked perfectly with this card kit,” she said, adding, “I love this card kit, and the dies that you’ve created.” That blue and gold card? Stunning!

And finally, jgajdostik emailed us a picture of a schooner “ghost ship” card for a friend who once owned a beloved vessel. She even used vellum for the sails and chose not to make it an easel card— “so I could add the moon & stars.” We’re swooning over that thoughtful detail.

Each of these heartfelt projects is a testament to the magic that happens when passion meets paper. Thank you to everyone who continues to share your talents so generously, and to those who craft quietly—we’re thinking of you too. Don’t forget to post your projects or email us at RSVP@annagriffin.com so we can celebrate your creativity next week!

And speaking of joy-filled crafting… Have you heard? Our beloved Anna Griffin | Create event is back this November 14–16, and for this week only, tickets are just $380—the lowest they’ll ever be! Join thousands of Griffinites for three unforgettable days of creativity, connection, and instruction. Your ticket includes 9 classes, 19 hours of live instruction, and a gorgeous $1500+ crafting kit shipped right to your door. Whether you come solo or invite your favorite crafting buddy, this is the celebration of the year. But don’t wait— this special pricing ends July 15th, when tickets return to $410. Let’s make this our most joyful Create yet— We can’t wait to craft with you!

Bye for now,

Anna