Hi crafters,
What a week it’s been— thank you for joining us live on HSN this past Tuesday! Whether you tuned in for a few minutes or spent the whole day with us, your excitement and support mean the world to us. There’s something so special about summer crafting—when the sunshine is bright, but your tables are covered in holly, velvet and foil! So many of you are already diving into your new kits, dusting off your dies, and getting a head start on holiday creations, and we are loving every bit of it!
Let’s take a peek at how you're turning July into the most magical crafting season of all!
Come be inspired!
Gay Lynn wrote, “Grateful I can send condolences to loved ones with the elegance of Anna Griffin.” Her tonal sympathy card is full of grace and care.
Belinda shared, “Our local cider taproom in Wichita has an open craft day once a month. It was so fun talking about Beautiful in the Making! It was really great!” We love seeing crafting and community come together!
Shirley created a beautiful layout using Faded Rose paper: “The pattern goes well with my daughter’s dance picture.” Such a special keepsake!
Marie hosted a Christmas in July Zoom, where her Beautiful In The Making Circle made festive tags: “I challenged members to make at least one tag. This was fun to make a Christmas version of the diamonds from CAH5.”
Debra said, “I made these in our Beautiful In The Making Circle California zoom yesterday. I made 2 sympathy cards… I used print and cut from Cricut and incorporated seashells with the sympathy card making kit.” We love how personal and thoughtful each one is.
Terry announced, “I’m kicking off the 2025 Christmas card making with the Three Wise Men.” A stunning and meaningful way to begin the season!
Heidi said, “Our group Beautiful in the Making Circle California had an online event... We were already doing Halloween while others were making scrapbook pages. My tags are not decorated yet, but I did cut out 50 though.” Way to prep ahead, Heidi!
Maria shared, “I made a few tags from the Advent Tag Birthday Refill Kit. I love repurposing the beautiful dies. Sooo excited for the 2025 Advent Calendar!”
Araceli added, “Here are my tags I created for our Christmas tag Zoom… It was so fun.” Thank you, Teresa— and thanks to Marie Fix and Marianne Andreazza for sharing tips and inspiration with the group!
Lu said, “Loving the Flower Shop dies for my week 27 of a Christmas card every week. Have a beautiful and Blessed Sunday!”
Dayle shared, "The Madison paper collection brought pure joy to this patriotic scrapbook by an anonymous poster who said, “Had so much fun using it for a Fourth of July scrapbook page!”
Kim wrote, “Just like that my first Christmas card of the season is made. As she always says, ‘That’s Beautiful in the Making.’”
This week’s projects are a shining reminder that the crafting spirit doesn’t take a summer break! Thank you for sharing your talents, your kindness, and your stories with us. If you haven’t posted yet— now’s the perfect time! Show us what you’re making with your new kits, your old favorites or that one item you've been saving for just the right project. Email us at RSVP@annagriffin.com or tag us on social so we can celebrate your creativity next week!
Bye for now,
Anna
20 comments
You have so many very talented friends and people around you. You must be very blessed. Maybe I can do something to send to you someday. I really enjoy your products. Very excellent products. Love you and your programs
Everyone is so creative! It’s hard to believe Christmas is around the corner!
Wow, you are really getting ready for Christmas. I have been doing Christmas in July, but not as many as you ladies. three cheers for YOU.
Great inspiration. The Christmas Flower shop looks enticing. It says “come shop” you won’t be disappointed.
Thank you for sharing your great works of love.
Joyce T.
As always I am in awe of all the beautiful projects everyone has made. They
As always I am in awe of all the beautiful projects that our crafting community have made. Thank you so much for including my scrapbook page. It is such a honor to be included.