Craftspiration- July 9th, 2026

Hi crafters,

Summer is in full swing, and our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the incredible ways YOU have been celebrating the season through your creativity! From sunny scrapbook layouts and charming summer scenes to patriotic cards honoring the Fourth of July and America's 250th anniversary, your projects remind us that crafting is such a beautiful way to express love, preserve memories and celebrate the moments that bring us together.

It is an absolute honor to see your imaginations bloom with every card, scrapbook page and thoughtful creation you share. This week's gallery is bursting with beautiful summer inspiration, festive patriotic projects and heartfelt stories that are nothing short of spectacular!

Come be inspired!

Diane said, "My latest project was using the Summer House Easel Dies. I enjoyed all the fussy cutting that makes this house so fun. Everything is Anna’s except the blue & white window shades with matching chair covers which I pulled from a scrap piece. I also used Anna’s Mini House Diecuts for window flower boxes and the door wreath. Anna’s Sea Treasure Stickers added an interest to the easel card."

Dayle said, "Worked on a double page scrapbook spread using the Simply Astrid Scrapbook Kit. At the end of June my granddaughter’s town has a Harry Potter Day. I thought the Astrid color scheme would be great with the colors in the pictures."

Shirley said, "I made a summer layout with my kids' summer pics from a while back 😂. I love the beautiful Summer House Cardstock and Embellishments collection and paired it with 3D Paradise Dies."

Betty said, "It was a blast designing and using the slimline card bases with a kickstand on the back and using mostly Anna Griffins dies and card stocks🇺🇸"

Shellie said, "With one more gig today, to celebrate this festive 250th Independence Day, I spent the day with archery friends; and I spent time this evening to papercraft a thank-you card (shown at left) for an Eagle Scout, and a Christmas-in-July warm-up (at right). These scene-sort of cards gave me opportunity to blend old-and-new, and find pairings from all over my AG stash. Cardmaking is relaxing, and creative!"

How wonderful to celebrate so many special occasions through crafting!

Lu said, "Hoping everyone is having a wonderful 4th of July weekend! I really like the Jack Collection for masculine cards."

Gay Lynn said, "We’re having a heat wave, a tropical heat wave"
Summer certainly has a way of inspiring us all!

Kathleen said, "This Sunday Share is the February Mystery Box papers with the March MB due cuts. Just love this variety of cards and sentiments from Anna Griffin Inc.!!"

Loraine said, "Work in progress!"
We can't wait to see the finished masterpiece!

Maria said, "Finishing the last of the July birthday cards today! These embellishments are so fun to use!"

Donna said, "I made this card for very dear friends of ours! Happy 250th to our country!"
What a heartfelt way to celebrate America's milestone!

Whether you've been creating patriotic cards for the Fourth of July and America's 250th anniversary, capturing treasured summer memories in scrapbook pages, or simply enjoying a peaceful afternoon at your craft table, your creativity continues to inspire us all. We are so thankful for our longtime sharers for anyone new and for those quietly crafting behind the scenes; we are so glad that you are here with us!

Week after week, you raise the bar with your skill, generosity and encouragement, reminding us that every handmade creation tells a meaningful story. We hope you'll continue to share on our social media channels or email photos of your latest projects to RSVP@annagriffin.com. Your creativity matters, and we can't wait to celebrate even more of your beautiful work next week!

Today's Daily Drop is our Cute Pet Rub On Transfers. Whether you are team cat or team dog, you'll love these versatile images!

Bye for now,

Anna